The Dog Stop Fitness and Training Center

Training programs include Puppy (12 weeks–6 months), Beginner (6 months+), and Intermediate obedience classes; Specialty programs like Therapy Dog Prep and Urban Agility; intensive Boot Camp (2+ weeks boarding), Day Camp (daily training with overnight home return), Board and Train (custom training during boarding), and Play & Train (training during daycare). Private lessons available for obedience, behavior modification, scent detection, and agility. All programs use positive reinforcement and are tailored to individual goals.

Pricing Summary

Pricing varies by location and program. Specific rates are not listed online; customers are directed to contact their local facility for details on group classes, private lessons, boot camp, day camp, and board and train programs.

The Dog Stop Fitness and Training Center is a comprehensive dog training facility offering group and private training sessions at their locations and in-home. Services include puppy training, obedience, behavior modification, therapy dog preparation, urban agility, and intensive boot camp or day camp programs.

Trainers are certified professionals using science-based, positive reinforcement methods. The center also provides related services such as dog boarding, daycare, grooming, and retail.

Their trainers, including CPDT-KA certified Gianna and experienced puppy raiser Rob, bring decades of hands-on experience working with dogs of all ages and behavioral needs, from shelter dogs to guide dog candidates. Training is tailored to individual goals, with options for facility-based or in-home instruction.

They serve multiple locations across the U.S., including cities in Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Washington.

The Dog Stop emphasizes building strong bonds between dogs and owners through kind, effective training and offers programs like Board and Train, Day Camp, and Play & Train to accommodate different lifestyles and needs.

Accomplishments

Gianna is a CPDT-KA certified trainer with experience training shelter dogs for adoption. Rob is a former Volunteer Puppy Raiser for The Seeing Eye with nearly 30 years of experience raising guide dog puppies and holds certification from Animal Behavior College.

How to Get Started!

Customers are encouraged to contact their local Dog Stop location to discuss training goals and availability. A form on the website allows submission of inquiries, with staff responding within 48 hours. For behavior modification or intensive programs, consultation with training staff is required before scheduling.