The Dog Trainers

Training programs include private in-person lessons, online video sessions, and intensive board-and-train options lasting 1, 2, or 4 weeks. Specialty programs cover service dog training, narcotics detection, lost pet tracking, and competition obedience. Each program is customized to the dog’s needs and the owner’s goals, with emphasis on owner education and long-term behavior change. Board-and-train clients receive daily updates and return with a trained dog and a plan for continued success at home.

Pricing Summary

Private lessons and online training are $60 per hour. Board-and-train programs range from $500 for 1 week to $1,600 for 4 weeks. Specialty 1-on-1 training and service dog training (40 hours) have variable pricing based on individual needs. Narcotics detection and lost pet tracking services are offered as specialized K9 services with custom pricing.

The Dog Trainers is a professional dog training business founded by Morgan Weller, a certified and experienced dog trainer with expertise in both pet and working dog training. They offer personalized training solutions for basic obedience, behavior modification, aggression rehabilitation, and advanced skills like Schutzhund, scent detection, tracking, and personal protection. Morgan specializes in tailoring training methods to each dog’s personality and the owner’s goals, using either positive, balanced, or correction-based techniques as appropriate. The business provides private lessons, online training, and intensive board-and-train programs ranging from 1 to 4 weeks. They also offer K9 services for narcotics detection, lost pet tracking, evidence recovery, and certified police/utility dog placement. Morgan has trained dogs for law enforcement, search and rescue, and service work, and actively supports local rescues by helping shy and feral dogs become adoptable. Her beagle, Wahini, is a certified tracking K9, and she evaluates K9 teams through NOCSAR. The Dog Trainers emphasizes owner education to ensure long-term success and communication between humans and their dogs.

They serve dog owners in the Youngstown, Florida area and surrounding regions, with services available in-person at their facility and remotely via video calls. Their training videos and testimonials highlight real results with dogs of all ages and backgrounds, from puppies to senior dogs, and from fearful pets to high-performance working dogs.

Accomplishments

Morgan Weller graduated from the Tom Rose School for Professional Dog Trainers in 2011 and has trained dogs for police, search and rescue, and personal protection work. She is a certified Law Enforcement Officer, an evaluator for NOCSAR, and has certified K9 teams in patrol, tracking, narcotics, and evidence recovery. Her beagle, Wahini, became a certified tracker at 6 months old. Morgan is an AKC Canine Good Citizen, STAR Puppy, and Temperament Test Evaluator. She teaches seminars nationwide on tracking and bitework.

How to Get Started!

Client engagement begins by contacting The Dog Trainers via phone or email to discuss needs. Potential clients can book private lessons, online training, or board-and-train programs through the online booking calendar. A consultation is required to determine the best program for the dog and owner.