The Dog Training Clinic, LLC

Training programs are structured as intensive 2-week board-and-train experiences with progressive levels: Puppy Camp (under 16 weeks) focuses on housebreaking, socialization, and basic obedience. Silver Package provides on-leash obedience with problem behavior correction. Silver Plus adds off-leash control and equipment like remote trainers. Gold Package is designed for dogs with aggression and includes extended training weeks if needed. In-home and on-site lessons are available for personalized instruction. All programs include pick-up/drop-off, mid-program video updates, grooming upon return, and lifetime obedience support.

Pricing Summary

Programs are offered as 2-week board-and-train packages: Puppy Camp at $1,850, Silver Package at $2,450, Silver Plus at $2,950, and Gold Package at $3,500. Additional weeks for aggression cases cost $900/week. In-home lessons: Basic Obedience (4 sessions) at $1,150, Advanced Obedience (8 sessions) at $1,850. On-site private lessons: $850 or $1,500 for 4 sessions. Lifetime guarantee includes free refresher training with paid daily boarding at $75/day and ongoing phone support.

Policies

Programs include a lifetime guarantee on obedience training with free refresher sessions available for a daily boarding fee of $75. Clients are expected to reinforce training at home. Follow-up in-home visits are offered at the trainer’s discretion to correct regressions. No explicit cancellation or rescheduling policy is stated.

The Dog Training Clinic, LLC is a professional dog training business located in West Palm Beach, FL, offering comprehensive training services for dogs of all ages and needs. They provide board-and-train programs including Puppy Camp for dogs under 16 weeks, Basic and Advanced Obedience, In-Home Training, and specialized programs for aggression, protection, service, and therapy dogs. Their flagship programs include the Silver, Silver Plus, and Gold Packages, all structured as 2-week intensive board-and-train experiences with pick-up and drop-off services, video updates, and post-program support. They offer a lifetime guarantee on obedience training with free refresher sessions and ongoing phone support. The owner, Richard Bonilla, is a certified French Ring Level II decoy and judge with decades of experience in protection and competitive obedience training. They also offer in-home and on-site private lessons for clients preferring personalized sessions. The business operates 7 days a week from 8:00 AM to 7:30 PM and serves a wide area across South Florida, including Port St. Lucie, Ft. Lauderdale, Stuart, Jupiter, and Palm Beach Gardens.

In addition to training, they offer pet boarding, grooming services upon program completion, and sell dogs for sale. They emphasize family-oriented results, with clients reporting dramatic improvements in behavior, leash manners, and home compliance. Their trainers are noted for responsiveness, including follow-up home visits to reinforce training.

They also offer protection training tailored to both appearance-based alerting and advanced personal protection, with evaluations required for the latter. Their programs integrate remote trainers, raised pet cots, and optional command languages (German, French), and they accommodate dogs with special medical needs.

The business has received numerous testimonials highlighting successful outcomes for anxious, aggressive, and high-energy dogs, with owners praising the team’s compassion, professionalism, and long-term support.

Accomplishments

Richard Bonilla, owner, is a former French Ring Level II decoy and one of the few American French Ring Judges qualified by NARA. He has placed multiple dogs on podiums in competition and has extensive experience training dogs for law enforcement and personal protection. His expertise in French Ring, a demanding dog sport requiring precision and endurance, underpins the clinic’s advanced training methods.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients are encouraged to call, email, or visit the website to inquire. An evaluation or interview is required, especially for protection training programs. The process begins with contacting the business to discuss the dog’s needs, followed by program selection and scheduling a board-and-train start date.