The Doghouse, LLC

The Doghouse offers Full-Service Training programs where dogs stay at their facility for 3 weeks. Each program is customized based on the dog’s needs and includes foundation obedience, behavior modification, and proofing in distracting environments. Clients receive two progress videos, regular photo/text updates, and three transition lessons with the trainer to learn how to maintain the dog’s new skills at home. Programs include Foundation, Reactive Rehab, Aggression, Distraction, Anxiety, and specialty training for service, competition, or movie dogs. Behavior Analysis and Group Proofing Classes are also available.

Pricing Summary

Pricing is not publicly listed; clients must contact the business to discuss program costs. A deposit is required to reserve a spot in Full-Service Training programs, which are typically 3 weeks long. Transition lessons are included after training completion.

Policies

A deposit is required to reserve a spot in Full-Service Training programs. Clients must provide current vaccination records before training begins. The waitlist is typically 4–6 weeks due to limited capacity. Training is not considered complete until the owner successfully completes three transition lessons. No specific cancellation or rescheduling policy is stated.

Welcome to The Doghouse, LLC, a family-owned dog training and boarding business serving the St. Petersburg area for nearly 20 years. They offer customized Full-Service Training programs where dogs stay at their facility for intensive, behavior-focused training tailored to each dog’s learning style. Their programs include Foundation, Reactive Rehab, Aggression, Distraction, Anxiety, and more, with a strong emphasis on generalizing commands in real-world environments. They also provide Behavior Analysis, Group Proofing Classes, Canine Good Citizen prep, Specialty Training for service and movie dogs, and Competition Training in sports like IGP, Mondio Ring, and Rally. Their boarding services are designed to feel like home, with personalized care and activities. They also breed Chocolate Labrador puppies and offer a unique “Dogs to Diapers” program for families welcoming newborns.

Trainer Carrie Silva brings extensive credentials, including experience training ATF Special Response Team canines, certification as a Hearing Service Dog Instructor, and multiple high-level titles in French Ring, Mondio Ring, and IPO. The business emphasizes transparency, communication via video updates, and a three-lesson transition process to ensure owners can confidently maintain their dog’s training at home.

They serve pet parents across the Tampa Bay and St. Petersburg region with a commitment to positive, science-based methods and long-term success over quick fixes.

Accomplishments

Trainer Carrie Silva is a former contracted obedience trainer for the ATF Special Response Team, a Certified Hearing Service Dog Instructor, and holds multiple high-level titles in French Ring, Mondio Ring, and IPO (IGP). She is the creator of the acclaimed documentary “Dogs to Diapers” and has trained dogs featured in commercials and movies. She earned a High Obedience Title in 2009 with her dog Ajax in the American Working Dog Federation Trials.

How to Get Started!

Interested clients must contact The Doghouse via phone or email to begin. A trainer will schedule a consultation to discuss the dog’s needs and training goals. A meet-and-greet at the facility is required to evaluate the dog and tour the premises. Clients must bring the Full Service Training Application and vaccination records to this meeting. A deposit is then required to secure the dog’s start date.