The Island Dog Academy Tampa Bay
Ranked #2 in Clearwater and #173 in Florida
Service area: Private in-home dog training is offered in the Clearwater, FL area. Ebook dog training is available worldwide.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Basic Obedience
- Leash Pulling
- Jumping on People
- Recall
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- In-Home
Program Formats
- One-Time Consultation
- Sessions Package
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Balanced Training
The Island Dog Academy offers two in-home training programs and an eBook. The “Foundations at Home” program consists of 3 in-home sessions, each 45-60 minutes, focusing on everyday obedience within the home and neighborhood. This program teaches dogs to walk calmly on leash, respond to commands like Sit, Down, Place, Heel, and Wait, practice polite greetings, and build focus.
The “Confidence in the Real World” program includes 6 in-home sessions, each 45-60 minutes, designed to prepare dogs for success in various environments. It covers mastering core obedience commands at home and on walks, improving impulse control around distractions, and practicing training in new environments such as parks and outdoor cafés.
The “The Island Dog Academy eBook” is a self-led training guide for owners who prefer to train their dogs at home without in-person sessions. It teaches essential commands like Sit, Down, Heel, and Recall, helps curb behaviors such as pulling, jumping, and door-dashing, and builds real-world obedience using distance, duration, and distractions. The eBook also guides families on how to be involved in consistent, effective training.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
The “Foundations at Home” program costs $399 for 3 in-home sessions. The “Confidence in the Real World” program costs $799 for 6 in-home sessions. The upcoming eBook offers a 20% discount for pre-orders.
Testimonials
“My 3yr old Standard Poodle Louis and I recently completed our training with Randy. I learned so much!! Thinking my dog needed training-much of the confusion was me! After I learned what I was doing wrong, Louis relaxed and fell right into step! I highly recommend this program.”
– Beverly
“Amazing dog trainer!! Our dog Luka was pretty much uncontrollable, and we had our doubts that training would even work but we took a chance with Randy and the transformation in our dog is just unbelievable. He’s so easy to walk and he listens to all his commands.”
– Kacie
“Where do I begin!? Before we started, Pluto was out of control. Through out the course of his training time, we could see the visible change in attentiveness and patience. I can actually take my dog out on trips without having to worry about a misbehaved pet! Money well spent!!”
– Roger
About the Trainer
The Island Dog Academy Tampa Bay specializes in teaching families how to effectively communicate, lead, and connect with their dogs. Their goal is to create calm, confident pets and owners, leading to better behavior, stronger bonds, and a thriving home environment. They help address common issues such as leash pulling, jumping on guests, and selective listening.
The academy works with families to transform daily struggles into calm, confident behavior through clear communication, consistent guidance, and balanced training. They teach both dogs and their humans to create real change for a more enjoyable life together.
Services include private in-home dog training in the Clearwater, FL area, and a forthcoming eBook for self-led dog training available worldwide. The founder, Randy James, emphasizes understanding each dog, home, and family’s goals to create tailored training plans.
Accomplishments
Randy James is the founder of The Island Dog Academy. He has spent years helping dogs and their humans build better lives together through clear communication, consistency, and balanced training methods.
How to Get Started!
Clients can start by booking a quick, no-pressure consultation call to discuss their goals and dog’s behavior to determine if the training is a good fit. Alternatively, they can fill out a contact form on the website to get in touch.
Contact Information
Languages
- English
Misc Features
- wheelchair accessible parking