The Nature Coast Dog Trainer

Two-week board and train focuses on loose-leash walking, sit, down, recall, and doorway manners. Four-week program adds off-leash freedom and threshold manners. Five-week private program mirrors the four-week board and train but is conducted weekly with owner participation. All programs include two to three one-hour follow-up sessions and unlimited phone support. Field trips to public areas are used to proof training. E-collar and prong collar are provided for home use.

Pricing Summary

Two-week board and train: $2200; Four-week board and train: $3200; Five-week one-on-one private training: $1200. All programs include a Mini Educator E-Collar, 15-foot long line, and prong collar. Unlimited phone support is included. Deposit required to reserve spot, balance due at drop-off.

Policies

Board and train spots are first-come, first-served. A deposit is required to reserve a spot, with the remaining balance due upon drop-off. No cancellation policy is explicitly stated, but clients are encouraged to plan ahead due to limited availability.

The Nature Coast Dog Trainer is run by Jerry Walker, a nationally recognized competition obedience clinician with over a decade of experience training dogs. Jerry offers one-on-one private training, group classes (to be announced), and intensive board-and-train programs in his home. He specializes in high-energy dogs and small breeds, including Chihuahuas, and uses a balanced approach combining positive reinforcement with low-level e-collar stimulation, clickers, food rewards, and prong collars. His board-and-train programs include immersive training in a modern 3-bedroom home with a pool, daily structured sessions, pack walks, and public field trips to proof behaviors. Jerry trains only one dog at a time to ensure personalized attention and treats every dog as if it were his own. He also provides unlimited phone support and follow-up sessions to help owners transition their dogs back into home life.

Jerry is an active competitor in AKC obedience with multiple UD titles and winning scores using a non-traditional breed, the German Shorthaired Pointer. He has trained hundreds of dogs and is known for his attention to detail, transparency, and ethical training methods. His own dogs—a German Shorthaired Pointer and a 3.5 lb Chihuahua—demonstrate the high level of training he achieves. He emphasizes mutual respect, empowering dogs to make correct choices, and building confidence through consistent, clear communication.

Jerry is not a novice trainer; he has attended seminars with top AKC obedience presenters and has been recommended by other professionals in the field. He does not offer grooming, boarding, or walking services outside of his training programs, but his board-and-train includes full-time care and supervision in his home.

Accomplishments

Jerry Walker is a nationally recognized competition obedience clinician with multiple AKC Utility Dog (UD) titles and winning scores in obedience trials using a German Shorthaired Pointer. He has trained hundreds of dogs and is endorsed by other professional trainers. He has attended seminars with top AKC obedience presenters and has over a decade of experience using e-collars.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients are encouraged to call or email to discuss availability. Board and train programs require a deposit to reserve a spot due to limited capacity (one dog at a time). One-on-one training is ongoing and available by appointment.