Tropical K9 Consultants

Tropical K-9 Consultants provides customized in-home dog training programs designed to meet the specific needs of each dog and family. They offer specialized puppy training, which is distinct from basic obedience training, and encourage early training for new puppies. Their services address a variety of issues including barking, jumping, leash pulling, misplaced aggression, and general obedience, all taught within the comfort of the client’s home.

Pricing Summary

Each training program is customized to suit the client’s budget, as no two dogs or family expectations are the same. Evaluations are free and come with no high-pressure sales. The business offers major discounts on puppy courses when signed up for simultaneously with basic obedience training.

Tropical K9 Consultants is a dog training company led by Joanna Hart, a native Floridian with over 45 years of experience in dog training. Joanna’s philosophy centers on kind, compassionate, and gentle training, emphasizing “teaching” rather than “training” to avoid physical corrections. She believes that with understanding and patience, all dogs can benefit from her approach.

The company specializes in customized in-home dog training programs, recognizing that no two dogs or owners’ needs are the same. They work with dogs in their most comfortable environment, the home, to ensure undistracted learning. Tropical K9 Consultants aims to help owners train their dogs to be better companions and teach owners a better way to interact with their pets.

They offer specialized puppy training, which is distinct from basic obedience, and provide discounts when clients sign up for both courses simultaneously. Their services cover a wide range of behavioral issues and obedience needs, all tailored to the family’s specific requirements and budget.

Accomplishments

Joanna Hart has been training dogs for over 45 years. She gained extensive experience by apprenticing with Gary Fondren and working at veterinarian hospitals. Joanna was also involved with the Schutzhund dog sport, an Olympic-level handler/dog sport encompassing obedience, agility, and tracking. She worked and trained with notable figures in the sport, including Phil Holsher, Rick Trezona, Annitta Chandler, and Adonis Fleitas, who was the Training Director of the South Florida Schutzhund Club.

How to Get Started!

To begin, clients can schedule a free evaluation by calling the office or submitting a request through the online form. During this in-home evaluation, the trainer will meet the dog and family to discuss their needs and develop a customized training program.