Dog Trainers in Hollywood, FL
Hollywood sits on the Atlantic in southern Broward County, between Fort Lauderdale and Miami, with Hallandale Beach just to the south along the coast. West of I-95 the metro runs inland across Davie, Cooper City, Pembroke Pines and Miramar to Southwest Ranches and on to Weston at the edge of the Everglades. Trainers are spread across these cities, and many travel across Broward and into Miami-Dade, so a trainer based a few towns away may still come to you.In-home and private training leads here. Trainers based in Weston and Pembroke Pines come to your house, work in the neighborhood and take dogs on outings to parks and stores, and several offer sessions in Spanish. Board-and-train is just as easy to find, from a trainer who keeps two dogs at a time in her home to boot camps, a ranch program in Southwest Ranches and lodge-and-learn stays at boarding facilities in Davie. Group classes run at an obedience club and a game-based training center in Davie, at pet-store schools in Davie, Pembroke Pines, Hollywood and Hallandale Beach, and through an AKC Canine Good Citizen evaluator in Pembroke Pines.Methods cover the full range. Positive-reinforcement and force-free trainers, including one built entirely on games, work alongside balanced trainers who use e-collars for off-leash reliability and structured programs that also take on protection and service-dog work. Several trainers specialize in aggression and reactivity. Read each profile and ask how a trainer handles mistakes before you commit.
- Top-Rated Dog Trainers in Hollywood
- What Kind of Training Does Your Dog Need?
- Training Formats and Typical US Dog-Training Prices
- Dog Training Schools & Classes in Hollywood
- How to Pick the Right Trainer
- Dog Training by Hollywood Neighborhood
- Hollywood Dog Training Resources
- Common Questions About Dog Training in Hollywood
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This page is your starting point. Whether you need puppy socialization, basic obedience, off-leash training, or help with a serious behavior problem, we’ll help you understand your options, what to expect, and how to connect with the right professional in Hollywood.
Top-Rated Dog Trainers in Hollywood
Compare Hollywood’s top-rated dog trainers below — each listing shows real Google reviews and, where we’ve checked them, certified credentials, so you can reach out with confidence.
What Kind of Training Does Your Dog Need?
Before you start comparing trainers, figure out which category your dog falls into. This determines the type of training, the format, and the realistic timeline.
Puppy (8 weeks to 5 months)
Priority: socialization and foundation habits. This is the most time-sensitive stage — the critical socialization window closes around 16 weeks, and what your puppy is exposed to during this period shapes their temperament permanently. Group puppy classes are ideal. Read our full guide: Puppy Training in Hollywood.
Adolescent dog (5 to 18 months)
Priority: obedience and impulse control. This is the stage where most owners hit the wall — the cute puppy has turned into a teenager who jumps on guests, pulls on the leash, and has developed selective hearing. Group obedience classes or private lessons work well here. Consistency is everything.
Adult dog — new to training
Priority: basic obedience and household manners. It’s never too late. Adult dogs are often faster learners than puppies because they have longer attention spans.
Adult dog — specific behavior issue
Priority: targeted behavior modification. Reactivity, aggression, separation anxiety, resource guarding, excessive barking. These issues need a qualified trainer or behaviorist — not a group class. Start with a behavior consultation.
Any dog — intensive training needed fast
Priority: results on a compressed timeline. Board-and-train programs offer intensive daily training over 2 to 6 weeks — the fastest path to results when done right.
Training Formats and Typical US Dog-Training Prices
The formats below are the same everywhere; the figures are national ranges, not Hollywood rates. Prices vary by city and by trainer — confirm directly with the trainer before you book.
Group classes
Best for socialization and foundation obedience. Meet once a week for 5 to 6 weeks with other dogs. Most affordable option. Typical US range: $150 to $300 for a full course.
Private lessons
One-on-one with a trainer at their facility or your home. Best for specific goals, reactive dogs, or customized plans. Typical US range: $100 to $175 per session (facility) or $125 to $200 (in-home).
Day training
Your dog goes to the trainer during the day and comes home at night. Great for working professionals. Typical US range: $75 to $125 per day.
Board and train
Your dog stays with the trainer for 2 to 6 weeks. Most intensive option. Typical US range: $1,500 to $6,000+ depending on length and complexity.
Behavior consultation
A diagnostic assessment for serious behavioral issues — a professional evaluation that produces a treatment plan. Typical US range: $200 to $400 for the initial assessment.
Dog Training Schools & Classes in Hollywood
Looking for a dog training school or group obedience classes in Hollywood? Plenty of local trainers and facilities run weekly group classes — a structured, affordable way to cover socialization and basic obedience alongside other dogs. Browse dog obedience classes in Hollywood, or use the trainer directory above to compare every dog school and trainer in the Hollywood area by specialty, reviews and price.
How to Pick the Right Trainer
Choosing a dog trainer is a lot like choosing a doctor — credentials matter, but so does communication style, philosophy, and whether you trust them with someone you care about.
Training methodology
This is the most important factor and the one most people skip. Dog training ranges from purely positive reinforcement (rewards only) to balanced training (rewards plus corrections). There is no single “right” approach — but there IS a right approach for your dog. A fearful rescue needs a different approach than a confident, drive-y working breed. Ask every trainer what tools and methods they use, and don’t commit until you understand and agree with their philosophy.
Credentials
Look for recognized certifications — CPDT-KA (Certified Professional Dog Trainer), KPA-CTP (Karen Pryor Academy), IACP, AKC CGC Evaluator, or for complex behavior, a CAAB or veterinary behaviorist. Credentials aren’t everything — some of the best trainers built their skills through decades of hands-on experience — but a trainer with no credentials AND no verifiable track record is a risk.
Transparency — red flags and green flags
Red flags: won’t let you observe a class or tour the facility, gets defensive about methodology, guarantees specific results, pressures you to sign up immediately, or trash-talks every other trainer. Green flags: welcomes questions, offers to let you observe a class first, gives references, is honest about what training can and cannot achieve, and tells you upfront if your dog’s issue is outside their expertise.
Dog Training by Hollywood Neighborhood
The Hollywood metro is large, and driving 45 minutes for a weekly class isn’t sustainable for most people. Here’s a quick overview of training availability by area:
Hollywood and Hallandale Beach
The coastal cities in the southeast corner of Broward. A family-owned trainer with a Schutzhund background runs board-and-train and private lessons for off-leash obedience, reactivity and aggression, and a structured program trains puppies, service dogs and family protection dogs and runs board-and-train in a home setting. Pet-store schools on Oakwood Blvd and E Hallandale Beach Blvd run leveled group classes and private lessons; the Oakwood Blvd school describes its teaching as positive reinforcement.
Davie and Cooper City
The center of the metro, with the widest mix of formats. An obedience club meets in Davie, a game-based training center runs force-free group courses for puppies, walks, house manners and reactive dogs with online support, and a pet-store school runs six-week classes. Boarding-based options include a lodge-and-learn program with daily outings and follow-up lessons, a pet resort and animal hospital with its own trainers, and a family breeder that adds training to boarding.
Pembroke Pines and Miramar
The southwest Broward suburbs along Pines Blvd. An AKC Canine Good Citizen evaluator runs private sessions, group courses and service-dog training, an in-home positive-reinforcement team works on behavior problems and AKC titles, and private trainers offer balanced programs, behavior modification and potty training, several in Spanish. Two pet-store schools hold group classes and private lessons.
Weston and Southwest Ranches
The western edge of the metro. Weston is home to many in-home trainers, from balanced programs with e-collar packages and off-leash goals to relationship-based training with real-world field trips, puppy and virtual sessions, and a behavior-modification specialist who runs a multi-week board-and-train for aggression and reactivity. A home-based trainer keeps two board-and-train dogs at a time, and in Southwest Ranches a family-run ranch combines boarding and daycare with a structured board-and-train program.
Hollywood Dog Training Resources
Beyond professional training, Hollywood has some excellent resources for dog owners.
Parks and off-leash areas
- Hollywoof Dog Park — A City of Hollywood dog park at Stanley Goldman Memorial Park, 800 Knights Road, open every day from sunrise to sunset. Dogs must be supervised, non-aggressive toward other dogs and wear a current rabies tag, and must be leashed anywhere outside the dog park.
- John Williams Park Dog Park — A City of Hollywood dog park at John Williams Park, 6101 Sheridan Street, open every day from sunrise to sunset under the same city rules: supervised, non-aggressive dogs with a current rabies tag, leashed outside the dog park.
- Dog Beach at Hollywood Beach — The stretch of Hollywood Beach between Pershing and Custer Streets, the only part of the beach where dogs are allowed. It is free and open seven days a week from sunrise to sunset. Dogs need a current rabies tag, owners must control them and clean up after them, sick, aggressive and in-heat dogs are not allowed, and dogs must be leashed anywhere outside Dog Beach.
- Craig Rupp K-9 Dog Park — A free City of Pembroke Pines dog park at 9751 Johnson St. with two separate play areas by dog size, obstacles for dogs, benches and a pavilion. It is open 8 am to dusk Monday to Saturday and 8 am to 6 pm on Sunday, and closes every Wednesday from 10 am to 2 pm for maintenance. Rules are posted on the fence, and parties are not permitted.
- Peaceful Ridge Park Dog Park — A Town of Davie dog park with a fenced off-leash area for dogs.
These parks are great for socialization practice AFTER your dog has a foundation of training. Taking an untrained dog to an off-leash park is asking for trouble.
Veterinary behaviorists
For complex behavior cases that may require medication alongside training, ask your primary vet for a referral to a veterinary behaviorist serving the Hollywood area.
Dog Trainers by Community in the Hollywood Area
Looking for a trainer in a specific Hollywood-area community? Here are the local options town by town.
Dog Trainers in Davie, FL
- Charypets — 5.0★ (34)
- Bonded Fur Life Dog Training LLC — 5.0★ (12)
- Petco Dog Training — 5.0★ (8)
- Game On Dog Training — 5.0★ (7)
- Dog Obedience Club of Hollywood — 5.0★ (1)
- Bruno Happy Dogs — 4.9★ (366)
- Country Inn Pet Resort & Animal Hospital — 4.7★ (481)
Dog Trainers in Pembroke Pines, FL
- Pawsitive Prep Dog Training — 5.0★ (43)
- Ruff Times Dog Training — 5.0★ (41)
- Danielle Dog Trainers — 5.0★ (15)
- PET S2DO — 5.0★ (1)
- Petco Dog Training — 5.0★ (1)
- Angel Paws dogs training — 4.9★ (217)
- PetSmart Dog Training — 4.4★ (5)
Dog Trainers in Weston, FL
- Newman’s PAWsitive Pups LLC — 5.0★ (5)
- Abellos Dog Training — 5.0★ (5)
- DOG TRAINING ELITE BROWARD — 5.0★ (5)
- Florida Canine Center — 5.0★ (2)
- Love Wags A Tail Dog Training — 4.9★ (52)
- Weston Dog Training
Dog Trainers in Southwest Ranches, FL
- Hippy Pups — 5.0★ (50)
- Breedmaster Dog Training — 4.3★ (66)
Dog Trainers in Hallandale Beach, FL
- Petco Dog Training — 4.0★ (4)
Also in Hollywood: Pacific K9 Dog Training, PetSmart Dog Training, K9 Advisors Dog Training
Dog Training by Specialty in Hollywood
Hollywood-specific guides for each type of training:
- Puppy Training
- Puppy Socialization
- Dog Obedience Classes
- Aggressive Dog Training
- Off-Leash Dog Training
- In-Home Dog Training
- Service Dog Training
- Dog Training Prices
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Common Questions About Dog Training in Hollywood
How much does dog training cost in the Hollywood area?
It depends mostly on the format. A group class series usually costs the least, a package of private or in-home lessons costs more, and a multi-week board-and-train program costs the most. Pet resorts and boarding facilities often price training alongside a stay, and some in-home trainers sell tiered packages with follow-up support. Many trainers quote after a free evaluation or consultation, so confirm current prices directly.
Should I choose group classes, private lessons or board-and-train?
Group classes suit puppies and dogs that can focus around other dogs, and they train you along with the dog; they run at a club, a game-based training center and pet-store schools across the metro. Private lessons, which most trainers here offer at your home, suit problems that happen at home or on walks. Board-and-train buys concentrated training time; if you choose it, ask how the program hands the skills back, such as owner sessions at the end and follow-up lessons.
Will a trainer come to my home?
Very often, yes. In-home training is the most common format in this area, with trainers based in Weston and Pembroke Pines who travel across Broward and into Miami-Dade, and several work in Spanish. Some also run sessions in the neighborhood or on outings to parks and stores, and a few offer virtual sessions. Ask which towns they cover before you book.
My dog is reactive or aggressive. Where do I start?
With an assessment, not a group class and not the dog park. Several trainers here specialize in aggression and reactivity, from a behavior-modification specialist in Weston and an aggression-rehabilitation program in Hollywood to positive-reinforcement in-home behavior work, and a game-based center in Davie runs a group course for reactive dogs. Say plainly what your dog has done when you first call so the trainer can recommend the right starting point.
Where can my dog be off leash?
In the city dog parks: Hollywoof Dog Park and the John Williams Park dog park in Hollywood, the Craig Rupp K-9 Dog Park in Pembroke Pines and the Peaceful Ridge dog park in Davie. Hollywood also has a Dog Beach between Pershing and Custer Streets. Dogs need a current rabies tag and must be leashed outside these areas, so check each park’s rules before you go. A reliable recall is worth training for safety everywhere, not only for park days.
When should I start training a puppy?
As soon as the puppy comes home. Pet-store puppy classes take dogs from 8 weeks, a game-based center in Davie runs a multi-week puppy course, and an AKC evaluator in Pembroke Pines offers S.T.A.R. Puppy. In-home trainers cover potty training, crate training, nipping and socialization.
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The best time to start training is today. Whether your puppy needs socialization, your adolescent dog needs impulse control, or your adult dog has a behavior issue that’s been building for years — the sooner you start, the faster things improve.
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