About Grace With Dogs

In-home coaching from Kissimmee

Grace With Dogs is an in-home dog training business based in Kissimmee and serving the greater Orlando area. It describes its work as coaching humans as much as training dogs, blending canine behavior science with human psychology so owners understand the why behind each method.

Programs

Every program begins with a 2-hour Foundations Intensive at the client's home: a full behavioral assessment, immediate work on the main goals and a custom training plan. Programs include a Premier Puppy Kindergarten, an Adult Dog Transformation Program and Premium Private sessions, plus specialty services. Training targets include calm loose-leash walking, impulse control for polite greetings, and jumping and barking. Training hours are by appointment.

The trainers

Grace holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Georgetown University, spent 20 years as a surgical veterinary technician, and has been a full-time professional trainer for 6 years. She lists the CPDT-KA certification, IACP membership and AKC Canine Good Citizen evaluator status. Her husband and business partner, trained by Grace, has 6 years in the field and builds custom training equipment.

What owners say

One client wrote: "Thank you Grace for all you've done for us!"

What to ask

Ask about program pricing and length.