About Eastern Florida Dog Training

From game warden to dog trainer

Eastern Florida Dog Training is a Cocoa dog training business led by Brandon Hadwin, a former K9 handler with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). His first partner there was Blue, a reactive rescue dog, and the work with her, seminars and mentoring from trainer Mike Lilley led him into pet dog training. He puts weight on teaching owners how to keep results going at home. Alexis Christie also works with the business.

Play-based board and train

The board and train program places dogs in the trainer's home-based environment instead of a kennel. Training starts with play: the trainer learns what excites each dog, builds a bond through one-on-one play and then folds obedience cues in naturally, with dog-to-dog play for dogs that are ready. Dogs relax and roam in the home during their stay.

Other services

Behavioral solutions target problems at home or around children, and fun-focused training sessions keep learning enjoyable. New clients start with a free phone consultation.

What to ask

Ask about board and train lengths and prices, what training tools are used, and where private sessions take place.