About No Bones About It

Positive training with No Bones About It

No Bones About It is a St. Petersburg dog training business run by owner and trainer Phyllis Mazzarisi, who became a certified dog trainer through Jo-Thors Dog Academy in 1999 after serving in the USAF and working for the Pinellas County court system. It offers private in-home training within a 25-mile radius and group classes, all built on positive reinforcement.

Background

Phyllis has attended seminars with Ian Dunbar, Patricia McConnell and Pat Miller, worked as a field representative for Paws With a Cause, and started the Hardee Correctional program in which inmates train former racing greyhounds for adoption. She has taught group classes for the City of St. Petersburg recreation centers.

Services and prices

Basic training covers basic commands and leash walking; intermediate training covers hand signals and off-leash control; behavior modification addresses uncontrollable barking and aggressive behavior. Private home lessons cost $50 each, $145 for three or $280 for six. Group obedience classes at basic, intermediate and advanced levels cost $70 for six weeks, agility costs $85, and Rally-O, flyball and freestyle dance are offered. Ask about taking the Canine Good Citizen test.

What to ask

Call 727-898-1054 to ask which recreation center hosts the next group class.