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The K9 Coach FL — 4.9★ (65 reviews), Sarasota Dog Trainer

The K9 Coach FL

★★★★★★★★★★ 4.9 65 reviews
7081 Prospect Rd, Sarasota, Florida 34243
Basic Obedience & MannersLeash Skills & WalkingPuppy Training & Socialization
7081 Prospect Rd, Sarasota, Florida 34243

Overview

FormatIn-home, Group classes
Training methodCalm, consistent training; personalized, compassionate solutions; clear boundaries
Led byMichael Harvey

About The K9 Coach FL

Sarasota training with The K9 Coach

The K9 Coach is a Sarasota dog training business at 7081 Prospect Rd, led by certified dog trainer Michael Harvey. It focuses on personalized training for obedience, confidence and a stronger bond between owners and dogs, and serves Sarasota, Bradenton and Southwest Florida, including Siesta Key, North Port, Venice, Englewood, Nokomis, Osprey, Casey Key and Lakewood Ranch.

Services

Services include puppy training, dog obedience training, house manners, housebreaking, crate training, leash training, in-home private lessons, unlimited group classes, solutions for behavior issues and AKC Canine Good Citizen preparation. The K9 Coach describes calm, consistent work for aggression and anxiety, turning hyperactivity into focus and impulse control, and gentle guidance, socialization and clear boundaries for puppies.

What owners say

One couple wrote that after two months in Mike's program with their reactive Malinois/Dutch Shepherd mix, "walks are now enjoyable, the fear aggression is greatly reduced." Another owner praised his ability "to teach us as owners how to communicate with our dogs."

Getting started

Training starts with a free phone consultation. Call (941) 260-2463 or email k9coachfl@icloud.com.

What they can help with

Puppy training ↗
Early socialization, house-training and first manners for young dogs.
Obedience training ↗
Sit, stay, recall and reliable commands, from beginner to advanced.
House manners ↗
Sit, stay, recall and reliable commands, from beginner to advanced.
Housebreaking
Crate training
Leash training ↗
Calming a dog that barks or lunges at other dogs or people while on leash.
In-home training ↗
Sessions in your own home, where many behavior problems actually happen.
Group classes
Train alongside other dogs to build focus around distractions.
Aggression ↗
Help for dogs that bite, lunge or react out of fear or aggression.
Anxiety ↗
Easing the panic and destruction some dogs feel when left home alone.
Canine Good Citizen prep

Certifications & verification

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Reviews

★★★★★★★★★★ 4.9 65 reviews · Google
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