About The Nature Coast Dog Trainer

Board and train in Hernando

The Nature Coast Dog Trainer is a Hernando trainer serving Citrus County. It is run by Jerry Walker, a VA nurse who competes in high-level competition obedience with his German Shorthaired Pointer, Uriah. He says he has attended seminars with top AKC obedience presenters and has over a decade of experience with the e-collar. He uses markers, clickers, food rewards, collars and low-level e-collar stimulation.

Programs

In the board and train programs, dogs live in Jerry's home, and he takes only one dog at a time. Dogs train several times a day, join a nightly pack walk and go on public field trips to proof their skills. The Two Week Board & Train ($2200) covers loose-leash walking, sit, down, place, recall and doorway manners, with two private follow-up sessions. The Four Week Board & Train ($3200) adds off-leash work and three follow-ups. Five Week One-On-One Training ($1200) meets weekly for 1 to 1.5 hours for owners who want to take part. Every program includes a Mini Educator e-collar, a 15-foot long line, a prong collar and unlimited phone support.

What others say

Matthew Twitty of Lakeland Canine Academy wrote that he has "not found a more naturally talented trainer than Jerry Walker."