About Paws Unleashed Academy

Structured training from Apollo Beach

Paws Unleashed Academy is a veteran-owned dog training company based in Apollo Beach and serving Tampa Bay. Founder Ray Williams is a U.S. Air Force veteran with experience working with military canines, and he built the company around communication, structure, consistency and owner education. Every client moves through five phases: apply and assess, build the foundation, owner coaching, proof and reliability, and maintaining progress.

Programs and prices

Board and Train runs as a 3-week Beginner's Camp at $3,600 or a 5-week Advanced Camp at $5,600, each with a go-home lesson and follow-up support. Day Training is $750 per week with a 4-week minimum ($3,000); dogs drop off in Apollo Beach by 8:30 AM and go home by 4:00 PM. Private Lessons in Apollo Beach and Riverview cost $175 for a single 60-minute lesson or $795 for five. Puppy Training and Behavior Modification, which covers reactivity, fear, aggression and impulse control, are priced after a $95 Training & Behavior Assessment of 45 to 60 minutes, credited toward qualifying enrollment within 7 days.

Service area

Training options reach Riverview, Brandon, Tampa, Wesley Chapel, Land O'Lakes, Town 'n' Country and St. Petersburg depending on the program. Contact the team at (727) 922-3079.

What owners say

Jarod Griffeth wrote that "Ray taught us how to effectively communicate with Lily, helping us build a solid structure and the right foundation from the very start."