About The P.E.T. Impact

Partnership, enrichment and training in St. Augustine

The P.E.T. Impact is a dog training business based in St. Augustine and serving surrounding counties in Northeast Florida, led by Suzanne Cardiff, CPDT-KA. P.E.T. stands for Partnership, Enrichment and Training. Suzanne describes relationship-based, reward-focused, fear-free training that looks for why behaviors happen and meets the dog's needs rather than relying on force or constant correction. She has worked in rescue and shelter settings since 2005 and specializes in rescue and shelter dogs, including assessments and support for rescues and foster programs. Her listed credentials include AKC Canine Good Citizen and S.T.A.R. Puppy Evaluator, official mentor trainer for CATCH Canine Trainers Academy, and membership in the Pet Professional Guild, APDT and IAABC.

Services and prices

Private training is $125 for one hour. Trainer-led skill-building sessions, one-on-one time with your dog, start at $60 for 30 minutes. Yes, Dog!, the improv-inspired class Suzanne created, uses interactive games to build communication and real-world behavior and costs $349. Custom group courses are priced individually, and virtual sessions are available on a limited basis. Every service starts with an initial assessment.

What to ask

Ask when the next Yes, Dog! class begins.