About Animal Friends Pet Care

Pet care and force-free training in Panama City

Animal Friends Pet Care is a grooming, boarding, daycare and training business at 2912 Transmitter Road in Panama City, serving the area since 2013. It is rated 4.9 from 574 Google reviews, was a Best of Bay 2024 winner, and is open 7 days a week with climate-controlled private suites and 24/7 live cameras.

Training

Training is reward-based, force-free and science-based, covering basic obedience, puppy socialization, leash manners, recall and behavior modification for jumping, barking and anxiety. Puppies can begin socialization and basic training as early as 8 weeks. Basic obedience typically runs over several weekly sessions, with a plan set at an initial consultation, and owners learn to reinforce behavior at home. Training is offered to pets from Lynn Haven, Callaway, Parker, Springfield and Panama City Beach as well.

The facility

After Hurricane Michael, the business invested in solar power, battery banks and a private deep well for 48 hours of off-grid power. Boarding uses private suites with no mixing and 5 daily outdoor breaks, and daycare guests pass a temperament evaluation.

What to ask

Ask what training packages cost and who the trainers are. Call (850) 257-5776.