About Bratty Paws Dog Plex

An indoor dog sport center in Punta Gorda

Bratty Paws Dog Plex is an indoor dog sport training and event center at 2551 Taylor Rd in Punta Gorda, billing itself as Southwest Florida's premier facility of its kind. The fully air-conditioned 21,000 square foot building includes a 12,000 square foot artificial turf arena, a 50-foot dock diving pool, classrooms, climate-controlled crating rooms, a 3,000 square foot viewing lobby and a retail store, plus 32 RV sites with hookups for competitors.

Training programs

Classes run from puppy basics to international-level competition. The program list covers agility from foundation to competition levels, basic obedience for everyday manners, scent work, private swim lessons with dock diving fundamentals, and puppy classes that prepare for AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy and Canine Good Citizen. Seminars with visiting instructors are held through the year.

Events

The center hosts dock diving, Fast CAT, Fetch, agility and scent work trials year-round, and the turf, classrooms or entire building can be rented. Hours vary by class and event schedule.

What to ask

Ask which classes suit a beginner dog, current class pricing and the upcoming schedule. Call 941-833-3358.