About Groovy Canine

Tailored training on two acres in Satsuma

Groovy Canine is a dog training business in Satsuma run by trainer Shell Hyatt, who tailors every program to the dog and owner. Every client starts with a free 30-minute virtual evaluation to meet the trainer and match a program.

Programs and prices

Board & Train ($3,100) is 3 weeks of intensive training in a home environment on 2 acres, capped at 3-4 dogs, with daily sessions, public socialization, twice-weekly updates and 3 follow-up lessons; it suits reactivity, aggression, anxiety, resource guarding and off-leash goals. Day & Train brings the dog in once a week for 3 weeks ($1,100) or 5 weeks ($1,800), with a 1-hour lesson at pickup. In-home private lessons cost $780 for 4 or $1,440 for 8; on-site lessons on the property cost $580 for 4 or $1,040 for 8; virtual lessons are $120 per call. Overnight boarding is $70 per night.

The trainer

Shell began her professional career in 2020 at a dog training franchise, rising from kennel technician to leading private lessons and group classes of up to 30 dogs before leaving in 2024 to pursue her own vision with Groovy Canine. She has a special interest in aggressive, anxious and high-strung dogs, and her German Shepherd Lacey, who overcame reactivity, serves as a demonstration dog.

What owners say

One client called Shell "an absolute miracle worker" with reactive dogs.