About Procyon Training

Dog and mini horse training in Ocala

Procyon Training is a dog training center in Ocala at 3550 SW 74th Ave, Suite B, that also trains miniature horses. Owners Stephanie Roberts and Jessica Wellman bring decades of combined experience. Stephanie has over 16 years in dog training, advocates positive reinforcement and has studied Behavioral Adjustment Techniques. Jessica, an equine trainer, blends classical horsemanship with positive reinforcement.

Group courses

Level 1 Basic Dog Obedience is a six-week course covering commands from sit to life-saving cues. Level 2 Intermediate Dog Obedience refines those skills and adds heel and stand toward a Novice Obedience Title. Both cost $180. Dog Tricks Training works toward trick titles with tricks such as shake, spin and roll over. Classes run on weekday evenings and weekends.

Other services

Procyon also offers one-on-one training, boarding training, daycare, boarding, grooming, mini horse service animal training and an Owner Trained, Trainer Assisted service animal program. Its 501c3 charity, Reaching for the Stars, supports local rescues.

What owners say

Heidi Harney wrote that her mother's dog Millie came back from a three-week boarding training program "much more confident and responsive to commands."

What to ask

Call 352-857-5443 to ask about one-on-one rates.