FirstBarkWe first started taking one of our dogs to Dog’s Play for agility training several years ago. We started with a private lesson for evaluation and then joined a class. Since then, we have taken advantage of classes, doggie day care, and boarding. All four of our dogs love to go there. Julie Hughes is highly trained and certified and uses only positive reinforcement.. We highly recommend Dog’s Play!
Dog's Play
Archer, Florida
About Dog's Play
Dog's Play Training provides professional dog training, puppy training, behavior modification, reactive dog training, service dog training, AKC programs, boarding, daycare, and grooming services in Gainesville, Florida. Led by Julie Hughes, the area's only board-certified dog behavior consultant within 100 miles, we help dogs and their families build lasting success through customized, science-based training programs.
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- Behavior consultation
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- Canine Good Citizen preparation
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The 6 classes in the AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) program help dogs develop the skills needed to become well-mannered family companions. Preparation includes polite greetings, loose-leash walking, reliable obedience, and other behaviors required to pass the AKC Canine Good Citizen evaluation. · Listed price: [object Object]
- House training
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- Leash training
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- Obedience training
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Puppy training programs focus on socialization, house training, basic obedience, confidence building, and preventing behavior problems before they start. · Listed price: [object Object]
- Puppy training
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- Socialization
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Behavior support
- Aggression training
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- Fear and confidence
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- Reactivity training
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- Resource guarding
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How training happens
- Board and train
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Immersive training programs where dogs stay with a trainer and receive structured daily training, enrichment, socialization, and behavior coaching. · Listed price: [object Object]
- Group classes
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- Private training
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Dog age
- Adult dogs
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- Puppies
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Puppy training programs focus on socialization, house training, basic obedience, confidence building, and preventing behavior problems before they start.
Training level
- Beginner training
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Class options
- Drop-in classes
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Support between sessions
- Personalized training plans
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Assistance and working dogs
- Service dog training
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Immersive training programs where dogs stay with a trainer and receive structured daily training, enrichment, socialization, and behavior coaching. · Listed price: [object Object]
Dog sports
- Agility
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- Rally obedience
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Your dog’s background
- Rescue dogs
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Training approach
- Balanced training
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Additional services
- Boarding
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Safe, supervised boarding with enrichment activities and individualized care designed to support your dog's physical and emotional well-being. · Listed price: [object Object]
- Daycare
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Doggie Day Camp provides a safe, supervised environment where dogs can play, learn, exercise, and socialize. Structured activities, enrichment, and professional supervision help dogs build confidence, burn energy, and develop positive social skills. · Listed price: [object Object]
- Grooming
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Other listed services
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- Dog training
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Professional dog training for puppies, adolescents, and adult dogs. Customized programs help dogs develop reliable obedience skills, improve manners, and strengthen communication with their families. · Listed price: [object Object]
- Adoptable Dogs
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- Akc Community Canine
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- Canine Learning
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- Certified Behavior Consultant
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Julie is the only board-certified dog behavior consultant within 100 mi. of GNV, FL, through IAABC - International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants. She specializes in helping dogs with aggression, reactivity, anxiety, fear-based behaviors, resource guarding, and other challenges. · Listed price: [object Object]
- Day Camps
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Doggie Day Camp provides a safe, supervised environment where dogs can play, learn, exercise, and socialize. Structured activities, enrichment, and professional supervision help dogs build confidence, burn energy, and develop positive social skills. · Listed price: [object Object]
- Prep School
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- Trick Dogs
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- Week Class
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- Animal Behavior
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- Behavior Change
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- Behavior Mod
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- Behavior Plan
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- Canine Athlete
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- Canine Behavior Consultant
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- Canine Family
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- Canine Fitness
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- Dog Beginner
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- Dog Playgroup
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- Dog Team
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- Fitness Class
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- Master Trainer
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- Problematic Behaviors
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- Reactive Canine
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- Training team
- CDBC
Customer reviews
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53 Google reviews
Mentioned in reviews
- obedience training 8
- agility course 3
- behavior training 3
- dog psychology 3
- fear reduction 3
- dog bonding 2
All 10 topics
- fair pricing 2
- kind training 2
- reactivity management 2
- rescue pup training 2
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Julie and her amazing team are the perfect fit for me and my pup. They truly are life savers!
My wife and I started bringing our foster to Dog's Play 2 years ago because Julie does a lot of work with rescues and shelters. Then we became paying clients and started bringing our own dogs. They got what they needed, and now we continue to attend with various dogs from Plenty …Read full reviewClose full review
My wife and I started bringing our foster to Dog's Play 2 years ago because Julie does a lot of work with rescues and shelters. Then we became paying clients and started bringing our own dogs. They got what they needed, and now we continue to attend with various dogs from Plenty of Pit Bulls and Julie's own fostering/rehoming efforts. Specifically, we attend the Saturday basic obedience classes, which are laid-back and especially useful for dog socialization.
Dog's play is such an amazing and magical place. Julie and her team have all been so wonderful. She believed in my little crazy dog when no one else would and we have made such tremendous progress since his boarding with her and going to classed. The only problem is now my other …Read full reviewClose full review
Dog's play is such an amazing and magical place. Julie and her team have all been so wonderful. She believed in my little crazy dog when no one else would and we have made such tremendous progress since his boarding with her and going to classed. The only problem is now my other dog is jealous and wants to go to all the classes too. I am very particular who I would let care for my dog because many trainers are known to use aversive techniques. Dog's play is so patient and positive, we could not be more pleased. I have referred all my colleagues to her best cause she is the best!
Very nice lady dogs are number one priority very clean very reasonable price. All dogs love it there and really enjoy coming back, staff and owner are very good with the dogs and know what they are doing, she always goes above and beyond play call of duty and and trying to help as many dogs as she can
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