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.
Training & services
Training goals
Behavior consultationProgram details
Canine Good Citizen preparationProgram details
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 trainingProgram details
Leash trainingProgram details
Obedience trainingProgram details
Puppy training programs focus on socialization, house training, basic obedience, confidence building, and preventing behavior problems before they start. · Listed price: [object Object]
Puppy trainingProgram details
SocializationProgram details
Behavior support
Aggression trainingProgram details
Fear and confidenceProgram details
Reactivity trainingProgram details
Resource guardingProgram details
How training happens
Board and trainProgram details
Immersive training programs where dogs stay with a trainer and receive structured daily training, enrichment, socialization, and behavior coaching. · Listed price: [object Object]
Group classesProgram details
Private trainingProgram details
Dog age
Adult dogsProgram details
PuppiesProgram details
Puppy training programs focus on socialization, house training, basic obedience, confidence building, and preventing behavior problems before they start.
Training level
Beginner trainingProgram details
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Drop-in classesProgram details
Support between sessions
Personalized training plansProgram details
Assistance and working dogs
Service dog trainingProgram details
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
AgilityProgram details
Rally obedienceProgram details
Your dog’s background
Rescue dogsProgram details
Training approach
Balanced trainingProgram details
Additional services
BoardingProgram details
Safe, supervised boarding with enrichment activities and individualized care designed to support your dog's physical and emotional well-being. · Listed price: [object Object]
DaycareProgram details
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]
GroomingProgram details
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Dog trainingProgram details
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 DogsProgram details
Akc Community CanineProgram details
Canine LearningProgram details
Certified Behavior ConsultantProgram details
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 CampsProgram details
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 SchoolProgram details
Trick DogsProgram details
Week ClassProgram details
Animal BehaviorProgram details
Behavior ChangeProgram details
Behavior ModProgram details
Behavior PlanProgram details
Canine AthleteProgram details
Canine Behavior ConsultantProgram details
Canine FamilyProgram details
Canine FitnessProgram details
Dog BeginnerProgram details
Dog PlaygroupProgram details
Dog TeamProgram details
Fitness ClassProgram details
Master TrainerProgram details
Problematic BehaviorsProgram details
Reactive CanineProgram details
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2/5I have to say that Julie genuinely cares about these animals. But her handlers that handled my dog did not do a very good job. So far my dogs had to go to a doggie chiropractor and opthamologist and the veterinarian because of her visits at dog play two visits in all. I guess we …Read full reviewClose full review
I have to say that Julie genuinely cares about these animals. But her handlers that handled my dog did not do a very good job. So far my dogs had to go to a doggie chiropractor and opthamologist and the veterinarian because of her visits at dog play two visits in all. I guess we went on and off day it has cost me much more than I anticipated. Everybody's extremely nice but what goes on behind closed doors or when I left that property is a different story because my dog the second time I picked her up her eyes were all messed up her back completely messed up and she was obsessed with picking stuff up the ground when she never did before I brought my dog there because she said that she's been training dogs for many many years and that she could modify her behavior of pulling and tugging and lunging. I also took her there because I have a back injury and I explained to them how severe it is but is all I was taught was how to walk my dog around in circles and battle her every move it was horrendous. Be aware of her handlers the one Handler actually hung my dog up by her leash she was hanging by her neck I told the guy to stop and I took the leash from him because I was having trouble getting her in the car. To be honest with you I wouldn't take a cockroach there. And the place is infested with hookworms another expense I had to go through. Besides having to take her to an opthamologist for dogs and a chiropractor for dogs going to dog's play was a very large investment that I did not want. Should be shut down at least checked out by authorities
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Jason
1/5
Not happy with their customer service
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Laura Johnson
5/5My family recently adopted a puppy but knew we had a trip coming up when the puppy would be four and a half months old so we wanted to find just the right place for boarding. We did a day visit in advance of the trip (just boarding) and then did boarding with training while we we…Read full reviewClose full review
My family recently adopted a puppy but knew we had a trip coming up when the puppy would be four and a half months old so we wanted to find just the right place for boarding. We did a day visit in advance of the trip (just boarding) and then did boarding with training while we were gone because we knew it's such a valuable age to get great training done. My pup was shy at first (normal for him) but settled in and had an absolute blast. While we were away we received videos showing the training so that we can carry on at home, and when I came to pick up my pup the trainer took the time to talk me through things. It's worth the drive from Gainesville for boarding, I'm so pleased with how everything was.
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Sabrina La Rocca Borges
5/5
Julie is an amazing person inside out. Her dedication and knowledge truly shines. I would recommend checking her out for training and boarding as well. She now only shows dedication to her own pups but she treats yours as if they are hers!
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ed hershberg
5/5
Julie and her staff are awesome she's been a godsend it's not easy to find a place you can trust with your furry family members highly recommend
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