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 consultation
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: From $165.00
House training
Leash training
Obedience trainingProgram details
Puppy training programs focus on socialization, house training, basic obedience, confidence building, and preventing behavior problems before they start. · Listed price: From $60.00
Puppy training
Socialization
Behavior support
Aggression training
Fear and confidence
Reactivity training
Resource guarding
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: From $90.00
Group classes
Private training
Dog age
Adult dogs
PuppiesProgram details
Puppy training programs focus on socialization, house training, basic obedience, confidence building, and preventing behavior problems before they start.
Training level
Beginner training
Class options
Drop-in classes
Support between sessions
Personalized training plans
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: From $85.00
Dog sports
Agility
Rally obedience
Your dog’s background
Rescue dogs
Training approach
Balanced training
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: From $60.00
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: From $60.00
Grooming
Other listed services
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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: From $60.00
Adoptable Dogs
Akc Community Canine
Canine Learning
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: From $85.00
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: From $60.00
Prep School
Trick Dogs
Week Class
Animal Behavior
Behavior Change
Behavior Mod
Behavior Plan
Canine Athlete
Canine Behavior Consultant
Canine Family
Canine Fitness
Dog Beginner
Dog Playgroup
Dog Team
Fitness Class
Master Trainer
Problematic Behaviors
Reactive Canine
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Business-stated qualifications
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5/5We turned to Dog’s Play when we needed help with our 1-year-old puppy who had been traumatized by fights with our older dog and needed help preparing for the transition into a new home. She did the board-and-train program at Dog’s Play for about a month, and in that time, she bec…Read full reviewClose full review
We turned to Dog’s Play when we needed help with our 1-year-old puppy who had been traumatized by fights with our older dog and needed help preparing for the transition into a new home. She did the board-and-train program at Dog’s Play for about a month, and in that time, she became so much more confident and less fearful of new dogs, people, and places. Now she has been adopted and is doing fantastic in her new home! She is well behaved and quickly adjusting to her new environment, thanks to the skills she learned at Dog’s Play. We are so grateful to Julie and her team for being so understanding of our situation, communicating with us regularly about our dog’s progress, and helping us get her into a better home. We HIGHLY recommend Dog’s Play to anyone looking for effective, compassionate training and boarding for their dogs! The photo included in this review shows just how happy our pup was during her time at Dog’s Play. ❤️
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Megan Bates
5/5
Julie Hughs is an incredible trainer. She understands dogs so well
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Hunter
5/5
Great staff and dogs!
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GaryBarb Simons
5/5
Have never kenneled my dog (he is 9), we always take our dogs in our motor home. I could not travel with them all so flew this trip.
The care and attention they gave my silly boy was fantastic.
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Jasper Rosenwolfe
5/5
Not only is Julie a phenomenal trainer with so much knowledge to share but her training facility is well equipped and always clean. From simple obedience to service dog training, I'd recommend Dog's Play every time.
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