Dogs are our passion! We love sharing our knowledge and experience with dog families. Our trainers have led group classes and private sessions in the Gainesville community for nearly 20 years, helping teach dogs of all ages how to be better family dogs, therapy dogs, and service dogs.
Training & services
Training goals
Behavior consultation
Canine Good Citizen preparation
House training
Obedience trainingCustomer-reported
Puppy training
How training happens
Group classes
Private training
Dog age
Adult dogs
Puppies
Support between sessions
Personalized training plans
Assistance and working dogs
Psychiatric service dog training
Service dog trainingProgram details
Service dog training begins with an evaluation at the first training session, which is 90 minutes long, costing $190. We then meet each week for an hour-long session, costing $130. We work exclusively with psychiatric service dogs (PTSD, anxiety, depression). · Listed price: From $130.00
Therapy dog trainingProgram details
Therapy dog training begins with an evaluation at the first training session, which is 90 minutes long, costing $190, followed by one-hour therapy dog training ssessions, each focused on preparing you and your dog for therapy dog certification. Each training session is $130. · Listed price: From $130.00
Dog sports
Trick training
Other listed services
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Dog trainingProgram details
We'll work with you and your family in your home to solve your dog's behavior issues. Include your family in shaping your dog's behavior. We include tips and tricks that are fun and engaging for the whole family. One hour: $130 Hour and a half: $190 Two hours: $250 · Listed price: From $130.00
Akc Community Canine
Akc Temperament Test
Assisted Living
At Home Service
Canine Academy
Certification Training
Customized Training
Dog Consulting
Dog Evaluations
Dog Handler
Dog Helps
Dog Pull
Dog Team
Dog Training Anxiety
Dog Training Sessions
Dog's Assistance
Dogs Teach
ESA trainingProgram details
Most ESAs don't receive specialized training to do their jobs, but we can teach your dog how to better assist you at home as your Emotional Support Animal. $50 for a half-hour evaluation and mini-training session. $130 for each hour-long training session We work exclusively with dogs. · Listed price: From $50.00
Esa Evaluation
Family Dog Training
Hour Training
Individual Dog's
Personalized Dog Training
Pet Sitter
Skill Training
Specialized Training
Task Training
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Questions & answers
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What people have asked about this business.
Do you make house calls?
We'd like to have a trainer come to our home
as I do not get around so well and I'd like to observe the process as you instruct Courtney, the owner, and the almost 5 month old Labrador Retriever,who is most anxious to learn
Hi Frank,
Yes, I make house calls and am happy to work with you and Courtney to train your Labrador puppy. I'll email you now to get that set up.
Thanks!
Michelle
Community answer · Gainesville Canine Academy · 2019-09-21
5/5If you haven’t trained a puppy or a dog in awhile, or you just need be retained in the canine world, Michelle is a wonderful trainer with a bundle of expertise. Our first “play date” was when we purchased a three month old Belgian Tervuren. This was truly a worthwhile beginning. …Read full reviewClose full review
If you haven’t trained a puppy or a dog in awhile, or you just need be retained in the canine world, Michelle is a wonderful trainer with a bundle of expertise. Our first “play date” was when we purchased a three month old Belgian Tervuren. This was truly a worthwhile beginning. We were very happy with our homework each week and saw a definitive progression in this herding shepherd. Michelle, quite learned and patient, provided informational lessons that we use today for the continual quest of a well behaved, bright and happy dog. Thank you, Michelle for being a “high value” trainer!
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David Tuck
5/5We adopted a 5 month GSD puppy that nobody else wanted because he was EXTREMELY nervous around people. We thought he'd get along with our other dogs and we could work with him over time (months) to try and get him out of his shell and have a better life than living in a kennel b…Read full reviewClose full review
We adopted a 5 month GSD puppy that nobody else wanted because he was EXTREMELY nervous around people. We thought he'd get along with our other dogs and we could work with him over time (months) to try and get him out of his shell and have a better life than living in a kennel by himself. We contacted Michelle who gave me EXCELLENT advice about how to deal with him (the conversation started with a very friendly "First of all, all of your natural instincts are wrong.") It was the best call I've ever made. After following her advice, it took a mere 10 days for our new pup to go from afraid of everyone, to coming to us for love and falling asleep on the couch with us. We never dreamed he would come so far, so fast. Tank you so very much for your expertise in this matter.
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Sarah Thyberg
5/5If you are looking for an experienced, dedicated, and incredibly knowledgeable dog trainer who is also reasonably priced then look no further. Michelle Dunlap of Gainesville Canine Academy is the one to call. She has been patiently helping one of my dogs in getting her over a fea…Read full reviewClose full review
If you are looking for an experienced, dedicated, and incredibly knowledgeable dog trainer who is also reasonably priced then look no further. Michelle Dunlap of Gainesville Canine Academy is the one to call. She has been patiently helping one of my dogs in getting her over a fear of new people, especially men. She implements positive teaching techniques and rewards in a very comfortable environment that leaves both the owner and dog more confident after every session. She has even met me out multiple times in different public settings to continue building our confidence in new surroundings. She has made herself available for questions, calls, and emails outside of class time and always returns messages promptly, which is a blessing in itself. I'm beyond satisfied with her genuine dedication to helping people and their pets have a better understanding and connection to each other. Thank you Michelle for all your help with my Diamond girl (♡)
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Susan Walls
5/5
Michelle Dunlap is an extremely knowledgeable, experienced dog trainer and handler. She can help your dog become a canine good citizen, help with obedience, agression, and other behavioral issues. She helped us learn how to work with our retriever mix on his aggression issues. Now we can trust him around strangers! I highly recommend Michelle for all your canine training needs.
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Barbara Janowitz
5/5
The dog whisperer of Gainesville
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