My Doberman was had aggressive issues and nothing I did was helping. I took him to Shelly and Mamcini and they worked wonders. My dog is a different animal now, they even taught me training tips. I owe them big time!!!

Mind Your Manners Canine Training- Dog Training and Boarding-Family Owned
Lakeland, Florida
About Mind Your Manners Canine Training- Dog Training and Boarding-Family Owned
Over 20 yrs. Experience as Master Trainer Mancini. Mancini has operated Mind your Manners is Celebrating our 20th anniversary 2004-2024. I am Certified internationally and nationally. Mancini has won several awards and has been featured in newspapers all over central Florida. last year Mind Your Manners Canine Training was voted 1 dog training company in Polk County and was awarded for their achievements. Mancini started his career at Southeastern Guide Dog School and worked there for over 12 years. Mancini is dog trainer for everyday people for the real world. All positive reinforcement, not by force.
Training & services
Training goals
- Obedience training
- Puppy training Customer-reported
- Recall training
Behavior support
- Aggression training
Program details
There are many types of aggression, very few are full blown aggression. Depending on the type of aggression your dog is displaying, The first step in making progress with aggressive behavior is getting sound advice from a professional with dog aggression experience. · Listed price: From $2,000.00
How training happens
- Board and train
Program details
14-Day Board & Train Program comes with free lifetime support. Basic obedience, basic commands for dogs 1 year and older. · Listed price: $1,500.00
Here at mind your manners we specialize in Deaf dog training, We believe our hearing impaired friend should enjoy and live a life of fun and happiness. · Listed price: $2,800.00
Having a new puppy in your household can be fun and exciting, but overwhelming as well. Don’t worry! Mind Your Manners will teach you how to show your dog good leadership and have a relationship built on love, trust and respect. 21-days Board & Train · Listed price: $1,800.00
Did you get a new puppy? Don't wait until a year or year and a haft to start service dog training. Why let bad puppy behaviors start? Get them started now, See website for details. · Listed price: $4,500.00
Mind Your Manners Services Dogs is dedicated to providing adults and children with service dogs in Florida and throughout the United States. Choose our service dog training or bring your dog for us to train. we're here to help you. With 20 years of experience, see website for details · Listed price: From $4,500.00
- Private training
Program details
We Come To You- You would come to our office private lessons, we demonstrate training techniques with your dog and then coach you through the techniques. We also have various Board & Train Training Packages that cover everything from teaching your dog the basics obedience with free lifetime support. · Listed price: $200.00
You Come To Us- You would come to our office private lessons, we demonstrate training techniques with your dog and then coach you through the techniques. We also have various Board & Train Training Packages that cover everything from teaching your dog the basics obedience with free lifetime support. · Listed price: $150.00
Dog age
- Puppies
Training level
- Beginner training
Support between sessions
- Photo updates
Assistance and working dogs
- Medical-alert and mobility assistance
- Psychiatric service dog training
Your dog’s background
- Deaf or blind dogs
Training approach
- Clicker training
- Positive reinforcement
Additional services
- Boarding
Program details
Overnight boarding our Kennel Free home. Where your dog becomes part of our family. Don't keep him in small kennels where they stay by themselves at night, We stay & care for your pets 24 hours a day. We do have crates available in case your furry friend like to sleep in one. See website for Details · Listed price: $25.00
- Grooming
Other listed services
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- Barter For Service( doesn't hurt to ask )
Program details
Low On Cash? In Need Of some dog training? Don't worry we can help. We understand that times are tough with the economy continuing to take a hit, so we offer Trading or a Bartering Program. we have bartered for Cars, Vans, Campers, Computers, TV's, see website for details
- Dog Enrichment
- Dog Training Programs
- Ear Cleaning
- Full Haircut
- Gland Expression
- Hearing Assistance
- Nail Trimming
- Odor Eliminator
- Skunk Bath
- Spa Treatment
- Specialty Dog Training
- Start Training
- Support Dog
- Wheelchair Service Dog
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Questions & answers
From GoogleWhat people have asked about this business.
Do you have training for service dogs?
Hello Lesley, Yes, we do offer service training. Mancini has an extensive dog background and is just one out of a handful who can also train the highly specialized wheelchair guide dog training in the entire world. Please give us a call if you would like to discuss getting some training for your dog or help with finding you a dog for service. Thank you, shelly
Community answer · Mind Your Manners Canine Training- Dog Training and Boarding-Family Owned · 2019-09-21
Do you train pups for mental health therapy certificates
Hello and Thank you for contacting Mind Your Manners Canine Training. Yes, we do train mental health dogs for various duties. Our service dog program not only fully trains your dog for that specific duty but also fully certifies the dog and trains the handler along the side of their dog.
Community answer · Mind Your Manners Canine Training- Dog Training and Boarding-Family Owned · 2019-09-21
I don't think they do. But I'm sure if they don't that they can direct you in doing so.
Community answer · Ima Mizu · 2019-09-21
will you guys be open on Labor day?
Yes We will.
Community answer · M.Y.M Staff · 2018-09-21
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Customer reviews
Google listingMentioned in reviews
- Boarding 5
- Night walks 5
- Puppy training 5
- Leash pulling 3
- Dog socialization 2
- Fearful dogs 2
All 10 topics
- Gentle dogs 2
- Manners and training 2
- Reactionary 2
- Reactive dogs 2
Google review topics, not confirmed services.
Do not make the big mistake to bring you Dog or any pet you have to this place, the following happened to me, I saw their reviews on line and I thought they were good, when I dropped off Tickles my Husky 4 and a half months old, Shelly came out and received him, Mancini the husba…Read full reviewClose full review
Do not make the big mistake to bring you Dog or any pet you have to this place, the following happened to me, I saw their reviews on line and I thought they were good, when I dropped off Tickles my Husky 4 and a half months old, Shelly came out and received him, Mancini the husband who is the trainer, never came out, they never show us the facility and my mistake at the time, I just trust her, she was supposed to send me pictures of Tickles and for a week kept giving me excuses like her Wifi was not working and she don't like Cellphones, after a week I got worry and without telling herI drove from Orlando to Lakeland, when I got to their house both of their vehicles were there, but they never answer the door, I spoke to a neighbor and she came to knock the door with me, after no one was at the back yard, Shelly, appeared walking Tickles pretending she was training him, and after we call her to come out, she said she is been busy and she don't like cellphones and again her Wifi was bad, Tickles was all dury, I tried to understand maybe kept him out playing, but, Shelly was very nervous, Tickles recognized me and started liking me and started Bleeding from his mouth, she got even more nervous and asked me if I want to take him, I asked to meet Mancini, she went in to tell him I wanted to meet him, but, he never came out, and after I asked her after 9 days what has he learned, she said nothing, I deside to take him after too many wrong things I was seeing, when we got home, gave Tickles a bath and gave him food but he was so afraid to get closer to his bowl and didn't want to eat, when he used to eat alot in about 40 seconds more or less, I noticed some was wrong, I had to give him food from my hand and it took a while to eat, talking to a neighbor who is been in the navy and has experience with dogs, he said, that could it be that they had bigger dogs that didn't let him get closer to the bowl with violence when was time to eat, also, had diarrhea real bad, now we have an appointment to see a Veterinarian to check him, good thing I didn't let him longer. I have the text messages with Shelly that I asked in many times on different days to send me pictures and Shelly always had excuses. If they try to say something different than what I am saying here, I have the text with Shelly and the video with Tickles, Do not let them full you and if you are making the mistake of hired this People, asked your own questions, have them show you the falility where your Dog will sleep, where he is going to eat, asked in detail... Oh, if Shelly will said Tickles was aggresive, Shelly wanted to get more money out of me to give him a more expensive train, and Do not pay until you get your contract, the excuse is her Wifi is bad and will send you letter, and they said, they will treat your Dog as it was their's.... yeah, right.... I don't understand how people like this have a business, Please, be very careful and also I found out, they just moved 3 months ago to where they are living...
Poppy the labradoodle was wild and we were at our wits end! Shelly and Mancini worked with Poppy and she has come home a reformed dog. We appreciate it very much! So glad to be able to enjoy our dog!
Shelly and Mancini are the best! I have done the 21 day puppy program when I first got my Great Dane Vader! He came home potty trained, crate trained, sitting, more gentle then ever before. He now goes there for boarding when we go on vacations and he has the time of his life and…Read full reviewClose full review
Shelly and Mancini are the best! I have done the 21 day puppy program when I first got my Great Dane Vader! He came home potty trained, crate trained, sitting, more gentle then ever before. He now goes there for boarding when we go on vacations and he has the time of his life and I trust Shelly and Mancini completely! They treat him like one of their own and I could not have picked better trainers!
Mancini came highly recommended by one of the Deputies that I used to work with...and I have to say I agree that MYM dog training is the best! My two rescue dogs were a real handful, and now I can manage them with ease. I was the one who needed the most training! But all in all I would have to say that they really do know what they is doing. Two thumbs up!
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