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The Dog Man - Pro Dog Training

Lakeland, Florida

4.9/5· 311 Google reviews

About The Dog Man - Pro Dog Training

A master dog trainer located in Lakeland Florida. Over 25 years of experience offering a realistic training program for both dog and owner by showing how to communicate your needs to your pet. The DOG MAN will teach you the way your dog processes information; this is how he learns and communicates with you. You will then learn how to be the leader of your home. This positive relationship improves the overall behavior and obedience of your dog. Private lessons training both dog and owner. Air-conditioned indoor training facility and 1/2 acre outdoor security fenced training area.

Training & services

Training goals

  • Behavior consultation
  • Obedience training
  • Puppy training

How training happens

  • Board and train
    Program details

    Listed price: $2,700.00

  • Group classes Customer-reported
  • Owner coaching Customer-reported
  • Private training
    Program details

    Listed price: $1,250.00

Dog age

  • Puppies

Training level

  • Advanced training Customer-reported

Assistance and working dogs

  • Service dog training Customer-reported

Additional services

  • Boarding
  • Daycare
    Program details

    Listed price: $25.00

Other listed services

View 11 additional details
  • Dog training
    Program details

    This is all one on one training,with both owner n dog n owner..Private appointments tues-sat. 10-2 · Listed price: From $750.00

  • Doberdoodles Breeder
  • Dog Training Central
  • Dog Training Program
  • F1B Goldendoodles Breeder
  • German Shepherd Dog Training
  • Specialty Training
  • Start Training
  • Training Call
  • Doberdoodles
  • F1B Goldendoodles

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Questions & answers

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What people have asked about this business.

I'm a volunteer with a rescue in Highlands County. Toby needs further training to fully prepare him for a Foster or forever home. Do you give rescue rates?

I will give you a discount. Call me I’m Pat owner-trainer. at The Dog Man. 863-298-2008.

Community answer · The Dog Man - Pro Dog Training · 2025-09-21

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If I bring my pit bull here, can she be taught how to be left home alone and not get into anything she’s not supposed to?

Of course

Community answer · The Dog Man - Pro Dog Training · 2021-09-21

Question on Google
Hello how much is to train a dog ?

Prices vary depending on what you need. Give them a call for a quote.

Community answer · LaDonna Webb · 2020-09-21

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Do you help with resource guarding ? Used to be a good boy now he’s growling at me and my bf when we go near the couch

Of course I can.

Community answer · The Dog Man - Pro Dog Training · 2020-09-21

Question on Google
How much to train a puppy and when?

750$ and I start as early as 8 weeks.

Community answer · The Dog Man - Pro Dog Training · 2020-09-21

Question on Google
How do you deal with aggressive dogs ?

I bite back.lol.i can brake a wild broken dog of any size and train in one hour.no shock collars no treats.

Community answer · Patrick Stitzel · 2019-09-21

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Customer reviews

Google listing
4.9
out of 5311 Google reviews

Mentioned in reviews

  • Puppy training 29
  • Knowledgeable staff 25
  • Leash training 25
  • Knowledgeable trainer 22
  • Disobedience 21
  • Obedience training 17
All 10 topics
  • Behavior modification 16
  • One on one training 10
  • Training for owners 7
  • Rescue dog training 4

Google review topics, not confirmed services.

100 collected reviews

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Kimberly Lekman
5/5
Pat is a truly skilled and intuitive dog trainer. My puppy was uncooperative before we started training with Pat but now she walks politely on the lease and her overall behavior is much improved. Pat always listened closely to my concerns about my pup and helped me to work throug…Read full reviewClose full review

Pat is a truly skilled and intuitive dog trainer. My puppy was uncooperative before we started training with Pat but now she walks politely on the lease and her overall behavior is much improved. Pat always listened closely to my concerns about my pup and helped me to work through them creatively with tools and techniques. He also tailored our training sessions to suit our goals for our dog. My dog also adores him and is excited when we arrive for lessons! I would highly recommend him!

jordyn Crottie
5/5
Our puppy Milo just completed pats training and we couldn’t have done it without Dog Man. Pat’s advice saved us lots of sanity and hair pulling as I would have absolutely no idea how to start. Pat provides everything you need to complete training (collars, leashes) and provides y…Read full reviewClose full review

Our puppy Milo just completed pats training and we couldn’t have done it without Dog Man. Pat’s advice saved us lots of sanity and hair pulling as I would have absolutely no idea how to start. Pat provides everything you need to complete training (collars, leashes) and provides you with the knowledge on how to use it. Milo is well trained and fits perfectly with our wild bunch. We simply can’t thank Pat enough.

Shea J
5/5
THE DOG MAN IS THE BEST!!! Pat is so wonderful to work with. He is an excellent trainer who genuinely understands canine behavior and knows how to correct and work with dogs in a firm, but loving manner. We needed help with our 6 year-old male chihuahua mix. He is a rescue with…Read full reviewClose full review

THE DOG MAN IS THE BEST!!! Pat is so wonderful to work with. He is an excellent trainer who genuinely understands canine behavior and knows how to correct and work with dogs in a firm, but loving manner. We needed help with our 6 year-old male chihuahua mix. He is a rescue with fear-based aggression towards strangers. When approached, he reacts so dramatically that we have always been afraid to allow anyone near him in case he might bite. Pat was able to approach and work with our dog almost immediately! Our dog listened to, and respected Pat as he worked with him on obeying commands and building trust in someone other than his owners. We learned so much and really enjoyed watching our dog have fun during his training session! Also, it was invaluable to have our dog assessed by a professional trainer and to receive feedback and instructions on the best methods in dealing with his fear issues. Thanks to The Dog Man we feel so much more confident in knowing what we need to do to as his handlers to continue his positive progress.

Amanda Smith
5/5

Didn’t know what to expect training a new puppy and Dog Man simplified this process. He does all the training during class time so we can watch and learn. He got our pup acclimated to following simple commands and made it easier for us at home.

Ashleigh Wilson
5/5

Have been working with my heeler and he has improved so much with the proper steps that we have been doing my dog has been alot better very happy with the outcome

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