Unleash Fido is a professional dog-training facility serving Jacksonville, Florida, and surrounding communities. We offer puppy training, obedience training, private lessons, board-and-train programs, advanced off-leash training, and behavior modification for dogs struggling with reactivity, aggression, anxiety, resource guarding, and other challenging behaviors. Every program is customized to the dog and owner, with practical training at our facility and in real-world environments. Our experienced trainers focus on clear communication, dependable obedience, improved confidence, and lasting results that owners can continue at home. Contact us to schedule a free evaluation.
Training & services
Training goals
Behavior consultationProgram details
Behavior modification is a systematic process designed to change a bad behavior.
Whether your dog has fear, aggression, or anxiety, we offer programs to assist changing those unwanted behaviors.
Leash trainingProgram details
Our Jacksonville off-leash dog training program develops reliable obedience and greater freedom around real-world distractions. Training focuses on dependable recall, heel, place, sit, down, extended stays and impulse control, helping owners enjoy more confidence and control with their dogs.
Our Jacksonville leash training helps reduce pulling, lunging and distracted walking. Dogs learn proper heel position, focus, impulse control and calm behavior around people, dogs and real-world distractions, giving owners safer, calmer and more enjoyable walks.
Obedience trainingProgram details
Our Advanced Obedience Program builds on your dog’s existing training to develop reliable off-leash obedience, improved impulse control and dependable responses around real-world distractions. Training includes heel, recall, place, sit, down and extended stays, helping owners enjoy greater freedom.
With basic obedience training, a dog will learn how to comply with commands given by the handler.
Puppy trainingProgram details
Our Jacksonville puppy training program builds a strong foundation through age-appropriate obedience, socialization, confidence building, leash skills, house manners and impulse control. We help puppies develop good habits while teaching owners how to continue successful training at home.
Recall trainingProgram details
Our Jacksonville recall training helps dogs respond reliably when called, even around real-world distractions. We build focus, impulse control and dependable communication so owners can enjoy greater confidence and safety with their dogs both on and off leash.
Socialization
Behavior support
Aggression trainingProgram details
Our Jacksonville aggressive dog training program addresses behaviors such as growling, lunging, biting, resource guarding and territorial aggression. We create an individualized behavior-modification plan focused on safety, clear communication, reliable obedience and calmer responses.
Fear and confidence
Reactivity training
Resource guarding
How training happens
Board and trainProgram details
Dog boarding with training is available exclusively to established Unleash Fido clients. During your dog’s stay, our trainers provide structured refresher sessions to reinforce previously learned commands, obedience, manners and impulse control. This service helps maintain your dog’s training.
Our Jacksonville board-and-train programs provide immersive, customized training for dogs, obedience, off-leash reliability and behavioral concerns. Dogs stay at our professional facility while learning practical skills, followed by owner instruction to continue the training at home.
Private trainingProgram details
Private lessons are an excellent alternative when your dog needs more personalized attention.
Dog age
Adult dogs
PuppiesProgram details
Puppy Foundation is the most critical part of your puppy’s life. Starting off on the right paw will more than likely prevent many unwanted behaviors in the future.
Get your puppy started the right way by socializing and learning the proper and appropriate behaviors.
Training level
Advanced obedience
Advanced trainingProgram details
Advanced training builds on basic obedience training with more complicated commands such as off-leash obedience training and trick training.
Beginner training
Support between sessions
Follow-up support
Progress reportsCustomer-reported
Refresher trainingProgram details
After completion of any of our programs, we offer a refresher course to touch up on training techniques when your pup boards with us.
Dog sports
Trick training
Your dog’s background
Rescue dogs
Additional services
Dog walking
Consultations
Free consultationProgram details
We offer a free no obligation consultation to guide you on the best training options for you and your pup.
Other listed services
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Administer Medication
Basic Commands
Dog Academy
Dog Boot CampProgram details
Your dog comes to stay with us for a period of time and gets trained throughout the day by multiple different trainers.
Dog's Learning
Doggie boot campProgram details
Doggie boot camp is the most popular choice for busy people and a preferable alternative to dog daycare if you are going out of town.
Interactive Lessons
Nail Trim
Public Classes
Working Dog
Multiple Dog
Refresher Courses
Continuing Education
Dog Training in Jacksonville FL
Reactive TrainingProgram details
Our Jacksonville reactive dog training program helps dogs that bark, lunge or become overly excited around people, dogs and other triggers. We focus on reliable obedience, impulse control, confidence and calmer responses in real-world environments while teaching owners how to manage and reinforce.
Dog Boarding ServicesProgram details
We provide professional dog boarding in Jacksonville exclusively for established Unleash Fido training clients. Whether you’re traveling or need care for your dog, our team provides a safe, structured and familiar environment. Boarding is not available to the general public.
Confirm current programs and availability directly.
Questions & answers
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What people have asked about this business.
What is a board & train program?
Board & train is an immersive program where your dog stays with our Jacksonville trainers for intensive obedience and behavior training. It’s a great option for busy families.
We focus on in-facility and board & train programs. However, many Jacksonville families find our structured facility training delivers faster, more reliable results since we are able to utilize all training obstacles at our facility.
Prices vary based on the program, but we offer affordable options from private lessons to immersive board & train. Schedule a free consultation at our Jacksonville location to get an exact quote.
Meeting a new dog? Follow the 80/20 rule.
You approach about 80% of the way — then stop and let the dog choose to come the remaining 20%.
It’s a respectful way to build trust and keep interactions safe and positive. 🐶🤝
Unleash Fido is located at 6824 Phillips Parkway Dr S, Jacksonville, FL 32256. We proudly serve Jacksonville and nearby areas like Orange Park, St. Johns, Ponte Vedra, and Nocatee.
The 90/10 rule for using treats in dog training is simple:
Treats should make up no more than 10% of your dog’s daily diet. The other 90% should come from their regular meals — whether that’s kibble or a well-balanced raw diet.
This keeps training effective and your pup healthy. Win-win! 🐾
It depends on the dog’s needs. Some dogs improve in just a few sessions, while others benefit from our board & train program at our Jacksonville facility.
The 7 essential commands every dog should know?
Start with their name, then add come, sit, down, heel, place, and out.
These basics aren’t just about obedience — they make life with your dog safer, easier, and way more enjoyable for both of you. 🐾
Puppy socialization isn’t just about playing with lots of dogs or meeting tons of people — it’s about positive exposure to a variety of experiences.
Think “Rule of 7”:
🚗 Take at least 7 car rides
🦴 Spend time in a crate at least 7 different times
🌿 Walk on at least 7 different surfaces
The goal is to help your puppy grow into a confident, well-adjusted dog by gently introducing them to the world around them. It’s all about quality, not quantity.
Yes! Unleash Fido provides professional dog training in Jacksonville, FL, including obedience, puppy training, behavior modification, and board & train programs.
5/5We sent our dog George to the 4 week in house training and we couldn’t be happier with our experience. Our trainer (Mac) was knowledgeable, patient, and truly cared about our dog’s success. She explained everything in a way that was easy to understand! We saw so much improvement …Read full reviewClose full review
We sent our dog George to the 4 week in house training and we couldn’t be happier with our experience. Our trainer (Mac) was knowledgeable, patient, and truly cared about our dog’s success. She explained everything in a way that was easy to understand! We saw so much improvement on our training day when we picked him up. We even love that they allow refresh trainings on anything we need a little bit more guidance on. Highly recommend to anyone looking for positive, effective training.
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Holly Waters
5/5
This is the best training. We had two dogs that fought. They have worked with the aggressor, the other dog and us to solve the problem. They are very patient. Makayla is not only the best but always available. We can’t say enough
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Mike Guarino
5/5We brought Jack Daniels our American Bully to Unleash Fido. Macayla was his trainer and we couldn't be more pleased with her and this business. We sent jack for the 4 week Board and Train and the way he came back to us was beyond our expectations. His Obedience is now always 100%…Read full reviewClose full review
We brought Jack Daniels our American Bully to Unleash Fido. Macayla was his trainer and we couldn't be more pleased with her and this business. We sent jack for the 4 week Board and Train and the way he came back to us was beyond our expectations. His Obedience is now always 100% on point. Our main reason for bring him was VERY Leash Reactivity and always anxious when walking by or seeing another dog when on a leash, the strides he made while woking with Macayla are nothing short of amazing, 99% of the time he now walks right on by and he is more confident making him less anxious. In the rare chance he reacts with a slight correction he is back on track. After bringing him we went to Unleash Fido for a follow up and Macayla has come to our home to work with us and Jack more then a few time and texts us on a regular basis to check in on him. I recommend this business and Macayla 100%.
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Kay felton
5/5
Thank you guys so much you’ve given me a second chance with my baby!! It’s priceless
He’s a totally a different Dog… you guys are AWESOME!!!!!I truly appreciate all of you trainers🙏🏿
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im Him
5/5I took my 4-month-old puppy, Kitana, for a free evaluation and had a fantastic experience. I never felt rushed, and Dakota provided a wealth of knowledge. The atmosphere was vibrant, and the establishment was impeccably clean. The staff was friendly and welcoming, making the visi…Read full reviewClose full review
I took my 4-month-old puppy, Kitana, for a free evaluation and had a fantastic experience. I never felt rushed, and Dakota provided a wealth of knowledge. The atmosphere was vibrant, and the establishment was impeccably clean. The staff was friendly and welcoming, making the visit enjoyable. I can't wait for Kitana to start her training; I know she’s going to become even more amazing than she already is!
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