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Help with dog behavior problems
Barking, jumping, pulling, nipping, and more. Private training in Jupiter and Palm Beach County that fixes the habit and teaches you how to keep it fixed.
Fix the behavior, then build the skills
Most problem behaviors come from a gap in communication. The dog doesn’t know what you want instead. Training gives your dog a clear job, and gives you a clear way to ask for it.
Our approach uses positive reinforcement and redirection of unwanted behavior. You’ll learn how to interrupt the problem, what to ask for instead, and how to reward it.
Aggression and food guarding
These need a careful plan. Tell Scott about your dog’s history during your free consultation, including any bites, so he can recommend the safest approach. That may include in-person sessions.
- Nipping and bitingCommon with puppies, and fixable early.
- BarkingAt the door, at the window, or at other dogs.
- Jumping on peopleGuests, kids, and you when you walk in.
- ChewingShoes, furniture, and anything left out.
- Leash pullingWalks that feel like a tug of war.
- Potty trainingIncluded in every program.
- SocializationHelping your dog stay calm around new people and places.
- Not coming when calledA recall you can count on.
- Food guarding and aggressionAssessed carefully during your consultation.
Before reaching out to Florida's Finest my dog did not listen to simple commands like Come, definitely was not a off leash dog, and she was aggressive, not a good family dog for my kids. Now after training with Scott I can confidently say my dog listens and knows commands Come, Sit, Down, Heel and more. She no longer has aggressive behavior and has turned into a wonderful family dog that can be off leash and have picnics with my kids and is no longer a bully or aggressive around food. [...] Definitely the best trainer and so happy we had your help!!
Before we started with Scott, we had sent Olivia to an away training camp. Wished we had known about Scott before that debacle. She came back skittish and didn't listen to us. Scott has turned all that around. It is so different when you are training your own dog. Yes, he will hold you accountable if you do not do your homework. We have all benefitted from his training. Scott is not only an awesome trainer, he is a genuinely nice guy that actually cares that you all learn.