Our Programs

Trusted by pet owners, agencies, schools, and corporate partners throughout Tampa Bay.

Training Programs Built Around Your Dog

Family walking a Doberman on the beach after training

Puppy Board & Train

These programs are a crucial aspect in responsible pet ownership as it not only helps in shaping desirable behaviors but also lays the foundation for a healthy relationship between the owner and their puppy at a young age. Our trainers will help instill confidence in your pupp through guidance, encouragement, and proper real-world socialization. We also focus heavily on finding what motivates your puppy and creating healthy boundaries within your home. After completion of the board and train program, our trainers will conduct a complete and thorough private lesson with the owner. During this lesson, the owner will be taught and shown all of the proper techniques used to train their puppy, ensuring the owners are fully capable of continuing the training already provided by Paws On The Ground Dog Training.

Board and Train

These programs are a crucial aspect in responsible pet ownership as it not only helps in shaping desirable behaviors but also lays the foundation for a healthy relationship between the owner and their puppy at a young age. Our trainers will help instill confidence in your pupp through guidance, encouragement, and proper real-world socialization. We also focus heavily on finding what motivates your puppy and creating healthy boundaries within your home. After completion of the board and train program, our trainers will conduct a complete and thorough private lesson with the owner. During this lesson, the owner will be taught and shown all of the proper techniques used to train their puppy, ensuring the owners are fully capable of continuing the training already provided by Paws On The Ground Dog Training.

Belgian Malinois relaxing in a crate during a board and train stay
Dog training gear used by Paws On The Ground trainers

Hybrid Program

These programs are a crucial aspect in responsible pet ownership as it not only helps in shaping desirable behaviors but also lays the foundation for a healthy relationship between the owner and their puppy at a young age. Our trainers will help instill confidence in your pupp through guidance, encouragement, and proper real-world socialization. We also focus heavily on finding what motivates your puppy and creating healthy boundaries within your home. After completion of the board and train program, our trainers will conduct a complete and thorough private lesson with the owner. During this lesson, the owner will be taught and shown all of the proper techniques used to train their puppy, ensuring the owners are fully capable of continuing the training already provided by Paws On The Ground Dog Training.

Owner Education & Continued Support

These programs are a crucial aspect in responsible pet ownership as it not only helps in shaping desirable behaviors but also lays the foundation for a healthy relationship between the owner and their puppy at a young age. Our trainers will help instill confidence in your pupp through guidance, encouragement, and proper real-world socialization. We also focus heavily on finding what motivates your puppy and creating healthy boundaries within your home. After completion of the board and train program, our trainers will conduct a complete and thorough private lesson with the owner. During this lesson, the owner will be taught and shown all of the proper techniques used to train their puppy, ensuring the owners are fully capable of continuing the training already provided by Paws On The Ground Dog Training.

German Shepherd holding a place command on a raised cot
Dog running off leash on a Florida beach

Bitework & Protection Training

These programs are a crucial aspect in responsible pet ownership as it not only helps in shaping desirable behaviors but also lays the foundation for a healthy relationship between the owner and their puppy at a young age. Our trainers will help instill confidence in your pupp through guidance, encouragement, and proper real-world socialization. We also focus heavily on finding what motivates your puppy and creating healthy boundaries within your home. After completion of the board and train program, our trainers will conduct a complete and thorough private lesson with the owner. During this lesson, the owner will be taught and shown all of the proper techniques used to train their puppy, ensuring the owners are fully capable of continuing the training already provided by Paws On The Ground Dog Training.

What our clients say

Rated 5.0 on Google by 92 dog owners

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“I have met many dog trainers over the last 10 years and these guys are the best. They have an amazing kennel set up, great training area, top training tools, and they care about your dog. They also travel to get training themselves from…”
Mike Lanier · a month ago
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“I was skeptical at first because I had already sent my Belgian Malinois, Kilo, to training somewhere else. I couldn't have been more pleasantly surprised! Paws on the Ground is absolutely amazing. Honestly, I should have known by the name…”
Faith Marguriet · 3 months ago
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“I talked to many dog trainers but ultimately decided to go with Paws on the Ground because of the personalized communication and understanding with the training. The Trainers went above and beyond teaching me and fiancé all the work and…”
Danielle Sheahan · 5 months ago

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