Maligators Dog Training

Maligators Dog Training

Proudly serving Pinellas County & surrounding areas

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Maligators provides professional dog training in Clearwater, Palm Harbor, and surrounding Pinellas County, Florida areas.

At Maligators Dog Training, we believe in the loving and lasting relationship between a dog and their owner. We want to help restore and maintain that special bond through our unique balanced style training methods that will help your pup become more obedient and confident. With our pro certified dog and puppy trainers, you can be sure your furry friend will be in the best hands possible. Our trainers go out of their way to become personalized with each dog they train to create a trusting bond that will allow training to be more successful and productive overall.

We pride ourselves on being able to help any dog no matter the age, size, breed or temperament. Whether you have a new puppy, a dog who needs a refresher or a canine with behavioral issues. We are here to help along the way. We offer a variety of different programs to allow you to choose what plan works best with you and your dog. Our trainers will be able to guide you to gain control of your dog allowing you to have the best possible relationship with them.

Schedule your free phone consultation 727-378-2220.

Dog Training Programs

Board and Train

Board and Train

Our Board & Train program is our most popular option of all our curriculums, it’s designed for owners who just don’t have enough time in the day to train their dogs or may be going out of town for an extended period of time.

During the Board & Train, your pup will stay at our Home Scenario Based Training Facility with overnight staff and cameras to ensure your pups safety. We will be promoting their best behavior while teaching them new skills and commands. Once this training is over, we show you how to continue and encourage this behavior at home, creating the most successful results.

14 day Basic Training Board and Train

  • On Leash commands in home and around the neighborhood PLUS
  • Two private (1 HR) lessons in home or public areas
  • Picture updates every two days and weekly video progressions
  • Lifetime support via Phone/Email
  • Training tools EX. (Halti, Starmark collar, Herm Springer, Slip lead)
  • Dogs cannot have any type of behavioral problems Ex. Lunging at the leash towards dogs/people or any aggression
  • Bath, Brush and nails before they go home

Commands:

  • Come
  • Heel
  • Door Manners
  • Sit-Stay
  • Down-Stay
  • Quiet
  • Place
  • Leave it
  • Drop

Behavior Management:

  • Jumping
  • Play Biting
  • Barking
  • Exposure Training
  • Confidence Building

Price: $2100 


21 Day Advanced Training Board and Train

  • On Leash commands and training with distractions at parks and field trips (Lowes, Pet stores) PLUS
  • 3 Private (1 HR) lessons in home or public areas
  • 1 year of group classes
  • Picture updates every two days and weekly video progressions
  • Lifetime support via phone/Email
  • Training tools EX. (Halti, Starmark collar, Herm Springer, Slip lead, Dogtra Cue gen2 E-Collar)
  • Bath, Brush and nails before they go home

Commands:

  • Come
  • Heel
  • Door Manners
  • Sit-Stay
  • Down-Stay
  • Quiet
  • Place
  • Leave It
  • Drop

Behavior Management:

  • Jumping
  • Play Biting
  • Barking
  • Exposure Training
  • Confidence Building
  • Fear Issues
  • Leash Reactivity (dog and/or people)

Price: $2850


Why Choose Our Board & Train Program?

  • You need dog training, but your schedule doesn’t allow you to go to multiple classes or spend extended amounts of time at a training facility.
  • You’ve tried training in the past and found it to be unsuccessful or far too difficult to complete on your own.
  • You may be going out of town and want to know your dog is in the best hands possible.

Want to bring out the best in your dog? Contact us today to set up a free consultation!

Private Lessons

Private Lessons

Our Private Training Lessons are designed for owners who want to be fully involved with their dog’s training progress. While your pup is learning new obedience skills, you’ll be learning right alongside them on how to effectively continue this training for the best success.

These lessons are also completely individualized and customized to your dog’s specific needs and any goals you’d like to set. We walk you through a program that will last a lifetime for your dog!

Basic Training Manners Course

  • 5 Private (1 HR) Lessons PLUS
  • Place Cot & 15′ Leash
  • Lifetime support via Phone/Email
  • Lessons are held in home, public areas or at our training facility, Lessons are spaced out 10-14 days depending on dog

Commands:

  • Come
  • Heel
  • Door Manners
  • Sit-Stay
  • Down-Stay
  • Quiet
  • Place
  • Leave It
  • Drop

Behavior Management:

  • Jumping
  • Barking
  • Play biting
  • Leash Reactivity
  • Fear Issues/Confidence Building

Price: $875


Deluxe Training Manners Course

  • 3 private (1 HR) training lessons PLUS
  • Lessons held in home, public areas or at our training facility
  • 6 months of unlimited group classes (Saturday mornings, 10am at Hammock Park)
  • Lifetime support via Phone/Email
  • Place cot & 15′ Leash

Commands:

  • Come
  • Heel
  • Door Manners
  • Sit-Stay
  • Down-Stay
  • Quiet
  • Place
  • Leave It
  • Drop

Behavior Management:

  • Jumping
  • Barking
  • Play Biting
  • Leash Reactivity
  • Fear Issues/Confidence Building
  • Exposure Training

Price: $1025

Additional dog is $150 charge added to the training package


Thinking About Private One-On-One Lessons?

  • They’re great for owners who want to be well-informed on how to encourage their canine’s best behavior.
  • As your dog progresses, you can take pride in knowing you helped them achieve that level of confidence and obedience.

Want to get personal with your pup’s progress? Contact us today to get started with a free evaluation!

Puppy Training

Puppy Training

For Puppies 5 Months and under

Let us help to make sure your new puppy is off to the right start. This program teaches the puppy to engage with the owner and makes the training fun. Using food and positive luring techniques we teach the puppy the skills needed so we can successfully integrate them into the household and give you the confidence and peace of mind knowing that we will help you every step of the way.

  • 5 Private Lessons PLUS
  • Place Cot & 15′ Leash
  • Lifetime support via Phone/Email
  • Lessons are held in home or in public areas. Lessons go for about an hour and are every two weeks
  • Using food luring technique

Commands:

  • Come
  • Heel
  • Wait at Doors
  • Sit
  • Down
  • Quiet
  • Place
  • Leave It
  • Hand Signals

Behavior Management:

  • No Jumping
  • No Play Biting
  • House Training and Crate Training Info
  • No Digging
  • No Barking
  • Destructive Chewing

Price: $675

Group Classes

Group Classes

Our Group Classes are offered with some of our training packages or you can add them on to any training package. Your dog must first complete training with us or have a temperament evaluation which can be done at our training facility for a $60 charge.

Group Classes are a way to advance your dog’s obedience and social skills while being around distractions.

Why Group Classes Would Be Great For You:

  • You want your dog to advance their already well-behaved manner and obedience with distractions.
  • You want to meet other dog owners who are just as passionate about their pup’s progress as you are.
  • Price is $150 for a month, $300 for three months or $500 for six months.

Contact us today to learn how Group Classes could be beneficial for your canine companion.

Board and Review

Board and Review

Our Board and Review program is for clients who have already completed training with us. It’s best for owners who may be going on vacation and want their dog’s training skills to be maintained or fine-tuned. They’ll be able to experience playtime with other dogs along with daily training sessions or daily walks that’ll keep their social and obedience skills in check. If there is anything you would like us to work on just let us know!

Why Board and Review is an Excellent Option:

  • You can rest at ease knowing that while you’re out of town, your dog is having fun while getting a refresher on their already great obedience skills.
  • Your dog will get to learn some more advanced skills they can show off to you.
  • Price is $60 a night for the first dog and $10 OFF each additional dog, don’t forget to ask about our boarding add ons.
  • Holiday rates for Thanksgiving & Christmas week is $75 a night

Ensure your dog is in safe hands while you’re away by contacting us today!

AKC Canine Good Citizen™

AKC Canine Good Citizen™

The AKC Canine Good Citizen™ (CGC) program provides a perfect framework for training your dog to become a polite member of society. The 10 test items on the CGC test are practical, functional behaviors that every dog should have to be welcomed in the community. We can practice the skills needed at the private lessons or at our weekly group classes.

CGC Tests:

  • Test 1: Accepting a friendly stranger
  • Test 2: Sitting politely for petting
  • Test 3: Appearance and grooming
  • Test 4: Out for a walk (walking on a loose lead)
  • Test 5: Walking through a crowd
  • Test 6: Sit and down on cue and stay in place
  • Test 7: Coming when called
  • Test 8: Reaction to another dog
  • Test 9: Reaction to distraction
  • Test 10: Supervised separation

Price:$20 for Clients – $30 for non Clients 

Boarding Add Ons

Boarding Add-Ons

Grooming

Bath & Brush: ($40 for short hair, $55 for long hair)

Nail Trimming: $10

Ear Cleaning:$5

Treats

Elk Antlers: $25 (Dog brings home after stay)

Frozen Treat: $5

Peanut Butter Stuffed Kong: $5

Collagen Treat: $4

Exercise

Treadmill: $10 (15 mins)

Agility Fun: $25 (30 mins) Tunnel, catwalk, weave poles

Be sure to specify prior to stay what you would like added on for your pup!

Testimonials & Reviews

We left our obstinate, stubborn, sweet baby with Christina for the 3 week board/train program. What we got back was a sweet and obedient dog. I highly recommend this program to anyone needing dog training. (Lots of ongoing support as well!)

Laura L.

Christina and team took such good care of our 2 yr old goldendoodle, Betty. We’d been having trouble with her leash reactivity since we got her, and visited other dog trainers along with group classes. I was never able to walk her on a leash without anxiety over what kind of scene she would create.

Carolyn M.

Scared 4yo rescue went 2 Board & Train afraid of everything (ppl, being outside, going on walks, cars, butterflies, etc). This was our last resort to give him the life he deserved after trying a dog behaviorist, prescription anxiety meds, in home 1:1 dog training (not Maligators), smothering him w love, buying holistic dog anxiety

Jess B.

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