Serving Brevard County, Florida
Evaluation 60-75 minutes- Fill Out The Age Appropriate Form
$190.00
Training Evaluation
We evaluate the energy and dynamics in your home and discuss the type of training best suited for you and your dog(s). Together, we’ll review your intake form, and you’ll have the chance to share any additional concerns or goals for your dog’s behavior and training.
It’s important to come into this evaluation with an open mind. By setting emotions aside and focusing on what your dog truly needs, we can create a clear, realistic plan to help you become the calm, confident leader your dog is looking for. When you step into that role, your dog will naturally learn to trust you and follow your lead.
⚠️ Please note: Evaluations are scheduled for 75 minutes. If we exceed this time, an additional rate will apply.
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🐾Board & Train Programs- Limited Spots -Book Now!
Additional Information
Limited spots — book early!
Clients MUST have gone through our Level 1 foundation 4 week program first
💛 What Makes Us Different
Your dog will live in the trainer’s home as part of our daily routine — not kept in a kennel.
We combine structured home living with real-world outings to dog-friendly businesses and parks (not dog parks) so your dog learns to behave calmly and confidently in everyday life.
🏡 About the Program
Our Board & Train program provides 24/7 lifestyle training to build structure, obedience, and confidence.
Focus Areas:
- Basic obedience & manners
- Eliminating bad habits
- Reducing anxiety & fear
- Building socialization & impulse control
Dogs also train in public settings (not dog parks) to build confidence and practice good behavior around real-life distractions.
🐕 Ideal Candidates
This program is best for dogs who need:
- One-on-one intensive training
- Help with fear or anxiety
- Correction for dog or human aggression
- Strong foundational structure
⚠️ Severe aggression (“red zone” cases) will be referred to a certified behaviorist.
🎯 Training Methods & Commands
We use balanced methods and, when appropriate, e-collar training.
⚡ E-collars should only be used when properly trained by a professional. Used correctly, they create freedom and clear communication.
Your dog will learn:
- Sit/Stay, Down/Stay
- Recall (Come)
- Place
- Threshold control (waiting politely)
- Loose leash walking
- Crate training
- Behavior modification (lunging, biting, growling, anxiety)
- Public socialization
(Training equipment not included.)
📅 Program Structure
- Day 1: 60-75 minute consultation
- Completion: Two-hour transition session to teach owner techniques
- Follow-ups: 2-week session + 3-month check-in
- Regular photo/video updates throughout the program
⚡ Client Commitment
Success depends on what happens between our sessions.
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🐾 90% of success happens at home
📅 Practice daily homework between lessons
📸 Send short videos if you need support
💬 I’ll check in weekly to help you stay on track
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Together, we’ll build the structure, consistency, and calm leadership your dog needs to thrive.
4-Week Adult/Puppy Training Private-In-Home (Client's)
$760.00
🐾 Private Training
Our private training program is designed to help you build a strong foundation of obedience, structure, and communication with your dog — all in the comfort of your own home.
Your trainer will visit once a week for a 75-minute session and provide customized homework to reinforce progress between lessons.
📋 What Your Dog Will Learn
Over four weeks, we’ll cover essential obedience commands and manners, including:
- Sit/Stay
- Down/Stay
- Place
- Heel
- Recall
- Duration work
- Threshold manners (waiting politely at doors and entryways)
We’ll also address common behavior issues such as:
- Jumping
- Mouthing/Nipping
- Pulling on leash
- Excessive barking or whining
- Other minor behavior challenges
🎯 Training Approach
This program focuses on the 3 D’s of dog training — Distance, Distraction, and Duration — while teaching your dog rules, boundaries, and impulse control.
At the end of the program, dogs 14 weeks and older may earn an Obedience Certificate by demonstrating mastery of the skills taught.
⚡ Client Commitment
Success depends on what happens between our sessions.
🐾 90% of your dog’s success happens at home — only 10% comes from our sessions.
📅 Practice the assigned homework daily between lessons.
📸 Send short progress videos between sessions if you need support.
💬 I’ll check in during the week to help you stay on track and answer questions.
Together, we’ll build the structure, consistency, and calm leadership your dog needs to thrive.
Programs Offered
🐾 4-Week Adult/Puppy Training Private In-Home • $760
Board & Train 14 day Book 2 Months in Advance $3598 Puppies must be potty trained
🐾 4-Week Adult/Puppy Training Private In-Home • $760
Personalized, one-on-one training in the comfort of your own home.
Our 4-Week Private In-Home Training Program is ideal for puppies starting as early as 10 weeks old, as well as adult dogs needing a strong foundation or refresh on their skills. Your trainer will visit your home once a week for a 60 to 75 minute session, working closely with you and your dog in your real-life environment.
In this program, we focus on building core manners and communication while addressing early behavior challenges.
Foundational Skills & Commands:
✅ Potty training routines followed
✅ Crate confidence
✅ Collar and leash desensitization
✅ Safe car riding
✅ Engagement games (name game, enrichment toys)
✅ Food comes from you — not the bowl
✅ Walking politely on- and off-leash (E-collar heel)
✅ Sit/Stay, Down/Stay, Place, and Recall/Come
✅ Duration work (long stays with distractions)
✅ Waiting politely at thresholds (car, crate, doors)
Common Behavior Issues We Address:
✅ Jumping, nipping, mouthing
✅ Leash pulling or lunging
✅ Excessive barking or whining
✅ Counter-surfing
✅ Digging
✅ Chasing cats or small critters
This program builds structure, confidence, and clear communication between you and your dog — setting the foundation for a calm, respectful, and well-mannered companion.
🐾 Board & Train — 7-Day $1750
Board & Train 14 day Book 2 Months in Advance $3598 Puppies must be potty trained
🐾 4-Week Adult/Puppy Training Private In-Home • $760
Board & Train – Clients completed the 4 week private in home training
This one-week Train & Board program is available exclusively for previous clients who have trained with us or for dogs we have previously worked with that need a refresher to get back on track. We work one on one with your dog as it lives inour home as it does yours.
Going Away? We’ve Got You Covered!
If your dog has trained with us before, we offer a one-week refresher on obedience and e-collar work (if your dog has been trained on an e-collar). This can be done at our facility or right in your home while you're away, giving you peace of mind knowing your dog is safe and in a familiar environment.
What We Reinforce:
✅ Obedience Skills – Refreshing commands and reinforcing previous training
✅ Behavior Corrections – Addressing any new or developing behaviors
✅ Public Manners – Visiting public places to reinforce proper behavior
✅ Daily Structured Walks – Improving leash manners and focus
✅ Impulse Control – Strengthening rules, boundaries, and limitations
✅ E-Collar Training (if applicable) – Continuing off-leash training and foundational work
This program helps ensure your dog maintains good habits, confidence, and structure while you’re away.
Let us know how we can help keep your pup on track!
⚡ Client Commitment
Success depends on what happens between our sessions.
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🐾 90% of success happens at home
📅 Practice daily homework between lessons
📸 Send short videos if you need support
💬 I’ll check in weekly to help you stay on track
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Together, we’ll build the structure, consistency, and calm leadership your dog needs to thrive.
(Price does not include e-collar, which range in price from $185-$295, depending on your dog's needs.)
Board & Train 14 day Book 2 Months in Advance $3598 Puppies must be potty trained
Board & Train 14 day Book 2 Months in Advance $3598 Puppies must be potty trained
Board & Train 14 day Book 2 Months in Advance $3598 Puppies must be potty trained
DePaul K9 Academy’s Most Popular Program
Two-Week Obedience Train & Board
Our two-week Obedience Train & Board is an intensive lifestyle program where your dog lives and trains with us 24/7. This immersive experience provides the consistency and structure needed to accelerate learning and reinforce balanced behavior.
✅ We specialize in state-of-the-art, low-level, communication-style E-Collar training. Our E-Collar program is personalized. Contemporary E-Collar Training utilizes the softest, most gentle remote communication, and is one of the most humane and effective approaches to dog training available.
✅ Our program uses soft uses a new and improved way of soft humane language of communicating with your dog to create a clear and gentle approach.
In this program, your dog will learn:
✅ Walk politely with you On- and Off-Leash (We will eliminate Pulling, Barking, Excitable Behavior)
✅ Sit/Stay
✅ Down/Stay
✅ Place Command
✅ Recall/Come
✅ Duration work (long stays with distractions)
✅ Crate Training
✅ Waiting for Food
✅ Waiting at Thresholds (Doors, Car, Crate, etc.)
We will also focus on any minor behavior issues, such as:
✅ Jumping, Nipping, Mouthing
✅ Excessive Barking
✅ Counter-Surfing
During Their Stay, Your Dog Will Benefit From:
✅ Daily structure and routine to build discipline and confidence.
✅ Obedience training with clear rules, boundaries, and limitations.
✅ Socialization with other dogs in a safe, supervised environment.
✅ Real-world training in various public settings to prepare for everyday life.
✅ Guided play sessions to balance work, exercise, and fun.
This program is designed to give your dog the foundation to become a well-mannered, reliable companion—both at home and in public.
🐾 90% of success happens at home
📅 Practice daily homework between lessons
📸 Send short videos if you need support
💬 I’ll check in weekly to help you stay on track
Board & Train Private In-Home 28 Day $6160
Board & Train Private In-Home 28 Day $6160
Board & Train 14 day Book 2 Months in Advance $3598 Puppies must be potty trained
Program Guidelines
Behavior Modification Board & Train
This program is designed for dogs that do not exhibit severe human or dog aggression or extreme levels of fear and anxiety. These types of behaviors require longer-term rehabilitation, a two-week Board & Train is not sufficient to fully reprogram their mindset.
What We Focus On:
🐾 Obedience Training & Behavior Rehabilitation
🐾 Establishing a Calm State of Mind
🐾 Clear Communication for a Well-Balanced Dog
This Program is for Dogs With:
✔ Dog-to-Dog Aggression (Not severe)
✔ Intense Food & Resource Guarding
✔ Separation Anxiety
✔ Fear & Anxiety Issues
✔ On-Leash Reactivity
✔ Severe Crate/House Soiling Issues
✔ Obsessive Behaviors (Tail biting, shadow/light chasing, excessive barking, etc.)
📌 Please Contact Us to discuss your dog’s specific behavioral concerns and determine if this program is the right fit.
Why This Program Works:
These behaviors do not develop overnight and cannot be corrected in just a week. Successful rehabilitation requires:
✅ Daily intensive training
✅ Structured leadership (Rules, Boundaries, and Limitations)
✅ Removing the dog from its current environment to break negative behavior cycles
✅ Introducing a balanced pack to reshape how your dog interacts with the world
Program Includes:
✔ All obedience skills from the Two-Week Board & Train
✔ 75-minute consultation on the first meeting day
✔ 2-hour follow-up at the end of the program
✔ Final 2-hour follow-up within 1-2 weeks after your dog returns home
This program provides the tools, structure, and leadership your dog needs for long-term success.
⚡ Client Commitment
Success depends on what happens between our sessions.
🐾 90% of success happens at home
📅 Practice daily homework between lessons
📸 Send short videos if you need support
💬 I’ll check in weekly to help you stay on track
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Together, we’ll build the structure, consistency, and calm leadership your dog needs to thrive.
Program Guidelines
✅ This program is designed for dogs that are not human- or dog-aggressive and do not display extremely high levels of fear or anxiety.
✅ Dogs exhibiting these behaviors require longer, more structured programs to safely and effectively reprogram their behavioral patterns.
✅ A two-week Board & Train is not sufficient time for the trainer or the dog to address deeply rooted behavioral challenges.
✅ This program focuses on creating a solid foundation for a well-balanced dog who responds both on and off leash.
✅ Obedience training is reinforced daily to strengthen clarity and reliability.
✅ Through clear and consistent communication, your dog will learn what is being asked and begin to build: confidence, trust, structure, and calm, balanced behavior.
✅ The end result is a well-mannered, confident dog and a stronger relationship between you and your companion.
Private In-Home Mini Board & Tain Packages
Board & Train Private In-Home 28 Day $6160
Private In-Home Mini Board & Tain Packages
This package is for a shorter board and train stay. DePaul K9 Academy offers two focused programs designed to fit your goals and schedule.
✅ Heel & Sit On Leash — 3-Night Board and Train | $570
This program focuses on teaching your dog to walk calmly on-leash using a prong collar for structured walks, along with a reliable sit command.
Perfect for owners looking to improve leash manners and create a more enjoyable walking experience.
✅ Heel, Sit & Recall On Leash — 4-Night Kick Start E-Collar | $760
A step up from the 3-night program, this option introduces the e-collar to teach heel, sit, and recall (coming when called).
This foundation helps create a well-balanced dog who responds both on and off leash. Handler must be ready to continue working with the e collar once introduced.
Mini Programs Include:
✅ 30-minute consultation the day before drop-off
✅ Personalized training video with detailed instructions for continued success at home
✅ Training resources provided before your go-home lesson
✅ 1-hour go-home lesson at pick-up to review all commands and handling techniques
Eligibility:
✅ Dogs must be house-trained and, if needed, crate trained
✅ Must be 6 months or older
✅ Not suitable for dogs with severe aggression or anxiety issues
Let's Get Started 2-Day $380
Board & Train Private In-Home 28 Day $6160
Private In-Home Mini Board & Tain Packages
Looking for a start up with your dog? We offer a 2 day back to backlet's get started with you and your dog.
Mini Programs Include:
✅ Schedule 2 days back to back working at your home or public places where your dog may have issues.
Eligibility:
✅ Not suitable for dogs with severe aggression or anxiety issues
Behavior Modificaton 2 Hour Consultation $415
Behavior Modificaton 2 Hour Consultation $415
Behavior Modificaton 2 Hour Consultation $415
Behavior Modification Consultation
This consultation is designed to evaluate your dog’s current behavior and identify the underlying causes behind their actions. Together, we’ll discuss what’s happening, why it’s happening, and create a customized plan to guide your dog toward calmer, more balanced behavior.
It’s important to remember that behavioral challenges don’t develop overnight — and they can’t be resolved overnight either. Many dogs benefit from a structured training plan or, in some cases, a Board & Train program to provide the consistency and environment needed for long-term success.
Our goal is to help you:
✅ Understand the root of your dog’s behavior
✅ Learn how your own energy and communication impact your dog’s responses
✅ Implement practical strategies to correct unwanted behaviors and reinforce positive ones
✅ Build a stronger, more trusting relationship between you and your dog
By the end of your consultation, you’ll have a clear action plan, proven tools, and the confidence to move forward — supported by DePaul K9 Academy every step of the way.
Phone, Face Time/Zoom Consultation 35 Minutes
$85.00
If you live in a different location or locally, we offer face time/Skype/Zoom consultations. You will be able to chat with Carol in a one-on-one session about your specific issues at hand. During your session, Carol will address and assess your situation and coach you on plenty of strategies to work with and implement into life with your dog.
Please fill out the enrollment form for either 14 weeks and older form. Once you fillout the form the trainer will contact you to schedule your session.
You may pay by Zelle, cash app, Venmo, or credit card (3.5% fee)
Board & Train Policy
Pick-Up & Drop-Off
- Clients (owners) are responsible for dropping off and picking up their dog unless other arrangements have been made.
- If someone other than the owner is picking up the dog.
Payment & Reservation at the time of booking to secure your dog's reservation.
- Deposit of 50% when book your board & train
- Payments can be made via Venmo, Zelle, Cash or Check. Fee charged for credit cards.
Waivers & General Policies
DePaul K9 Academy is committed to providing a safe and structured training environment. However, owners must acknowledge that:
- All animals may exhibit unpredictable behaviors. While we take every precaution, DePaul K9 Academy is not liable for actions outside of our control.
- Kennel Safety: Owners agree to allow random stool samples to ensure a safe environment.
- Training Equipment: Owners must purchase the necessary training tools, including:
- Herm Sprenger Prong Collars ($20-$59)
- E-Collars (E-Collar Technologies) ($179-$225)
- Herm Sprenger Prong Collars ($20-$59)
Liability & Indemnity
- Owners agree to hold DePaul K9 Academy harmless from any claims, injuries, or damages occurring outside of our direct supervision.
- Owners acknowledge that training involves physical activity, and minor scrapes or bruises may occur.
Payment & Cancellation Policy
- Full payment is required at the time of booking for private one on one sessions. Board & Train Programs 50% required at time of booking.
- If a client chooses to discontinue training after receiving 50% of the services, no refund will be issued.
- If DePaul K9 Academy determines that a client is not following training advice, we reserve the right to cancel the contract and issue a partial refund.
Photo & Video Release
- By participating in training, you grant DePaul K9 Academy permission to use photos/videos of your dog for training and promotional purposes.
- No compensation will be provided for the use of these materials.
Physical Activity & Environment
Options for Board & Train:
- At Our Facility: Your dog will stay in our home, not an outdoor kennel.
- At Your Home: If you’re away on vacation or business, we can offer to stay in your home for training.
Please note:
- Dogs will engage in outdoor activities and socialization, which may result in minor scratches or wear and tear.
- Our facility is designed with safety and cleanliness in mind, but owners accept that minor incidents can occur.
Pick-Up & Drop-Off Guidelines
Arrival & Safety Precautions
- Dogs must arrive on a secure leash and collar that prevents slipping.
- Owners must maintain control of their dog during hand-off to prevent accidental escapes.
The Hand-Off Process
- To ensure a smooth transition, owners should not:
- Hug, kiss, or use high-pitched voices when dropping off their dog.
- Overexcite their dog before leaving.
- Hug, kiss, or use high-pitched voices when dropping off their dog.
Follow-Up Lessons & Transition Home
To ensure a successful transition back home, we provide:
- 1-hour session for 7-day Board & Train
- 2-hour session for 14-day Board & Train
- 3-hour session for 28-day Board & Train
Proof of Vaccinations Required
- Rabies
- Distemper
- Bordetella
- Flu Vaccine
- Negative fecal float test (If there is a medical exemption, a note from your veterinarian is required.)
Agreement & Signature
By clicking the SUBMIT button, you electronically sign and agree to all the terms outlined in the General Policy, Payment, and Cancellation Policy.
Stella's homecoming after a 2-week board and train. Kids were elated to see her!
⚡ Private One-on-One E-Collar (Off-Leash) Training
4-Week Program · 75-Minute Sessions
Off-Leash Training with Expert E-Collar Instruction
If you’re ready to give your dog the freedom and reliability of off-leash obedience, this program is for you.
We use state-of-the-art, low-level, communication-based techniques with E-Collar Technologies equipment. Our approach is gentle, humane, and highly effective, allowing for clear communication between you and your dog.
📌 All e-collar training must be taught directly by a trainer to ensure proper use and success.
💛 Why Choose E-Collar Training?
- Low-Level Communication — We use the lowest effective level to guide your dog, ensuring a soft, gentle approach.
- Safe & Humane — Modern e-collars do not cause harm or pain; they provide a mild, adjustable sensation, similar to a gentle tap on the shoulder.
- Off-Leash Reliability — Enjoy more freedom and safety while ensuring your dog remains responsive to you.
- Ideal for Deaf Dogs — The vibration mode is an excellent way to communicate with deaf or hearing-impaired dogs.
- Positive Reinforcement-Based — We never use the e-collar as punishment. Instead, we pair it with rewards to reinforce desired behaviors and strengthen your bond.
🎯 High-Quality Equipment
Each dog in our e-collar program is trained using top-of-the-line tools for safety and effectiveness:
- Mini Educator E-Collar – One of the most advanced and reliable remote training collars available
- Herm Sprenger Prong Collar – A premium training tool designed for gentle pressure distribution and clear leash communication
💰 Prices do not include training equipment
- E-Collars: $179–$289 (based on your dog’s needs)
- Prong Collars: $20–$50
We’ll help you choose the best equipment for your dog during your first session.
Our goal is to help you and your dog succeed together — with clear communication, confidence, and trust, giving you the freedom to enjoy life safely off-leash.
