Board & train dog training in Tampa Bay

55 board and train programs across 22 cities in the Tampa Bay area. Your dog stays with the trainer for the program — typically two to four weeks — so a trainer across the metro is a realistic option: you make the drive twice, not weekly.

Tampa, FL · 12

All Dogs Unleashed Tampa

Two-week board-and-train in a structured environment with monitored indoor/outdoor daycare and a follow-up owner lesson.

Length
2 weeks
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Obedience & Off-Leash

Lisa's Dog Services

In-home trainer and sitter whose board and train has the dog stay in her home with several training sessions a day, two daily walks and nightly emailed reports.

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North Tampa Dog Training

Board-and-train programs serving north Tampa, Tarpon Springs, New Port Richey and Odessa.

Length
2 weeks
Price
from $2,200
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Obedience & Off-Leash

Off Leash K9 Training of Tampa

Off Leash K9 Training franchise location serving Tampa and nearby Pinellas and Hillsborough communities. It offers 2-week board and train programs (standard and aggressive-dog), a puppy board and train, and obedience lessons.

Length
2 weeks
Price
from $3,000
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PetSuites Carrollwood

PetSuites' Stay and Study program is a board and train stay of 2, 3, or 4 weeks in which trainers build cues, distance, duration and distraction work, with regular progress reports. Pick-up includes a personalized transfer lesson and a go-home packet.

Length
2-4 weeks
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Obedience & Off-Leash

Revolution Dog Training

Offers boarding-and-training in 7, 10 or 14 day program options.

Length
7-14 days
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Ridgeside K9 Tampa

Runs 10-day, 2-week and 3-week board-and-train programs covering on-leash obedience through off-leash conditioning, with lifetime support included.

Length
10-21 days
Price
$2,000–$3,300
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Sit Means Sit North Tampa

Board & Train option lets owners have their dog trained while it stays with the trainers during trips.

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Sit Means Sit Tampa

Sit Means Sit Tampa's Board and Train Memberships are its most popular program, in which the dog stays overnight with the training team.

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The Dog Wizard Tampa

Dog Wizard franchise at 4323 W Tyson Ave, Tampa, which also serves Clearwater. Board and train stays run 7, 14 or 21 days.

Length
1-3 weeks
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Top Dog Tampa

Sells a 2 Week Board & Train, a 14-day program covering basic and advanced obedience on and off leash.

Length
2 weeks
Price
from $3,000
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Zack's Pack Dog Training

A 3–4 week Board & Train with daily personalized training in obedience, leash manners, recall and impulse control. Dogs train in a home environment and around Tampa, starting with a free behavior evaluation.

Length
3-4 weeks
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Tampa page →

Bradenton, FL · 7

Gulf Coast K9 Dog Training

Dog trainers at 16611 Waterline Rd, Bradenton, offering Board & Train, day training and puppy training. Length of stay is set according to the owner's goals.

Length
2-6 weeks
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On Command K9 Academy

Board and train in which the dog stays at the Bradenton facility for a length set at the initial consultation, with daily training, exercise and play routines covering basic obedience, socialization and behavior modification (aggression, separation anxiety, barking), plus owner education sessions.

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Pet Paradise Lakewood Ranch

Pet Paradise resort with on-site certified trainer (Adam Davis) running the chain's 21-day and 28-day Board-and-Train programs; dogs board in resort suites with daily one-on-one sessions plus weekly owner sessions.

Length
3-4 weeks
Price
$2,995–$3,995
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Obedience & Off-Leash

PetSuites Bradenton

PetSuites' Stay and Study program is a board and train stay of 2, 3, or 4 weeks in which trainers build cues, distance, duration and distraction work, with regular progress reports. Pick-up includes a personalized transfer lesson and a go-home packet.

Length
2-4 weeks
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Play! K9 Academy

A Bradenton dog trainer serving the Sarasota, St. Pete, Tampa and Clearwater area. It offers one-on-one sessions, board and train, day train, online coaching and puppy programs.

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Solid K9 Training

4-Week Elite board and train and a 5-6 week behavior modification/aggression rehab program in which the dog lives 24/7 at the trainer's home in Bradenton; both include six hours of owner training (mid-program, completion and follow-up sessions).

Length
4-6 weeks
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The Dog Wizard Sarasota

Dog Wizard franchise location at 5016 SR 64 East offering board and train, where dogs stay at the facility, alongside in-home and mobile programs.

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Bradenton page →

Lakeland, FL · 3

Das Hund Haus

Board & Train in which the dog stays overnight in private accommodations at the Lakeland facility (3210 Reynolds Rd) and receives multiple focused training sessions each day on a customized plan, with daily enrichment, trainer updates, a departure lesson and post-program support.

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Mind Your Manners Canine Training

Certified master trainer offering a 14-Day Board & Train and an Aggression Board & Train at its Lakeland (33810) facility using positive-reinforcement methods, alongside boarding and service-dog training.

Length
4 weeks
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Off Leash K9 Training Lakeland

1-week and 2-week board and train camps teaching off-leash obedience and behavior modification (2-week covers sit, place, heel, down, come, off), each with one year of free refresher sessions; a 2-week service dog board and train is also offered.

Length
1-2 weeks
Price
$1,600–$3,500
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Obedience & Off-LeashService & Therapy Dog

Lakeland page →

Land O' Lakes, FL · 3

BarkMore Resort

The dog board and training program at 10125 Land O' Lakes Blvd covers sit, down, stay, come, heel with automatic sit, place, door manners, crate training and leash respect, with outdoor playtime with other dogs. Owners attend training sessions before graduation and receive progress reports, training videos and lifetime training support.

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LucEz K9 Services

Balanced trainer on Old Sycamore Loop offering day trains, basic obedience and several board and train programs, from a two-week starter to a full board and train system.

Length
2 weeks
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Suburban K9 Land O Lakes

Board and Train program in which the dog stays in the trainer's home while learning basic obedience commands. In-home private lessons are also offered.

Length
1-3 weeks
Price
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Obedience & Off-Leash

Land O' Lakes page →

Riverview, FL · 3

Kyser K9 Training

Dog trainer in the Tampa/Riverview area offering residential programs in which dogs stay with the trainer, along with private lessons, behavior modification, group classes and boarding.

Length
10 days
Price
from $1,800
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Serenity K-9 Training

Veteran-owned dog trainer at 13212 Wellington Hills Dr., Riverview, offering board & train, obedience, behavior modification, day training, and specialized training that includes therapy and service-dog skills.

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The Dog Wizard Riverview

Veteran-owned franchise location at 11748 Newberry Grove Loop in Riverview offering board and train programs alongside private lessons, puppy training and group classes.

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Riverview page →

Spring Hill, FL · 3

Nala's Ranch

Boarding and training ranch at 15220 Loma Ave, Spring Hill, serving Spring Hill and Brooksville. Its board and train has the dog stay at the ranch and train every day.

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SuperDog Center

In-kennel board and train program at the SuperDog facility in Spring Hill covering sit, down, stay, recall, heel, place, door manners and crate training, with training trips to pet stores and other public locations. Includes owner lessons at the facility before pickup and follow-up lessons at the client's home.

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The K9 Blueprint

Spring Hill-based trainer whose board and train stays place dogs in a home environment rather than a kennel, with programs ranging from basic obedience to advanced behavior modification and off-leash work. Also offers structured boarding and daycare in the same home setting.

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Spring Hill page →

St. Petersburg, FL · 3

Off Leash K9 Training of St. Petersburg

14-day residential board and train in which the dog boards with a pro trainer and learns six guaranteed commands (sit, place, heel, down, off, come) with off-leash obedience; also a 1-week puppy board and train and a 2-week aggressive-dog program.

Length
2 weeks
Price
$2,800–$3,400
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The Dog Wizard St. Petersburg

Dog Wizard franchise location whose program options include board and train.

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Vernon Dog Training

Two-week board and train in which the dog lives with a trainer and works through daily structured sessions on 12 commands, followed by owner transition sessions. Board and train graduates receive free follow-up lessons for life.

Length
4-6 weeks
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St. Petersburg page →

Lutz, FL · 2

Courteous Canine

Board and train dogs live in the professional trainers' homes, never kennels, and all training uses positive reinforcement. There is a 7-night minimum (14+ recommended), and the program covers basic manners, leash training and house training.

Length
1 week
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Tampa Bay Canine Retreat

Home-based training and boarding in Lutz offering Foundation (14-day), Intermediate (21-day) and Advanced (28-day) Board & Train programs plus puppy board & train, serving Wesley Chapel, New Tampa and Tampa Bay. Programs cover leash manners, recall, place, impulse control and everyday reliability in a low-volume home setting.

Length
14-21 days
Price
$2,150–$3,600
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Obedience & Off-LeashPuppy Programs

Lutz page →

North Port, FL · 2

East Coast K9 LLC

Offers a customized board and train in which the dog stays 2–6 weeks, plus a hybrid training program, private lessons, grooming, boarding and daycare.

Length
2-6 weeks
Price
$2,700–$4,000
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Walker K9 Training

Board-and-train obedience run by an FDLE Certified Canine Instructor with 22 years in law enforcement and 16 years training police K-9s. Offers a 4-week on-leash and a 6-week off-leash program. The dog stays for the whole program and is then brought home for an in-person handoff.

Length
4-6 weeks
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North Port page →

Plant City, FL · 2

JohnK9

Board & Train residential program of approximately 3-4 weeks in which the dog lives with the professional trainers and works daily on on- and off-leash obedience (sit, down, place, heel, stay, off, recall, load) in real-world settings; includes all recommended equipment, owner instruction at graduation and lifetime refresher lessons. Facility at 3701 East Trapnell Road, Plant City, FL.

Length
2-4 weeks
Price
$2,000–$3,600
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Patriot Canine Services

Board and train dogs stay in the trainers' home for multiple daily sessions and public outings, with weekly progress updates. Choices are a 2-week on-leash Basic Obedience program or a 4-week on/off-leash Advanced Obedience program.

Length
2-4 weeks
Price
$1,699–$2,650
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Puppy ProgramsObedience & Off-Leash

Plant City page →

Sarasota, FL · 2

Beyond the Dog (Sarasota)

Board and Train Retreat: 4 weeks in which the dog lives as part of the family in the trainers' Tampa Bay home and trains in parks, beaches and shops, followed by 4.5 hours of owner follow-up lessons in Sarasota. Transportation to and from Sarasota and progress reports are included.

Length
4 weeks
Price
$3,188–$4,063
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Off Leash K9 Training of Sarasota

Off Leash K9 Training franchise location serving Sarasota. It offers a 2-week board and train, a 2-week board and train for aggressive dogs, a 1-week puppy board and train, and obedience lessons.

Length
1-2 weeks
Price
from $3,000
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Sarasota page →

Valrico, FL · 2

PetSuites Bloomingdale

PetSuites' Stay and Study program is a board and train stay of 2, 3, or 4 weeks in which trainers build cues, distance, duration and distraction work, with regular progress reports. Pick-up includes a personalized transfer lesson and a go-home packet.

Length
2-4 weeks
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Obedience & Off-Leash

Train To Sustain

Board and Train programs in Valrico, FL including in-kennel, puppy, behavioral, obedience and off-leash variants; program length depends on the dog's age, temperament and goals (most dogs complete a focused stay over a few weeks) and includes structured daily training, 24/7 supervision, real-world distraction training and owner handoff sessions.

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Valrico page →

Wesley Chapel, FL · 2

Dog Crew

Dogs board at the Wesley Chapel facility for 15-day basic obedience and socialization, 21-day behavior modification and obedience, 30-day off-leash advanced obedience, and 21- or 30-day human-aggression programs, with public-place training and follow-up sessions at home.

Length
15-30 days
Price
$1,950–$3,700
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Behavior & AggressionObedience & Off-Leash

Tampa Dog Bootcamp

Training and boarding business offering a 2-week adult boot camp for basic obedience, 2–4 week boot camps for aggression or separation anxiety, and 1-week puppy training at the trainer's home.

Length
1-4 weeks
Price
from $1,700
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Obedience & Off-LeashBehavior & Aggression

Wesley Chapel page →

Apollo Beach, FL · 1

Pet Paradise Apollo Beach

Pet Paradise resort with on-site certified trainer (Kel Marabito) running the chain's 21-day and 28-day Board-and-Train programs; dogs board in resort suites with daily one-on-one sessions plus weekly owner sessions.

Length
3-4 weeks
Price
$2,995–$3,995
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Obedience & Off-Leash

Apollo Beach page →

Brandon, FL · 1

Acclaimed Canine Training

10-Day Board & Train in which the dog stays at the trainer's house and learns Come, Sit, Place, Heel and on/off-leash obedience around distractions. Includes daily updates and a 2-hour meeting after training.

Length
10 days
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Brandon page →

Clearwater, FL · 1

Suburban K9 Clearwater

Board and Train program in which the dog stays in the trainer's home while learning basic obedience. In-home private lessons are also offered.

Length
1-3 weeks
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Clearwater page →

Largo, FL · 1

Maligators Dog Training

Board & Train program where dogs stay at the company's Home Scenario Based Training Facility at 12890 Starkey Rd in Largo, staffed around the clock with motion-alert cameras. Trainers teach new skills and commands during the stay and then instruct owners on maintaining the behaviors at home; serves Clearwater, Palm Harbor and Pinellas County.

Length
2-3 weeks
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Largo page →

New Port Richey, FL · 1

Dog Life LLC

Offers obedience, board-in training and service dog training from 3214 Lodi Dr. Also provides boarding and private at-home training.

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Service & Therapy DogObedience & Off-Leash

New Port Richey page →

Odessa, FL · 1

Pet Paradise Odessa

Pet Paradise resort with on-site certified trainers (Kenzie Lore and Victoria Segura) running the chain's 21-day and 28-day Board-and-Train programs; dogs board in resort suites with daily one-on-one sessions plus weekly owner sessions.

Length
3-4 weeks
Price
$2,995–$3,995
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Obedience & Off-Leash

Odessa page →

Parrish, FL · 1

Gator Alley Dog Training Academy

The trainer, Jacob, personally runs board-and-train programs in a home environment at 10328 Charlotte Dr. Programs include a 2-week Puppy Head Start, Basic Obedience, Advanced Obedience and Behavior, and Puppy Raise & Train.

Length
2 weeks
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Parrish page →

Tarpon Springs, FL · 1

Dogedin

Board and train programs run at the trainer's home in Ozona and the Dogedin facility in Tarpon Springs, with 3-week and 4-week programs for dogs 5 months and older and a 1-week/10-day puppy program. Training uses communication-focused, e-collar-based methods with exposure to the trainer's family and other dogs.

Length
7-28 days
Price
from $2,800
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Puppy ProgramsBehavior & Aggression

Tarpon Springs page →

Zephyrhills, FL · 1

Tip Top K9 Zephyrhills

Board & Train dogs stay with a Tip Top K9 trainer and receive 2-6 hours of hands-on training daily plus socialization and playtime, with photo and video progress updates, owner coaching on return and lifetime access to group classes. Aggressive dog, puppy, service dog and off-leash obedience programs are also listed for the Zephyrhills location.

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Zephyrhills page →

Choosing across the Tampa Bay area

Metro programs cluster in two shapes. In-home trainers keep one to three dogs at a time and tend to sit in the suburbs where they have the space; facility programs run larger groups closer to the city. Neither is better — the home vs. facility guide covers which suits which dog. What matters more is that the trainer has handled your dog's actual problem, and that the follow-up lessons are somewhere you'll really drive to.

Pricing across the area typically runs $2,000–$6,000, with the real spread explained here. Ask every trainer the same question — what's included? — because equipment, the go-home lesson and follow-ups are bundled by some and billed by others.

Board and train in Tampa Bay — FAQ

Which cities does the Tampa Bay board and train list cover?

This page combines 55 programs across 22 listed cities in the Tampa Bay area — Tampa, Bradenton, Lakeland, Land O' Lakes. Board and train is one of the few dog services people routinely drive across a metro for, because you only make the trip at drop-off and pick-up, so a trainer thirty miles away is a realistic option rather than a compromise.

How much does board and train cost in the Tampa Bay area?

Metro-area programs generally run $2,000–$6,000, a step above rural pricing because trainers here keep fewer dogs and pay more for space. Two-week obedience programs sit at the low end; four-to-six-week behavior modification for reactivity or aggression sits at the top. Several programs on this page publish a price; most quote after an evaluation, so request quotes from two or three and compare what is actually included.

Should I pick the closest board and train in Tampa?

Closeness matters less than fit. What should decide it: whether the trainer has handled your dog's specific issue, how many dogs they take at once, where dogs sleep (a home or a kennel), and how many follow-up lessons are included. Distance only really matters for those follow-ups, which are easier to attend when the trainer is within an hour.

Do Tampa Bay trainers offer pick-up and drop-off?

Many metro trainers do, and some include transport in the program price precisely because their clients are spread across the area. It is listed inconsistently on trainer websites, so ask when you request a quote.

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