Behavior * Obedience * Agility * Conformation * Special programs for dogs with social issues
Most comprehensive puppy class in Central Florida
Longest running group clicker education in Southeast U.S.
Member: Association of Pet Dog Trainers * National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors * Dog Obedience Clubs of Florida
Our club's home base is now located on 10 lovely, fully-fenced acres (with ponds) in Osteen in Volusia County.
Our experienced, trained professionals offer small group and private dog training education based on trust and respect, starting with our gentle PuppyLove sessions for puppies under 18 weeks old. It's easier -- and less expensive -- to prevent problems rather than fix them later. We also provide our Basic Manners program for older pups and adult dogs, and offer beginning through advanced programs in agility, show and obedience competition.
Many of our methods are based on those of Dr. Ian Dunbar, and clicker training methods we learned from Karen Pryor & Gary Wilkes
P.J. Lacette of Best Paw Forward, Inc. was one of the original faculty members for Karen Pryor Academy, the elite program for experienced dog trainers.
We were very fortunate to have attended some of Ian's first Florida programs more than 25 years ago. When he created the Association of Pet Dog Trainers, now the largest dog trainer organization in the world, our founders became some of the earlier charter members. P.J. Lacette of Best Paw Forward Inc. and Best Paw Forward Dog Sports Inc. was one of the original faculty members for Karen Pryor Academy, the elite program for experienced dog trainers.
At the second annual APDT educational conference, held in Chicago in 1995, we also began clicker training after watching Karen, Gary and Sue Sternberg demonstrate this powerful, fun training too!
Most of our activities are limited to ensure lots of individual attention. Daytime, evening and weekend sessions are available.
Private Consultations Available by Appointment at Home or at our locations
Daytime, evening and weekend sessions for are available for dogs with obedience or behavior training background.
Speakers on dog-related topics are available for school, professional and civic group programs.
If your friends are considering getting a puppy or an adult dog, we will be glad to suggest breeds best suited to their households, and discuss the various merits of puppies vs adult dogs.
We can tell them how to find reputable breeders or offer tips on how to select appropriate pets from shelters and breed rescue groups
Multiple locations throughout Central Florida
1) - Maitland
2) - DeLand,
3) - Osteen/Deltona,
4) - Kissimmee
