Frequently Asked Questions

What services does Advanced Canine Development offer?

Advanced Canine Development offers a range of dog training services in Southwest Florida, including basic obedience training, advanced obedience training, service dog/therapy dog evaluation and specialized training tasks.

We also offer behavioral modification to address specific behavioral issues such as:

• • • • Leash and potty training
      • Staying and coming when called
      • Destructive chewing and digging
      • Stealing food, clothing, or other objects
      • Excessive barking, howling, and whining
      • Food guarding and begging
      • Mouthing, nipping, and playing rough
      • Excitable and submissive urination
      • Jumping up and hyperactivity
      • Aggression and anxiety

What training methods do they use?

Advanced Canine Development bases their training approach on positive/reward and motivational training techniques, the “Classical Conditioning” model, also known as “Pavlovian” or “respondent conditioning”. This involves developing conditioned or automatic reflexes to commands. For example, when the owner says “sit”, the dog automatically sits after proper conditioning. All dogs learn differently and gearing the training to the dog is always most effective.

Do you offer group classes?

No, Advanced Canine Development does not include group dog obedience classes specifically in their training packages options. After a large shift and client feedback of lackluster and puppy disasters at box store type group classes, we take the approach of training people and dogs individually then incorporating them into these highly distracting environments gradually at the level of the dogs and owner to achieve our results. These programs are designed to train dogs, socialize the dogs in the least stressful way possible and then incorporate them in public places surrounded by other dogs, people, smells, and sounds to reinforce obedience in various environments.

How do I get started?

Your journey with Advanced Canine Development begins with an intiial consulation and evaluation of you, your dog, and your goals to discover the best program to fit your needs.  Click Here to create an account with us and book your consultation today! If you need additional help, you can call Advanced Canine Development at 1-877-GoCanine (462-2646).

Do you offer any specialized training?

In addition to foundational and advanced obedience training, Advanced Canine Development also offers behavior modification training, and we can evaluate your dog for suitability for service/therapy dog training and provide recommendations.

Do you offer support after training is complete?

Once you and your dog graduate from one of our training programs you are part of the ACD family, and we are always here to help:

Weekly Group Walks
Training doesn’t end when your program does.

Our weekly group walks give clients the opportunity to continue practicing their dog’s skills in real-world environments alongside ACD trainers and fellow graduates. From local parks and farmers markets to outdoor cafés and community spaces, these guided outings help reinforce good behavior while providing ongoing coaching, support, and confidence-building for both dogs and owners.

Because lasting success comes from continued practice—and you don’t have to do it alone.

Ongoing Support
Questions don’t stop after training, and neither do we.

As an ACD client, you’ll have ongoing access to our team whenever you need guidance. Whether you’re working through a new challenge, looking for advice, or simply need reassurance that you’re on the right track, we’re here to help support your dog’s continued success long after their program is complete.

Once you train with ACD, you’re always part of the family.

Is financial assistance available?

We believe every dog and family deserves the opportunity to thrive together. To help make training more accessible, financing options may be available through our trusted financing partner, LendingUSA.

If you’re interested in exploring payment options, you can apply directly through LendingUSA or contact Advanced Canine Development to learn about training costs and what options may be the best fit for your needs.

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