Advanced Canine Development in North Port, Florida offers these dog training programs. If you have specific needs, call us at
(877) 462-2646
(941) 380-8238
Welcome to Advanced Canine Development in North Port, where we train people and play with dogs!
Our mission is to provide specialized dog training using the latest science-based reward training techniques and applied Animal Learning Theory.
Through focus and communication, both dog and family learn the skills needed to live a balanced, happy life.
At Advanced Canine Development, we believe that having a family companion should be a life luxury… not a dreaded daily task.
Puppy and Dog Training Programs
North Port, FL
Puppy Training
This program teaches a puppy that learning is fun and rewarding giving you the happy, well mannered, balanced puppy of your dreams.
Foundational Training
Everyone wants a well behaved dog. We begin your training with focus on manners and basic obedience. This program is recommended for dogs over the age of 4 months.
Advanced Training
After completing Foundational manners training, advanced training further builds your relationship with your dog while strengthening the focus and communication skills.
Behavior Modification
Addressing Specific Issues
This program is tailored for those dogs in need of a more specific training program and it is designed to address your dogs underlying issues.
Private Lessons
Private Lessons for dogs training in Foundational Manners are a great way to get the personalized attention you and your dog need. Offered in sets of 6 or 12, lessons are tailored to help you achieve your goals.
Service / Therapy Dog
At Advanced Canine Development, while we do not certify your potential therapy/service dog, we can evaluate your dog for suitability and provide training recommendations.
Solving Specific Behavioral Issues
House Breaking
We assist with housebreaking by establishing consistent routines, using positive reinforcement, and addressing accidents calmly and effectively.
Leash Pulling
To remedy leash pulling, we teach loose leash walking techniques, provide consistent reinforcement, and implement redirection strategies.
Chewing
Dogs may chew on furniture, shoes, or other items, often as a result of boredom, anxiety, or teething. We can teach you and your dog strategies for dealing with boredom and stress.
Barking
By teaching alternative behaviors, implementing desensitization techniques, and reinforcing quiet commands we can resolve your dogs excessive barking.
Digging
Inappropriate digging behaviors can be resolved providing redirection, mental stimulation, and positive reinforcement techniques.
Debbie Boyd
2 years ago
We recently completed a two-week board and train for our very shy and timid three-year-old Cavapoo. ACD, didn’t promise a complete transformation since, Riley, had separation anxiety and was afraid/reactive to people, other dogs, kids, bikes and numerous sounds. They exposed her to walks in the mall, park and children. Riley is learning to walk past all these distractions and not to react, she sits, stays and listens, much better. She is still a work in progress, but with the tips and training received, and continued work on our part, she is on a much better path for being out in public with us. Ali, Hayley and staff were wonderful with our little princess pup, they communicated daily with pictures and videos of the progress she was making. I would highly recommend them for any dog in need of training.
Jeanie Stevenson
2 years ago
This training center is the most amazing facility. Our Havanese puppy entered as an insecure pooch afraid of all other dogs and hesitant to let people pat him. With the constant teaching and encouragement from Haley, he emerged as a very confident fellow ready to take on the world. Their methods are rooted in patience, consistency and positive reinforcement. We are immensely grateful that we had the opportunity to send our beloved Chewy to Advanced Canine Development!
Zak Jones
2 years ago
I really recommend this training for a dog that needs some really good hands on training.
margarita Korzhuk
2 years ago
Hayley was our main trainer for our dog Bella, Bella is a 4 year old Pomski. Hayley was beyond informative and engaged with our dog. We were concerned to take her to training because she was older but Advanced Canine Development is so diligent in how they train, Bella ended up learning so much. Our biggest issue was how she’d pull when we would go on walks and how reactive she was to other things, now Bella walks with ease, no pulling, has learned that when we stop she stops with us and she is not allowed to move unless we release her. Super impressed with how much Bella has changed, and thankful I had a group of people who not only loved her the way my husband and I do but who took the time and effort to train my 4 year old dog! Also love that if Bella is struggling with anything we can take her back and they will work with her and with us to get her back on track! 10/10! If you’re looking for any training needs check them out.
elizabeth havlock
2 years ago
Cannot say enough about how tremendously pleased we are with the experience had with Advanced Canine. Mark, Ali, Haley and the rest of the team are amazing at what they do. Their patience, knowledge and gentle instruction turned our high energy bundle of love goldendoodle into a well behaved little gentleman. Cannot recommend them enough!!!!! We are clients for life and truly grateful for all they did.
Mark Juza
3 years ago
The staff at Advanced Canine Development are amazing!! Our boy Dash loves it there. Ali and Hayley are his favorites. They are very attentive to his needs. Mark has done an excellent job with his staff there. When we first got Dash, we needed help learning how to train a very active puppy. They knew exactly what to do to address the behaviors that needed attention. We now join the group for walks through the market on Saturdays which he loves. He has learned how to behave in public and not be a problem for others. It would probably have taken much longer to train him on our own without their help. I highly recommend the methods they use. It has worked well for us.
Dave Scales
3 years ago
Our dog, Koby, was trained at ACD. He’s a 14 month old 100 lb shepherd/ husky mix and a total wild child. He hadn’t been exposed to many social situations and we were struggling to control him. We are much more confident now due to the training we all received. We can’t thank them enough for all of the training, advice and encouragement that we received. Big shout out to Hayley, Mark and Ali for taking us on with such short notice. They went above and beyond our expectations. Their training enabled us to keep him
and keep us all safe. Thank you so much! You changed his and our lives for the better.
Jill Cassell
3 years ago
My boy was very sweet, but pretty unruly and stubborn and had mad separation anxiety. ACD built up his separation threshold and gave us both the tools and the know how to get his behavioral issues under control. They sent me daily updates with pictures and videos of his progress and took all the time I needed to explain methods and answer questions. Mark, Hayley, Ali and the whole crew are amazing, I can’t recommend them enough!
Clint Nix
3 years ago
Best training facility out there. Mark has figured how a dogs brain ticks and his assistants are also well educated and dedicated to their craft. It was a night and day difference for our out-of- control dog. Special thanks to Ali for her hard work. The constant updates through pictures and video was a huge plus. I cannot give a higher recommendion to the team at Advanced Canine Development.
