Upper Suncoast Dog Training Club

UPDATE: Since I posted my review 3 years ago, so many amazing things have occurred at Upper Suncoast Dog Training Club. The club has expanded their service dog training, Alliance of Therapy Dogs permitting our certified instructors to credential dogs as ATD qualified. This all volunteer club offers education from novice to expert in facets of training including Agility, Confirmation, Rally, along with club activities including 'Pack Walks' for better on leash and social behaviors, while having many 'students' qualify for Westminster Agility, National Confirmation, AKC National Agility Invitational and others. They have earned 501c3 status and have dogs in nursing homes and schools weekly. Dental care is provided at discounted rates, and visiting experts participate in seminars in the

When we adopted our pup, he was very fearful and had never learned the basics, such as walking on a leash. It was clear that he needed training. Thankfully I came across this amazing Dog Training Club. We worked our way up several obedience courses and even qualified with a Canine Good Citizen certification. Our dog enjoyed classes so much that we expanded into Rally and Agility training, and we couldn't be happier with how this had helped him blossom into a happy, confident dog. The club is run by highly experienced volunteers who clearly love dogs. This also helps keep class costs very affordable. All the instructors are fantastic and we have learned so much, and classes are a lot of fun. Both my pup and I love coming here!

We have done puppy classes and conformation classes here. The atmosphere is very welcoming, my 7 year old daughter has been participating in classes regularly and everyone has been so supportive of her desire to learn how to work with dogs! She looks forward to the class every week. Our puppy was initially fearful of strangers but after consistent training here he has made amazing progress. Coach Kerri who teaches the conformation drop in class is amazing.

Look elsewhere except for STAR puppy. I've attended 5 classes with 2 different dogs and except for STAR puppy was extremely disappointed with the "teachers". Most are not trained teachers, just taught by each other so the club can make $$. I was in classes with one that when she was a student in another class I was in, constantly shamed and got angry with her dogs, then she became a teacher in Basic Obedience! No patience or caring or conversation about an issue you might need help with! She said very rude things about me and my dog on the final day. Just not a person with any dog training or personal interaction sense. They don't seem to know what a real trainer is and I've been going to trainings with my dogs for 33 years. USDOC was by far the worst experience. Their classes are way too

Excellent club with knowledgeable instructors! I started with my mini aussie in the Puppy Star class when he was around 6 months old and he is now 3 and we have been going to classes here ever since. We've taken a variety of classes from puppy, obedience, tricks, and agility. We've learned so much from the classes. We also love the occasional fun special events like Dog Olympics. Such a welcoming atmosphere and would recommend to anyone looking to train their dog from the basics to more advanced skills.