Dog Training in Sarasota, FL - Dog Trainers

Training timelines vary based on your dog's age, temperament, and the program you choose. Basic obedience typically takes 4-6 weeks with consistent practice. Board and train programs last two weeks with your dog staying with a trainer, followed by owner handoff sessions. Aggressive dog training and behavior modification can take longer depending on the severity of the issues.

Vernon Dog Training serves Sarasota and surrounding communities including Siesta Key, Longboat Key, Lakewood Ranch, Gulf Gate, Fruitville, Bee Ridge, Sarasota Springs, and downtown Sarasota. We also serve nearby areas like Bradenton, Anna Maria Island, and Parrish.

Yes, Vernon Dog Training offers both in-home training and board and train options. In-home training brings our expertise directly to your environment, addressing behavior issues where they happen. Board and train provides intensive two-week programs where your dog stays with a trainer.

Absolutely. Ben Vernon has extensive experience with aggressive dog behavior from his military K9 training background. We identify triggers, create safe training protocols, and work systematically to reduce reactivity toward people, dogs, or specific situations. Every aggressive dog training plan is customized to your dog's specific triggers and behavior patterns.

Vernon Dog Training uses balanced training methods that combine positive reinforcement with clear boundaries and consistent communication. These are the same methods used to train Military Working Dogs—proven techniques that create reliable, obedient behavior in real-world situations. We focus on teaching owners how to communicate effectively with their dogs.