So my experience with Olivia at Advanced canine development was nothing short of fantastic. She is a very dedicated trainer and seems to have an incredibly good knowledge of dogs in our case puppy. She kept us informed daily through pictures and texts of everything that was going on every single day. She invited us to come and work with her so we had a good understanding of what she was trying to... More

So my experience with Olivia at Advanced canine development was nothing short of fantastic. She is a very dedicated trainer and seems to have an incredibly good knowledge of dogs in our case puppy. She kept us informed daily through pictures and texts of everything that was going on every single day. She invited us to come and work with her so we had a good understanding of what she was trying to teach the dog and how we could carry that forward in our relationship with our puppy. I would highly recommend Advanced canine development for any issues you might have with your pups and especially Olivia can't say enough about this young lady thank you Olivia. Less

Olivia was fantastic with our pup for his 2 week board and train! He walked in there a very spoiled, ball of energy pup who needed lots of work on his manners and walked out still his energetic and spunky self, but much more of a gentleman. We also learned lots of helpful tools and tricks to be able to continue his training at home, which is so vital to keeping him well-mannered. Thank you for ev... More

Olivia was fantastic with our pup for his 2 week board and train! He walked in there a very spoiled, ball of energy pup who needed lots of work on his manners and walked out still his energetic and spunky self, but much more of a gentleman. We also learned lots of helpful tools and tricks to be able to continue his training at home, which is so vital to keeping him well-mannered. Thank you for everything Olivia and Advanced Canine Development team! Less

We took our 7 months old Rottweiler to Advanced Canine Development for aggression towards other animal, jumping on people and pulling like a freight train. In the 2 weeks he was there we have sen significant improvement in all areas. They sent videos every day of his traning and explained the method so follow on traning would be easier. Very impressed with Mark and Olivia. Don't hesitate on using... More

We took our 7 months old Rottweiler to Advanced Canine Development for aggression towards other animal, jumping on people and pulling like a freight train. In the 2 weeks he was there we have sen significant improvement in all areas. They sent videos every day of his traning and explained the method so follow on traning would be easier. Very impressed with Mark and Olivia. Don't hesitate on using these folks they're outstanding. Less

We sought out training with Advanced Canine Development after completing a 10-week program with another trainer and being concerned with the negative effects that the punitive techniques had on our dog Mazie. At Advanced Canine Development, Mark the owner, conducted a thorough evaluation of Mazie while inquiring of the goals that we wanted to achieve. We wanted to have a happy dog that we could t... More

We sought out training with Advanced Canine Development after completing a 10-week program with another trainer and being concerned with the negative effects that the punitive techniques had on our dog Mazie. At Advanced Canine Development, Mark the owner, conducted a thorough evaluation of Mazie while inquiring of the goals that we wanted to achieve. We wanted to have a happy dog that we could take on walks out in the world and use the obedience lessons that she previously learned, without using punitive or negative punishment. In addition, we wanted to address separation anxiety that Mazie had. It was Mark’s recommendation that we enroll Mazie in the 2-week board and train program. Olivia, the dog Guru, was assigned to Mazie. From the start, Olivia was excellent at focusing in on what change we desired and devised a customized program to make it happen. She diligently worked with Mazie to overcome undesirable behaviors and incorporated a personalized plan to safely and humanely increase positive dog behaviors. Multiple times a day, we received videos of Mazie’s training. Not only was it great to see Mazie since we missed her, but the videos were work samples that demonstrated training techniques that we could integrate into our daily training after. We are able to use the videos as a reference when we get “stuck” to help us utilize the most effective training. Olivia also incorporated training in real life, real time at locations including the park, stores and even the Punta Gorda Farm Market! One of our training sessions with Olivia as well as Mark, Ali and Aja, was a 2 mile walk with 30 dogs going through the farm market!! The training was explained in a clear and coherent manner that was easy to replicate. Olivia is professional and disciplined yet patient and understanding. She has a superior work ethic. We always felt genuine support from her and never rushed or criticized. No matter what problem or concern we had, she patiently listened and created a workable solution for us. Olivia provided top notch customer service and exceptional care of Mazie! Olivia is wonderful! The Advanced Canine Development team are dedicated professionals that are committed to helping dogs and their owners humanely and safely improve dog behavior. We highly recommend their services! Less

Great training! Wonderful staff! Clean facilities! And that’s only the beginning of the amazing experience we have had for our 5 month old Golden Retriever, Bodhi. Mark truly listened during our consultation and asked about “our” goals. Their approach to training is based on behavior and socialization. Give the pup a chance to do what we want, then he is rewarded. It’s as much mental as it... More

Great training! Wonderful staff! Clean facilities! And that’s only the beginning of the amazing experience we have had for our 5 month old Golden Retriever, Bodhi. Mark truly listened during our consultation and asked about “our” goals. Their approach to training is based on behavior and socialization. Give the pup a chance to do what we want, then he is rewarded. It’s as much mental as it is physical. Yes, we are still tested daily but Bodhi now has a wonderful foundation for future growth. Even with a puppy, it’s actually enjoyable to be able to take him out in public, walks well on a leash, doesn’t use my arm as a chew toy, doesn’t jump on me during dinner prep, and is happy in his crate…all thanks to ACD! Note that training is as much for Mommy and Daddy as it was for our little (or not so little) boy. Less

Our rescue Star needed some help as she did not like ANY dogs at all. Taking her for a simple walk was a not very nice adventure. We contacted Mark after we had tried a different trainer with no success with this issue. He had us bring Star for an evaluation and told us she could be helped. Her trainer Olivia was WONDERFUL. She was so kind yet down to business with Star that Star really liste... More

Our rescue Star needed some help as she did not like ANY dogs at all. Taking her for a simple walk was a not very nice adventure. We contacted Mark after we had tried a different trainer with no success with this issue. He had us bring Star for an evaluation and told us she could be helped. Her trainer Olivia was WONDERFUL. She was so kind yet down to business with Star that Star really listened to her. Olivia trained US as well as Star. Everything was explained to us so we understand the how and why of how the training needs to work.The most amazing was all the different places and things they do with the dogs. Star was afraid of noises as well as the problem with dogs. Today a loud motorcycle was very close to us and Star was perfect. The agressive behaviour with other dogs is now vitrually gone. We can not be happier with the results. THANK YOU to Mark and Olivia and the whole team for making this a great experience for Star and her two Moms! Less

Mark and his team trained our 10 month old poodle puppy plus spent lots of time training us too. We are now in charge, not our dog. She had lots of fun and was happy when we went to see her when she was with Ali, her assigned trainer, at Advanced Canine Development. We are very pleased and highly recommend this training experience.

Mark and his team are the best! Simple, straight forward guidelines to giving you the dog you want. Can't say enough good things about them.

Advanced Training Development provided a top notch experience throughout for us and our dog! The first meeting, the assessment, helped us identify behaviors that needed to be extinguished and behaviors we wanted developed. It also provided an overview of their very positive training process and their facility and it identified limitations we, as owners, might present. Mark and the training staf... More

Advanced Training Development provided a top notch experience throughout for us and our dog! The first meeting, the assessment, helped us identify behaviors that needed to be extinguished and behaviors we wanted developed. It also provided an overview of their very positive training process and their facility and it identified limitations we, as owners, might present. Mark and the training staff were excellent! They are really committed and involved us in the training process. They sent us about four videos a day showing what they were doing, how they were working with our dog, and what we would have to reinforce after ‘graduation.’ Socialization with other dogs and working with distractions were a couple of our training goals. Watching the videos of them working with our dog in shopping centers, dog friendly stores, and in farmer’s markets made us jealous that our dog was getting out and about more than we were and it was clear he was having a lot of fun as well as learning a lot. All the trainers were open to our many questions and welcomed our joining them during field trips and at the training facility. When we did, we got valuable training ourselves. Our dog is now home and we are busy reinforcing what he learned. We know we can call Mark and his staff with any questions and we will likely be back later for advanced training. Thanks for what you have done to develop our dog and for supporting us as owners! Less

A wonderful experience for both me and my dog. They are very caring, extremely knowledgeable and patient - for both of us. It is not only dog training, but human training too.

I contacted Advanced Canine Development after being told by my veterinarian that I needed to get my 10-month-old chihuahuas aggression issues under control. Mark, came out to my home within days of me reaching out for a consultation. I found him to be both knowledgeable and professional. He showed me how to handle my pup. Mark also taught me the correct techniques to train my pup as well as ple... More

I contacted Advanced Canine Development after being told by my veterinarian that I needed to get my 10-month-old chihuahuas aggression issues under control. Mark, came out to my home within days of me reaching out for a consultation. I found him to be both knowledgeable and professional. He showed me how to handle my pup. Mark also taught me the correct techniques to train my pup as well as plenty of tips and tricks I can use to correct his behavior. I would highly recommend Advanced Canine Development and Mark. Paws down best in the business.... Couldn't be happier!!! Less

My Shih Tzu puppy Mia just completed a two week training program with Advanced Canine and I could not be happier with the results. The staff is wonderful, treating Mia like their own while giving her the training that she needed.

We are so happy & quite satisfied with the excellent care and training of our >3 month old Bernedoodle pup, Benson, that was provided by Mark, Olivia, Ali and the rest of the ACD crew. Mark came to our house prior & did a thorough assessment of our home situation. Benson wasn’t even boarded at such time and we were already given suggestions & reading materials that made life much better for ... More

We are so happy & quite satisfied with the excellent care and training of our >3 month old Bernedoodle pup, Benson, that was provided by Mark, Olivia, Ali and the rest of the ACD crew. Mark came to our house prior & did a thorough assessment of our home situation. Benson wasn’t even boarded at such time and we were already given suggestions & reading materials that made life much better for us and our pup. Everyday that Benson was boarded, we were sent pictures & videos of his training. We, as “pawrents”, were also given the chance to participate midway and towards the end of our pup’s training. We highly recommend ACD and once your pup is trained, you become part of the ACD family. Less

Eleanor, our 2yo English bulldog has exceeded my expectations after coming home from ACD. Not only did she drastically improve her behavior in public but all the employees showed her love and attention.

We had a wonderful experience with Advanced Canine Development from the first moment. Mark was very candid with us at the initial consultation. Our Jack Russell was already 6 years old so he didn't promise miracles, but we are so happy with what feels like a brand new dog. Olivia and the girls were so patient with our dog and with us, and it was the highlight of my day to get the videos and pictu... More

We had a wonderful experience with Advanced Canine Development from the first moment. Mark was very candid with us at the initial consultation. Our Jack Russell was already 6 years old so he didn't promise miracles, but we are so happy with what feels like a brand new dog. Olivia and the girls were so patient with our dog and with us, and it was the highlight of my day to get the videos and pictures of Sherlock. I always felt she was in good hands and enjoying herself. They even came out to meet us at an event near our house to help us practice the new skills we were learning in an authentic environment. She went from an aggressive and fearful leash-reactive dog to walking politely by other dogs most of the time. Less

When I sent in my request for help because our 2 yr old puppy was starting to be aggressive towards our other dog, they immediately responded. Mark called me 1st thing in the morning. He explained he doesn't work aggressive dog training anymore , but he heard my plea and desperation for help. He came out thay same day and met my husband and pup. He immediately saw what the problem was. He sat... More

When I sent in my request for help because our 2 yr old puppy was starting to be aggressive towards our other dog, they immediately responded. Mark called me 1st thing in the morning. He explained he doesn't work aggressive dog training anymore , but he heard my plea and desperation for help. He came out thay same day and met my husband and pup. He immediately saw what the problem was. He sat with us for however long we needed and gave us his knowledge and gave us hope that we may be able to help our baby become less dominant in the pack structure as she should not be the leader. He pointed out on the spot what we were doing wrong as the pup was with us on the leash. We hope to teach and take back our house from the dogs who were leading us. I couldn't thank him enough for his help. Its going to bea lot of work but our baby is our family and we will not accept defeat. Less

Our Doberman puppy had a host of issues like whining, eating random things off the ground, and a lack of basic obedience skills. We took her to ACD and their training methods and true love of dogs was amazing. Our puppy’s behavior is markedly improved; it’s hard to believe it is the same dog. I would highly recommend ACD as Mark, Olivia and their entire team are fantastic. They truly have a p... More

Our Doberman puppy had a host of issues like whining, eating random things off the ground, and a lack of basic obedience skills. We took her to ACD and their training methods and true love of dogs was amazing. Our puppy’s behavior is markedly improved; it’s hard to believe it is the same dog. I would highly recommend ACD as Mark, Olivia and their entire team are fantastic. They truly have a passion for dogs and their well being. Less

I went into my dog Bambi's board and train a little hesitant because of past failed attempts by other trainers. Mark was amazing in answering all my questions and concerns. Before ACD Bambi was reactive and lacked impulse control which was fed by her and my anxiety. Mark and his team were not only able to put Bambi back on track but also teach me how to be her leader and read her signs to know wh... More

I went into my dog Bambi's board and train a little hesitant because of past failed attempts by other trainers. Mark was amazing in answering all my questions and concerns. Before ACD Bambi was reactive and lacked impulse control which was fed by her and my anxiety. Mark and his team were not only able to put Bambi back on track but also teach me how to be her leader and read her signs to know when and how to focus back to me. This team is amazing and continues to provide support and advice even once Bambi came home. If you’re looking for a trainer that actually takes your dog out in the real world and give great results this is the trainer to go with. Less

I have a year and a half old Shepard who was very anxious and uncontrollable, fighting and even injured one of my other 3 dogs. Now, he is calm and there is no fighting or chaos at all. I can’t believe he’s the same dog! My house used to be so stressful and chaotic but now, it’s quiet and no anxiety from the dogs. Mark and the other trainers kept in touch and sent pics, videos and updates every s... More

I have a year and a half old Shepard who was very anxious and uncontrollable, fighting and even injured one of my other 3 dogs. Now, he is calm and there is no fighting or chaos at all. I can’t believe he’s the same dog! My house used to be so stressful and chaotic but now, it’s quiet and no anxiety from the dogs. Mark and the other trainers kept in touch and sent pics, videos and updates every single day. They are truly amazing! I very, very much highly recommend them!! Less

This place literally saved our pup! We tried MANY phone apps and hours researching on google how to train our golden retriever to not rip my arm out of its socket on a simple pee walk 😅 or not to jump on grandpa and tear up his paper thin skin on his poor arms 🫣 we found advanced canine development at golden fest! I was blown away by their dogs just laying on their beds not caring about all the... More

This place literally saved our pup! We tried MANY phone apps and hours researching on google how to train our golden retriever to not rip my arm out of its socket on a simple pee walk 😅 or not to jump on grandpa and tear up his paper thin skin on his poor arms 🫣 we found advanced canine development at golden fest! I was blown away by their dogs just laying on their beds not caring about all the people and other dogs walking by! We decided it was Bella’s time to get professional training 🥰 week 1 at home and no pulling to dart through doorways and grandpa is scratch free! 2 weeks and it’s like we got a brand new dog 💕 Less

It is a wonderful environment for the dogs

Mark and his Staff are Professionals in their field, hands down. My Wife and I are very impressed with the end results. Olivia, is absolutely amazing with her connection with our dog and my wife. Our dog, a Golden Retriever, is going to be my wife’s Service Dog, so; my wife has particular needs that Olivia was able to nail with no issues. What we experienced with Advanced Canine, is beyond a Grea... More

Mark and his Staff are Professionals in their field, hands down. My Wife and I are very impressed with the end results. Olivia, is absolutely amazing with her connection with our dog and my wife. Our dog, a Golden Retriever, is going to be my wife’s Service Dog, so; my wife has particular needs that Olivia was able to nail with no issues. What we experienced with Advanced Canine, is beyond a Great Experience, we will also be putting our Dog back in for additional Advanced Canine Training. A Special Thanks to All involved at Advanced Canine. Merry Christmas to you All, and a Happy New Year. Less

We can't say enough good things about Mark and everyone at Advanced Canine Development. We have a chaotic lifestyle right now, and are in the process of relocating overseas. ACD has been absolutely incredible job of training and preparing our 2 dogs for this new adventure on planes, trains and automobiles. Their methodology and approach is different and much more effective than any other train... More

We can't say enough good things about Mark and everyone at Advanced Canine Development. We have a chaotic lifestyle right now, and are in the process of relocating overseas. ACD has been absolutely incredible job of training and preparing our 2 dogs for this new adventure on planes, trains and automobiles. Their methodology and approach is different and much more effective than any other trainer we have used. Additionally, they are training one of our dogs as a service dog for our family. We have worked with 4 other professional dog trainers in multiple states (including 2 here is SWFL), and ACD is not even in the same league. If you are serious about getting your dog trained for whatever reason, you shouldn't look anywhere else but ACD. Less

We brought our 11 month old GSD to Mark to work on numerous issues we were having with her. Unfortunately she has some medical issues that prevented him and his staff from getting the results he would have liked. But he did give her a much better foundation for us to build on, to continue her training at home. I would highly recommend Mark and his staff if you have a dog that needs training. They... More

We brought our 11 month old GSD to Mark to work on numerous issues we were having with her. Unfortunately she has some medical issues that prevented him and his staff from getting the results he would have liked. But he did give her a much better foundation for us to build on, to continue her training at home. I would highly recommend Mark and his staff if you have a dog that needs training. They are all obviously devoted to their work and love dogs. I had to change my review to 5 stars because Mark really goes the extra mile to help. He came out to my house and worked with me and Jade ( mostly me) and she’s doing much better! I think we’ve got this. Less

Our 1 year old Shepard mix had a hard time adjusting to being out of our home after hurricane Ian and was developing bad habit of jumping, chewing and tugging on the leash. I was so impressed by the care and training Winston received while he was at the facility. I got daily videos and pictures of Winston walking, out in public and training in the facility. Winston is walking better than I could ... More

Our 1 year old Shepard mix had a hard time adjusting to being out of our home after hurricane Ian and was developing bad habit of jumping, chewing and tugging on the leash. I was so impressed by the care and training Winston received while he was at the facility. I got daily videos and pictures of Winston walking, out in public and training in the facility. Winston is walking better than I could have imagined! No pulling, tugging or lunging at distractions like squirrels. Couldn’t be happier with the results! Less

These guys are worth their weight in gold. Super knowledgeable and professional.

Mark and his team are amazing. I brougt myv2 dogs. Molly, 3vyears old, Cheddah a puppy and wildman. Big issues, was ready to give up. Mark andvhis team turned my 2 pains in the ..... into great pets. We can't thank Advanced Canine enough. We highly recommend this type of training. Thank you to each and everyone of you. Dickie

It was so easy for me to adopt pheobe. She is a great dog. Well behave.

We Love ACD! I get videos and pictures of my puppy everyday. I get to see how they are training her and how she is doing. How she is acting with the trainers, other dogs and people. Mark's trainers are phenomenal! I don't know all their names but every single one of them that I've met... Burgundy, Ali, Olivia and All the others are absolutely fantastic with the dogs! We had training session, to g... More

We Love ACD! I get videos and pictures of my puppy everyday. I get to see how they are training her and how she is doing. How she is acting with the trainers, other dogs and people. Mark's trainers are phenomenal! I don't know all their names but every single one of them that I've met... Burgundy, Ali, Olivia and All the others are absolutely fantastic with the dogs! We had training session, to go over all of her commands and do recalls with her, before we brought her home. They made sure that we knew the commands, how to do the recalls, how to handle any situation with her once we got her home. These trainers are excellent. We will Absolutely recommend Advanced Canine Development to anybody and everybody! The trainers.... exceptional! Mark.... exceptional! Just a fantastic training facility and they are Veterinarian approved! My vet Dr Karen at Northport Animal Hospital recommended them and these are the only trainers she will take her dogs to. Excellent recommendation. Excellent facility. ❤️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Less

Mark/Olivia and team are quite amazing and really helped us out with our dog Bodhi. We would receive pictures, videos and chat updates daily on his progress. It shows how compassionate/dedicated the entire team is for their clients (the pups) and the families. We love the fact that they will keep communication open for us as we work on continued training for our pup at home. We highly recommen... More

Mark/Olivia and team are quite amazing and really helped us out with our dog Bodhi. We would receive pictures, videos and chat updates daily on his progress. It shows how compassionate/dedicated the entire team is for their clients (the pups) and the families. We love the fact that they will keep communication open for us as we work on continued training for our pup at home. We highly recommend Advanced Canine for anyone who is looking for a well trained dog, or for some puppy manners! Less

We are so grateful for the time that our little girl had with these trainers! The attention and effort they put into their work is amazing. They really care!

Advanced Canine Development aka Mark has trained my dog's!! I also sent my family to him to train there dog's... He is always super professional an does a awesome job with the dog's... I highly recommend Advanced Canine Development to anyone who needs there dog's trained..

Mark and his crew are incredible!!!! They bend over backwards to help you and your dog. I highly recommend Advanced Canine. Thank you all!!!!

Our 10 month old Lab, Oskar, learned his manners at Advanced Canine. Mark and the group of trainers helped us know how to expect those manners from him and keep up the great skills Oskar learned once he came home. Thank goodness we did the board and train program when we did, as Oskar’s obedience was needed during Hurricane Ian and the current recovery process. We highly recommend Advanced Canine... More

Our 10 month old Lab, Oskar, learned his manners at Advanced Canine. Mark and the group of trainers helped us know how to expect those manners from him and keep up the great skills Oskar learned once he came home. Thank goodness we did the board and train program when we did, as Oskar’s obedience was needed during Hurricane Ian and the current recovery process. We highly recommend Advanced Canine Development! Less

Mark and his team at ACD were absolutely what my 10 month old Poochon puppy needed! They teach through positive reinforcement only, and they care for the dogs as if they are their own. Burgundy & Emma are two of the ladies who really helped Tucker, although the entire staff was professional and knowledgeable and helpful at all times. Tucker was a good dog before he went, but we did have issues w... More

Mark and his team at ACD were absolutely what my 10 month old Poochon puppy needed! They teach through positive reinforcement only, and they care for the dogs as if they are their own. Burgundy & Emma are two of the ladies who really helped Tucker, although the entire staff was professional and knowledgeable and helpful at all times. Tucker was a good dog before he went, but we did have issues with him when he greeted us at the door and when he tried to lead ME on walks or chase bunnies! Tucker now walks like a young gentlemen, at my side, and stops & sits whenever I stop. At ACD they also do immersion training. They took Tucker to the mall, to the farmers market, and to the beach. They invite you to go and train with them along the way, which is very helpful. I was very skeptical about how much they could teach him within the two week period, but they proved me wrong. He learned many useful things. It was traumatic for me to leave my young puppy for that length of time, but it helped that we received multiple daily videos showing his progress along the way. There is no doubt that this is a pricey endeavor, but it is definitely more than worth it!! We plan to continue with Mark and his team for future training and boarding needs. Well done ACD Team!! And thank you from the bottom of our hearts! Less

Mark & his staff are awesome! The training works on the most stubborn dogs. We will forever be grateful for there help. They are always there to help after the training too.

Extremely grateful for this amazing group of people and canines. We are enjoying our journey with our puppy now…. The first month was exhausting … then ACD gave us the tools and direction we needed. 2 week board and train was worth every penny and then some. Love everything about our experience. When Ruckus returns to board he’ll be with his extended family.

They've trained 2 of my dogs and I'm very happy with the results.

Our 8 month old Goldendoodle just completed the 2 week board and train program. The dog we dropped off at the facility was not the same dog that we picked up. Mark, Oliva and all of the staff worked wonders. Wish we would have found them sooner. WE still need to work on our training, but our dog is trying to be patient with us. We would highly recommend Advanced Canine Developement to eve... More

Our 8 month old Goldendoodle just completed the 2 week board and train program. The dog we dropped off at the facility was not the same dog that we picked up. Mark, Oliva and all of the staff worked wonders. Wish we would have found them sooner. WE still need to work on our training, but our dog is trying to be patient with us. We would highly recommend Advanced Canine Developement to everyone Less

My dog Honey loved her time at Advanced Canine Development. The people there are kind and professional canine handlers. It was truly my honor to give them Honey for some greatly needed training. As the human I believe I need more training than Honey needed. The ACD trainers have even tried working with me to train me up to work better with Honey.

1st time seeking and hiring a dog trainer and we are so pleased and impressed with Advanced Canine Development! Our 12 week old Corso was showing signs of potential aggression towards everything including our other dog. Since returning home from training he is so much easier to handle, he is obedient but still has his fun loving sweet spirit. The owner & trainers were wonderful and attentive and ... More

1st time seeking and hiring a dog trainer and we are so pleased and impressed with Advanced Canine Development! Our 12 week old Corso was showing signs of potential aggression towards everything including our other dog. Since returning home from training he is so much easier to handle, he is obedient but still has his fun loving sweet spirit. The owner & trainers were wonderful and attentive and we looked forward to the daily videos and updates we received. They also “trained” us which was extremely helpful. It was difficult to give him up for several weeks but sooooo worth it in the long run, we and our puppy are so much more confident after this experience. Highly recommend to every dog owner, we think of it as a long term investment for a long happy life (with much less frustration!) with our new fur baby. Less

We took our 9 mth old Mini Golden Doodle Toby to ACD and could not be happier with the results that Mark and his girls were able to achieve. Before Toby went in there for training he was biting on me, jumping and biting our clothes when we walked, digging, pulling on his leash and sometimes just being destructive. After his board and train program he is so well behaved. He listens and wants to pl... More

We took our 9 mth old Mini Golden Doodle Toby to ACD and could not be happier with the results that Mark and his girls were able to achieve. Before Toby went in there for training he was biting on me, jumping and biting our clothes when we walked, digging, pulling on his leash and sometimes just being destructive. After his board and train program he is so well behaved. He listens and wants to please us. He is such a joy to be around. Thank you so much Advanced Canine Development. Tina Jablonsky Less

This is honestly the best place for your dog to go for any needs you have!! My pup has lost NONE of her crazy quirks that we love after we had her attend the two week board and train. She listens so well now and knows all her commands! The ladies and gents at ACD treat your pups with so much love and build a relationship with them, it is so amazing to see her transform into the wonderful dog we k... More

This is honestly the best place for your dog to go for any needs you have!! My pup has lost NONE of her crazy quirks that we love after we had her attend the two week board and train. She listens so well now and knows all her commands! The ladies and gents at ACD treat your pups with so much love and build a relationship with them, it is so amazing to see her transform into the wonderful dog we knew she could be 🥰 Less

I would like to thank Mark and all of the trainers at ACD. I had very high expectations after speaking to Mark at my consultation. After visiting the facility, my wife and I decided to admit our dog Bruno for the 2 week program. During the process, there were many progress videos and right from the start there was unbelievable disciplinary progress. For others reading this, you must understand t... More

I would like to thank Mark and all of the trainers at ACD. I had very high expectations after speaking to Mark at my consultation. After visiting the facility, my wife and I decided to admit our dog Bruno for the 2 week program. During the process, there were many progress videos and right from the start there was unbelievable disciplinary progress. For others reading this, you must understand that ACD will not magically bring your dog back 100% trained versus a dog that's been doing this for a few years. But do expect a tremendous difference in your needs that you wanted eliminated from your dog's behavior or just improvement in dog training. Also remember they are giving you the tools needed tailored for your dog and its up to you to continue training your dog after leaving ACD. I wanted to especially thank dog trainer Olivia and all t he other trainers involved in Brunos transformation. We are even signing Bruno up for the advanced program next when Bruno is ready. Thanks everyone. Less

Advanced canine, Amazing 5 stars x 2 Upon my first visit I was amazed at how clean the facility is kept, & how well behaved all the dogs are. Big points for hygiene and the chill vibe of the residents. I could tell the dogs are happy and well cared for. Everyone was smiling, friendly and knowledgeable. The Training skills of the team are above and beyond expectations. My dog loves the trainers... More

Advanced canine, Amazing 5 stars x 2 Upon my first visit I was amazed at how clean the facility is kept, & how well behaved all the dogs are. Big points for hygiene and the chill vibe of the residents. I could tell the dogs are happy and well cared for. Everyone was smiling, friendly and knowledgeable. The Training skills of the team are above and beyond expectations. My dog loves the trainers and you can tell the trainers love the dogs. The level of enthusiasm is exciting, and the pups want to learn. This place is a game changer. I’m not a big review writing kinda guy. But I am a dog lover and extremely blessed to have found Advanced canine. Highly recommend if want a well behaved dog with manners, you owe it to your furry family to check this place out! Less

We brought in our 4 month old wired hair vizsla puppy for their 2 week board and train program and we could not be happier. We received daily videos of his progress and play. They were so fun to watch. I think one of the best parts for us is that our puppy came back still a puppy, so happy and with his same personality, just with the addition of manners. There is so much to learn but their commun... More

We brought in our 4 month old wired hair vizsla puppy for their 2 week board and train program and we could not be happier. We received daily videos of his progress and play. They were so fun to watch. I think one of the best parts for us is that our puppy came back still a puppy, so happy and with his same personality, just with the addition of manners. There is so much to learn but their communication is amazing. And now that our little guy is home the communication hasn’t stopped. If you are thinking about it for your dog, just do it. It is worth every penny and more. It has and will continue to change our daily lives for the better! Thanks so much ACD! Less

We can’t say enough about Mark and all the great trainers at ACD. My son and I found Mark online. I called and spoke with him and setup a consultation. We had looked into a couple trainers, but knew that our Maya needed someone special to help bring out her personality. She was a shy, scared and nervous puppy when she checked into her Board and Train (“Boot Camp” is what we called it). What... More

We can’t say enough about Mark and all the great trainers at ACD. My son and I found Mark online. I called and spoke with him and setup a consultation. We had looked into a couple trainers, but knew that our Maya needed someone special to help bring out her personality. She was a shy, scared and nervous puppy when she checked into her Board and Train (“Boot Camp” is what we called it). What a difference even just a week made! We were able to visit Maya each weekend at the Gilchrist park/Farmers Market walk. Every time you could tell how much she had changed. Mark even took time with our son Hayden to coach him on how to work with her and his skills of handling her in the show ring. Every day we received videos and photos of our baby girl. If we had questions or concerns the staff was always quick to respond. Our girl stayed an extra week, which she needed, since she’s going to be such a big girl (Great Dane). We have recommended ACD to several friends and would definitely recommend you give them a try if you have a dog that needs some help with manners. Less

We can’t say enough about Mark and all the great trainers at ACD. My son and I found Mark online. I called and spoke with him and setup a consultation. We had looked into a couple trainers, but knew that our Maya needed someone special to help bring out her personality. She was a shy, scared and nervous puppy when she checked into her Board and Train (“Boot Camp” is what we called it). What... More

We can’t say enough about Mark and all the great trainers at ACD. My son and I found Mark online. I called and spoke with him and setup a consultation. We had looked into a couple trainers, but knew that our Maya needed someone special to help bring out her personality. She was a shy, scared and nervous puppy when she checked into her Board and Train (“Boot Camp” is what we called it). What a difference even just a week made! We were able to visit Maya each weekend at the Gilchrist park/Farmers Market walk. Every time you could tell how much she had changed. Mark even took time with our son Hayden to coach him on how to work with her and his skills of handling her in the show ring. Every day we received videos and photos of our baby girl. If we had questions or concerns the staff was always quick to respond. Our girl stayed an extra week, which she needed, since she’s going to be such a big girl (Great Dane). We have recommended ACD to several friends and would definitely recommend you give them a try if you have a dog that needs some help with manners. Less

ACD asked us up front what our main concerns were with our puppy and what we would like to see as an end result. We have exactly what we want, a well behaved happy puppy who we are in love with and not afraid to take with us wherever we go. Great job, thank you to the wonderful staff, who are amazing!!! Tom and Jenn

Our German Shepherd was WILD when he started the board and train program at Advanced Canine Development. He was extremely reactive to men and had a whole lot of other issues. We knew, as his owners, his “aggressiveness” was fear and anxiety driven; however, every other person that saw him only saw an aggressive mean dog. When I talked to Mark over the phone he told me up front that he couldn’t gu... More

Our German Shepherd was WILD when he started the board and train program at Advanced Canine Development. He was extremely reactive to men and had a whole lot of other issues. We knew, as his owners, his “aggressiveness” was fear and anxiety driven; however, every other person that saw him only saw an aggressive mean dog. When I talked to Mark over the phone he told me up front that he couldn’t guarantee he could help if our dog was a liability, which I totally understood and respected. Actually, this impressed me. We took him in for the consultation and Mark used the protection sleeve to approach our dog. He didn’t bite or anything, but Mark knew there was fear/anxiety at play, so he asked to keep him a couple hours before taking our money. And THIS is what sold me on ACD! Not only did I feel completely validated and heard, but he wasn’t so money hungry that he would automatically take on a case without absolutely knowing he could make a difference. And OH, what a difference Mark and his team made! My Rocko is a completely different dog. He stayed an extra week beyond their traditional 2 week board and train due to his anxieties and fears, and it truly paid off. On his last day of training, Mark sent me videos of him and Josh (the other male trainer) working with Rocko and being best buds! A few days before that I had received videos of Josh petting and loving on Rocko and then working with him! Now that he is home, there is major construction going on in our front yard with many male workers walking around. I can walk him around my front yard WITHOUT AN ISSUE!! I also have to say how AMAZING Olivia, Burgundy, Emma, Kelsey, and all the other trainers and staff are. Their communication is OUTSTANDING!! I got SOO many updates everyday that I didn’t even really feel like I got the chance to miss him. Everyone loved on him and took such good care of him that every ounce of my being felt 100% comfortable leaving him there. Oh, and I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE that it is always so clean and smells good. Everyone is so professional, and their branding is 👌🏼 I’ll be a fan of ACD for life, we’re a part of the pack now 🐕 Less

We adopted our little Tate from a local rescue organization when he was three months old. The runt of the litter, he’d had the run of the place at his foster mom’s and loved rough housing with his siblings. He’s smart as a whip but his rough play was getting a little too much to manage and we needed some assistance with setting boundaries. As silly as it may seem, one of the things we’d worried ... More

We adopted our little Tate from a local rescue organization when he was three months old. The runt of the litter, he’d had the run of the place at his foster mom’s and loved rough housing with his siblings. He’s smart as a whip but his rough play was getting a little too much to manage and we needed some assistance with setting boundaries. As silly as it may seem, one of the things we’d worried about was, how would our routine and interactions with Tate be impacted after board and train? How did we fix the things that needed fixing, and keep the things we loved? Well, after researching board and train programs and ACD specifically, our worries were put to rest. From the moment I called for information to the day Mark arrived at our home for a consultation, he and his team genuinely listened to our concerns and what we wanted to achieve for our family. As soon as we entered the door, we were impressed with the spotless facility and the welcoming, knowledgeable staff. Mark immediately introduced Tate to the other ACD pups and once I saw Mark’s interaction with the dogs, I knew we’d made the right choice. Mark and Olivia cleverly disguise training as fun but make no mistake, every game, outing, and interaction (people and pups) has a purpose. Throughout Tate’s training, we were sent daily updates, pictures and videos which not only kept us informed, but allowed us to feel a part of the experience and to see how happy Tate was. Watching all the activities and outings for the pack, I imagined when Tate came home, he’d be trying to figure out how to uber back to ACD! “Gee, it’s 10:00 am Mommy, how come I haven’t had my two walks in the park, and my trip to the mall yet??” I wondered how I’d ever be able to keep up, but Mark taught us some fun interactive games to play with Tate to satisfy his need for speed and Olivia showed me how to keep him walking at my pace to accommodate my physical limitations. Their focus isn’t just on training Tate on but teaching us as well and laying a foundation we can continue to build on. Thanks to Mark, Olivia and the entire ACD team! We’ve already recommended you to friends and are very happy to be a part of the ACD family! Less

Advanced K9 development has made a huge impact on me and my dogs relationship and also a huge life savor, if it wasn't for mark and his crew I wouldn't of been able to keep my four pawed friend. Mark is the founder of the company and he has done an amazing job with Thor. Thor is my 50 pound lab pitt mix who struggled with bad manners and reactivity around other dogs. As long as you are willing to... More

Advanced K9 development has made a huge impact on me and my dogs relationship and also a huge life savor, if it wasn't for mark and his crew I wouldn't of been able to keep my four pawed friend. Mark is the founder of the company and he has done an amazing job with Thor. Thor is my 50 pound lab pitt mix who struggled with bad manners and reactivity around other dogs. As long as you are willing to do the work, he is willing to give the time. Its not about the paycheck for him, its genuinely him being happy with what he does and to be able to help build a stronger bond between a dog and their person . Less

We have just had 1of our untrained dogs do a 2 week school at ACD, and can not believe the difference with this 70+ lb puppy. Due to family health, we were not able to physically train as we should have. We debated whether to re-home but called ACD and had a serious conversation with Mark. We decided to give training a try and have absolutely no regrets, just lots of praise for all they have done... More

We have just had 1of our untrained dogs do a 2 week school at ACD, and can not believe the difference with this 70+ lb puppy. Due to family health, we were not able to physically train as we should have. We debated whether to re-home but called ACD and had a serious conversation with Mark. We decided to give training a try and have absolutely no regrets, just lots of praise for all they have done. The entire staff has been a joy to be around & have taught us much. Professional, personable, patient are just a few things we encountered with everyone there. We received daily videos, pictures which helped us to see exactly how they worked with the dogs. We are so pleased with the great turnaround, we have actually sent our other dog for training (as obviously we didn't quite get it right by ourselves)! To those who might question the cost, we were realistic about our expectations and stretched our budget, and have absolutely no reservations about doing that again if we ever have to. We have recommended ACD to everyone that has commented on how well behaved dog 1 is & can't wait for dog 2 to come back with the same results! Less

Everyone at Advanced Canine Development was amazing. Mark, Olivia and team were incredible with our German Shepard Puppy Harley. Thanks to them we now have a K9 family member that listens and is confident. Highly recommend for dogs of all ages.

JoeD loves it. He goes nuts as soon as we hit Harborview lol

So glad we reached out to Advanced Canine Development!! Mark is very well knowledgeable with dog training and behavior correction and takes the time to not only work with your dog but also with teaching you (the owner). I highly recommend them!!

Thank you so much for coming out and assessing our Lily! I truly appreciate your honesty and forthrightness about our situation.

I would recommend Advanced Canine Development to any individual and have. Mark and his staff were amazing with our yellow Labrador. The two week class was perfect for him. I myself had some medical issues and after the trainer the dog was so well behaved and with a great personality. The facility is spotless! The staff as well as Mark spent so much time with him. The daily videos helped us learn ... More

I would recommend Advanced Canine Development to any individual and have. Mark and his staff were amazing with our yellow Labrador. The two week class was perfect for him. I myself had some medical issues and after the trainer the dog was so well behaved and with a great personality. The facility is spotless! The staff as well as Mark spent so much time with him. The daily videos helped us learn and think of questions to ask upon speaking with Mark. The team typical performs training walks near our home on weekends Brier looks forward to meeting up and seeing them on these days and we are always welcomed to join by Mark and staff. Great Job and Thank you!! Less

Went to interview for consultant regarding training our border collie. HIGHLY impressed. Super Clean, insightful, knowledgeable, friendly there are not enough great things to say!

These are the experts!!! Cleo was 7 1/2 weeks old when I picked her up. For 196 days I worked with her… and, realizing I’d done everything I knew how to do, in order for Cleo to be the best Cleo, I needed help. She had the attention span of a gnat & the energy of a 3 year old after eating a chocolate cake! 4 days later… I can’t believe this is the same dog!!! https://youtu.be/LXoU4-cCDQA

Mark and his team are FANTASTIC! We worked with them to train our rescue dog, Celina. Mark is extremely honest about what can be accomplished and is also very knowledgeable about the training process. He does a great job explaining how to train and why it works. He has given us the tools to keep up with her training and maintain what she has learned for years to come. Our family is forever gratef... More

Mark and his team are FANTASTIC! We worked with them to train our rescue dog, Celina. Mark is extremely honest about what can be accomplished and is also very knowledgeable about the training process. He does a great job explaining how to train and why it works. He has given us the tools to keep up with her training and maintain what she has learned for years to come. Our family is forever grateful. We would highly recommend! Less

The crew at Advanced Canine Development was very helpful!! Mark was for my best interests and didn’t try to scam me. I highly recommend taking your dog!

I met with Mark as part of a consultation for a potential service dog. He watched my dog interact with his surroundings and provided me with very useful information regarding service dog training and the programs ACD offers. When Mark noticed that my dog would not be a good fit for the service dog program, he was upfront and told me. He also provided other suggestions, such as private obedience l... More

I met with Mark as part of a consultation for a potential service dog. He watched my dog interact with his surroundings and provided me with very useful information regarding service dog training and the programs ACD offers. When Mark noticed that my dog would not be a good fit for the service dog program, he was upfront and told me. He also provided other suggestions, such as private obedience lessons, to continue helping my dog grow. I appreciate the honestly and knowledge that Mark has and how willingly he shares. Less

Best canine training in south west Florida!

We cannot describe our positive experience with Advanced Canine - especially with Olivia! Our 3 year old German Shepherd was a hot mess too say the least. Her severe environmental anxiety was hanpering her ability to be a happy and well adjusted dog. Olivia, Mark and the rest of the crew at Advanced Canine allowed her to accept that the things around her were not going to hurt her and she coul... More

We cannot describe our positive experience with Advanced Canine - especially with Olivia! Our 3 year old German Shepherd was a hot mess too say the least. Her severe environmental anxiety was hanpering her ability to be a happy and well adjusted dog. Olivia, Mark and the rest of the crew at Advanced Canine allowed her to accept that the things around her were not going to hurt her and she could put her faith in them to keep her safe. It is like night and day the difference in this dog. She now walks on a leash without trying to pull your arm out if the socket. She doesn't go crazy at the sound or sight of big trucks. Its truly a miracle! I could go on but just know that your baby will be well taken care of and learn the obedience they need to be the dog of your dreams. Highly recommended! Thank you Advanced Canine!! Less

John and I have held positions where dedication to your team members, organization, and mission was paramount. We tend to judge who to do business with based on their dedication to us, to the job, and to a successful outcome. We are impressed with Mark and the whole crew at Advanced Canine Development. The professionalism, abilities, patience, and dedication they exhibited in training our dog, ... More

John and I have held positions where dedication to your team members, organization, and mission was paramount. We tend to judge who to do business with based on their dedication to us, to the job, and to a successful outcome. We are impressed with Mark and the whole crew at Advanced Canine Development. The professionalism, abilities, patience, and dedication they exhibited in training our dog, Bacchus, to not overreact with other dogs and to be calm on the leash was outstanding and successful. They undertook this knowing it would be difficult because Bacchus is an older dog. Thank you for a job well done. Less

Advanced Canine Development was extremely friendly and reassuring, putting me at ease during the time that London spent away from home with them going through the 2 week Board and Train Program. They sent daily updates and photos of London's progress and I appreciated that they invited me to come in for a day to teach me how to continue working with London even after her 2 weeks were completed. ... More

Advanced Canine Development was extremely friendly and reassuring, putting me at ease during the time that London spent away from home with them going through the 2 week Board and Train Program. They sent daily updates and photos of London's progress and I appreciated that they invited me to come in for a day to teach me how to continue working with London even after her 2 weeks were completed. After the training was complete, they continued to follow up with me to see how London was doing and adjusting to our daily lives. Less

Answered all my questions looking out for the best results for me the dog owner. Appears to know his stuff offered me a lot of useful information. Thank you

Mark and his staff were very passionate about the outcome of our dog and the work they poured into him. Structure of his training and the communication were helpful while our German Shepard was away from us. Facility exceeded expectations and felt good to know mark wanted to continue a relationship even after we brought our dog home. Highly recommend Advanced Canine Development. We now have a tru... More

Mark and his staff were very passionate about the outcome of our dog and the work they poured into him. Structure of his training and the communication were helpful while our German Shepard was away from us. Facility exceeded expectations and felt good to know mark wanted to continue a relationship even after we brought our dog home. Highly recommend Advanced Canine Development. We now have a true family member within our dog! Less

Mark and Olivia, along with the entire team are outstanding. Mark understands dogs ! Olivia is amazing, clearly loves working with dogs and did a great job with our Lucy. She sent several videos daily of Lucy in training. She communicated every single day of the two week training program so we could see her progress. I appreciated her invitation to come and walk with Lucy and the other dogs one w... More

Mark and Olivia, along with the entire team are outstanding. Mark understands dogs ! Olivia is amazing, clearly loves working with dogs and did a great job with our Lucy. She sent several videos daily of Lucy in training. She communicated every single day of the two week training program so we could see her progress. I appreciated her invitation to come and walk with Lucy and the other dogs one week into the program so that I could learn how to reinforce what they were teaching. The facility is ultra clean, the dogs are trained with so much positivity that it is clear they enjoy being there. They spend so much time training but they also allow some fun playtime. If you are seeking a Dog Trainer that trains with positive reinforcements, this is the place. We are so grateful to have found Mark and Olivia and will continue to use them to board/train our dog. Less

After an extensive search to find a trainer with availability to well-behaved, calm and social dogs, who could work with our dog reactive dog, we were very fortunate to have found Mark and his team at Advanced Canine Development. And, within the first five minute of meeting Mark, his team, and his dogs…we were amazed! We can not say enough great things about Mark, Olivia and the ACD team! They... More

After an extensive search to find a trainer with availability to well-behaved, calm and social dogs, who could work with our dog reactive dog, we were very fortunate to have found Mark and his team at Advanced Canine Development. And, within the first five minute of meeting Mark, his team, and his dogs…we were amazed! We can not say enough great things about Mark, Olivia and the ACD team! They are extremely knowledgeable, and share practical and applicable advice to ensure we continually work with our dog on his progress. They are patient, kind and loving with all their canine and human customers. They offer a training experience like no other! Mark and his team consistently provide the tools and knowledge to methodically work with our dog to ensure progress and success. Their follow up and on-going communication (including video progress reports) is superb and provided us with much comfort. We knew, and trusted, our dog was in the ‘best’ care! We never would have believed, we’d be walking our dog with calmness and confidence in public areas, with dogs everywhere! We continue to join the weekly group pack walks, which has proven to be a life changing experience for us and our much loved dog. Thank you ACD, with all my heart! Less

We couldn't be more pleased with ACD's program and staff. Mark put together a great team of young, dog-loving, professionals that are at top of their game; skilled, friendly, patient, encouraging ... I'm running out of adjectives but not out of gratitude for their help with putting Georgie boy (our 2 y/o Gordon Setter) on the road to a lifetime of happiness.. We had trained 4 other Setters (3... More

We couldn't be more pleased with ACD's program and staff. Mark put together a great team of young, dog-loving, professionals that are at top of their game; skilled, friendly, patient, encouraging ... I'm running out of adjectives but not out of gratitude for their help with putting Georgie boy (our 2 y/o Gordon Setter) on the road to a lifetime of happiness.. We had trained 4 other Setters (3 English, 1 Gordon) ourselves and they all turned out OK .. Nothing fancy - just a reasonably good heel, sit, stay, and come. That's all we wanted for George as well, but an inexplicable, almost paralyzing, fear of EVERYTHING, got in the way of any real progress. George stayed at ACD's facility, full-time, for 3 weeks. It would have been hard 'for us', were it not for our inclusion in the process, right from the beginning; through a prolific video and photo stream, using their Customer Portal, as well as 'our' hands-on working sessions... call it Owner Training, with the team and other Clients and their dogs. The team worked on the fear issues through, what I'd characterize as an Immersion Therapy of sorts, in the presence of many other dogs demonstrating no reaction to the 'scary thing' .. and weaved in the basic behaviors, we were looking for, and some others, as the diminishing anxieties would allow. Is George "done" ? ... well, we could call it that and be DONE..we got what we paid for and then some.. But this team put him in a place, from which we can do so much more ..and we are. As clients, we remain welcomed to participate in regularly scheduled and ad hoc group walks, in parks, town streets, busy marketplaces.. you name it .. where behaviors (Ours as well as George's) are polished and added to, as well continued desensitization to all sorts of 'scary' sights and sounds .. These outings are a BLAST, for the Owners and Dogs. I suppose for everyone except non-dog-people that happen to be in the busy marketplace.. oh well .. ruff ruff We plan to send George back to 'camp' from time to time; polish-up his skill set, add to it, and nip any developing issues in the bud.. we would be boarding him, from time to time, anyway.. so why not Boarding School? These folks work miracles .. We wouldn't be the least bit surprised if, after one such stay, George comes home speaking French and playing the Cello. ;-) Cheers, Dave & Lisa Jones Less

Mark was awesome with us and our new puppy Barnes, the best part is he trains and talks in terms you can understand. And the best part is once you’re done with your training he let’s you know that you’ll always be a client and he’s always just a phone call away.

Mark came out to my house and spent a couple hours going over things I didn’t know any my dog and our situation! He was very calm with my dog and gave her the space and time she needed! He’s really an amazing animal trainer and the company ours by far the best I’ve seen!! When you call the company the nice woman who answers is just so wonderful to talk to she makes she feel good calling about an ... More

Mark came out to my house and spent a couple hours going over things I didn’t know any my dog and our situation! He was very calm with my dog and gave her the space and time she needed! He’s really an amazing animal trainer and the company ours by far the best I’ve seen!! When you call the company the nice woman who answers is just so wonderful to talk to she makes she feel good calling about an issue you’re having not like you’re bothering her which is nice! The facility is beyond spotless and it’s just an over all beautiful place with lots of space for them to work! Thank you for the time you spent with my dog and with my family! Less

Our experience with training at Advanced Canine Development changed our life immeasurably. Mark and his team are incredibly dedicated, knowledgeable, patient, and professional. ACD is worth every. single. dollar. I thought I needed the max for my pup, but Mark is so honest, he wouldn’t ‘sell’ me services I didn’t need! He did have to communicate information that I didn’t always want to hear — but... More

Our experience with training at Advanced Canine Development changed our life immeasurably. Mark and his team are incredibly dedicated, knowledgeable, patient, and professional. ACD is worth every. single. dollar. I thought I needed the max for my pup, but Mark is so honest, he wouldn’t ‘sell’ me services I didn’t need! He did have to communicate information that I didn’t always want to hear — but following Mark’s guidance and instructions dramatically improved our quality of life! A huge source of anxiety for me has been entirely eliminated and my dog is living her best life! We are both so much happier! ACD training isn’t just about making your dog well behaved; it’s also about making you a ‘rock-star’ dog owner! We are SO grateful to have had the opportunity to work with and learn from Mark and the ACD team! The Bijou Queen and I are huge fans and highly recommend them! Less

Our experience with training at Advanced Canine Development changed our life immeasurably. Mark and his team are incredibly dedicated, knowledgeable, patient, and professional. ACD is worth every. single. dollar. I thought I needed the max for my pup, but Mark is so honest, he wouldn’t ‘sell’ me services I didn’t need! He did have to communicate information that I didn’t always want to hear — but... More

Our experience with training at Advanced Canine Development changed our life immeasurably. Mark and his team are incredibly dedicated, knowledgeable, patient, and professional. ACD is worth every. single. dollar. I thought I needed the max for my pup, but Mark is so honest, he wouldn’t ‘sell’ me services I didn’t need! He did have to communicate information that I didn’t always want to hear — but following Mark’s guidance and instructions dramatically improved our quality of life! A huge source of anxiety for me has been entirely eliminated and my dog is living her best life! We are both so much happier! ACD training isn’t just about making your dog well behaved; it’s also about making you a ‘rock-star’ dog owner! We are SO grateful to have had the opportunity to work with and learn from Mark and the ACD team! The Bijou Queen and I are huge fans and highly recommend them! Dedicated: Mark continues his own training and keeps up with the latest in pet care to ensure he and his staff are prepared and providing the best services. Once you meet him you will also see, he truly has a passion and a soul for this work. Knowledge: Mark can estimate in about 2 minutes what the situation is with your dog and the steps necessary to remedy it. Patience: I wasn’t always ready to hear what needed to be done, but Mark was patient and SHOWED me how it improved her behavior, my responses, and both of our overall quality of life. Professional: Ease of use… call, book online whatever works. Every person I interacted with at ACD was responsive, helpful, and courteous. My life can be chaos at times — they worked with my schedule. The story of the Bijou Queen: She is a rescue English Bulldog and stands about 1.5 feet tall and weighs almost 60 lbs. As her name implies, she is royalty in our home and is treated accordingly! So anyone ‘training’ her was going to be heavily vetted by mama first! (She is my baby!) Unlike my previous experience with multiple EBs, Bijou actually walks alot and enjoys it. When I got her from rescue, she was well trained in the house and even to walk on a leash… but she seemed ‘aggressive’. She was reactive with (what seemed like all) other dogs or animals. It got to the point where I was afraid to go outside with her because I was afraid something would cause her to ‘lose it’ (as I called it) and ‘Houdini’ out of her harness and go after the animal or the dog. Then the day came, she went after a raccoon that ran in front of us. I didnt let go and she didn’t Houdini, and I fell. I injured my back so badly that I ended up with 4 surgeries on my spine in the course of a year. It took a village to get me back in working order (and Im so grateful!), but when I was healed, I realized I had to do something about Bijou. I was terrified to finally call ACD because I thought the answer was going to be I had to give her up; that I just couldn’t manage this 60 lb dog that didnt ‘fit’ the typical English Bulldog profile. Enter Mark and ACD, the first thing he said to me is: “Well of course she gets out of all this stuff, her head is smaller than her neck… you have to do this instead; and you know she isn’t aggressive, the harness is frustrating her; she needs to be in a collar. “ (As an EB mom, I resisted the collar at first and Mark didn’t push me on it; he SHOWED me the difference.) I know he thought I was a lunatic at that moment because I started crying. I was so relieved. For the first time, there were solutions other than ‘she is just too big; too aggressive; too much.’ Then he took out his training dogs and they met Bijou and she was… fine! I knew my Bijou Queen was a good girl — I was most of the problem! Today, she walks the neighborhood like Queen she is. Mama is calmer, so she is calmer. I am so grateful for the ACD team! Less

While vacationing in Punta Gorda, we came across Advanced Canine Development. My husband and I were playing pickle ball and we observed Mark's staff walking dogs nearby the park. We decided to check the company out online. Mark and his staff are the real deal. They are concerned for improving the life of the pet owner as well as the canine. First off, we called on Saturday expecting to leave ... More

While vacationing in Punta Gorda, we came across Advanced Canine Development. My husband and I were playing pickle ball and we observed Mark's staff walking dogs nearby the park. We decided to check the company out online. Mark and his staff are the real deal. They are concerned for improving the life of the pet owner as well as the canine. First off, we called on Saturday expecting to leave a message and low and behold Mark, the owner answered the call. He listened to our concerns about Tucker's separation anxiety. He scheduled an appointment with us the following week. After meeting us and leaving Tucker with Mark and his staff for 6 hours, we received a call that afternoon telling us that they felt they could help us. Tucker stayed in their care for the next 2 weeks while we continued to vacation. During Tuck's training we received updates, pictures and videos of Tucker's training process. Any questions or concerns that we had were addressed daily. I was very apprehensive about picking Tucker up at the end of the two weeks (pet owners that have experienced separation anxiety would understand), but we were reassured that Tucker was ready. Tucker is 7.5 years old and had been adopted by my son's family as a pup at 6 months. After many struggles with Tucker, my son, offered him to us after losing our German shepherd. Unfortunately the same problems that they had we had. We asked Vets and heard the same from each. They offered medications to sedateTucker, but we were not interested in drugs. This wouldn't fix the problem, just put a bandaid on it. We now have the tools and the knowledge to address Tucker's separation anxiety. I'm a firm believer that some things you can fix on your own, and some things you need a specialist. Mark is a specialist in canine training and behavioral problems. Mark, Olivia, Burgundy and all the Staff at Advanced Canine, you deserve medals for your patience and understanding of dog and their owners. We can't thank you all enough for your support and patience with us and Tucker. We consider you as our friends. Thank you Craig, Lynn and Tucker Less

I cannot say enough GREAT things about Mark and his facility. I purchased a beautiful Aussie from them that came with training. I may have been a bit crazy buying a new puppy and moving into a brand new home just a day apart but I do not regret my decision “Gus” is the most well behaved puppy and is the most perfect addition to our family. He walks fantastic on a leash, potty trained, sits for a... More

I cannot say enough GREAT things about Mark and his facility. I purchased a beautiful Aussie from them that came with training. I may have been a bit crazy buying a new puppy and moving into a brand new home just a day apart but I do not regret my decision “Gus” is the most well behaved puppy and is the most perfect addition to our family. He walks fantastic on a leash, potty trained, sits for attention, does not jump or chew! Has no separation anxiety,sleeps fantastic and is on a great schedule. Mark and the fantastic staff (Olivia, Allie, Burgundy and the other girls) taught this dog to be respectful and have a well rounded dog knowledge as a puppy! Not only do they teach the dog but they took the time to teach me and my family how to continue to keep him a well rounded dog for the rest of his life. The fundamentals they instill and teach are amazing. I could not recommend enough! The facility is clean, tidy and neat! Not once did I see a mess or chaos. I was able to see first hand numerous times the patience and love all the staff give the dogs while teaching them. Their passion shines through. Whenever we travel again and won’t be able to bring our dog I will not hesitate to board with them as I know he is in the best hands! Less

MARK AT ADVANCED CANINE IS AMAZING. He definitely knows his dogs and has proven to be the best in the area. One visit with Mark and u will see how he gets the respect and trust of your pet immediately. He is always there for u and answers all your questions! I have been to several trainers thru out my 25 years of breeding german shepherds. He is by far. THE BEST! HE WILL GET RESULTS!

We are so pleased with our experience with Advanced Canine Development! We chose to do the 2 week board and train program for our fur baby Willow. Mark and his team constantly kept us updated with videos and pictures of her progress. Willow did great while she was learning, and she came to adore all the staff that worked with her. We think she really loved her time there. Willow only had a few p... More

We are so pleased with our experience with Advanced Canine Development! We chose to do the 2 week board and train program for our fur baby Willow. Mark and his team constantly kept us updated with videos and pictures of her progress. Willow did great while she was learning, and she came to adore all the staff that worked with her. We think she really loved her time there. Willow only had a few problems to work on, leash pulling, crate training, and separation anxiety were our main concerns and we were very happy with the results. She now loves her crate and will often go in on her own and just relax because it's her space, and this also helps us to feel confident to leave her alone and know she will be alright. As for the leash pulling, many people have commented to us how well behaved she is and walks like such a little lady. Now she's not perfect and can be stubborn at times, but she has the foundation and knows what she needs to do, so just as anything practice makes perfect and there's always room for improvement so we keep working and training to improve her skills. But Advanced Canine gave us everything we need to be successful and we are extremely grateful for their support! Less

Advanced Canine Development (ACD) did a great job training my puppy with basic commands as well as addressing difficult issues that my family & I were having with our puppy, Trixie. They also were marvelous with providing encouragement & support to myself & my family when we were being trained to learn what Trixie was taught. I also understand more about what Trixie needs to be a happy puppy. I... More

Advanced Canine Development (ACD) did a great job training my puppy with basic commands as well as addressing difficult issues that my family & I were having with our puppy, Trixie. They also were marvelous with providing encouragement & support to myself & my family when we were being trained to learn what Trixie was taught. I also understand more about what Trixie needs to be a happy puppy. I fully recommend Advanced Canine Development to anyone who wants their puppy or dog trained correctly & consistently with a loving, kind & proficient method. Less

This has been one of the best decisions I have ever made for my family and my dog. Advanced canine development loves, respects and works diligently with your dog to get them to focus and listen more. My dog has had separation anxiety and can be very territorial at times. The crew at advanced canine taught my dog and myself what to do and how to stay calm in those situations. Everyday they woul... More

This has been one of the best decisions I have ever made for my family and my dog. Advanced canine development loves, respects and works diligently with your dog to get them to focus and listen more. My dog has had separation anxiety and can be very territorial at times. The crew at advanced canine taught my dog and myself what to do and how to stay calm in those situations. Everyday they would send me multiple photos and videos to show me how the training was going. This was the highlight of my day, every day. To be able to see my dog's progress and really just to be able to see my dog. After the 2 week board and train program and meeting up with my dog and the advanced canine staff, I was shocked by the progress they have made with my dog in just two weeks. Now that my dog is home we are both working together to keep his training going. The staff still checks in and offers to meet up. They want to make sure that everything is going well. They do a really great job letting you know that they care about you and your family. I would recommend the board and train program to anyone. It truly was exactly what my dog and family needed. Less

Very honest service. My girlfriend and I are more than pleased with our puppies process. Pepperhead proved to be more difficult than she or I had expected, and Mark and his team of trainers did an excellent job on our spicy little girl. Thank you, to all of the ladies there that treat our girl as their own!!

We had a great experience with Advanced Canine Development. Mark, Olivia, Burgundy and the rest of the staff are extremely knowledgeable in training methods, professional, friendly, and just great to work with. There was constant communication including videos and comments about Winny’s progress and we had multiple opportunities to join in them during his session, so we could be “trained” as well... More

We had a great experience with Advanced Canine Development. Mark, Olivia, Burgundy and the rest of the staff are extremely knowledgeable in training methods, professional, friendly, and just great to work with. There was constant communication including videos and comments about Winny’s progress and we had multiple opportunities to join in them during his session, so we could be “trained” as well. Winny had some separation anxiety issues and with their help we have been able to leave him alone without all the drama we used to have. He now walks alongside us beautifully. Allowing us to go for peaceful, enjoyable walks. I would highly recommend Mark’s services to anyone with a dog. He provides a clean, safe, fun environment. I want to emphasize just how clean and tidy Mark and the staff keep the establishment. I am very picky about cleanliness and bad smells and I would rate it a ten. Lastly, the fact that we can reach out and contact Marc and the staff anytime we have questions or need help with training issues, is such a wonderful bonus. We highly recommend anyone with a dog to use Advanced Canine Development. Less

Mark and his team are amazing. They are the real deal. They helped us every step of the way with our pup and made huge impact on his behavior.

My labradoodle and I booked a package of 6 private lessons with Mark. He is a superb trainer— and not just for the dog. His insight into canine behavior is remarkable. He is very patient with the dog as well as with the owner. I am very pleased with my dog’s progress. I just wish I had met the people at Advanced Canine Development sooner.

Mark, Olivia and the whole team worked wonders for our Golden Retriever, Ozzy. He was always pulling and leading on walks. He couldn't stop jumping on anyone or any dog he would meet. He wouldn’t stay on his bed or go in his crate. He was a total mess. After meeting with Mark we decided the 2 week board and train was best for Ozzy. Mark and his whole team are extremely knowledgeable. They put in... More

Mark, Olivia and the whole team worked wonders for our Golden Retriever, Ozzy. He was always pulling and leading on walks. He couldn't stop jumping on anyone or any dog he would meet. He wouldn’t stay on his bed or go in his crate. He was a total mess. After meeting with Mark we decided the 2 week board and train was best for Ozzy. Mark and his whole team are extremely knowledgeable. They put in A LOT of hard work. Their facilities are clean and organized. They take them out and put them in practical everyday situations that really set the dogs up for success. We received tons of pictures and videos of his progress throughout his stay. Walking Ozzy now is such a breeze. We can finally have people over without being embarrassed of Ozzy jumping all over them. He’s a much happier and obedient dog. I couldn’t recommend Mark and his team enough! Less

There aren’t enough stars for Mark and his team of trainers. Both of my dog’s needed a lot of help and this team turned them into well mannered pups. In addition to helping my dogs, they helped me become better at interacting with them. Most importantly, they care about each dog and its success. They are sensational.

What a great experience! Not only did they work with Mason for two weeks, but they worked with me and gave me the knowledge to continue his training at home. The daily videos they sent were so fun to watch and I continue to enjoy watching Mason’s progress here at home. If you’re looking for great dog trainers you’ve come to the right place! Five stars – highly recommend.

Our experience with advanced canine development was top notch. We have a nervous/reactive blue heeler. Under their guidance we feel like better equipped dog parents for a dog that we just initially didn’t understand. We now know what we have to do to be better owners for our crazy girl. She’ll always be a little bit special, but with the help of everyone at Advanced Canine we have learned so much... More

Our experience with advanced canine development was top notch. We have a nervous/reactive blue heeler. Under their guidance we feel like better equipped dog parents for a dog that we just initially didn’t understand. We now know what we have to do to be better owners for our crazy girl. She’ll always be a little bit special, but with the help of everyone at Advanced Canine we have learned so much about what and what not to do for our Spicy Pepper girl. I am forever grateful for the hard work everyone put into training our girl and us. The trainers were all great to work with. The facilities are clean and well maintained. I felt at ease leaving our girl there. I highly recommend! Less

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Advanced Canine is the absolute best place for you and your dog. The staff is so caring and engaged with your dog. They are complete professionals who are amazing people. We trusted them with our German Shepard puppy and could not be any more thrilled with the outcome.

Advanced Canine Development is the best place for you and your dog. They did an amazing job with our German Shepard puppy. He is well trained and gentle and loving. They brought out his confidence and made him a wonderful part of our family. I would not trust any other trainer with my dog.

After speaking with Mark the owner a few months prior to putting my dog in he answered everyone of my questions truthfully. Once I made the decision to board and train my puppy, I was periodically given video updates on his progression! We would meet at the farmers market with other board and train owners to train us on the do’s and don’t of training. I am beyond pleased with the results and prof... More

After speaking with Mark the owner a few months prior to putting my dog in he answered everyone of my questions truthfully. Once I made the decision to board and train my puppy, I was periodically given video updates on his progression! We would meet at the farmers market with other board and train owners to train us on the do’s and don’t of training. I am beyond pleased with the results and professionalism received during my puppies stay! The owner and trainer truly do love animals and wants to give you the best results! Less

Advanced canine development is by far the best company I’ve ever worked with. They are kind and compassionate and that’s before you add in how amazing they are with the dogs. They use that kind approach to building confidence in the dogs and get spectacular results. I would recommend them, I do to everyone I speak to. ❤️

Mark and his staff are amazing. Couldn't recommend them strongly enough.

We hired Mark because we saw him with 5 dogs at Fisherman’s Village and we were just in amazement! We then saw him at a festival with a few dogs walking in /out of people and the dogs right by his side in sync. We have a hard headed American bully. Mark had to use EVERY tool available with him. Like I said, Hank is hard headed and we were unsure of his past history bc we adopted him. Not only doe... More

We hired Mark because we saw him with 5 dogs at Fisherman’s Village and we were just in amazement! We then saw him at a festival with a few dogs walking in /out of people and the dogs right by his side in sync. We have a hard headed American bully. Mark had to use EVERY tool available with him. Like I said, Hank is hard headed and we were unsure of his past history bc we adopted him. Not only does Mark train the dogs, but he trains you too! We have learned a lot and continue too! Anytime I needed to ask Mark for advice, he was there for us. I would HIGHLY recommend Advanced Cainine! Less

We recently sent our 5 month mini Goldendoodle to the board and train program and it was the best decision that we have made with our dog, Maisy. She was a handful before we handed her over to Mark, Olivia, Burgundy and the staff at ACD and have been amazed at the results. Maisy is so well behaved and we now have the tools to help her continue to be the best dog ever! Being able to participate... More

We recently sent our 5 month mini Goldendoodle to the board and train program and it was the best decision that we have made with our dog, Maisy. She was a handful before we handed her over to Mark, Olivia, Burgundy and the staff at ACD and have been amazed at the results. Maisy is so well behaved and we now have the tools to help her continue to be the best dog ever! Being able to participate in group outings after her 'graduation' helps us brush up on our skills so that we can continue with the positive habits. Less

Our first meeting with Mark was awesome, he met Binks and Goose. The dogs took to Mark very well. Mark is very informative to us in explaining what could be done to improve our dogs.we will be working on the commands that Mark taught us. We highly recommend Mark for a consultation meeting on how to train your pets.

We have the most wonderful 4.5 month goldendoodle that was certainly going to give us a run for our money. Mark came for the consultation and there was no turning back. Maisy spent two weeks learning, growing, and becoming confident in her own doggy skin. The communication was tremendous and the education we all received was firm and fantastic. We invested in our dog and sanity! This experience h... More

We have the most wonderful 4.5 month goldendoodle that was certainly going to give us a run for our money. Mark came for the consultation and there was no turning back. Maisy spent two weeks learning, growing, and becoming confident in her own doggy skin. The communication was tremendous and the education we all received was firm and fantastic. We invested in our dog and sanity! This experience has been amazing. The continued training at home is work, but we are so grateful for the professional experience and true love for the dogs they train! Thank you to all the trainers for the hard work you do! Shout out to Olivia…. She loved on our crazy girl and helped train us to to be better with our girl! Less

We are so thankful to everyone at Advanced Canine Development for working so hard with our Daisy Mae. They took one jazzy, excited hound/lab mix and have made her an absolute dream! She is obedient, walks without pulling and knows all the commands she was taught. They did a great job with me too-which is key. 🤪. Thank you all-best Christmas gift ever!!

Mark came over for an assessment and was honest and knowledgable. Because my dogs are older and set in their behaviors, he gave me helpful tips and things to work on, but he told me that he didn't feel comfortable selling me something that wouldn't completely correct their behavior- and not only would he not take the consultation fee that he normally charges, he encouraged to call if I had any fu... More

Mark came over for an assessment and was honest and knowledgable. Because my dogs are older and set in their behaviors, he gave me helpful tips and things to work on, but he told me that he didn't feel comfortable selling me something that wouldn't completely correct their behavior- and not only would he not take the consultation fee that he normally charges, he encouraged to call if I had any further questions and he would happily do his best to continue to help me. This guy is respectable- he is not just out for your money. Less

Mark and his team are fantastic! We signed up with him to train our Great Dane puppy and have made great progress. More to do but we are very happy with the results so far. Highly recommend!

Olivia and Burg cannot be described in words. They are professional, caring, and personal women. Mark oversaw, and implemented everything that was needed through out the entire training process. This business truly cares about the animals AND the humans that they are investing there time for truly the best possible outcome; even at the cost of their personal time. They dedicate there lives to the... More

Olivia and Burg cannot be described in words. They are professional, caring, and personal women. Mark oversaw, and implemented everything that was needed through out the entire training process. This business truly cares about the animals AND the humans that they are investing there time for truly the best possible outcome; even at the cost of their personal time. They dedicate there lives to the animals and it truly shows. What you put in is what you get and you will NOT be disappointed if you do your homework! They will be who I use for future furrrr family members! Thank you for loving my Dukie boy! Less

It has been wonderful learning experience for Lady and I. The gals and Mark did a wonderful job. Rewards, treats, gentle but firm training and hard work on their part was much appreciated. With their support and guidance we will carry on and continue in the right direction. Marilyn Hollman Mark has continued to be a wonderful resource for me when I get in a jam. Knowing he and the gals will conti... More

It has been wonderful learning experience for Lady and I. The gals and Mark did a wonderful job. Rewards, treats, gentle but firm training and hard work on their part was much appreciated. With their support and guidance we will carry on and continue in the right direction. Marilyn Hollman Mark has continued to be a wonderful resource for me when I get in a jam. Knowing he and the gals will continue to help is a wonderful feeling. I cannot thank them enough for helping me help Lady, who is now 7 months old. Less

Great attention to detail, my puppy loved it there and the training staff worked through his issues and he is doin very well. I would recommend them to anyone who has a dog that needs to be trained. They did a fantastic job, and keep on top of training by checking back with you after you puppy goes home. They will be with you and your puppy for as long as you need them. Fabulous staff.

10/10 recommend! Olivia and Mark were amazing with my 7 month old yellow lab! I took her to the two week boarding and Olivia was awesome at sending me pictures and videos of the training they were doing. I was worried about being away from her for two weeks, but they updated me all throughout each day and also provided training sessions (for us humans, because we certainly needed training too!). ... More

10/10 recommend! Olivia and Mark were amazing with my 7 month old yellow lab! I took her to the two week boarding and Olivia was awesome at sending me pictures and videos of the training they were doing. I was worried about being away from her for two weeks, but they updated me all throughout each day and also provided training sessions (for us humans, because we certainly needed training too!). It was awesome seeing her progression throughout her time there. They set the foundation that my family needed to continue to train our sweet pup. I can’t say enough great things about ACD! Thank you, thank you, thank you!! Less

I cannot say enough great things about Mark and his incredible team! We decided to get another puppy. A Weimaraner to be exact. Very “Excited “ puppy. If it wasn’t for the expertise of Advanced Canine, we’d definitely have our hands full! The personal touch they give, and follow through after the initial training is what sets them miles apart from the rest. They are in constant contact, and a lif... More

I cannot say enough great things about Mark and his incredible team! We decided to get another puppy. A Weimaraner to be exact. Very “Excited “ puppy. If it wasn’t for the expertise of Advanced Canine, we’d definitely have our hands full! The personal touch they give, and follow through after the initial training is what sets them miles apart from the rest. They are in constant contact, and a life saver! We can’t thank you and Cash definitely can’t thank you enough!! Huge shout out to Olivia and Burgundy for giving Cash the extra care he needed! You guys are the best! Less

My wife and I recently thought it would be a good idea to get a golden retriever puppy to complement our existing middle aged greyhound. As wonderful as he is, he quickly turned out to be more of a contrast than a complement. His body grew faster than his brain, and before long we were chasing him around the couch and fending him off with a broom. I heard about Mark from a coworker and we called... More

My wife and I recently thought it would be a good idea to get a golden retriever puppy to complement our existing middle aged greyhound. As wonderful as he is, he quickly turned out to be more of a contrast than a complement. His body grew faster than his brain, and before long we were chasing him around the couch and fending him off with a broom. I heard about Mark from a coworker and we called him for a consult. He has a way with dogs. Within the first two minutes he had convinced our puppy that biting him was a bad idea. After a impressive consultation we signed him up on the spot for a two week residential training course, then extended for another week. Mark and his team, notably Olivia, have been fantastic. We got regular video and photo updates throughout the residential training. What has been a pleasant surprise is the follow up. We have been in regular touch and we have been back to the facility for two follow up sessions now. These are as useful for us as they are for the dog, since there is so much information to learn. Our puppy’s behavior now is in marked contrast to his prior behavior. The transformation has been quite remarkable. In short, we could not recommend this service more highly. Less

My husband and I could not be happier with Mark, Olivia, Burgundy and the whole team at Advanced Canine Development! Both of our pups went through the board and train program and we were just amazed at the transformations for each of them. We now have two super happy, confident and we’ll mannered pups (complete with tail wags as they loose leash walk/heel beside each other!). The team was in cons... More

My husband and I could not be happier with Mark, Olivia, Burgundy and the whole team at Advanced Canine Development! Both of our pups went through the board and train program and we were just amazed at the transformations for each of them. We now have two super happy, confident and we’ll mannered pups (complete with tail wags as they loose leash walk/heel beside each other!). The team was in constant communication each day with progress videos, pictures and messages. If I could give more than 5 stars I would! Highly recommended! Less

Mark helped my wife and I in many needs with our two Teddy Bear dogs. He is an amazing trainer. In 5 visits our dogs behavior issues, potty training, separator issues and taking them for walks were resolved. I highly recommend them for your pets needs.

Mark and his team are wonderful , we had our dog boarded and trained for two weeks and he not only learned but he also had a wonderful time. Olivia updated us with a few videos every day, which we enjoyed a lot. It was comforting to see that he had such a good. This is the only place where would leave my dog

Mark did an amazing job helping us train our 3 dogs. He was reliable, professional and really took the time to understand each dog's needs. The owner HAS to put in the work between sessions to apply what has been learned to experience optimal outcomes. We are finally able to have a fun, leisurely walk with our dogs, and have guests over without concern.

We brought our 3 month old puppy (Blackmouth Cur mix) to them and she learned so much. Olivia worked endlessly to help get her to learn to sit, lay down, stay, walk on a leash, etc. they also helped to train us so that we could continue the training at home. Every day we got multiple videos to see our dog, Nilla, her progress, and so we could see how she was being trained. Olivia and the team wer... More

We brought our 3 month old puppy (Blackmouth Cur mix) to them and she learned so much. Olivia worked endlessly to help get her to learn to sit, lay down, stay, walk on a leash, etc. they also helped to train us so that we could continue the training at home. Every day we got multiple videos to see our dog, Nilla, her progress, and so we could see how she was being trained. Olivia and the team were so great that we even asked if we could bring her back for boarding/refreshers when we went on vacation. They are all very professional, helpful, and they genuinely want to help make sure that your pup is trained to your liking. I would highly suggest them to anyone! I know our pup LOVES Olivia and going there to visit, learn, and hang out with other pups. Less

Words can not begin to explain the appreciation and gratitude I have for Olivia and Mark and all the work they put in to our GSD. As on older dog with no previous training, they were able to make her perfect for our family and met EVERY need and request catered to my husband and I as well as each child. Even after the board and train, they have reached out and assisted anytime we needed a touch u... More

Words can not begin to explain the appreciation and gratitude I have for Olivia and Mark and all the work they put in to our GSD. As on older dog with no previous training, they were able to make her perfect for our family and met EVERY need and request catered to my husband and I as well as each child. Even after the board and train, they have reached out and assisted anytime we needed a touch up or guidance with something without hesitation. We have and will always refer any friends to them without question! Less

Olivia and Mark — the whole staff, actually! — are amazing! In addition to working with Otis, they helped me to realize how I was contributing to his issues. Otis is a different dog after just one week, and I couldn’t be happier. I loved all the videos they sent showing me Otis’s progress, too. Five stars for ACD — I highly recommend! UPDATE: It’s now 8 mos. (?) later, and they are STILL working... More

Olivia and Mark — the whole staff, actually! — are amazing! In addition to working with Otis, they helped me to realize how I was contributing to his issues. Otis is a different dog after just one week, and I couldn’t be happier. I loved all the videos they sent showing me Otis’s progress, too. Five stars for ACD — I highly recommend! UPDATE: It’s now 8 mos. (?) later, and they are STILL working with me and my dogs for some fine-tuning! I called them to ask for advice on an undesirable behavior that had returned. I would have been grateful for that advice over the phone. But Mark insisted on coming out and seeing the behavior for himself for a better assessment. He made some good suggestions, and things are improving. Their follow-up and professionalism are extraordinary! Less

Olivia and Mark — the whole staff, actually! — are amazing! In addition to working with Otis, they helped me to realize how I was contributing to his issues. Otis is a different dog after just one week, and I couldn’t be happier. I loved all the videos they sent showing me Otis’s progress, too. Five stars for ACD — I highly recommend!

All of the staff members were excellent and provided what was needed for my Australian Shepherd -- Zoey -- ready for the career I have planned for her as my Service Dog. She was almost 4 months old and in the dog's "terrible Two's" . The change in her after only two weeks is wonderful. Thank you Everyone,

Advanced Canine was amazing. The owner is very thorough and has a clear plan for any situations you might encounter with your puppy or adult dog. Mark is so knowledgeable and is amazing working with dogs. I would highly recommend Advanced Canine to help with any training issues!

This is the place to call for all your training needs for puppies and adult dogs. Last year we purchased two puppies within a couple months apart and were having problems we called Mark and he came immediately to our home to help rescue the day. Since the help from Mark and his staff we have better puppies and we really enjoy how Mark and his staff continue to stay in touch with us to check in fr... More

This is the place to call for all your training needs for puppies and adult dogs. Last year we purchased two puppies within a couple months apart and were having problems we called Mark and he came immediately to our home to help rescue the day. Since the help from Mark and his staff we have better puppies and we really enjoy how Mark and his staff continue to stay in touch with us to check in from time to time. This is the number one place to go for your training needs! Less

I got a Cavapoo puppy in July of 2020 to keep me company when I was sheltering at home during the Covid lock-down. I contacted Mark at Advanced Canine Development to teach me to be a responsible and good puppy parent. What a great experience! I recommend that everyone who gets a puppy hire Mark right away. He is patient, thorough and very professional. His knowledge is amazing. He knows dogs i... More

I got a Cavapoo puppy in July of 2020 to keep me company when I was sheltering at home during the Covid lock-down. I contacted Mark at Advanced Canine Development to teach me to be a responsible and good puppy parent. What a great experience! I recommend that everyone who gets a puppy hire Mark right away. He is patient, thorough and very professional. His knowledge is amazing. He knows dogs inside and out. My puppy is now a year old and a great companion. Less

Wonderful trainers, I was at my wits end and they help me tremendously. Luna is doing great, thanks guys!

Mark and the staff are skilled dog trainers.

Olivia at Advanced Canine is the best! She did an awesome job training our “energetic” 5 mo old lab puppy Penny. It was amazing the difference in Penny’s ability to focus and obey commands. We can now take her for a walk instead of her taking us for a walk. We highly recommend Advanced Canine and Olivia if you’re looking for a trainer for your pup.

Mark at Advanced Canine Development helped my husband and I to understand and train our Miniature Schnauzer puppy, Cooper. Socialization, barking control and good leash walking was very important to us living in a condo. Our results far exceeded our expectations with the 6 lesson training. After walking and for his little legs running with Zoey (Mark’s dobie) for his first lesson Cooper had the... More

Mark at Advanced Canine Development helped my husband and I to understand and train our Miniature Schnauzer puppy, Cooper. Socialization, barking control and good leash walking was very important to us living in a condo. Our results far exceeded our expectations with the 6 lesson training. After walking and for his little legs running with Zoey (Mark’s dobie) for his first lesson Cooper had the biggest smile on his face. Each lesson thereafter of going into public areas gave Cooper more confidence and good behavior in public. We just returned last week after meeting family in Sawgrass for a meal. Cooper had his smile on with strangers coming to us and commenting. We look forward to taking our puppy out in public for more adventures. Thank you, Mark for your guidance and tough love, when needed, to make our puppy training a positive experience. Less

Olivia has done an awesome job with our aussie Bentley. Prior to his two week stay at Advanced Canine Development he pulled on the leash making for an unpleasant walk. He also reacted to dogs and people. Barking, lunging and jumping. He is now a joy to be around and we are comfortable taking him anywhere with us. We couldn’t be happier with this change in behavior. I would not hesitate to contac... More

Olivia has done an awesome job with our aussie Bentley. Prior to his two week stay at Advanced Canine Development he pulled on the leash making for an unpleasant walk. He also reacted to dogs and people. Barking, lunging and jumping. He is now a joy to be around and we are comfortable taking him anywhere with us. We couldn’t be happier with this change in behavior. I would not hesitate to contact them again for any further training needs. Thank you Olivia and Mark!! Less

Hands down amazing place to send our pup! Olivia worked wonders with our Bear and really taught him the puppy manners he needed to grasp. He’s a doodle so he loves to jump and he really calmed down and doesn’t jump any longer. It’s nice to be able to take your puppy, less than 4 months old, out in public and be able to socialize and eat dinner without the struggle of a dog who isn’t socialized an... More

Hands down amazing place to send our pup! Olivia worked wonders with our Bear and really taught him the puppy manners he needed to grasp. He’s a doodle so he loves to jump and he really calmed down and doesn’t jump any longer. It’s nice to be able to take your puppy, less than 4 months old, out in public and be able to socialize and eat dinner without the struggle of a dog who isn’t socialized and can’t handle themselves. Mark has a great training program but it does take work at home and you do need to stick to the training plan! Best investment for your pup, we would do it again if we ever welcomed another fur baby into our family! Thank you Olivia and Mark! Less

If you’re looking for a very trusting hard-working loving trainer for your for family dog I highly recommend Mark at Advanced Canine Development. He worked very hard with our nine month old golden retriever. She had a case of separation anxiety and was also afraid of environmental noises so he worked very hard on her with that and even kept her a couple days past the two weeks because he wasn’t c... More

If you’re looking for a very trusting hard-working loving trainer for your for family dog I highly recommend Mark at Advanced Canine Development. He worked very hard with our nine month old golden retriever. She had a case of separation anxiety and was also afraid of environmental noises so he worked very hard on her with that and even kept her a couple days past the two weeks because he wasn’t completely satisfied with her progress at the end of the two weeks. All of her trainers, including Olivia work very hard and diligently every day not only with our Ana but with many other dogs in parks and other environments. Their center is very clean and when it’s time for your pet to come home; they make sure you are also ready and trained and prepared to keep up their training. Well worth it. Thank you Advanced Canine! Less

Training was good opportunity for my Malshi, began private training when she was 1 year old and also for myself. We owner have to be retrained correctly because of our habits we developed in training. Mark addresses all your behavior problems for you and your dog with positive training. We now have a sweet, content and well behaved four legged friend in our family. Thank you Mark and your staff,... More

Training was good opportunity for my Malshi, began private training when she was 1 year old and also for myself. We owner have to be retrained correctly because of our habits we developed in training. Mark addresses all your behavior problems for you and your dog with positive training. We now have a sweet, content and well behaved four legged friend in our family. Thank you Mark and your staff, would recommend Advanced Canine Development to all who need training for your dogs. Less

Mark is awesome dog trainer and gave some very helpful tips , especially since our Yorkie wouldn't stop barking. Mark suggested purchasing a Anti-barking device of which I bought online. Immediately after I received the device my Yorkie became a very quiet well behaved dog. Thanks so much Mark

Spoke with Mark the owner about a company van illegally parked in a handicap parking space not running, not occupied with Kenneled dogs inside the van crying and he acted like he didn't care and was unapologetic. I wouldn't let his company clean up after my dogs.

The lead trainer, Mark did a fantastic job with our Golden Retriever, Tahoe. This was not the easiest case, as he had to un-train our Golden's prior training, which was done incorrectly and resulted in persistent misbehavior from our boy. He was both very friendly, courteous, and punctual, but was also highly informative and hands-on with training us, the owners. As you come to find out, it is le... More

The lead trainer, Mark did a fantastic job with our Golden Retriever, Tahoe. This was not the easiest case, as he had to un-train our Golden's prior training, which was done incorrectly and resulted in persistent misbehavior from our boy. He was both very friendly, courteous, and punctual, but was also highly informative and hands-on with training us, the owners. As you come to find out, it is less about training the actual dog and more about training the owners! We had been sending mixed signals to our puppy and this resulted in confusion and lack of obedience. Mark's approach is all about clear communication with your furry friend. He taught us step by step how to clearly communicate what we wanted from our dog, and why he wasn't responding to our former way of training and instruction. We also like that Mark was not zapper happy. In fact, there was no use of the correctional collar at all for the first few sessions. Instead, he utilizes positive reinforcement to guide dogs to the correct behavior. And later in more advanced training sessions, Mark's rule of thumb was for every 1 use of the correctional collar, 10 rewards. This not only led to our dog not being afraid of Mark when he came to the house, but actually excited to see him and ready to train! This was in stark contrast to the former training we had done with our big boy, which relied primarily on negative reinforcement through zapping and so forth, which demoralized our dog. I highly recommend Mark and his team for anyone that would like fast, efficient, and humane training of your furry friends. He knows what he's talking about, and will help you better understand how to shape your dog's behaviors. Less

Highly recommend Advanced Canine Development for your dog training needs. Mark is the owner and great to work with. Olivia is the trainer who primarily worked with our 16 week old golden doodle pup. We started with a few private sessions at home with Mark and it went so well that we decided to do the board and train. We now have a dog who responds to commands and has all the basic manners that yo... More

Highly recommend Advanced Canine Development for your dog training needs. Mark is the owner and great to work with. Olivia is the trainer who primarily worked with our 16 week old golden doodle pup. We started with a few private sessions at home with Mark and it went so well that we decided to do the board and train. We now have a dog who responds to commands and has all the basic manners that you would want in your furbaby and then some. Olivia also taught us how to reinforce the training while making it fun. Even though he was boarded we were included throughout the entire process via pics and videos and learning right along with our pup. They were both an absolute pleasure to work with and you can tell they love their work. We couldn’t be more happy with the entire process. It was worth every penny and time spent apart. Check out their website! Less

Mark and his assistant trainer Olivia worked with Milo, our 20 month old Flat Coat/Lab Retriever rescue, for a little over two weeks. We now have a dog who less anxious, responds to commands, is a pleasure to walk, and no longer reacts to every other animal he sees. More importantly, Mark taught us how to continually reinforce Milo’s training so he would not fall back into old behaviors. This has... More

Mark and his assistant trainer Olivia worked with Milo, our 20 month old Flat Coat/Lab Retriever rescue, for a little over two weeks. We now have a dog who less anxious, responds to commands, is a pleasure to walk, and no longer reacts to every other animal he sees. More importantly, Mark taught us how to continually reinforce Milo’s training so he would not fall back into old behaviors. This has given us some much needed confidence as we have specific techniques to apply rather than throwing everything at the wall and hoping something would stick! While working with Milo, Mark also pointed out some techniques to help train our other dog, a six year old hound mix, so that her behaviors would not provoke Milo’s anxiety. Overall, the training provided by Advanced Canine Development was a great investment that resulted in happier dogs and much happier owners. We highly recommend Mark’ service. Less

I highly recommend Mark for any of your dog training needs. After first hiring a purely positive trainer who was no help at all to my puppy Jax, I gave Mark a call and he quickly solved all of our issues! He has trained Jax to be such a well mannered boy. Mark is so knowledgeable and does an amazing job. We are so pleased with the results we have had with our dog!

Mark has a great understanding on pack mentality and what a dog is thinking in any moment. I had 2 stubborn weimaraners that were good dogs but needed a few very important lessons on what's not allowed. I have seen great improvement and continue to use his techniques. Thank you Mark and advanced canine development crew.

Why didn’t I do this sooner? That about sums up my thoughts upon getting my dog back. Mark did a phenomenal job with her, and I couldn’t be more pleased. She was a sweet and loving girl before Mark took her, but was a bit wild and unpredictable. She is now calm, listens, and maintains her stay until released...and she is still very happy and loving.

My young dog had no manners, jumped on people, and generally was a handful. Through ACD she is a much more enjoyable puppy to be around. No jumping on people, no pulling on walks, and well mannered. The staff was responsive, helpful and willing to come to the house to advise on any concerns after compling her training. I would recommend Mark and Olivia to anyone looking for training for their f... More

My young dog had no manners, jumped on people, and generally was a handful. Through ACD she is a much more enjoyable puppy to be around. No jumping on people, no pulling on walks, and well mannered. The staff was responsive, helpful and willing to come to the house to advise on any concerns after compling her training. I would recommend Mark and Olivia to anyone looking for training for their furry friend. Less

THANKYOU! Mark, Olivia, Leah, For all your help training my two Cavaliers Olivia and Sophia they can't wait to go back! You guy's are the best!

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I am writing this review to share my favorable experience with Mark from ADC train my Mini Goleden doodle Winston with super results. One word describes the service and training provided. OUTSTANDING! I was very impressed with the convenient in home training strategy Mark used for us both. Mark was very professional and knowledgeable in developing my dog. Also showed he really cared about Winston... More

I am writing this review to share my favorable experience with Mark from ADC train my Mini Goleden doodle Winston with super results. One word describes the service and training provided. OUTSTANDING! I was very impressed with the convenient in home training strategy Mark used for us both. Mark was very professional and knowledgeable in developing my dog. Also showed he really cared about Winston. I now have a one trained very obedient gentleman with good manners and has become my emotional support buddy. I highly recommend AcD for your dogs training. Larry Less

I haven’t worked with this company but have worked with their trainer Meggan personally and LOVE her style, insight and connection to dogs. She knows them and their individual personalities like most people know each other. She’s fun and engaging and really knows her stuff!!

I have known Meghan for about 5 years and had her train my German Shepherd in Michigan she is a great Trainer and really knows her job.

Mark and Leah are amazing! I am so glad I made the investment to have them train my dog. They exceeded my expectations at every turn, and are committed to excellence and the care of the dogs they are training. Leah made sure I was able to see his training every step of the way with pictures, videos and messages. She worked with me one on one to train me on how to work with my newly programmed dog... More

Mark and Leah are amazing! I am so glad I made the investment to have them train my dog. They exceeded my expectations at every turn, and are committed to excellence and the care of the dogs they are training. Leah made sure I was able to see his training every step of the way with pictures, videos and messages. She worked with me one on one to train me on how to work with my newly programmed dog. Now, I can take my Leo anywhere with me. Thank you! Less

Meggan is an amazing trainer. One example is, my pitty was terrified of tail trims and would shake and run away or pee at the sight of clippers. After a few sessions of calming re-introduction to the clippers and distracting tips he was laying down calmly and accepting his nails being trimmed! Yay! Happy dance!!

After reading so many positive reviews about Advanced Canine Dev. we contacted them regarding our Mini Goldendoodle Tenley. Mark and Leah came to our home to meet her and we decided to enroll her in the two week program, and so glad we did!! Leah took such good care of her while training her!❤ We planned it around a short trip we were taking. Then when we were home her videos each day showing Te... More

After reading so many positive reviews about Advanced Canine Dev. we contacted them regarding our Mini Goldendoodle Tenley. Mark and Leah came to our home to meet her and we decided to enroll her in the two week program, and so glad we did!! Leah took such good care of her while training her!❤ We planned it around a short trip we were taking. Then when we were home her videos each day showing Tenleys progress and playing with her friends really helped on the days we were missing her. She left a loving puppy that was hard to take on walks, excessive jumping on people, demand barking and the typical puppy things that made some days difficult no matter how much we loved her. After spending two weeks with Leah she came home a loving young little lady. Walks are amazing now, she can go in public, out to eat etc. Everything we wanted her to work on Leah did while still keeping Tenleys personality and knowing traits with her individual breed. We loved that after a week we met at the Mall and Leah trained us (many things we were doing wrong) with public walking with Tenley. Then after the two weeks Leah and Mark brought her home and gave us so more training. You could see the bond between Leah and Tenley and although strict, Tenley just adored her. After the two week program they offer classes on anything we need help with from the training or if we start to see any progress slipping at no charge. Thanks again Leah for the wonders you have done with our Tenley! Also to Mark for your added advice as well. Highly recommend!! Less

Leah Kahn is an excellent dog trainer. Leah is knowledgeable and experienced in multiple training philosophies and methods. She’s experienced in assessing dog behavior, developing training plans, and then executing those plans using humane training methods. Leah has trained dogs in obedience, detection, and tracking and is superb at behavior problem remediation. I highly recommend Leah Kahn as yo... More

Leah Kahn is an excellent dog trainer. Leah is knowledgeable and experienced in multiple training philosophies and methods. She’s experienced in assessing dog behavior, developing training plans, and then executing those plans using humane training methods. Leah has trained dogs in obedience, detection, and tracking and is superb at behavior problem remediation. I highly recommend Leah Kahn as your dogs’ trainer! Less

Best investment in our puppy yet. They train the owner, not the pup. Truly the key to success. Understanding how your pups thinks. Awesome training and sessions. Every session was an ahh-hah day. Don't forget puppy socializing. This is a service well worth investing in.

I would highly recommend Mark and his team for any of your dog training needs. Mark is kind, professional, honest, compassionate and very skilled when it comes to working with dogs. I found that Mark has great insight about dogs and is able to work with any breed. My dog has loved every minute of her training since working with Mark, he showed me the right tools to use to communicate better with ... More

I would highly recommend Mark and his team for any of your dog training needs. Mark is kind, professional, honest, compassionate and very skilled when it comes to working with dogs. I found that Mark has great insight about dogs and is able to work with any breed. My dog has loved every minute of her training since working with Mark, he showed me the right tools to use to communicate better with my furry family. I cannot be more thrilled with the results after going to Mark, he has been extremely helpful and informative which has benefited us tremendously. Less

Amazing service!! Helped my dog out A LOT. 100% would recommend to anybody struggling to train their stubborn canine

Really fun and easy to work with. Amazing with my aggressive dog helped him get my socialized. 100% would recommend this dog training!!!!

Mark trained our Frenchie. His manners are so impeccable that most people don't even realize he is under a year old. More importantly, Mark trained us. We have been using the same techniques on our new Frenchie puppy and the results are great!

Mark gave us amazing advice in training our rescue! He connects personally with you & your fur baby! We did a package with him & will continue to use his expertise to work on walking off leash training! He’s a no nonsense trainer that doesn’t waste your time & money👍Highly recommend him!

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Only have positive comments about this training program. Our trainer, Mark was extremely knowledgeable, helpful and professional. He trained us as well as our dog, Annie, with discipline and compassion. We would HIGHLY recommend this service for anyone needing order in your life and your pet's!

We moved down to Florida in June and had recently adopted a large mixed breed puppy. I've never raised a puppy (or even owned a large breed dog) prior to adopting Isla, but I quickly learned I was way over my head. We felt like we were parents to a newborn baby. We couldn't get her to stop whining in her crate and were up at all hours of the night with her. I did a Google search and saw the amaz... More

We moved down to Florida in June and had recently adopted a large mixed breed puppy. I've never raised a puppy (or even owned a large breed dog) prior to adopting Isla, but I quickly learned I was way over my head. We felt like we were parents to a newborn baby. We couldn't get her to stop whining in her crate and were up at all hours of the night with her. I did a Google search and saw the amazing reviews for Advanced Canine and decided to give it a shot. It was well worth every penny! We started with one hour sessions working with Mark but eventually decided it would be best to invest in their board and train program. Leah became our core trainer and she did a fantastic job with Isla! Isla came home to us with excellent leash manners, a foundation of basic commands, and the best part was that we all started to get a full night's rest! She goes to bed around 10 and doesn't wake up until after 6:30. Completely life changing! Ever since she worked with Leah, we've been able to enjoy Isla so much more and she is what I'd consider a very well mannered puppy! Advanced Canine also equipped us with the knowledge to continue to build upon Isla's training. It's important to know that training isn't a two week endeavor and then you're done. Mark and Leah gave us the skills to continue to invest in our puppy. We're so excited about the way Isla is growing and maturing. Thank you to Leah and Advanced Canine for the awesome foundation you created for Isla. We couldn't have done it without you! Less

Mark trained my 16 week old mini aussie using his 2 week board and train program and I couldn't be happier with the results. It's leagues more difficult to fix problem behaviors in dogs once they've had a bad experience, and in Indy's case, he had been tackled by an off-leash dog at a beach, and as a result was fearful of any dogs he hadn't met. I made a trip to make sure he was in capable hands.... More

Mark trained my 16 week old mini aussie using his 2 week board and train program and I couldn't be happier with the results. It's leagues more difficult to fix problem behaviors in dogs once they've had a bad experience, and in Indy's case, he had been tackled by an off-leash dog at a beach, and as a result was fearful of any dogs he hadn't met. I made a trip to make sure he was in capable hands. Indy has stopped barking at random people and dogs we pass on our walks and at the dog park (no easy feat for an aussie), and is mild-mannered when we go out to shop or eat at a restaurant together, even more difficult for an active puppy. The biggest component of training involves owner participation. Even though I boarded Indy, Mark made sure I still knew what was being taught, where Indy was at, and most importantly, what I needed to do to ensure his training would stick and could be built upon. Mark's patient, no-nonsense training approach has helped me become a better dog owner, and Indy become a dog that isn't afraid to be confident in public, and meet new people and dogs without shying away. Less

Advanced Canine and its owner Mark truly surpassed our expectations. It was amazing to see our puppy transform so quickly, even the kids noticed the difference. He was able to train us to get the behaviors we wanted out of our puppy! We couldn't have has a a better experience or outcome. He was even more amazing than Ceaser to watch his ability to transform!

I was not expecting to be as amazed as I was by Mark @ Advanced Canine. He is truly gifted with the ability to train both the dog and its owners so quickly and thoroughly. We feel lucky to have benefited from his expertise. I couldn’t stop bragging that he was better than Ceaser! We couldn’t be happier with our puppy’s behaviors beyond our hopes.

I was not expecting to be as amazed as I was by Mark @ Advanced Canine. He is truly gifted with the ability to train both the dog and its owners so quickly and thoroughly. We feel lucky to have benefited from his expertise. I couldn’t stop bragging that he was better than Ceaser! We couldn’t be happier with our puppy’s behaviors beyond our hopes.

Advanced Canine and its owner Mark truly surpassed our expectations. It was amazing to see our puppy transform so quickly, even the kids noticed the difference. He was able to train us to get the behaviors we wanted out of our puppy! We couldn't have had a better experience or outcome. He was even more amazing than Caesar to watch his ability to transform!

I believe I would have needed a double knee replacement if I didn't sign my Finley up for training with Leah & Mark. I'm so happy with the progress Finley has made and now they are working on me (which is probably harder than it was with Finley). Prior to moving to Florida, our 1 year old, 85 lb doberman, Finley, had many acres of freedom in the WV mountains. Moving to a town environment (tem... More

I believe I would have needed a double knee replacement if I didn't sign my Finley up for training with Leah & Mark. I'm so happy with the progress Finley has made and now they are working on me (which is probably harder than it was with Finley). Prior to moving to Florida, our 1 year old, 85 lb doberman, Finley, had many acres of freedom in the WV mountains. Moving to a town environment (temporarily) and having to walk him on a leash for his safety was deteriorating my health. I found Advanced Canine on the internet, looked at their reviews and made an appointment. I felt confident after our initial consultation that he would be treated well and the training would be first class. Finley did the board & train for 2 weeks and I missed him a lot, but was delighted his progress after only 1 week with Leah & Mark. Finley loves Leah too! The bonus is that they are not leaving me alone after the initial training; Leah is checking in with me between our visits for additional technique training and she is giving me encouragement. I love my dog and I made this investment so we can enjoy our time together and I'm so glad I did!!!! Thank you Leah & Mark!!! Less

We recently contacted Mark for some help with our puppy Eddie an Italian Greyhound. Mark was very helpful in coming to our home to see the surroundings and help us figure out why we were having so much trouble crate training and house breaking Eddie. He spent a few hours teaching us ways to make our pup more accepting of his crate as well as positive reinforcements to get him going with house bre... More

We recently contacted Mark for some help with our puppy Eddie an Italian Greyhound. Mark was very helpful in coming to our home to see the surroundings and help us figure out why we were having so much trouble crate training and house breaking Eddie. He spent a few hours teaching us ways to make our pup more accepting of his crate as well as positive reinforcements to get him going with house breaking. We immediately knew we needed more training for our other dog Koda who was then 7 months old. Koda is a Belgian Malinous who is sweet but she was anxious around other dogs and children and loud noises so she was becoming more and more uncomfortable in our own neighborhood with things as we would walk her on the leash. We decided to do the two week board and train as Koda needed more socializing than anything. From day one mark sent us videos of how koda was settling in and starting to interact around other dogs of all sizes. Within the first week we could see in the videos she was coming out of her shell and moving the interaction with other animals. Mark and Leah were both wonderful and in contact with us throughout the whole process sending videos and texts and answering any questions we had. They met us midway through the program so we could be trained as a family to be consistent and continue to help Koda feel comfortable when we are out walking with her in public. When it came to training we asked that koda be able to run along side of us as we are an active family. Not only can she run on the leash with us , she can also go along side us when we ride bikes. Marks training philosophy is built on all positive training techniques and once you experience this and how effective it is you never look for anything else. The first sign we saw with koda was she was finally wagging her tail and relaxed as she gained confidence walking in public around others- she is a more relaxed dog and happy to go with us anywhere now. We can’t thank Mark and Leah enough for helping our family through a tough situation- in just two weeks it changes the whole dynamic of how we can enjoy our dog and take her along with us now anywhere. Even after the program we had a few questions and mark I always responsive. He is just a great person who genuinely cares about these animals and always willing to help. Less

We live in Sarasota, but still decided to try using Mark because of the reviews from a friend of mine. We adopted a mix breed puppy (boxer-terrier-husky) from the rescue and he was a handful! Percy was very smart and stubborn and also extremely anxious in new situations. He had also developed a bad biting behavior when he was playing or when he was full of nervous energy. Everything we tried to d... More

We live in Sarasota, but still decided to try using Mark because of the reviews from a friend of mine. We adopted a mix breed puppy (boxer-terrier-husky) from the rescue and he was a handful! Percy was very smart and stubborn and also extremely anxious in new situations. He had also developed a bad biting behavior when he was playing or when he was full of nervous energy. Everything we tried to do to calm him down when he got in that state seemed to just exacerbate the problem. We have two young boys (7 and 9) who are also high energy, so this made staying consistent and calm difficult. We weren't even sure we would be able to keep a dog that required so much from us. That's when we decided to send him to Mark for his two week board and train program. Mark was incredible supporting me throughout these two weeks. I was worried about the whole thing…worried our nervous dog would be anxious and fearful the whole two weeks, worried it wouldn't make a difference, worried about the training tactics, everything! Worrying is just part of my process. Anyway, Mark did everything he could to ease my concerns. He sent us videos and photos every step of the way, he explained his strategies so that I would understand the process and feel more confident with this decision. He was very transparent about how the training was going and showed me the good and the bad of Percy's experience. The two weeks with Mark truly helped to reduce the unwanted behaviors. Our pup came back easy to train. He was much more responsive to our commands and most importantly, we were trained (as a family) as to how to continue the training and how to be confident leaders for our dog. Of course it was not easy when he first returned. We had to keep Percy's environment much more controlled than we had before he left. We had to be extremely consistent in our behavior in order to continue the routine he had been so successful with. We used his meals as his training rewards. It has been 2 months since he has been back home with us (he is almost 8 months old!) In the last month we have been able to r