Dog Training in Delray Beach, FL

My name is Melanie, and I've been a professional in the dog care industry for 15 years. My journey began in 2009 as a dog groomer, and since then, I have expanded my business to include grooming, boarding, and training services. I welcome dogs of all ages and sizes. With experience handling around 20,000 dogs, you can rest assured that your beloved pup will be in loving and experienced hands. Dog Lovers Only Board and Train Program Does walking your dog feel more like your dog is walking you? Are you embarrassed by their reactivity—barking, lunging, or pulling whenever you take them out? Have you spent time teaching them basic commands like sit, down, and heel, only to have them ignore you when it counts? Does your dog’s barking or jumping on guests leave you frustrated? Imagine if, in just 4-6 weeks, all these issues could be resolved. Picture yourself enjoying peaceful walks with a dog that stays by your side on a loose leash, calmly passing by other dogs or people without any fuss. Or even being trusted to have safe, reliable off-leash freedom. Envision giving commands that your dog listens to immediately and happily. Wouldn’t it be nice to welcome guests into your home and have your dog wait calmly to be greeted? Imagine taking your dog anywhere and receiving compliments on how well-behaved they are. Training your dog isn’t just about convenience—it’s essential for their mental well-being, strengthens your bond, and most importantly, ensures their safety. At Dog Lovers Only, we use balanced training methods grounded in trust, positive reinforcement, and healthy boundaries. Effective training requires time, patience, consistency, repetition, and an understanding of your dog’s individual needs. With our Board and Train service, we handle the hard work and guide you through the process. Each week of your dog’s stay includes a private lesson, allowing you to see your dog’s progress and equipping you with the necessary skills to maintain their training. You’ll learn alongside your dog, so when they return home, you’re already prepared to continue their progress. In these lessons, we’ll also discuss the reasons behind your dog’s behaviors, helping to bridge the communication gap so you and your dog can work together in harmony. After your dog returns home, I remain available for consultation should you have any questions or need additional guidance. I’ll check in to ensure you’re on the path to success and provide follow-up lessons if needed. My commitment to improving the lives of dogs and their owners extends beyond the training period—I’m here to support you for your dog’s lifetime. If you encounter challenges down the road, I’ll be there to help with additional training or support. What Your Dog Will Learn During Training: • Recall • Sit • Down • Heel • Off • Stay • Place (go to a mat and stay until released) • No Jumping on People • Leave it/Release • Crate Training • Counter Surfing Prevention • Potty Training • Threshold Boundaries (staying at doors, gates, or car doors until given permission) • Loose Leash Walking • Reactivity Management • Reducing Excessive Barking • Proper Socialization

I have over 5 years of experience working with a variety of dog breeds and ages, from playful puppies to older dogs. My training approach is based in LIMA methods (Least Invasive, Minimally Aversive), focusing on positive reinforcement and using corrections as a last resort. I have a CPDT-KA certification, I’m an AKC Evaluator, and a member of the IACP. I offer individual sessions for basic and advanced obedience, trick training, and essential puppy skills like potty and crate training, all for $150 per session. Additionally, I provide behavior modification packages tailored to your dog’s specific needs. If you’re looking for a dedicated trainer to help your dog thrive, feel free to reach out!

Your time is precious, so... •I train in Boca Raton, Delray Beach & Boynton Beach. • Private Lessons only at your home. CALL FOR HOLIDAY DISCOUNTS ! My style is unique: (force-free, non-dominant) positive reinforcement ONLY & it's successful because it's all about priorities. Your pup is #1 always & in all ways when we train. Tell me what you want for your dog & that's exactly what your dog will achieve. Training begins at the 1st lesson. If you have a young puppy, you'll need to start potty training asap with a Puppy Training Package. Puppies must be housebroken first, so they "earn" the privilege of roaming their human's home freely. I can help with what you'll need so you're ready from day one. I train for good manners as we tackle potty training. Rescues, may need a different course, with rehabbing + obedience & they may already be housebroken. Pups are sentient beings whose hearts, minds & memories need loving care as we train; some may need to heal from their past experiences. If your pup is older, there may be obedience training needed. Based on what isn't working, I'll create a course that will make sure your pup passes the AKC Canine Good Citizen Test. Because it reaps the best & fastest results, I train at your home* (no boarding.) That's your pup's "safe haven", where they spend most of their time & where they have the least distractions. (*Except, if someone smokes or vapes nicotine/marijuana there or has a cat in the room. I'm very allergic, so I can't.) I've trained pups & their people for 30+ yrs. with consistent success. Once hired, I'm available by text or call, at no charge (11a.m. - 11pm) for questions, emergencies, advice, research on best doggy day care, boarding, vets, ER hospitals, foods, treats & supplements. I create courses with individualized lesson plans to assure success for you & your pup. I graduate students, never abandon them. Pet parents should be able to make at least an hour/week commitment to their pup for lessons & 10-15mins./day for practice in between lessons to insure success. My clients get the results they request in reasonable amounts of time -and for reasonable cost - (prices "starting"@ $1000 for a 10 lesson course paid up front - BUT LESS IF THERE'S A HOLIDAY DISCOUNT and they're not locked into a set schedule regarding day/time slots from lesson to lesson; I flex my schedule to meet theirs if given 24 hours notice. Payments accepted: CASH paid up front or CREDIT CARD using the "Square" banking device - they add a small processing fee - also paid up front. (Note: All training packages are non-refundable.) You'll have a signed, legally enforceable contract at the start of the first lesson, so that you're protected & feel secure that your pup will receive the entire course. (The 10 lesson course is best if completed in 10 wks, and shall be completed within 6 mths maximum.) Two firm business policies: •Please, don't ask me to "audition" for free or for a 1 lesson charge - no can do. There are no "pay by the lesson" arrangements. •********************************************************************************************************************* ☆🐕‍🦺IMPORTANT NOTE🦮☆ I also train legitimate service dogs & therapy dogs; I work with an attorney who knows the Federal ADA & Florida ADA laws. The length of time & costs are different from the "starting" scenario above. All documents needed for POAs, HOAs & COAs can & will be provided at no charge. $$🐕 DISCOUNT ALERT 🐕$$ If you want more than 1 pup in your home trained, you will get a reduced course rate. 🐕🐕 If you've adopted your pup from a rescue, there'll be a discount, too. 🐶 Because of my experience & education, clients get what they pay for - professional training done 1-on-1 at their homes, that will last their pup's lifetime. (**************************************************) How does it work? Well, imagine your pup's training like a 3-layer cake 🎂 : • The top layer will result in extraordinary manners you'll be proud of & strangers will compliment you & your pup on; a strong, mutual trust & respect between you & your pup - a deep, loving bond between you two, as well. All commands (beginner, intermediate & advanced) will be taught. • The middle layer will result in techniques for using learned & memorized vocal+hand cues in combinations to prevent and/or extinguish patterns that don't serve your dog's life or yours. Problems will be avoided, nipped in the bud or patterns reversed. • The bottom layer will result in a calm, centered pup who can control his/her own impulses as a result of the distinct style of my training from lesson #1 through graduation. Your pup will take & pass the AKC Canine Good Citizen test, in a public environment with the distraction of other people & pups. 🐕🐕‍🦺 So... whether your traumatized rescue needs more rehabbing/the rebuilding of trust in humans + good manners or your new puppy will need to be trained to be your beloved family member, or maybe even your service dog eventually, the course curriculum of training, lesson plans & corrections will be individually designed to work for both your pup's & your goals.

Brianna Alamo is an IAABC– ADT Accredited Dog Trainer with a certificate in Canine Behavior Consulting from International College of Canine Studies Specialties include puppy training and raising, fear and aggression, isolation/separation anxiety, behavior modification, in home family aggression, resource guarding, socialization, and reactivity. Services include: Board and Train: this is where you bring your dog to my home for a 2 to 6 week extensive training program Daycare/ Day school: professional socialization, and training on a day-to-day basis in my home in small group settings Private lessons available in your home for $100-$175.