Dog Training & Resort Tampa FL

Our mission is simple: To create a safe, fun, and educational environment where all dogs can thrive.

Our promise to you: owners will gain the confidence and knowledge to enjoy life with their dogs.

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What We Do

Best Dog Training In Tampa for Everyday Life

Tampa dog training that actually works in real life. From puppy manners to obedience and even aggressive behavior cases, our trainers coach both dogs and owners for results that last. We focus on everyday skills — calm leash walking, polite greetings, confidence in public, and reliable obedience wherever you go. Every program includes a clear training plan, real hands-on practice, and ongoing support after each session. Our facility is built for Florida weather, with plenty of shaded areas, and air conditioned spaces to keep dogs comfortable in the Tampa heat. We separate small and large dog groups to keep play safe, structured, and fun.

If you were searching for dog training in Tampa or the best dog training Tampa has to offer, you’re in the right place.

Our Services

Our Dog training Programs Deliver Real-World Skills​

Puppy Training

Obedience foundation, socialization, house breaking, crate training, potty training, confidence building.

Obedience Classes

Classes tailored to specific behaviors or issues. Engagement, recalls, heeling, drop, etc...

Behavior Modification

Leash and barrier reactivity, aggression, barking, counter surfing, chewing, digging, jumping on people, etc...

Service Dog Training

Task training, public access manners, mobility assistance, programs tailored to owners, owner handoffs.

Aggressive Dog Training

Step-by-step plans for dog agressive and human aggressive dogs with safety first.

IGP and Protection

Speed. Power. Precision. We build confidence, control, and correct emotion into tracking, obedience, and protection.

New client FREE Lesson for Tampa area dog training

Book your first lesson for FREE. Tell us your goals and get a custom plan. We offer private dog training lessons in Tampa and surrounding areas, day training, board & train programs and more.

Safe Play and Stress Free Stays

Overnight Boarding

Currently all boarding is in home, offers a spacious yard for play, oversized kennels, and you can expect your furry family members to be treated just like one of our own. Flexible pick up and drop off times.

Small dog and large dog groups, lots of shade, and air conditioning for the Florida heat.

Dog Grooming Tampa

Brush, Baths, Blow Dry, Nail Trims

Our team focuses on calm handling and a simple, clean finish. Choose baths, blow dry, brush outs, nail trims, and tidy ups. Book alone or add to daycare and boarding for a smooth pickup.

Creative grooming and dyeing can be booked as a separate appointment!

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Our Testimonials

Our Client Feedback

Tony and Susann helped me and my family more than I can express! My dog whom I love was so reactive, I could not take her anywhere. People could not come over. I saw an immediate change in her! After just a little while I was able to take her places she stopped being so reactive and lunging and barking at people and animals when they walked by. Now I can have my family and friends comes over. She is different dog when I walk her now. I am so grateful to them! I cannot thank them enough! They have made my life so much easier.

Stephanie L.

I can’t recommend Tony and Susanne high enough here! They have been wonderful with Nettie! My giant schnauzer is doing things at 6 months that I can’t imagine I could ever teach her. Nettie loves going to Sit Show Dog Training & Resort, and runs to greet them eagerly for every lesson. Tony and Susanne have also been patiently teaching me!

Sandra F.

Sit Show Dog Training is outstanding!! I’m very protective of my dogs very particular on Who I let around them and who I trust them with and I wholeheartedly, trust Tony and Susann with my dog! The training, my dog receives from them is amazing and I love the progress that my dog has had in the short amount of time that she’s been training with them would not recommend anybody else!!!

Amanda H.
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Service Area

We serve Tampa and the surrounding area, including South Tampa, Hyde Park, Davis Islands, Seminole Heights, Channelside, Downtown, Ybor City, Westchase, Carrollwood, New Tampa, and Town N Country. We also work with families in St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Largo, Pinellas Park, Dunedin, Palm Harbor, Safety Harbor, Oldsmar, Odessa, Lutz, Wesley Chapel, Land O’ Lakes, Brandon, Riverview, Valrico, Apollo Beach, Ruskin, Sun City Center, Seffner, Temple Terrace, Plant City, Lithia, FishHawk, and nearby neighborhoods. If your town is not listed, reach out and we will let you know what options are available.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Programs are customized. We will recommend the most affordable dog training Tampa families can use and outline options before you book.

Yes in select cases. Many skills start faster at the facility, then we generalize to home life.

Yes. We serve all of Tampa FL with flexible scheduling.

Yes. Periodically we offer special group classes for specific skills. Contact us if you're interested in a group class!

Yes. We handle reactivity, aggression, and fear based issues with a written plan and owner coaching.

We offer professional dog training (board & train, day training, private lessons, group classes) overnight boarding, basic grooming and creative grooming.

We offer a free private lesson where we assess your dogs needs and your goals. It's not required, but we recommend all new clients take advantage of this so we can meet you and your dog to recommend a program designed to achieve the best results.

ALL dogs must be current on Rabies, Parvo (DHPP), and Bordetella. Additional vaccines may be recommended depending on the service.

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