WE CAN TRAIN ANY DOG!
Training your dog using Love, Praise, and Positive Reinforcement
Train Smarter, Not Harder!
Tampa’s Best Dog Trainer is Here to Help!
Guaranteed results! If your dog needs more help, we come back for free.
They Said the Dog Couldn't Be Trained.
Now He Listens to Every Word.
Tampa’s best dog trainer since 2002.
Receive expert evaluations and customized plans built for your unique pup.
ANY AGE. ANY TEMPERAMENT. ANYTIME. ANYWHERE.
Welcome to the Florida Dog Training School!
Hi, Tampa area pet parents!
Are you searching for a certified dog trainer near me who can come right to your door and help you with all things doggie? Well, look no further, because you've found me!
Positive Proven Methods That Actually Work in Real Life
At the Florida Dog Training School, I help you and your dog communicate clearly so the chaos finally stops. I start by reading your dog's temperament and body language. Then I guide both you and your dog step by step in the real-life places that shape your dog's world.
Professional Dog Training in Your Home
Training takes place right where your dog lives, learns, and behaves. I offer in-home dog training throughout Pasco and Hillsborough County, making it easy for you to get professional support.
You never have to fight traffic or sit in a crowded classroom your dog will never naturally be in. I come to you, your family, and your furry companions so training happens in the environments that matter most. Even kids and other pets are welcome to join us.
But it doesn’t stop there, because training can be held in dog parks, pet stores, beaches… wherever the behavior happens.
Customized Programs From a Certified Dog Trainer
Every dog can learn with the right approach. That’s why you receive a customized program designed around your dog’s personality and your goals.
Whether you need help with puppy obedience, in-home dog training, behavior modification, or advanced dog training, the Florida Dog Training School makes it simple and stress-free.
Meet Helene: Talking to Dogs and Helping Pet Parents for Over 20 Years
Since 2002, I’ve successfully trained every age, every temperament, and every breed, including dogs that other trainers couldn’t help.
If you need someone to listen to your dog problems, really listen without judgement, you can come to me.
The truth is, your dog is trying to communicate with you, but they can’t understand what you’re saying back. You need to bridge that communication barrier, and I can help you do that.
I teach you how to understand one another. By addressing your needs and your dog’s unique personality, I’ll build a plan that works.
When you finally understand each other, you’ll gain confidence, clarity, and control without ever using fear or force.
I’ve been helping dog owners like you for over 20 years, and when I say I can train your dog, I mean it. That’s why I offer free evaluations (if necessary) and guarantee my training results. If your dog needs reinforcement, I come back at no cost.
Whether you're dealing with a brand-new puppy or a senior dog that bites, I meet you where you are and guide you every step of the way with proven, positive methods that actually work in real life.
You’ll See Real Progress, Fast — And It Sticks!
Start strengthening your bond, improve communication, and feel confident guiding your dog through daily life. Get started today and book your free consultation!
PAWSITIVE VIBES ONLY: OUR TRAINING PHILOSOPHY
HELENE SCOTT, TAMPA’S CERTIFIED MASTER DOG TRAINER
Helene Scott – Tampa’s Certified Master Dog Trainer Pawsitive Vibes Only: Our Training Philosophy
Training works best when dogs feel safe, calm, and understood. Everything starts there.
Confidence, not fear.
A dog acting out is usually a dog feeling lost, scared, or overwhelmed. When we lower that fear and raise their confidence, the reactive behaviors start to fade. And it’s often faster than owners expect.
Correcting with clarity.
Correction is part of training, but it only works when your dog understands what you’re asking. Dogs read tone, timing, and body language long before they understand a word you say. Even small adjustments make a big difference in how your dog responds.
Positive training with purpose.
A positive approach work because it creates controlled, positive experiences that overwrite fears and overwhelm. This method teaches your dog to choose the right behavior because it feels safe and rewarding.
Every dog learns differently.
There is no “one-size-fits-all” training program. A dog’s breed, personality, sensitivities, triggers, and learning style guides every choice I make in their training plan.
One steady message, every time.
I teach you the small corrections, tone shifts, timing adjustments, and body-language cues that help your dog finally understand you. But if you’re not the only one who interacts with your dog, we want to get them involved too.
Kids, adults, roommates, even other pets send signals your dog tries to interpret.
Training works when everyone stays consistent. When your household sends one steady message, your dog relaxes and succeeds.
That’s why I'm all about working closely with you and your whole family. Because, let's face it, you're all part of the training journey! Together, we'll create an environment that nurtures your dog's growth and helps them become a well-behaved member of your family.
Love, praise, and positive reinforcement are what unlock your dog’s full potential.
Where I Train Dogs: Hillsborough and Pasco Counties
I provide in-home dog training throughout Hillsborough and Pasco Counties, working directly in the neighborhoods where your dog actually lives and behaves. Whether you’re looking for a dog trainer in Tampa, help with leash reactivity in Wesley Chapel, or support for a nervous rescue in Land O’ Lakes, I come to you so training happens in the real environments that shape your dog’s habits.
My service area includes homes, apartments, neighborhoods, and dog-friendly spots across both counties. If your dog struggles on your street, in your yard, or around the places you visit every week, that’s exactly where we’ll train.
Service Areas:
Wesley Chapel • Land O’ Lakes • Lutz • Carrollwood • New Tampa
Zephyrhills • San Antonio • Tampa Palms • Tampa
If you're not sure whether your home is within range, just reach out. If you’re nearby, I’ll work with you and your dog right where you need it most.
Frequently Asked Questions
What areas in Florida do you serve for in-home dog training?
I provide in-home dog training throughout the Greater Tampa Bay Area, focusing on Hillsborough and Pasco Counties. I regularly work with families from Wesley Chapel to Land O’ Lakes, Lutz to Carrollwood, New Tampa to Tampa Palms, Zephyrhills to San Antonio, and all across Tampa.
If you’re close by but unsure whether you’re in range, just reach out! I train where your dog lives, learns, and interacts every day.
Can you really train my dog, even if other dog trainers couldn’t?
If I agree to take your dog, it means I’m confident I can help.
Since 2002, I’ve trained dogs with fear, reactivity, anxiety, and household challenges all across Pasco and Hillsborough, including families from Tampa, New Tampa, Wesley Chapel, and Land O’ Lakes who were considering rehoming before connecting with me.
I’m honest and realistic. If your dog needs a different type of specialist, I’ll tell you upfront – no false promises.
Do you offer free evaluations for my dog before starting training?
Yes. For behavior modification and aggression cases, I offer free evaluations when needed.
Some cases can be assessed over the phone, but for more serious concerns (like biting or reactivity) I may choose to come to your home so I can see the behavior where it actually happens.
This applies anywhere in my dog training service area, from Carrollwood to Tampa Palms to Wesley Chapel.
How long does training usually take?
Most dogs complete their initial training in six weeks or less. The timeline depends on your dog’s temperament, history, and how consistently the household follows the plan.
Because training happens in the environments your dog already knows progress often comes faster than owners expect. So whether you’re looking for a Wesley Chapel puppy training specialist or Tampa dog trainer for a senior rescue, you can expect results in less than two months; typically closer to one month.
Do you include the whole family in the training across the Greater Tampa Bay Area?
Yes. Your dog responds to everyone in the home including kids, adults, grandparents, roommates, and even other pets.
I help households across Hillsborough and Pasco learn the same tone, timing, and communication patterns so your dog hears one message instead of mixed signals. When the whole home is consistent, you see results quickly.
What if my dog needs extra help after training?
If your dog needs reinforcement after completing their program, I come back at no cost.
This guarantee applies throughout my dog training service area; whether you’re in Wesley Chapel, Tampa, Land O’ Lakes, Zephyrhills, or anywhere in between. I offer this because training is a partnership, and some dogs simply need a little extra clarity as they settle into new habits.
What types of dog training do you offer in Florida?
All training is customized for your dog’s temperament and your household. This includes:
• Puppy training
• Behavior modification
• Socialization with people and environments
• Training for homes with multiple dogs
• Confidence building
• Real-world training at parks, stores, and neighborhoods
If your dog struggles on your daily walk through New Tampa, gets overwhelmed at the park in Tampa Palms, or freezes at a busy spot in Wesley Chapel, we train right there.
Do you use correction in your training?
Yes – but correction must be calm, clear, and timed correctly. Dogs read tone and body language long before they understand words.
My goal is to help you correct without fear or force so your dog actually understands what you’re asking. When the signals are consistent, correction becomes far more effective.
Do you train dogs with aggression or serious behavior problems?
Yes, if the case is appropriate for my expertise. I specialize in fear-based behaviors, reactivity, anxiety, and challenging household situations across the Greater Tampa Bay Area.
Many families from Tampa, Lutz, Wesley Chapel, and Land O’ Lakes have been able to keep their dogs safely after training; even when they had been advised to rehome or euthanize elsewhere.
How do I schedule my first session?
Just reach out. We’ll talk through your dog’s behavior, their triggers, their environment, and what you hope to change.
Whether you’re in Carrollwood, New Tampa, Tampa Palms, Zephyrhills, or anywhere nearby, I’ll help you start the process and build a plan that works for your dog and your family.
DOG TRAINING TAILORED TO SUIT YOUR PUP'S PERSONALITY
