Tampa's Certified Master Dog Trainer
Meet Helene Scott
For more than 25 years, Helene has helped Tampa families turn frustrated, unruly, and anxious dogs into calm, confident companions. Same trainer at every visit. Same promise: love, praise, and positive reinforcement, never fear.
Owner operated since 2002
Any age, any temperament
APDT Member
Free return visit if your dog needs more help.
25+
Years training Tampa dogs, owner operated since 2002.
Certified
Master Dog Trainer, trained at Anthony Jerone’s School of Dog Training.
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Google rating from 100 reviews by local dog owners.
Guaranteed
If your dog needs more help, Helene comes back at no charge.
Her Story
It started with a girl who spoke dog
Helene’s bond with dogs began long before it became a career. She was the kid who walked the neighbors’ dogs for free, just to spend time with them. The dogs that growled at everyone else somehow always warmed to her. As a teenager, she volunteered at a local animal shelter for years.
When a run of corporate layoffs left her tired of starting over, a close friend who had become a dog trainer reminded Helene of what she had always known about herself. In 2002, newly expecting her first child and wanting work that let her raise a family on her own terms, she enrolled in a full time training program and never looked back.
What people once doubted she could make a living doing became her life’s work.
Credentials & Training
Trained by a legend, proven over 25 years
Great training is earned, not claimed. Here is where Helene’s comes from.
Certified Master Dog Trainer
Graduated a full time program at Anthony Jerone’s School of Dog Training & Career Inc., logging 200 hours of hands on training and apprenticeship.
Studied under a pioneer
Her instructor, Master Trainer Anthony Jerone, handled scout dogs in Vietnam (earning a Bronze Star) and built New York City’s first subway K-9 corps. That lineage lives in how Helene trains today.
Association of Pet Dog Trainers
An active member, committed to humane, current, positive methods for dogs of every age, breed, and temperament.
Mentor and speaker
Has led group classes, offered free socialization classes, mentored aspiring trainers, and spoken through Business Networking International.
Her Philosophy
Love, praise, and positive reinforcement. Never fear.
Helene disagrees with fear based training, full stop. Dogs learn best when they trust the person teaching them, so her method builds that trust with patience, praise, and clear, consistent communication. Good behavior sticks long after she leaves.
And because no two dogs are alike, no two plans are either. Helene reads each dog’s personality and each family’s values, then customizes the training to fit. One thing most people do not expect: she trains the owners as much as the dogs, because your dog is only as consistent as the humans reinforcing the lessons.
What Helene believes in
- Positive reinforcement that builds a real bond
- Trust before commands
- Plans built around your individual dog
- Teaching the whole family, not just the dog
What she leaves behind
- Fear, intimidation, and punishment
- One size fits all programs
- Quick fixes that fade
- Treating symptoms instead of behavior
A Story That Says It All
A family adopted Winter, a four year old Great Pyrenees who was deaf and had grown aggressive toward their teenage daughter. Helene’s evaluation showed fear aggression, a reaction rooted in fear, not temper. She taught the family to respect Winter’s boundaries: move slowly, never crowd his face, spend calm quality time, reward generously. Over time Winter learned to trust again, and a dog who might have been returned stayed home with his family.
Winter’s story, in Helene’s words
What To Expect
From overwhelmed to confident, with a calmer dog to show for it
Most families come to Helene feeling overwhelmed and frustrated. They leave with confidence, a calmer dog, and a real understanding of how to keep it that way. Here is how she gets you there.
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Custom plan
Built around your dog’s needs and your schedule.
02
Behavior analysis
Pinpointing what is really driving the behavior.
03
Progress tracking
Regular check ins to adjust as your dog grows.
04
Ongoing support
Real time updates, tips, and answers between sessions.
05
Resources
Handouts and the right collars and leashes for your dog.
Ready for a calmer, happier dog?
Tell Helene a little about your dog and get a free evaluation. She will talk through a training plan built just for the two of you, at any age and any temperament.
Guaranteed results. If your dog needs more help, Helene comes back for free.