Dog Training
Build a strong bond between you and your dog.
Ocala Dog Training
Establishing a strong and healthy bond between you and your dog through obedience training is essential to their overall success as your faithful companion.
Our trainer, Daniele Turner, brings over 16 years of experience building positive bonds between dogs and their owners using positive reinforcement training. Daniele is a professional member of the ADPT, pet-tech, first aid and CPR certified and looks forward to working with you and your dog!
Featured Group Classes
AKC S.T.A.R. PUPPY PROGRAM
Our AKC (American Kennel Club) S.T.A.R. Puppy Training Class is the perfect way to start your puppy on the path to becoming a well-behaved and confident adult dog. This fun and engaging program focuses on essential socialization, basic obedience, and responsible owner practices. It’s designed for puppies up to 1 year old, providing them with the skills they need to grow into happy, healthy companions. Learn More About S.T.A.R. on AKC's Website
Duration: 6 weeks (Must attend all 6 weeks to earn S.T.A.R. certification)
Schedule: You and your dog will attend one group class per week for 6 weeks! See calendar below for class schedules.
Investment: $200 + $25 for Official AKC Test and Certificate
CANINE GOOD CITIZEN
Our AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Group Class is designed to help dogs and their owners achieve the gold standard in canine behavior. This advanced course focuses on key skills such as polite leash walking, coming when called, and proper social interaction with people and other dogs. It’s ideal for dogs who have mastered basic obedience and are ready for the next level of training. Upon completion, dogs will have the opportunity to earn the official AKC CGC certification, proving they can successfully complete the 10 tested behaviors. Learn More About CGC on AKC's Website
Duration: 6 weeks
Schedule: Sign up below to enter our wait list and be notified as soon as our next class is posted!
Group Classes
If you are new to training at Red Fern, welcome! We are glad you are here. Take a look at our available training options below and submit the interest form at the bottom of this page to get started. We will contact you to get started.
BEGINNER
GROUP CLASS
This class is perfect for dogs over 1 year old who are new to training or need a refresher on the basics. Our experienced trainer will guide you and your dog through essential commands such as sit, stay, down, and come. You'll also learn how to master loose leash walking, making daily walks more enjoyable. This class provides a strong foundation for good behavior, helping you and your dog build a trusting, respectful relationship.
Duration: 6 weeks
Schedule: You and your dog will attend one group class per week for 6 weeks! See calendar below for class schedules.
Essential Skills: Watch me, place, sit, stay, leave it, introduction to loose-leash walking, and recall (come).
Investment: $200
AGILITY
FOR FUN
Our Agility for Fun class is what it sounds like: agility for fun! We will not focus on learning new commands but rather enjoy learning something new. Engaging with agility equipment offers various benefits for your dog, including enhanced physical fitness, improved coordination, mental stimulation, and increased self-confidence. Agility provides an outlet for excess energy, making it an enjoyable and fulfilling activity for dogs of all ages and breeds.
Duration: 6 weeks
Schedule: You and your dog will attend one group class per week for 6 weeks. See calendar below for class schedules.
Essential Skills: While no specific commands will be taught, good behavior and manners will be reinforced.
Investment: $200
INTERMEDIATE WITH AGILITY GROUP CLASS
Our Intermediate with Agility Class is the perfect next step for you and your dog after completing our Puppy Beginner Group Class. This class will focus on strengthening control by adding distractions, distance, and duration to those essential skills and dog manners. We will also begin to work on off-leash skills and introduce some agility equipment.
Duration: 6 weeks
Schedule: You and your dog will attend one group class per week for 6 weeks! See calendar below for class schedules.
Essential Skills: Sit, stand, down in motion, sing and finish, food refusal (when offered by a stranger), and following hand signals/handling skills.
Investment: $200
Private Lessons
Private lessons offer personalized, one-on-one sessions tailored to your dog's specific needs and behavior. These lessons allow for focused attention, helping address issues such as obedience, aggression, anxiety, or specific commands.
PRIVATE
LESSONS
Private lessons are designed for targeting specific behaviors such as jumping, loose-leash walking, begging, or excessive barking. They are also ideal for dogs uncomfortable around others or those needing a training refresher. You will meet with Daniele for one hour at Red Fern to work one-on-one with your dog and receive a customized training plan specific to your dog's needs.
Duration: 1 hour
Schedule: Private lessons are available by appointment!
Commands & Behaviors: Target specific behaviors such as leash-pulling, reactivity, excessive barking, excessive jumping, introducing to new people and environments, and more.
Investment: $100