Private dog training in The Acreage, FL

One-on-one lessons with Barbara Bounds for puppy foundations, leash work, routines, recall, behavior concerns, handling, and class preparation.

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  • 30-minute privates work well for one focused issue or a tighter tune-up.
  • 1-hour privates give more room for handling, repetition, and larger problems.
  • Select the lesson length here, complete checkout on this page, and Barbara follows up to lock in the exact lesson time.

Choose a private lesson when a group class is not right

  • Useful for leash work, recall, routines, class preparation, or dogs that need an individualized setting.
  • Puppy foundations can cover handling, crate routines, house-training support, and calmer home habits.
  • Good for dogs that need a quieter working setup before joining a class.
  • Helpful when the handler needs direct one-on-one feedback instead of general group coaching.

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Google review ยท Mar 28, 2025

★★★★★

"Barbara Bounds is amazing with dogs and people. She knows how to balance work and play for our terrier, Chase, which has helped improve his behavior."

Dog training and behavior

When a private lesson is the better first step

  • Focused one-on-one help for behavior, leash work, routines, and class-prep decisions.
  • Quieter setup for dogs that are not ready for a group environment yet.
  • Payment buys the lesson first, then Barbara reaches out to confirm the exact time.

Returning clients can check out faster

Select the lesson length here, use the email already tied to your record, and check out on this page. Barbara follows up after purchase to confirm the exact time.

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Availability for appointments

Barbara schedules lessons within the windows below. Checkout buys the lesson but does not set the exact time; Barbara confirms the appointment afterward.

  • Sunday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Monday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Thursday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Pay now, then Barbara confirms the exact lesson time

  • Returning clients can choose 30 minutes or 1 hour, use the email already tied to their record, and check out faster.
  • New clients select a lesson length, fill in the details, and check out on this page.
  • Barbara follows up after purchase to confirm the exact lesson time and any needed handling notes.

Private appointment details

  • 30-minute private: $40
  • 1-hour private: $70
  • Shared privates welcome: 2 handlers at $40 each, 3 or more handlers at $25 each
  • Call or text 410-430-0209 if you want to schedule a shared private

Select a lesson length to start

Select the 30-minute or 1-hour private above, complete checkout here, and Barbara reaches out after purchase to confirm the exact lesson time.