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I provide private lessons, obedience, behavior modification, and off-leash training throughout Gainesville and Alachua County. Highland Canine-certified, 960+ hours of professional training, and a focus on real behavior change — every plan custom-built after an in-person evaluation.
Gainesville has plenty of trainers. Here is what sets my approach apart.
Highland Canine's Master Dog Trainer Program — one of the most intensive certifications in the industry. Not a weekend seminar.
Not just in a yard. I proof at Depot Park, Celebration Pointe, your front door, the vet parking lot, and every real scenario your dog faces in Gainesville.
You learn to handle your dog in the situations that actually stress you out — guests at the door, walks past other dogs, kids running through the house.
Training does not end when the program does. Every client gets lifetime access to refreshers, questions, and guidance on what comes next.
Sessions are scheduled when they work for you. Limited availability means focused, quality training — not a factory.
Foundation obedience, advanced distraction proofing, behavior modification, and off-leash freedom. Shane determines the right fit after meeting your dog.
I will tell you the truth about your dog's behavior, what is realistic, and what you need to change. No sugarcoating.
Every program starts with an evaluation so I can match you to the right approach. No pressure, no upselling.
Gainesville is not a controlled training environment. It is a university town with runners, cyclists, off-leash dogs at parks, squirrels everywhere, and a downtown that is packed on game days. Your dog needs to function in all of that — not just in a quiet yard.
I train at the places that matter to you: Depot Park, the Gainesville-Hawthorne Trail, Celebration Pointe, Butler Plaza, local vet offices, and your own neighborhood. If your dog cannot hold a skill at your front door with a delivery driver ringing the bell, I have not finished the job.
I am based in Newberry — about 15 minutes west of downtown Gainesville. For private lessons, I come to you anywhere in Gainesville and Alachua County. All sessions are by appointment only.
Haile Plantation is one of the communities I work in most often. The trail system, the Village Center, and the Saturday farmers market are real proofing environments I use regularly with clients. For Haile residents, there is no travel fee — I come directly to your home for the evaluation and in-home sessions. See the dedicated Haile Plantation page.
All sessions are by appointment only, scheduled around your life. Whether you need evenings, weekends, or midday — I work with your availability to keep training consistent without disrupting your routine.
Yes. Haile Plantation (ZIP 32608) is within my standard service area and I work there regularly. In-home private lessons are available with no travel surcharge. I train at the Village Center, the trail system, and clients' homes throughout the community.
Yes. I do in-home private lessons throughout Gainesville and Alachua County — Haile, Duck Pond, Tioga Town Center, the 34th Street corridor, and everywhere in between. For areas on the far east side, a small travel stipend may apply.
Depot Park, Celebration Pointe, Butler Plaza, the Gainesville-Hawthorne Trail, local vet offices, and your own front door. If your dog cannot hold a command at your front door with a delivery driver ringing the bell, we are not done.
Sessions are scheduled by appointment at your home, a public location, or wherever makes sense for your goals. I come to you anywhere in Gainesville and Alachua County.
Start with an evaluation. Shane assesses your dog in person, discusses your goals, and builds a plan around what your dog actually needs. Every program is custom.
At your house. I come to you so I can see your dog in the environment where the problems actually happen — your front door, your yard, your neighborhood. That gives me a much better read than meeting somewhere neutral.
There is no pressure to enroll. The in-person evaluation is $100. I will be honest about your dog, your goals, and whether I am the right fit.
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