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About
🌺Hello & Welcome to
FLORIDA 5-STAR
~ BALANCED ~
POSITIVE REWARD DOG TRAINING!
Where we Accentuate the Positive...
& Shut Down the Negative...
Using Only Humane Psychological methods and
Never with the use of a Shock Collar....
Or Forced exercise on treadmills... which are quick fixes for the trainer but can cause exhaustion and long term mental and physical damage to growing pups.
This is why Static or Electronic E-Collars that shock are banned in most European Countries including
💞 I Come to You and Train at Your Home which is Far better for both You and Your Dog... You will Love This extremely effective and safe method! Or Remote Training on Zoom or Facebook is also available if you prefer.
Check out our Florida 5-Star Dog Training..
page on Facebook with hundreds of Pics and Videos!
5 Session Obedience pkg is $700
7 Session Obedience pkg Is $900
1 Comprehensive Training plus Evaluation is $150
Puppy Training/ Adult Dog Behavioral Training Aggression Desensitization Training…
Or Advanced & Service Dog Training...
Training From 10 wks to Adulthood!
Looseleash Walking is in your Future 🐶J
There are 100+ Pictures of Training Dogs for you to view here! Top Pro 2025..
Looking Forward to Helping You!
It’s Life Changing! ❤️
Overview
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34 years in business
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Services offered
Dog training package
Dog size
Extra Small (1 - 15 lbs)
Small (16 - 25 lbs)
Medium (26 - 40 lbs)
Large (41 - 70 lbs)
Dog training type
Private lessons
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Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.
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Donna M.
May 26, 2026
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I highly recommend Cheryl, she did a fantastic job training Kass.
Details: 0 - 6 months old • Small (16 - 25 lbs) • Private lessons • Puppy training • House training • Chewing • My home, venue, etc.
Dog Training
Rebecca S.
Dec 24, 2024
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She trained my rescue pup from shy and timid into a perfect mobility service dog.
I adopted a 4 month old rescue pup and knew he was going grow to a large size. I'm pending an extensive spine surgery and will never be able to bend over and will be unsteady on my feet. I needed a dogtrainer right away so I'd have a well traineddog by surgery time.
I found Cheryl on Thumbtack and gave her a call. As soon as she stepped in my house, my untrained rescue pup was calm and listened to her. She has such a calm and gentle way about her. My pup loves her.
My pup has gone from shy with no confidence to being my perfect service dog that I can rely on. He also knows several tasks like putting laundry in a basket and taking the basket to the closet. Opening and closing the fridge to get me water. Picking up items I drop on the floor. Bracing to help me up from the floor. Pulling me up from a chair. Bringing me a blanket. So many other tasks that Cheryl has taught him so he can help me. Having a trained service dog is the epitome of a well trained, happy dog.
I can't say enough good things about Cheryl at Florida 5-Star DogTraining. Don't send your pup away. You can train at home without using shock or e collars. Cheryl is amazing. Please give her a call. You won't be sorry.
Details: 0 - 6 months old • Medium (26 - 40 lbs) • Private lessons • General obedience training • Chewing • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.
Dog Training
Larry B.
Sep 18, 2017
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Cheryl adapted easily to daughter and the dog. Information presented was interesting and useful. Before she left the first session, the dog was sitting, lying down, giving a "high five", and walking loosely on a leash. She sat with my daughter and taught her how to perform the training so she can continue to practice with the dog.
Dog Training
Bev R.
Jan 9, 2018
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This trainer was amazing! She addressed many of the problems that concerned us most and got our dog well on her way to improvement during the initial evaluation session. She was positive, kind, and very calming. We really enjoyed working with her and we are looking forward to having a dog with better manners. Thank you!!
Details: 1 dog • 1 - 2 years old • Large (41 - 70 lbs) • General obedience training • Private dog training lessons • I travel to the dog trainer
Dog Training
Jan B.
Aug 1, 2022
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Cheryl is very kind with her training. She takes her time to train myself as well as my dog with each visit. My dog is still a work in process but he has improved so much with her training. I recommend her services.
Details: 2 - 10 years old • Extra large (70+ lbs) • Private lessons • General obedience training • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.
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FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Pricing depends on your location, number of Dogs, But generally it is $150 for a very comprehensive First Training/Evaluation Session.
And if you prefer to save and prepay ~ You can purchase a package of 5 Training Sessions for $700 Training sessions for Advanced or Aggression Retraining....or pay $150 each time ~ Your choice!
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I’d like for them to give me the age and the known history of their Dog or puppy. What fears or concerns they have and what they would like accomplished in the Training. Then we schedule a convenient time to have the first Training/Evaluation session.
I only go to the Dog’s home rather than the typical Board & Train. It is very traumatic for your Puppy to be away from You, usually confined for hours, and be disciplined in Training...Often with shock collars.
Home is where the problems are and you need to get to the source to do the correction.
After watching a Training session you determine if you would like to continue and purchase a package of 5 or more Training sessions at a sizable savings or if you would like to pay for each individual session.
I accomplish a lot in that first Training/Evaluation session.
First I get to know them... 🥰
Then I explain everything I am doing and why!
You will see great results from Day 1 ~
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I am a National Champion Trainer...
Decades of Training All types of Animals...
The certifications are a Pure Positive invention.
I am a Balanced Positive Reward based Trainer...
I Never use Shock collars or Treadmills in my Training. Torture and exhaustion are deplorable methods used as a quick fix to get a dog to obey.
That is Not Training but Torture...
However there needs to be a humane consequence or your intelligent or strong willed puppy will continue the wrong behavior. Animals are extremely Just...
They respect humane correction when they disobey.
And are back smiling and trying hard to please seconds later ~ 🤗
