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About
Unleash Your Pets Full Potential!
Semper Fi K-9 Dog Training offers customized in-home dog training and board and train services throughout the Treasure Coast and Palm Beaches. Have the experts revolutionize the relationship between you and your dog with behavior modification, aggression and confidence correction, puppy training, service dog training, dog board and train, nutrition management and more! Get personalized one-on-one attention every step of the way and watch your dog transform.
Board and train boot camp options range from 2-6 weeks in length. Get your dog back completely transformed!
1 on 1 Private Lessons- Let our experienced trainers guide you every step of the way during training session. Watch your dog transform as you bond and train with your dog during the in home training process.
Once-Twice per week for 60 minutes a visit.
Group class access included for life with all of our programs!
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Overview
Current Top Pro
Hired 109 times
Background checked
1 employee
7 years in business
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Services offered
Dog size
Extra Small (1 - 15 lbs)
Small (16 - 25 lbs)
Medium (26 - 40 lbs)
Large (41 - 70 lbs)
Frequency
One time
Once per week
Multiple per week
Additional services
Feeding
Baths
Grooming
Medication
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.
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Michele C.
Jan 25, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Dave has been a great benefit to helping us train our new pup, Gracie. He’s got a great personality that is easy to understand and we feel very comfortable with his training style. The system they have for booking and reminders is great. Highly recommend!
Details: 6 - 12 months old • Medium (26 - 40 lbs) • Private lessons • General obedience training • Leash pulling • My home, venue, etc.
Dog Training
April A.
Oct 24, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
Semper Fi K9 is absolutely amazing. He is a patient trainer who makes the dog and owner comfortable and calm. Semper Fi K9 uses no harsh training techniques.
Details: 1 - 2 years old • Large (41 - 70 lbs) • I'm flexible • I'm flexible • At the pro’s location
Dog Training
Lois H.
Aug 6, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack
Matt from Semper Fi K9 is professional and a great dog trainer. He helped us train our first pup Zeus -Rottweiler and were thrilled with the training tools we were left with for a successful trading experience. Zeus not stays in our yard without a lease and doesn’t leave . Our neighbor call him the statue lol . So when we decided Zeus needed a fried we got another puppy for Matt to help us train again. Zoey is Cane Corso/ Rottweiler mix . She was our crazy child . But Semper Fi helped us through the training process again . Thanks Matt for your professionalism and great training Skills for a successful outcome .
Details: 0 - 6 months old • Small (16 - 25 lbs) • Private lessons • General obedience training • House training • Biting • Chewing • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.
Dog Training
Samantha C.
Nov 1, 2021
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Hired on Thumbtack
I cannot thank Matt from Obey the Paw enough!! When I first adopted Poppy, she was fearful and showed aggression towards guests (especially men) in my home. I had a handful of sessions with Matt and she is nearly a completely different dog! While she is still timid, I now know how to control the situation. The true "ah-ha" moment for me was having guests over this weekend and Poppy no longer growled or barked at ANY of them. Poppy is also better behaved and more responsive to me in general, and I feel like we have built a better relationship. I'd consider it half dog training, half owner training to learn how to properly communicate with your pup. Here is Poppy pictured with my boyfriend (which before training, she wouldn't even go near without barking), and at the park, which I would not have taken her to without trusting her training. I would recommend Matt, especially if you are having aggression-based issues!
Details: 1 - 2 years old • Medium (26 - 40 lbs) • Private lessons • Aggressive behavior modification • Barking • My home, venue, etc.
Dog Training
Nicole M.
Mar 5, 2021
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Hired on Thumbtack
Matt is a great trainer and comes highly recommended.. He has done wonders with my pups and assisting my mom with assuring training as well..
I highly recommend him as my pup is a 82lb tank who was almost uncontrollable before. he listens so well now and has totally grown up with a more calming Demeanor..
Details: 1 - 2 years old • Extra large (70+ lbs) • Private lessons • Therapy or service dog training • Barking • House training • Digging • Crate training • My home, venue, etc.
Dog Training
Credentials
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Matthew Pakula
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
It is customizable based on the dog and the process.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I do a face to face consultation with owner and puppy. This is the time to observe the pups behavior and lay out an accurate plan moving forward.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have been around dogs my entire life. I do not reprimand or throw fear into dogs when I train. It does not work! Positivity always wins!
