Need help with your furry friend? Behavioral issues are one of the number one reasons that pets are surrendered to shelters, making up a whopping 47% according to the ASPCA's National Rehoming Survey. If you are having issues with your pet that include (but are not limited to) aggression, destruction of property, inappropriate elimination/marking* and separation anxiety, please visit the links below and find a trainer near you. We have also included resources for financial assistance if paying for a trainer is an issue. As with all behavioral issues, a trip to the vet is necessary before finding a trainer to rule out any underlying medical issues.

* Inappropriate elimination may be a sign of a medical issue such as a urinary tract or bladder infection. "Marking" by male dogs can be curbed with neutering. Escaping is also characteristic of intact animals, with males having a tendency to roam and females pursuing mates when in heat. Please visit our veterinary & low cost spay/neuter resources page here for help.

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EPAR works with Gary Adams of Natural Instinct Dog Training on some of our hardest cases, including dog aggressive dogs. Serving Orange, Seminole, and Volusia counties.

David Ventura of David's Animal Connections works with EPAR's dogs on a multitude of issues including leash reactivity and many others.

Providing tools and knowledge necessary to improve your dog’s behavior. Serving Lake county.

Happy Trails Animal Rescue offers free training scholarships to assist with behavioral issues, a pet food pantry, assistance with monthly prevention, free vaccine clinics, and free educational classes and seminars for Orange, Osceola and Seminole County residents

Orange County Animal Services provides a FREE training program, eligible for dogs that have been recently been adopted from the shelter. This program is designed to teach basic commands such as sit and down and is four weeks long.

The Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando has created a training series called Bark U which offers classes from puppy training to advanced tricks. Located in Orlando, FL (Orange County)