Dog trainingthat holds upin the real world.

Private, one-on-one dog training in St. Petersburg and across Tampa Bay. A higher caliber of companion, built on 20 years of working dog experience.

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Dog and handler during training with 8UP K9 in St. Petersburg, FL

Dog training services.

Private training and behavior work for pet owners in St. Petersburg and Tampa Bay, plus seminars for agency K9 teams.

Private one-on-one training

Hands-on sessions for puppies, family dogs, and advanced obedience, on a private training ground. You learn the handling your dog needs.

Trainer working one-on-one with a dog during private dog training

Behavior modification & problem solving

For dogs with behavioral challenges. We find the root cause and build change that lasts.

Dog during a private behavior modification session

Police & military K9 seminars

A separate offering for agencies: hands-on working dog seminars built for police and military K9 teams.

Working dog at an agency K9 seminar

Our method: Teach. Train. Proof.

  1. Teach.

    Your dog learns what we're asking for, clearly and fairly. So do you.

  2. Train.

    Repetition, with you on the other end of the leash, until the behavior is reliable.

  3. Proof.

    We test it around distractions and in real conditions, because training only counts if it holds up.

8UP K9 trainer with a working dog

Twenty years with working dogs.

8UP K9 LLC is a professional dog training company serving Greater Tampa Bay, Manatee County, Sarasota County, and surrounding communities. We build clear communication, reliable control, and confident behavior.

  • Private and one-on-one, with you involved in every session
  • No board and train
  • A dedicated training ground leased from a local rescue
  • Puppies, family companions, and dogs with behavioral challenges
  • Working dog seminars for police and military agencies, offered separately

Dog training across Tampa Bay.

  • St. Petersburg
  • Tampa
  • Clearwater
  • Bradenton
  • Sarasota

We also work with owners in Manatee County, Sarasota County, and the communities around them. Not sure we cover your town? Send us a message.

Ask about your area

Questions people ask first.

Do you offer board and train?

No. All training is private and one-on-one, so you take part in the sessions and learn how to handle your dog.

Where does training take place?

On a dedicated private training ground leased from a local rescue. We'll go over the details in your consultation.

Which areas do you serve?

Greater Tampa Bay, Manatee County, Sarasota County, and surrounding communities, including St. Petersburg, Tampa, Clearwater, Bradenton, and Sarasota.

Can you help with a puppy?

Yes. Training runs from puppy foundations through advanced obedience.

Do you work with police and military K9 teams?

Yes. We run working dog seminars for police and military agencies as a separate offering from our private dog training.

Tell us about your dog.

Tell us what you need help with. A member of the 8UP K9 team will be in touch.

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