In-Home Behavior & Obedience Training · Brevard County, FL
Teach the Human.
Train the Dog.
Every program starts with understanding why your dog behaves the way they do — then giving you the tools, confidence, and leadership skills to create lasting change at home.
- You learn to communicate in a language your dog understands
- Behavior is addressed at the root cause — not just managed
- You gain confidence as a calm, consistent leader
- All breeds, all ages, all behavior challenges welcome
Start Here
Initial Consultation
*Within 15 mi of West Melbourne. +$25/session beyond 15 mi.
Every journey at DePaul K9 Academy begins here. This one-hour session lets us observe your dog in their home environment, identify the root causes of their behavior, and design a custom training plan tailored to your specific goals.
Your Consultation Includes:
- Full in-home behavior consultation
- Discussion of routines, challenges, and goals
- Observation of your dog in their home environment
- Identification of root causes behind behaviors
- Customized training plan
- Clear program recommendation
- Time for questions and guidance
- Discuss the importance of foundation commands: Leave it, Place, Break, Recall, Heel
This session ensures we choose the right path for your dog — not a one-size-fits-all approach.
See what a consultation looks like
Carol walks you through exactly what happens during your first in-home visit — no surprises, just results. Tap to watch.
Our Programs
Find the Right Fit for Your Dog
Not sure which program is right for you? Read through each one below — or reach out and we'll help you decide.
6-Week Program · $960 40 minute Sessions- Once a week
*Within 15 mi of West Melbourne. +$25/session beyond 15 mi.
Puppy Potential Program
Ages 8 Weeks – 6 Months
The best time to train a puppy is now.
Our Puppy Potential Program is a structured, private in-home 6-week journey designed to give your puppy the strongest possible foundation. Perfect for puppies 8 weeks to 6 months old at the start of the program, these weekly 40-minute sessions focus on building confidence, clear communication, and core habits during their most critical developmental windows. Because this is a private program, the curriculum is fully customized to your puppy’s specific age, breed, and your unique home environment—shaping your dog's behavior for a lifetime of success.
What's Included
Crate & House Training
Proven guidance for potty success.
Healthy Play Habits
Managing bite inhibition and energy.
Essential Commands
Sit, down, stay, and come with reliability.
Confidence Building
Socialization strategies for a bold puppy.
Leash Manners
Foundation for loose-leash walking.
Threshold Manners
Running out the door, jumping, barking, pawing.
Setting the Foundation for a Safe, Balanced Home
Growing up with a dog is one of childhood's greatest joys — but it shouldn't come with constant jumping, nipping, or chaotic energy. High-intelligence breeds need clear boundaries from day one to ensure they learn to stay calm, relaxed, and respectful around children.
Our Puppy Potential program focuses heavily on family-inclusive, private in-home coaching. We guide you and your children through dog psychology basics, safe interaction rules, and early obedience steps.
Build leash focus and attention fast!
Transforming Overwhelming Puppy Energy
We help you teach your new puppy to look to your family for direction, turning frantic behaviors into predictable, well-mannered habits. By involving everyone in the household, we ensure the puppy respects family boundaries and learns to switch off and relax around children.
Winston learning the look command
Ready to give your puppy the best possible start?
Most behavior problems in adult dogs trace back to missed windows in puppyhood. The earlier you start, the easier everything becomes.
- Builds confidence and trust from day one
- Prevents problem behaviors before they form
- Creates a calm, respectful family companion
- Includes every member of your household
The 6-week window after bringing your puppy home is the single most important training period of their life. Don't let it pass without a plan.
Book a Puppy ConsultationWhy a 6-Week Structure?
Consistency
Repetition to build lasting habits.
Growth-Focused
Ongoing coaching as your puppy matures.
Paced Learning
Covering foundations without rushing.
Structured Value
A roadmap for your investment.
Professional Insight
Guidance during critical development.
Future-Proofing
Preventing issues before they start.
See It in Action
Essential Puppy Obedience Commands: Sit, Down, & Stand Tutorial
What to Do Before Your Puppy Comes Home
Maximize your investment by prepping your home environment and gathering the essential gear needed for immediate success.
Size the Crate Correctly
Choose a crate only large enough for the puppy to stand, turn, and lie down. Excess space invites them to use one side as a bathroom, derailing house training.
Isolate the Crate Location
Place the crate in a separate room away from your bedroom to build early independence and prevent separation distress.
Place the Exercise Pen Strategically
Set up a secure pen in a high-visibility, high-traffic living space so the puppy learns to settle while remaining part of the household.
Anchor an Elevated Place Cot
Introduce a physical boundary mat inside the pen or living room to teach duration work, focus, and impulse control.
Remove Drag Leash Handles
Snip the handle loop off your puppy's indoor drag leash to prevent dangerous snags on furniture or pen corners.
Invest in Slow Feeders & Lick Mats
Use paced feeding bowls to protect digestion, and utilize lick mats with greek yogurt or peanut butter for low-arousal biological resets.
Establish Threshold Boundaries
Pinpoint exact doorways and boundaries where you will mandate calm pauses and eye contact checks from day one.
Ideal for: Puppies 8 weeks to 6 months old who need a strong behavioral foundation before bad habits form.
Ready to start your puppy off right?
Start In-Home Puppy Training
4-Week Program · $760 60 Minute Sessions - Once a Week
*Within 15 mi of West Melbourne. +$25/session beyond 15 mi.
In-Home Behavior & Obedience Program
Foundational Obedience & Behavior Modification for dogs 6 months and older
Is your dog ignoring you, pulling on the leash, or struggling to focus when it matters most?
Is your dog ignoring you, pulling on the leash, or struggling to focus when it matters most? As dogs cross the 6-month mark, adolescence sets in, bringing new behavioral challenges like boundary-testing, reactivity, and selective hearing. Our signature hands-on package is specifically designed to address these adolescent and adult behavioral challenges right where they start. Over four weeks, we work one-on-one with you and your dog in your everyday home environment across Rockledge, Melbourne, West Melbourne, Viera, Palm Bay, Satellite Beach, Melbourne Beach, and Indialantic. We will move past basic puppy training to build real-world obedience, reliable focus under distraction, and lasting habits that fit your lifestyle.
Your Dog Will Learn:
Does This Look Like Your Front Door?
Ideal for: Dogs 6 months and older with behavioral challenges or owners who want a reliable, obedient companion.
Book Private Dog Obedience Training
1.5-Hour Assessment · $285
*Within 15 mi of West Melbourne. +$25/session beyond 15 mi.
Behavioral Breakthrough Program
Severe Behavior Modification
For dogs with complex behavioral challenges that go beyond basic obedience.
This specialized program is designed for dogs exhibiting severe behaviors such as aggression, extreme anxiety, fear-based reactivity, or other complex issues that require a deeper, more intensive approach.
What's Included:
- Comprehensive behavioral assessment
- Root cause identification and analysis
- Customized behavior modification protocol
- Desensitization and counter-conditioning
- Safety management strategies
- Owner education and coaching
- Ongoing support and follow-up
Ideal for: Dogs with severe behavioral issues including aggression, extreme anxiety, or fear-based reactivity.
Advanced Off-leash focused
Total Control: Real World Off-Leash Program
4-Week Program · Advanced Training · $1,050
Over our four weeks, one hour sessions, this advanced program transitions your dog's skills outside the house and into high-distraction environments. We work directly with you and your dog at local parks to handle complex real-world triggers. We start with your dog on a long-lead for safety and control while transitioning to the off-leash. Whether facing rushing waves, passing wildlife, or other dogs and people, you will achieve total off-leash control, deep reliability, and true peace of mind across Brevard County. Includes professional-grade handler coaching and a tailored remote communication system (e-collar training).
Experience the Freedom You've Both Been Waiting For
- Reliable Recall: Your dog comes every time, no matter the distraction.
- Off-Leash Heel: Walks calmly at your side without a leash.
- Distance Command Mastery: Instant sit, down, and place from 50+ feet away.
- High-Distraction Proofing: Flawless focus around wildlife, crowds, and other dogs.
- Boundary Control: Polite thresholds at doors, gates, and car entries.
- Total Peace of Mind: Complete confidence and stress-free control in any public environment.
Prerequisite: To ensure a smooth transition into off-leash work, this program requires either completion of our In-Home Behavior & Obedience Program or an evaluation to demonstrate proficiency in basic obedience skills.
Off-leash at the park
Off-leash at the beach
DePaul K9 Academy Serving Throughout Brevard County, FL
DePaul K9 Academy provides In-Home Behavior & Obedience Dog Training
Not Sure Which Program Is Right for You?
We maintain strict control over our onboarding process to ensure we are the absolute best fit for your goals. While we do not offer generic free consultations, we do connect with serious clients over the phone to discuss your dog's history before scheduling your personalized, in-home setup session.
Military & Veteran Discount
We proudly offer a 10% discount on all dog training packages to thank you for your service. Active duty, veterans, and military spouses please list your status and branch on our intake form so we can apply this discount directly to your program package.