Board & Train in Tampa
A well-behaved dog you can enjoy anywhere.
Your dog gets 3 to 4 weeks of one-on-one, real-world training with Zack. They live in his home, learn at their own pace, and practice the skills they need for everyday life with your family.
✔ Only a few dogs at a time
✔ Trained only by Zack
✔ Follow-up support included
Real-world training
Homes, neighborhoods, parks, beaches, trails, and stores
6+ years of hands-on training experience
Training Without Conflict® certified
Licensed and insured
Serving Tampa Bay families
MORE FREEDOM. LESS DAILY STRESS.
You want a dog who can join you on a walk, greet visitors, relax at a café, or explore off leash where it is safe and allowed. But pulling, jumping, running away, and selective listening can make everyday outings feel like a chore.
Zack’s Pack builds the obedience and household manners that help your dog become part of your life, not another thing you have to manage.
THE ZACK'S PACK DIFFERENCE
This isn’t a crowded training facility.
Your dog is not passed between employees or put through a rushed, one-size-fits-all program. Zack does the training himself from start to finish and adjusts the pace to fit your dog's learning style.
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One trainer from start to finish
Zack learns your dog’s patterns, builds the relationship, and stays responsible for every stage of training.
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A real home, not a row of kennels
Your dog practices calm behavior, boundaries, and household manners in the same kind of environment they'll go home to.
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Training where life happens
Skills are practiced around real distractions in neighborhoods, parks, stores, beaches, and other Tampa-area locations.
TRAINING FOR EVERYDAY LIFE
What can your dog learn?
Zack tailors every program, but most Off-Leash Board & Train dogs work toward dependable obedience, better impulse control, and the freedom to be included more often.
✔ Walk without pulling you down the street
✔ Come when called, even around distractions
✔ Settle calmly at home and around guests
✔ Keep four paws down instead of jumping
✔ Leave household items, counters, and wildlife alone
✔ Listen on leash and build dependable off-leash skills
WHY 3–4 WEEKS?
The time is part of the training.
Short programs can teach commands. Lasting reliability takes more than that. Your dog needs time to repeat new behaviors, practice in different places, and learn to make better choices as distractions increase.
The longer format also gives Zack room to work through setbacks without rushing your dog. The goal is not a perfect training video. It's behavior you can rely on after your dog comes home.
HOW THE PROGRAM WORKS
Personal training for your dog.
Clear guidance for you.
Consultation and fit
We talk about your dog, your daily life, and the changes you want to see. Zack confirms whether the program is the right fit before you commit.
Owner transfer sessions
You learn the same cues, tools, and routines your dog learned so the progress makes sense when your dog comes home.
3–4 weeks of immersive training
Your dog lives and trains with Zack. Daily work is tailored to their pace, with structured rest and practice in real-life situations.
Follow-up support
You get continued guidance after the program. Questions and small setbacks do not have to become old habits again.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Support doesn’t stop at pickup.
✔ Customized daily training based on your dog’s needs
✔ Home manners and real-world practice
✔ Progress updates throughout the program
✔ Owner transfer sessions and clear instructions
✔ Follow-up support after your dog returns home
A STRONG FIT FOR
Families who want a dog they can include.
This program is designed for puppies, adolescent dogs, and adults who primarily need obedience, manners, impulse control, and better on- and off-leash reliability. It can address pulling, jumping, poor recall, running away, chewing, counter surfing, wildlife chasing, and general household chaos.
NEED BEHAVIOR SUPPORT?
Some cases need a different plan.
Fear, leash reactivity, and aggression may be accepted case by case. Zack will evaluate your dog and recommend the safest, most useful path. If the program is not the right fit, he will tell you.
Before working with Zack, our 7-month-old puppy, Rookie, was so hyper he honestly felt almost unmanageable. As newlyweds, we really wanted to start this season with a well-trained dog - and Zack completely delivered.
Rookie now walks off leash, listens (!!), and is so enjoyable to take places. The jumping, biting, running off, and leash pulling are gone. I get compliments all the time on how well trained our dog is, and simply put, I just feel like we can actually ENJOY him so much more.
Mallary • Rookie
MEET YOUR DOG'S TRAINER
One dog. One trainer. One clear plan.
Zack has more than six years of hands-on experience and has studied multiple training systems. His work is grounded in Training Without Conflict® principles, with an emphasis on trust, cooperation, clear communication, and skills that hold up in everyday life.
Because he accepts only a small number of dogs at a time, every dog receives his direct attention. You always know who is training your dog and who to call when you have a question.
COMMON QUESTIONS
It’s normal to want details.
Where will my dog stay?
Your dog stays in Zack’s home in a structured, climate-controlled training environment. They receive focused training, proper rest, and practice living in a real household instead of spending the program in a row of kennels.
Why does the program take 3–4 weeks?
Reliable behavior takes repetition. The additional time lets Zack build new habits, work through setbacks, and practice around gradually harder distractions without rushing your dog.
Will the training transfer back to me?
Yes! That's why owner transfer sessions and follow-up support are part of the program. Zack teaches you how to use the same communication, structure, and routines so you can maintain your dog’s progress at home.
Do you work with reactive or aggressive dogs?
Reactivity, fear, and aggression cases may be accepted after an evaluation. More severe cases or dogs with extensive bite histories may need a different type of program. Zack will be honest about fit.
How much does the program cost?
Board & Train programs currently start at $3,855. The final investment depends on your dog’s needs and training goals. Your consultation will help determine the right plan before you make a decision.
START WITH A CONVERSATION
Could your dog be a good fit?
Tell Zack what daily life looks like now and what you want to be different. He will answer your questions, explain the investment, and help you decide whether Board & Train makes sense for your dog.
Board & Train programs start at $3,855. Availability is limited so each dog receives personal attention.