Tropical Dog Training

#1 Dog Training Experts Serving Florida’s West Coast Communities

Calm Walks • Better Manners • A Dog That Actually Listens

In-Home Training + Board & Train Options

Call/Text: 941-201-1135
https://www.tropicaldogtraining.com/contact-us/

Verified Credentials & Professional Authority

• 15+ Years of Professional Dog Training Experience

• Professional Dog Training Certification

• Master’s Degree (In Progress): Companion Animal Behavior Counseling

• Externship Completed: Best Friends Animal Society (Kanab, Utah)

• Proven Methods: Balanced training using lure–reward–cue–enforce + Positive E-forcement

Florida West Coast Dog Training Service Area

Tropical Dog Training proudly serves Florida’s Gulf Coast and Tampa Bay communities across Sarasota County, Manatee County, Charlotte County, Hillsborough County, Pinellas County, and Pasco County, including:

Primary Cities & Zip Codes

Sarasota County

• Sarasota: 34231, 34232, 34233, 34234, 34235, 34236, 34237, 34238, 34239, 34240, 34241, 34242, 34243

• Venice: 34285, 34286, 34287, 34288, 34289, 34292, 34293, 34294

• Nokomis: 34275

• Englewood (Sarasota/Charlotte area): 34223

• North Port: 34286, 34287, 34288, 34289, 34290, 34291, 34292, 34293

• Osprey: 34229

Manatee County

• Bradenton: 34201, 34202, 34203, 34205, 34207, 34208, 34209, 34210, 34211, 34212

• Lakewood Ranch: 34202, 34211

• Parrish: 34219

• Palmetto: 34220, 34221

• Holmes Beach: 34217

• Bradenton Beach: 34217

• Longboat Key: 34228

Hillsborough County

• Tampa: 33602, 33603, 33604, 33605, 33606, 33607, 33609, 33610, 33611, 33612, 33613, 33614, 33615, 33616, 33617, 33618, 33619, 33620, 33621, 33624, 33625, 33626, 33629, 33634, 33635, 33637, 33647

• Brandon: 33510, 33511

• Apollo Beach: 33572

• Sun City Center: 33573

Pinellas County

• St. Petersburg: 33701, 33702, 33703, 33704, 33705, 33706, 33707, 33708, 33709, 33710, 33711, 33712, 33713, 33714, 33715, 33716

• Clearwater: 33755, 33756, 33757, 33758, 33759, 33760, 33761, 33762, 33763, 33764, 33765, 33766, 33767

• Palm Harbor: 34683, 34684, 34685

Neighborhoods & Communities We Commonly Serve

Sarasota + Venice Area

• Downtown Sarasota

• Southside Village

• The Meadows

• Gulf Gate Estates

• Palmer Ranch

• Lakewood Ranch (Sarasota side)

• Siesta Key

• Lido Key

• Longboat Key

• Nokomis Beach area

• Venice Island

• Grand Palm

• Wellen Park

Bradenton + Lakewood Ranch Area

• Lakewood Ranch

• Waterside

• East Bradenton

• West Bradenton

• Palma Sola

• Perico Island

• Anna Maria Island area

• Holmes Beach

• Bradenton Beach

Tampa Bay Area

• South Tampa

• Westchase

• Carrollwood

• New Tampa

• Brandon

• Riverview

• Apollo Beach

• Sun City Center

St. Petersburg + Clearwater Area

• Downtown St. Petersburg

• Northeast St. Pete

• Tyrone area

• Clearwater Beach area

• Countryside

• Palm Harbor

Florida West Coast Dog Training Intelligence

Florida’s West Coast presents real-world training challenges—beaches, wildlife, tourism traffic, and dense dog populations. Your dog’s training should work everywhere, not just in the living room.

The Most Common Behavior Problems We Fix

Leash Reactivity

Dogs often react when faced with unfamiliar sights, sounds, or other animals on walks. We teach calm, controlled leash behavior so your dog stays focused, confident, and easy to handle in busy Florida environments.

Excessive Barking

Dogs bark to get attention or alert you to something. We teach a reliable “quiet” command and show you how to respond correctly so barking doesn’t become a habit.

Jumping on People

Jumping happens because it gets attention. We teach polite greetings and reinforce calm behavior so your dog learns that four paws on the floor earns affection.

Pulling on the Leash

Most dogs were never properly taught leash manners. We teach structured walking and engagement so your dog stops dragging you down the sidewalk and starts walking calmly by your side.

Dog Training Services

In-Home Dog Training

Customized training built around your real home environment and daily routines.

Board & Train

Immersive training with a structured plan to transfer results back to the owner.

Behavior Modification

Support for pulling, barking, jumping, reactivity, anxiety, and recall issues using real-world proofing and structured training.

Ready to Get Results?

Call/Text: 941-201-1135
Talk to a Trainer: https://www.tropicaldogtraining.com/contact-us/

Tropical Dog Training

Serving Florida’s West Coast across Sarasota, Venice, Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton, Palmetto, Tampa Bay, St. Petersburg, and Clearwater.

Phone: 941-201-1135
Email: steve@tropicaldogtraining.com
Contact Page: https://www.tropicaldogtraining.com/contact-us/

Meet the Trainers

Steve Cohen

Steve Cohen is a professional dog trainer with over 15 years of experience helping dogs and owners achieve calm, reliable behavior in real-world environments. His balanced training approach combines lure–reward–cue–enforce techniques with his proprietary Positive E-forcement method. Steve holds a Professional Dog Training Certification, is completing a Master’s Degree in Companion Animal Behavior Counseling, and completed an externship with Best Friends Animal Society in Kanab, Utah. He lives with his wife Marie and their two Golden Retrievers, Harper and Duff.

Adam Monette

Adam Monette is a professional dog trainer specializing in confidence building, fear reduction, and owner–dog communication. After earning his B.S. in Biology, Adam completed an apprenticeship under Steve Cohen, mastering balanced training and Positive E-forcement techniques. His approach is individualized, structured, and focused on real-life success, especially for fearful and insecure dogs who need confidence and clarity.