Florida Dog Trainer

Florida Dog Trainer is a Dog Training business in Middleburg, FL. The company provides a full spectrum of dog and puppy training designed to return families to everyday activities with a well‑behaved companion. Offerings include a Board and Train program, in‑home private lessons, consultations, 1:1 puppy programs, and off‑leash obedience work that covers commands such as sit, down, place, heel, come, crate entry, vehicle loading, quiet, look sharp, leave it, and break for play. Founder James Hamm brings a background in Military Working Dogs, hunting dogs, and companion pet dogs after retiring from the U.S. Army following 30 years of active duty. Service coverage extends across the state of Florida, including Orlando, Miami, Tampa, Jacksonville, and the Panhandle, as well as neighboring regions of southern Georgia and southern Alabama. The business holds a 5.00 rating.

The training approach mirrors how dogs naturally interact and learn, emphasizing trust, clear communication, and individualized plans. James Hamm, a former Army Command Sergeant Major, directed K‑9 and kennel operations in Iraq and Afghanistan and trained military working dogs for forces in the United States, Germany, Sweden, Croatia, and Norway. His civilian expertise was honed at the International School for Dog Trainers under internationally renowned trainer Martin Deeley. The family team includes assistant Jarad who works alongside James in the Board and Train program, Pat Deeley who leads in‑home private lessons and puppy programs, and wife Wanda, a competitive groomer who maintains each dog’s appearance. Florida Dog Trainer operates as a family‑owned business, not a franchise, honoring the legacy of Martin Deeley.

With deep military experience and a comprehensive, hands‑on training style, Florida Dog Trainer stands out as a trusted resource for dog owners throughout Middleburg and the surrounding Florida region.