All SNS clients are invited to attend the beginner class. Work on your commands using different exercises that will challenge you and your dog. This class is outdoors and will take place weather permitting. Please wear proper footwear for walking. Water buckets & bowls are available for all healthy, vaccinated dogs.

Please be advised that insect repellent may be needed, as our facility is located near wooded areas.

Please contact us if you have questions or need additional information to find out if this training class is for you.

Our visits to Discovery Village and Aston Gardens Assisted Living facilities in Westchase continue to be a heartwarming experience as we share our trained dogs with the elderly, their families, and other residents who live there.

It is profoundly moving to see how dogs have the ability to help calm and soothe elderly individuals while lifting the spirits of those who are sad and lonely. Our visits provide a medium for physical touch and a display of affection for the residents. The mere presence of a dog raises the spirits of a person and the petting and touching the fur provides a wonderful experience to express their affection.

This outing is open to our intermediate and advanced clients.  We begin at Discovery Village Assisted Living facility in Westchase at 1:30 pm and then proceed to Aston Gardens Assisted Living facility (a mere 5 minutes away) at 2:30 pm.

Please contact the office if you desire more information.

Advanced clients of SNS are able to work in a group setting, challenging their dog to abide by visual and verbal commands without the need of a leash. You do not have to be off-leash to attend class, but we ask that your dog be approved by an SNS trainer before attending this class. We provide a safe environment, closing the gates, to begin challenging your dog to work with you, without leash correction. Speak with your trainer or SNS staff if you are unsure if you are ready to join this group.

Please wear proper attire and footwear. This is an outdoor class. Sunblock and insect repellent may be needed. Class is weather permitted.

All SNS clients are invited to attend the beginner class. Work on your commands using different exercises that will challenge you and your dog. This class is outdoors and will take place weather permitting. Please wear proper footwear for walking. Water buckets & bowls are available for all healthy, vaccinated dogs.

Please be advised that insect repellent may be needed, as our facility is located near wooded areas.

Please contact us if you have questions or need additional information to find out if this training class is for you.

Weather permitted, all levels are welcome to walk from SNS onto the Upper Tampabay Trail. This is a great way to practice calm, assertive behavior around other well-balanced dogs. Trainers are present to help with any training needs. Please be prepared to walk 2-3 miles. Wear proper footwear. Bring water if needed.

Meet at SNS at 9:00 AM and we will walk to the trail together.