The Doghouse, LLC is a family-owned professional dog training and boarding facility operated by Jordan and Carrie Silva Wooddell. It is centrally located in Pinellas Park, FL, and has served the St. Petersburg/Tampa Bay area since 2005.
We specialize in Basic and Advanced Obedience, Leash Reactivity, Socialization/Fear Issues, Sports Training, and overall Behavior Modification.
What drives The Doghouse, LLC
At The Doghouse, LLC, we understand your dog is a member of your family, and we strive to provide a personal relationship with you and your dog. We truly enjoy meeting so many great clients and the unique personalities of all different breeds of dogs.
At The Doghouse, LLC, your dog’s welfare and safety are always our top concern. We understand that trust and confidence with our clients are crucial when you hire us to train/board your dog. We are not just committed to earning your trust, but also to maintaining it throughout our relationship.
We enjoy explaining dog theory and behavior to help you understand your dog’s thinking. One of our many goals is teaching your dog to fit into your lifestyle better, and sometimes that means better understanding your dog’s breed and genetic makeup. We are here to support you in this journey.
There are many dog-friendly places a well-mannered dog can visit with you. The St. Petersburg/Tampa Bay area is one of the best locations for active dog owners because of the numerous dog parks, dog beaches, outside markets, dog-friendly restaurants, and even “yappy” hours all over town. We aim to help every dog and owner take advantage of this beautiful area.
Few dog training companies can say their niche is training dogs with anxiety, fear, or socialization issues. It is so gratifying for us to rehabilitate dogs with these issues and give them the best lives possible.
HEAD TRAINER/OWNER
Carrie Silva Wooddell
Carrie is a highly respected and renowned dog trainer with extensive experience and notable credentials including:
- Former Contracted Obedience Trainer for the Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) Special Response Team’s canines
- Certified Hearing Service Dog Instructor
- Owner of her own Animal Agency which has trained several dogs appearing in commercials and movies
- High Obedience Title in 2009 with her dog Ajax in the American Working Dog Federation Trials
- Creator and Owner of the highly acclaimed documentary Dogs to Diapers
- Active competitor and trainer in such dog sports as: French Ring, Mondio Ring, and IGP (formally known as IPO/Schutzhund)…Earning Titles with her dog Ajax in French Ring2, Mondio Ring 2, Mondio Ring 3, and IPO3
- Competed with Genghis (Ajax’s son), a 3 time Mondio Ring 3. In October 2016 Carrie and Genghis qualified for a spot on the world team and competed in Battice, Belgium representing the USA
- On-Line Instructor at Leerburg
- Successfully rehabilitated many aggressive dogs, returning them as great companions and family members’
OPERATIONS MANAGER/OWNER
Jordan Wooddell
Jordan has been the Operations Manager at The Doghouse, LLC for the last 9 years.
- Graduated from the United States Coast Guard Academy with Honors
- Lead Boarding Officer with the Drug Enforcement Agency Canine Units
- Supervised Explosive Detection Canines in the USCG
TRAINER/KENNEL MANAGER
Liz Martinez
Liz has been with The Doghouse team for 5 years. With her vet tech past combined with her passion for training, she excels in educating pet owners.
- Earned titles in AKC Obedience, AKC CD, Rally (Novice and Intermediate), AKC Scentwork, SCE (Scent Container Excellent), SIA (Scent Interior Advanced), SEA (Exterior Advanced)
- AKC CGC Evaluator
- Worked as a veterinary technician and assisted doctors at one of the top veterinary hospitals in the area as a surgical technician
- Red Cross trained in pet first aid and CPR
- Continuing education with world renowned trainers and leaders in the industry
ASSISTANT TRAINER/KENNEL MANAGER
Samantha Adams
Sam has been professionally training pet dogs for 8 years and has 11 years of experience training her personal dogs in numerous dog sports. Sam worked under Carrie as an apprentcie at The Doghouse for 4 years before starting her own dog training buisness in Kentucky.
- 2 years working as a vet tech
- AKC CGC Evaluator and UKC SPOT Evaluator
- Red Cross trained in pet first aid and CPR
- Worked in rescue providing foster care and transport
- Earned titles in Agility, Competition Obedience, Rally, IPO/Schutzhund, and Barn Hunt
- 3rd Place IPO 3 at Southeast Regional and 5th Place IPO 3 at Malinois National Championship
- Continuing education with world renowned trainers and leaders in the industry
We Have The Experience You Need
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