Transformative Dog Training,
Canine Enrichment & Day Visits
Where South Florida dog owners build confident, joyful companions through proven skills
Services in Delray Beach, Boca Raton & Boynton Beach
Empowering you with personalized techniques and ongoing support to build a confident, well-adjusted companion.
Transformative Dog Training
Personalized, force-free, positive reward-based training that empowers you with the techniques and confidence to create lasting behavioral change. Through hands-on guidance, you'll learn proven methods tailored to your dog's unique needs - building a lifelong, joyful bond based on trust, clear communication, and skills you can apply every day.
What's Included:
Basic & Advanced Obedience: Basic obedience (sit, stay, down, leave it, come, drop it, off, loose leash walking) plus customized skills that fit your lifestyle. Puppy problems (jumping, nipping, chewing, door darting, off, potty and other common problems).
Behavioral Modification: Address challenging behaviors through positive methods you'll practice and reinforce, creating lasting change that sticks.
Socialization & Confidence Building: Structured, positive interactions with people and other dogs that build resilience and appropriate social skills.
Starting at $125/session
Comprehensive Canine Enrichment
Wellness programs that go beyond basic care, enriching your dog's life through physical, cognitive, sensory, social, and nutritional stimulation. The result? A deeper human‑canine bond and a happier, healthier companion—whether you're home or away.
What's Included:
Customized Engagement: Stimulating visual, auditory, olfactory, and tactile activities designed to satisfy natural instincts and spark joy.
Mental & Physical Wellness: Interactive games, puzzles, and therapeutic music sessions that keep minds sharp and bodies active.
Socialization & Field Trips: Structured real‑world outings where I'll guide your dog through confidence‑building experiences, then equip you with strategies to continue these socialization practices in your daily life.
Medical Recovery & Rehabilitation Support: Gentle, purposeful enrichment activities designed to support healing after surgery, injury, or medical procedures - plus guidance for easing separation anxiety and overcoming boredom during recovery periods.
Starting at $100/session
Day Visit Care
Personalized midday visits designed to keep your companion happy, engaged, and cared for while you're away - without the overnight commitment.
What's Included:
Midday Check‑Ins: Dedicated time for feeding, bathroom breaks, and companionship during your work day or travel.
Enrichment & Play: Interactive activities, games, and mental stimulation from Debra's collection to keep your dog engaged.
Flexible Scheduling: Customized visit timing to fit your schedule and your dog's routine.
Photo Updates: Real‑time updates so you stay connected throughout the day.
Starting at $75 for 3 hours ($25/hour)
VIP Exclusive Overnight Care
By invitation only for existing clients
Premium 24/7 in‑home care reserved exclusively for long‑term clients in Delray Beach, Boca Raton, and Boynton Beach.
What's Included:
Private In‑Home Care: Undivided attention in the comfort and security of your dog's own space.
24/7 Connection: Real‑time photo and video updates, minimal time away from your pup, and direct owner communication throughout.
Personalized Engagement: Familiar routines with their favorite toys and games, plus enrichment activities from Debra's collection.
Emergency Coordination: Swift, professional response with your veterinary and family contacts if needed.
Basic Home Care: Thoughtful attention to mail, plants, and daily home maintenance.
VIP Exclusive Overnight Care By Invitation Only
Meet Debra
A certified CATCH Dog Trainer (Competency Assessment for Training Canine Handlers), Debra brings warmth, patience, and proven methods to every client relationship. Her force-free, positive reward-based approach honors each dog's unique personality while giving owners the confidence and skills they need to succeed.
Based in Delray Beach and serving Boca Raton and Boynton Beach, Debra's personalized programs are designed around your companion's individual needs and your family's goals. Whether you're starting fresh with a puppy, addressing specific challenges, or enriching your companion's daily life, Debra's thoughtful guidance makes the journey feel natural, achievable, and deeply rewarding.
Service Areas
Delray Beach
Boca Raton
Boynton Beach
Availability
Daytime & Weekend Sessions Available
Flexible scheduling to accommodate your busy lifestyle
Professional Credentials & Certifications
Training Gallery
See our training methods in action and the amazing progress of our small dog clients
Puppy Training
Building confidence and essential skills from day one
Day Visit Care
Personalized midday companionship and play
Canine Enrichment Activities
Building confidence and essential skills from day one
Behavioral
Transformation
Addressing challenges with proven, positive methods
What Our Clients Say
Your Questions, Answered
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Debra's Dog Den offers certified force-free dog training, canine enrichment sessions, personalized day visits, dog walking, and selective VIP overnight care for existing clients. All services are provided in the comfort of your dog's own home with some approved excursions like trips to the park or other with owner’s approval.
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Debra serves Delray Beach, Boca Raton, and Boynton Beach, Florida.
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Force-free training uses positive reinforcement through verbal praise/encouragement, life rewards and tasty treats—as opposed to aversive training using corrections and punishment or dominance-based methods. It builds trust and respect between the dog and owner while creating lasting behavioral change.
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Canine enrichment includes both passive and active approaches to stimulate a dog's mental, physical and emotional needs and senses (including auditory, visual, olfactory, cognitive, gustatory, tactile, and physical) — music, Dog TV, scent work, puzzle toys, snuffle/licking mats, interactive games and training. Enrichment reduces anxiety, destructive behavior, and boredom by meeting a dog's natural instincts while enhancing the human–canine bond and relationship.
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Training sessions at Debra's Dog Den start at $125 per session. Enrichment sessions start at $100. Day visits start at $75 for three hours. Visit the services page for full details.
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A day visit is a personalized in-home visit where Debra comes to your dog's home while you're at work or away for an extended number of hours. It includes companionship, feeding, walks, play, enrichment activities, and real-time photo and video updates so you stay connected throughout the day.
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Yes. Debra is a CATCH Certified Dog Trainer (Competency Assessment for Training Canine Handlers), a certified DN-CET Canine Enrichment Technician, and a professional Pet Sitter. She uses only force-free, positive reward-based methods.
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Debra works with all breeds and sizes — from toy breeds and small dogs to large breeds including Dobermans, Australian Shepherds, and Golden Doodles. Every program is customized to the individual dog's personality, temperament, and behavioral needs, as well as the owners’ goals and concerns.
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