Typical cost Private training session: $150–$240 per sessionTypical cost Group obedience class: $190–$360 per courseTypical cost Puppy class: $410–$900 per courseTypical cost Board-and-train (2–3 weeks): $2,250–$4,500 per programTypical cost Behavior / aggression consult: $220–$480 per consultTypical cost In-home training package: $660–$1,450 per packageTypical cost Dog boarding: $50–$110 per nightTypical cost Pet sitting drop-in: $40–$90 per visitTypical cost Invisible dog fence, installed: $2,200–$4,800 installedTypical cost GPS tracking collar: $220–$480St. Pete Fall tip Secure outdoor toys and shade before tropical storms arrive.St. Pete Fall tip Check for ticks after park or mangrove-edge walks.St. Pete Winter tip Carry water on sunny winter walks—dogs can still overheat.St. Pete Winter tip Keep flea/tick protection year-round in Pinellas County.St. Pete Spring tip Wipe paws after parks to remove pollen and sand.St. Pete Spring tip Avoid midday walks when sudden heat spikes occur.St. Pete Summer tip Walk dogs before 8am or after 8pm to beat pavement heat.St. Pete Summer tip Never leave pets in cars; bring water for beach and park outings.

Dog beaches from St. Pete to Clearwater

Most sand in the Pinellas beach towns is off limits to pets, but there are still a few legal spots where your dog can get in the Gulf. Service animals are exempt from pet bans under state and federal law. Signs change, so check the posted rules when you arrive.

Place	Dogs?	Details
Fort De Soto Park (Paw Playground / dog beach)	Designated area	Fort De Soto is the only Pinellas County park with a designated off‑leash dog beach (Paw Playground); elsewhere in the park dogs must be leashed and dogs are banned from other beaches/nature trails to protect wildlife. Source: Pinellas County, Pinellas County Parks
Honeymoon Island State Park (pet beach)	Designated area	Honeymoon Island allows pets only in designated areas (including a pet beach at the southern tip) and requires a six‑foot hand‑held leash at all times in pet areas. Source: Pinellas County Parks, Florida State Parks
Gulfport (municipal beach)	No	Gulfport does not permit pets on the municipal beach; only service animals are allowed in beach/public buildings per city guidance and state law. Source: City of Gulfport
St. Pete Beach (Pass-a-Grille designated bay-side area)	Designated area	Most sand beaches in St. Pete Beach prohibit dogs, but a designated dog‑friendly bay‑side area at the end of Pass‑a‑Grille Way (between 1st and 3rd Avenues) allows dogs on leash and requires licensing and cleanup. Source: City of St. Pete Beach
Treasure Island	No	Treasure Island city ordinance prohibits dogs and other animals on public beaches (service animals exempt); enforcement and fines are specified by local code. Source: City of Treasure Island
Clearwater Beach	No (except limited leash areas and service animals)	Public bathing beaches on Clearwater Beach exclude pets (service animals exempt); some adjacent areas/pathways may allow leashed dogs — follow city maps and posted rules. Source: City of Clearwater
Madeira Beach	No	Madeira Beach municipal code and city communications state that dogs are not permitted on sandy beaches; dog parks are provided elsewhere in the city. Source: City of Madeira Beach
Indian Rocks Beach	No	Indian Rocks Beach prohibits pets on the beach (ordinance and resident guidance cite fines); a city dog park is available next to the nature preserve boardwalk. Source: City of Indian Rocks Beach
Largo (city parks and beaches)	No (beaches/swimming areas)	Largo prohibits pets in bathing areas and on sandy beach/swimming areas, and requires leashes in city parks; check local rules for designated dog parks. Source: City of Clearwater, City of Largo

Beach manners that keep these spots open

Carry bags and water, and keep your dog on a six-foot leash wherever the rules require it. A good recall matters at an off-leash beach like the Paw Playground, where you need your dog to come back when a pelican lands nearby. Teaching that recall is exactly what we do.

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