About Us
Certified and Experienced Professionals
Mike and Brenda are certified and experienced professionals with over
30 years of hands on experience.
They regularly attend educational and behavioral seminars to update their training skills.
Mike and Brenda have obtained titles on their own dogs as well as on dogs for other owners.
The Salings have studied state of the art training methods through private instruction with worldwide Master Trainers.
Saling's Family Dog Training is highly recommended by veterinarians throughout the Tampa Bay area, many of whom have taken the courses themselves.
Inspiration
The Beginning of Saling's Obedience School
A Sheltie named Brenda's High Hope was the inspiration and beginning of Saling's Obedience School. Born on January 10, 1981, Hope was an amazing dog with amazing talent.
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Miss Pat
Another inspiration is Miss Pat. She is an inspiration to all who meet her. Read her story here.
Titles, Awards and Recognitions
- Participated in the Great American Teach In!
- Saling's dogs have appeared on T.V. - being featured on Bay News 9
Everyday Heroes!
- Demonstrated at the Florida State Fair and the Strawberry Festival
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Performed in Television Commercials
- Good Citizenship Award
- Companion Dog - Excellent
- Utility Dog - Excellent
- Humane Society
- The Spring - domestic violence shelter
- Worldwide Kennel Club
- American Kennel Club
- United Kennel Club
Testimonials
What Students have to say about S.O.S.
"My husband and I looked a long time for the right dog to add to our family (we already had two dogs and a cat). We were eventually lead to a German Shepherd puppy, "Orange Boy", now known as Keyser. Keyser is very handsome, almost 3 years old, and loves to attend Obedience and Agility classes. He has really grown into such a wonderful well behaved and socialized dog. He is an indispensible part of our little family!" -- Lauren
"Thank you very, very much for taking the time to test Pixie. Because of your knowledge, skill, and efforts, she will soon be on her way to bring cheer to sick patients at the hospital."
"I recommend Saling's Obedience to anyone that I know. Brenda trained my dog, Abner, with so much love and patience. I never knew a dog could be taught so much; he loved all his classes and especially Brenda." -- Pat
"...Brenda gave us the support and help we needed to turn things around. Our girl Amy now is a pleasure to take on walks and has quickly become a neighborhood favorite...." --Marc and Cathy --> Read More
"Saling's Obedience took my very difficult 12 week old puppy and turned him into a well trained obedience and agility dog."
"My German Shepard mix got his first leg in Agility in his first run! Mike and Brenda Saling have done amazing things with what was a very difficult puppy." -- Connie
"My experience with Saling's Obedience has been wonderful. I first brought my dog, an aggressive Doberman, to basic obedience to correct the behavioral problems. I subsequently competed in obedience with him and got his AKC Novice Title. Both of my children with with two other dogs have also participated in obedience classes. I highly recommend the obedience classes, puppy, beginner, and advanced. The instructors are wonderful and both you and your dog have a great time!" -- Nancy
"Lilly, my Lab mix from the SPCA, has been going to S.O.S. since she was 12 weeks old. She is now a year and three months old and is very well behaved. She really enjoys going to class because she eats lots of treats and gets to play with her friends!" -- Lauren
"This is the first time that anyone has suggested to us to start training before six months. It's made all the difference in the world! Chester is better behaved than any dog we have ever owned! He started at 8 weeks old." -- Tim