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    Shay Maimoni

    Founder & Lead Trainer, WooF Dogs

    Shay Maimoni founded WooF Dogs after more than two decades working with dogs ranging from family pets to working-level dogs trained for service, therapy, and protection work. His background includes advanced training methodology rooted in applied behavior analysis and balanced training principles — a combination that produces reliable results across the full spectrum of behavioral presentations. Shay has worked with hundreds of South Florida families, helping dogs with issues ranging from basic manners to complex aggression cases. His training philosophy centers on clear communication, realistic expectations, and building behavioral change that holds up in the real world — not just in a training session.

    20+ years professional dog training experience
    Balanced training specialist — obedience through behavior modification
    Board-and-train program director
    South Florida's leading private trainer for aggression cases
    Obedience
    Aggression Management
    Board-and-Train
    Behavior Modification

    Articles by Shay Maimoni

    5 articles
    Dog trainer working with a German Shepherd in a professional training session in South Florida
    dog training cost
    dog training south florida
    6 min read

    Dog Training Cost in South Florida: What to Expect in 2026

    Private sessions, board-and-train, group classes: what does professional dog training actually cost in South Florida? Real price ranges, what drives the variation, and what to watch out for.

    SShay Maimoni — WooF Dogs
    Mar 26, 2026
    Dog resting near a door looking anxious while waiting for owner to return home
    separation anxiety
    dog behavior
    7 min read

    Separation Anxiety in Dogs: Signs, Causes, and What Treatment Actually Looks Like

    True separation anxiety is overdiagnosed and undertreated. Here's how to tell whether your dog has it, what causes it, and the evidence-based approach WooF Dogs uses in South Florida.

    SShay Maimoni — WooF Dogs
    Mar 24, 2026
    Dog pulling on leash and displaying reactive behavior toward another dog on a neighborhood walk
    leash reactivity
    dog aggression
    6 min read

    Leash Reactivity in Dogs: Why It Happens and How to Actually Fix It

    Leash reactivity is one of the most common behavioral issues in South Florida dogs. Here's what drives it, why popular advice makes it worse, and the training approach that works.

    SShay Maimoni — WooF Dogs
    Mar 22, 2026
    Golden retriever puppy sitting attentively during an early training session in South Florida
    puppy training
    puppy socialization
    6 min read

    Puppy Training in South Florida: When to Start and What to Teach First

    The window for shaping a puppy's behavior closes faster than most owners realize. Here's the WooF Dogs framework for the first 16 weeks: what to prioritize, what to skip, and common mistakes.

    SShay Maimoni — WooF Dogs
    Mar 20, 2026
    Excited dog jumping up on a person outdoors, a common behavior WooF Dogs addresses in training
    dog jumping
    obedience training
    6 min read

    How to Stop Your Dog From Jumping on People (And Why It Keeps Happening)

    Dog jumping on people is one of the most common complaints at WooF Dogs intakes. Here's why it happens, the mistakes that make it worse, and what actually fixes it.

    SShay Maimoni — WooF Dogs
    Mar 18, 2026

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