Dog training · Boarding · Pet Care — Bahamas New Providence & The Islands
A calmer, safer dog — and an owner who knows how to keep it that way.
Behavior-focused training, real-world socialization, and honest owner coaching from Shanandor Stubbs and the Dog's Best Friend team.
We work with the dog and the owner, so the results hold at home.
Same-day
We aim to reply within minutes, even after hours
Island-wide
New Providence & select Bahamian locations
A Real Team
Shanandor, Yolanda & Ashli
& AI Concierge - Mac
Sound familiar?
The problem usually isn't a bad dog.
Most of the dogs we meet aren't broken — they're missing exposure, structure, and clear communication from the people around them. That's fixable, and it's rarely as far gone as it feels.
Pulls so hard on the leash that walks aren't worth it
Barks, lunges, or freezes around other dogs and people
Won't settle or can't be left alone without stress
Ignores you the moment there's a real distraction
Nervous or reactive in places it hasn't been exposed to
Worried about a bite or aggression?
If your dog has bitten, snapped, or you're concerned about safety, please don't book online. Send us a message and Shanandor will review your situation personally before anything is scheduled. We take these cases seriously and handle them by hand.
How we train
The biggest behavior problem may not be disobedience — it may be isolation.
01
Exposure & socialization
A dog can't feel confident in an environment it has never experienced. We build calm through real-world exposure, not a quiet training room.
02
Clear communication
Training isn't only commands — it's communication. We teach the dog what you're actually asking, and teach you how to ask it consistently.
03
Owner participation
You're part of the training, not a spectator. The habits that hold are the ones you can keep going between sessions.
04
Trust, not fear
The goal is guidance the dog can rely on — balance, patience, and fairness — so behavior improves because the dog trusts you, not because it's afraid.
Out in the real world
Confidence is built where the dog actually lives — not in a quiet room.
What we offer
Services & Prices
Prices below are New Providence base rates. Every dog is different — we'll confirm the right service for yours before anything is booked.
Consultation
ASSESS • UNDERSTAND • PLAN
A focused first meeting where Stubbs learns about your dog, observes behavior, discusses your goals, and recommends the right next step.
45-minute in-home assessment
Review behavior, history and goals
Discuss safety and training needs
Personalized service recommendation
Required first step for new dogs
$75
per session
Private Training
1-ON-1 • OWNER COACHED • REAL-WORLD
Private training tailored to you and your dog. Build clearer communication, better manners, and dependable responses through practical coaching.
45-minute one-on-one sessions
Owner coaching and practical guidance
Leash manners, commands & focus
Real-world training at your home
Consultation required for new dogs
$85
per session
Behavior Problems
ASSESS • UNDERSTAND • PLAN
A focused first meeting where Stubbs learns about your dog, observes behavior, discusses your goals, and recommends the right next step.
45-minute focused training sessions
Identify triggers and behavior patterns
Build calmer, safer responses
Practical guidance for the owner
Stubbs assessment and approval required
$100
*starting per session
Boarding
SAFE • COMFORTABLE • SUPERVISED
Dependable overnight care in a comfortable home-based setting, with attention to your dog's routine, safety, and well-being.
24-hour boarding care
Comfortable home-based setting
Supervision and routine support
Limited space for personal care
Vaccination and approval required
$40
per 24 hours
House Sitting
FAMILIAR • CARING • RELIABLE
Private training tailored to you and your dog. Build clearer communication, better manners, and dependable responses through practical coaching.
45-minute one-on-one sessions
Owner coaching and practical guidance
Leash manners, commands & focus
Real-world training at your home
Consultation required for new dogs
$55
per 24 hours
Virtual Meeting
REMOTE • PERSONAL • PRACTICAL
Connect with Stubbs online to discuss your dog, receive practical guidance, and determine the most appropriate next step from wherever you are.
1-hour online meeting
Ideal for off-island clients
Discuss behavior and training goals
Practical owner guidance
Service eligibility confirmed by Stubbs
$45
per session
Group Class - I
OWNERS & DOGS • LEARN TOGETHER
A guided group experience that helps owners practice clear communication, better handling, and dependable skills alongside their dogs.
2-hour guided group class
Hands-on coaching for owners
Obedience, focus and social skills
Practice around real distractions
Vaccination and approval required
$45
per class
Group Class - II
DOGS ONLY • TRAIN • SOCIALIZE
A structured dogs-only class focused on obedience, social skills, and calm behavior under professional guidance.
2.5-hour structured group class
Obedience and controlled socialization
Real-world exposure and focus
Pickup and drop-off included
Vaccination and approval required
$40
per class
Dog Walking
ACTIVE • SAFE • STRUCTURED
Structured walks that provide exercise, engagement, and reinforced leash manners with an approved Dogs Best Friend handler.
45-minute structured walk
Exercise and healthy engagement
Leash manners reinforced
Handled with care and awareness
Vaccination and approval required
$35
per walk
Also available — ask us
Service-dog & public-access training, tourist & expat daycare, and pickup, drop-off & veterinary or grooming transport. These are quoted case by case — request a callback and we'll walk you through it.
What we offer
How it works
01
Reach out
A dog can't feel confident in an environment it has never experienced. We build calm through real-world exposure, not a quiet training room.
02
A few questions
We ask about your dog, your location, vaccination status, and what you need help with.
03
The right plan
We recommend the service that fits your dog, your goals, and your schedule — no guessing.
04
Reserve it
A reservation deposit holds your spot deposit terms TBC. Vaccinations required before service.
05
Train & follow up
We do the work, coach you through your part, and check in afterward to keep it on track.
Client results
Real dogs, real owners.
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The trainer
Meet Shanandor Stubbs.
Shanandor is the owner and lead training instructor at Dog's Best Friend. He handles the advanced work — behavior modification, obedience, service-dog and public-access training, and the tougher assessments — and he's built relationships across the K-9 and law-enforcement community here in The Bahamas. He's a believer in never letting the learning stop.
After an injury put him out of action, he saw how much of the business rested on him alone — so he's built a real team and real systems around the training, so clients are looked after whether or not he's the one on the field that day.
"Don't go where you can't swim."
It's how he runs things: know the limits of your expertise, understand what you're taking on, and prepare before you head into deeper water. It's also why safety and honesty come before a quick sale.
Yolanda Miller
Scheduling & client care
Ashli "Ashi" Stubbs
Training & group classes
Good questions
Frequently asked
Where do you work, and are there travel fees?
We're based in New Providence and serve select locations throughout The Bahamas. Base prices apply in New Providence; services on other islands may add transportation, airfare, accommodation, and scheduling fees. We'll always give you a custom quote before you book.
Does my dog need to be vaccinated?
Yes. Dogs must be vaccinated before we provide services, and we'll ask you to confirm vaccination status during booking.
How involved do I need to be?
Involved. The results that last are the ones you can keep up between sessions, so owner coaching is part of how we work. We'll show you exactly what to do — and what to stop doing.
My dog has shown aggression or bitten someone. Can you help?
Often, yes — but these cases don't go through online booking. Message us with the details and Shanandor will review your situation personally before anything is scheduled. We won't promise an outcome sight unseen, and we'll be honest about what's realistic.
Do you guarantee results?
No honest trainer can. Progress depends on the dog, the owner, and consistency over time. What we commit to is straight assessment, real methods, and telling you the truth about what's achievable.
How do I pay, and is a deposit required?
We accept cash and bank transfer, in Bahamian or U.S. dollars. A reservation deposit is required to hold your appointment.
Do you train service dogs?
We offer service-dog and public-access training, with a stricter intake process. We don't issue or sell service-dog certification, and we'll set clear, honest expectations up front. Reach out and we'll explain how it works.
Good questions
Request a callback.
Tell us a bit about your dog and we'll get back to you — usually within minutes, even outside office hours. Prefer to talk now? Call or WhatsApp us directly.
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