Hello and Welcome to YT!!!
I don't know any breeders in Florida as I live a long way from there.
I don't brush their coat dry, it can cause breakage and damage. In fact, I did this once and I saw what it did to their hair so now I always wet it down a little bit before I brush them.
As for obedience, I do all the obedience myself. I use only positive reinforcement. I start socializing pups right away, socializing is one of the most important things for your puppy. I also crate train my pups. It is the easiest, fastiest and most successful way to housebreak your puppy.
Good luck on finding your puppy!!!