Best Dog Trainers in and Near Dayton, OH

Agility Challenge Acres in Troy is an agility arena owned and run by Daisy Peel and George Mariakis. The site describes Daisy Peel as an internationally known agility trainer and competitor, and she teaches private lessons there. The arena measures 71 by 155 feet and is covered in artificial turf. Club members can book private practice time, and the events page lists workshops and training days along with AKC ISC trials. It suits dogs that already have basic manners. Lesson prices aren't posted.

Big Times Kennel in Dayton runs a training center on the same property as its kennel, and the site names Kim Scoville as its trainer, with 27 years at Big Times. Obedience work happens indoors and outdoors, with Puppy Class, Manners 101 and community classes capped at six dogs. Agility runs at its indoor facility, and before you join a class you book one private lesson so the trainer can check your dog's level. Private lessons are listed on their site as $80 an hour, and the five week puppy and Manners 101 classes as $195.

Champion K-9 Dog Training in Xenia offers two ways to work. Private sessions are one on one, with you and your dog working with the trainer together. In boot camp training, your dog stays with the trainers while they lay the foundation, and then you work with the trainer to learn how to keep it going at home. A trainer named Rick appears in client stories on the site. The site doesn't name its methods or tools, so ask about equipment and the length of a boot camp stay. No prices are posted.

Dog Behavior Solutions is based in Middletown and, according to our listing, focuses on consultations in your home and private training sessions. The listing says it works with dogs of all breeds and ages and with a range of behavior issues, so it fits if you'd rather have a trainer see the problem where it happens. Its website didn't open for us when we checked, so we can't tell you which methods or tools it uses or what it charges. Ask those questions on the first call.

Dog Training Personalized is a Dayton trainer that serves towns including Centerville, Kettering, Beavercreek, Bellbrook, Fairborn and Miamisburg. It offers private lessons, where the trainer teaches you how to communicate with your dog, and a boarding and training option for busy owners. The site names the problems it works on, including barking, leash pulling, jumping, counter surfing and resource guarding. It cites more than 30 years of certified dog training experience without naming the certifying body, so ask which credential that means. Rates aren't posted.

Echo Hills Kennel Club in Ludlow Falls says it is dedicated to educating dog owners and non dog owners alike, and it runs instructor led classes on a set calendar. The class list includes Kindergarten Puppy Training, beginning obedience and a more advanced obedience class, with tracking listed as well. Obedience meets in the Duke Building and agility in the club's training building, with Monday sessions in blocks from late February into mid December in 2026. The site says enrollment is limited and classes fill fast. You register with a printable form, and prices aren't posted.

Lavender Dog Training is the Fairborn business tied to Emma Ayers in our records, which list her as an Associate Member of NADOI. The training site doesn't name its trainer. For service dogs, it lists task training and public access training. For pet dogs, it covers obedience and trick training along with mild behavior issues. The site says it uses LIMA based methods, so ask the trainer to explain what that looks like in a session. The site calls its pricing affordable without listing numbers.

Exploring K9 Training & Photography is a Dayton business that pairs dog training with pet photography. Our listing says it offers private lessons and virtual lessons, plus day training and dog walking. Its website didn't load when we checked, so we can't confirm methods, tools or prices from the business itself. The virtual option is worth asking about if your schedule is tight, since it is the only trainer in this guide whose listing includes lessons by video. On the first call, ask who does the training and how day training sessions are scheduled.

Gem City Dog Obedience Club is a member run nonprofit that has trained Dayton area dogs since 1967, with classes at two Dayton locations. Puppy Obedience takes puppies from 3 to 6 months old, and an advanced puppy class follows. Beginner Obedience uses positive training methods, according to the club, and Advanced Beginners prepares dogs for the Canine Good Citizen title. Past the basics, the class list runs long: AKC and WCRL rally, agility, barn hunt, freestyle, disc dog and trick dog. Fees aren't on the main pages.

Homeland K-9 in Springboro is owned by Mike Loesche, who the site says has worked with dogs since 2005. Its Board N' Train, which the site calls its most popular option, is a five day intensive stay with ongoing support afterward. Private lessons come as three one on one sessions in a low distraction setting. Puppy Preschool runs seven weeks for puppies 8 to 16 weeks old. The site offers a money back promise if you aren't happy with the changes in your dog, so ask for the terms in writing.

K-9 Kollege Dog Training in Springfield has offered group obedience classes since 1986. The site describes obedience classes for dogs of all ages and skill levels, plus several specialty classes, and you can register online from the class schedule page. It calls its approach user friendly motivational training, aimed at building a dog's confidence and social skills. A special issues counseling section covers problems a group class may not reach. Marilyn is the contact named on the site. Fees aren't on the home page.

K9 Solutions Center in New Carlisle has operated since 2001 under founder and head trainer Jeff Turner, who the site says has trained civilian and police dogs for more than 20 years. Our records describe the team as current and retired police and military K9 handlers. The center calls itself a certified training center of the American Working Dog Council and an AKC Canine Good Citizen evaluation facility. Services include obedience, puppy training and behavior modification for aggression and separation anxiety. It also teaches remote collar training, scent work and tracking, with a board and train program.

Katie's Canine Connection was founded in 2016 by Katie, who runs it out of Lebanon, and it works in your home through private coaching and behavior modification. The site describes communication and reward based training that aims to make owners kind but firm leaders. Katie's listed background includes lead trainer at Buckeye Service Dogs from 2013 to 2022 and trainer roles at The Dog Wizard in Columbus and Cincinnati. She serves Lebanon, Mason, Springboro, Loveland and nearby towns. Travel fees are listed on their site as free within 10 miles, rising to $60 per session at 21 to 30 miles.

Mango's Mutts Dog Services in Xenia mixes training with daycare and boarding. Private lessons are built for owners who want to take part in every step, and the site says they teach the reasons behind your dog's behavior and how to influence it. The board and train program keeps your dog with the trainer for steady obedience and behavior work. It also starts or finishes service dogs for people with disabilities on a limited basis. The site doesn't name its methods or post prices, so ask about both.

Middletown Dog Training Club is a UKC affiliate licensed to host UKC events. Classes include Puppy, Obedience Levels I and II, novice and advanced rally, and Fun Agility. It also lists an Intro to Scent class that needs four dogs to start, plus Canine Good Citizen testing by appointment. You register by mail or email with the club's form, your vet's shot record and payment, and your spot isn't held until you get a confirmation. Registrations close 10 days before class. The home page shows only a members' class fee, so ask for the current price list.

OnTrack Training is a Lebanon dog trainer that, according to our listing, sells puppy training packages and private training packages along with board and train programs. Its website didn't open for us when we checked, so we couldn't confirm methods, tools, trainer names or prices from the business itself. That makes the first call more important. Ask who will train your dog, how long a board and train stay lasts, and what you'll practice at home afterward. If you have a young puppy, ask what ages the puppy package accepts.

Outstanding K9 is run by Ahmed Shahin, who the site says began working with dogs in Egypt in 2001, training protection and detection dogs for police departments there. He has served Dayton since 2010 and covers a 40 mile radius that includes Kettering, Huber Heights, Troy and Springfield. Training happens one on one in your home, with obedience from the basics up to off leash work. Behavior modification covers aggression, leash reactivity, separation anxiety and resource guarding. Puppy training and board and train are listed too. Consultations are free, and prices aren't posted.

Patriot K9 Training in Springfield describes its work as individualized training for dogs and their owners. Our listing includes a board and train program, and the site links to that service too. A trainer named Tess is the contact on the site, and the business says it replies to messages within 24 hours. The site doesn't describe methods, tools, credentials or how long a board and train stay lasts, so those are your first questions. Ask as well what follow up you get once your dog comes home. No prices are listed.

Peace Tree K9 is a Springfield training business founded by Eva, its lead trainer. The site says she has more than 35 years of experience training and competing with dogs, including a third place finish in obedience at the Ohio State Fair. She was also on the Ohio K9 Search and Rescue Team and served as a police officer in South Charleston and South Vienna. Training uses positive reinforcement and runs from basic obedience to advanced behavior work. Our listing adds supervised dog stays. Booking is online, and prices aren't on the home page.

Pence K9 is owned by Jason Pence, who the site says has trained hundreds of dogs. It teaches on leash and off leash obedience to puppies and adult dogs and serves Dayton, Centerville, Kettering, Beavercreek, Springboro and Miamisburg. Its immersive training retreats have your dog stay at the trainer's home for real life training, and an off leash board and train is one of its programs. The site shows dealer logos for an electronic collar brand and two crate makers, so ask how and when remote collars are used. Consultations are free.

Everybody's Doggy is a Germantown training business that our records tie to Suzy Frigo, who is listed as a Pet Professional Guild member. According to our listing, it offers private training and group training, plus behavior consulting with separation anxiety named as a focus. The listing also includes assistance animal training, which makes it one of three trainers in this guide that list service or assistance dog work. Its website didn't open for us when we checked, so we can't tell you which methods it uses, whether lessons happen at a facility or in your home, or what it charges. Ask those questions on the first call.

The Dog Wizard Dayton is a franchise location led by owner Erin Helmick, with head trainer Chuck McClinchy and trainer Jordan McCaskey. Programs include day training, private lessons, group classes, board and train and puppy training. Behavior work covers resource guarding, aggression and separation anxiety, and there is a program for rescued and adopted dogs. The site describes balanced training, with food, collars and remote collars among the tools. Graduates get lifetime support through group training. Training programs are listed on their site as starting at $250. Mobile programs and daycare are offered too.

Whole Dog University in Lebanon started in Tupelo, Mississippi in 2011 and began operating in Ohio in early 2017. It is a member of the National K-9 Trainers Association and the International Association of Canine Professionals. Every dog starts with a one on one consultation. Programs include puppy classes for socialization and housebreaking, on leash basic obedience, off leash advanced obedience, residential day training and behavior modification. Scent and odor detection is listed as specialized training. Training happens at its Lebanon center or in your home on request, and it serves greater Warren County. Prices aren't posted.