Best Dog Trainers in and Near Toledo, OH

Robin Ford Dog Training in Delta is a dog sport school. The homepage advertises puppy classes and agility classes, and it says the agility equipment is competition grade, the same quality used at most agility trials in the region. Robin is an NACSW Certified Nose Work Instructor and an AKC Scent Work Judge. The site describes humane methods based on a proven scientific approach. Our listing also includes herding, rally, obedience and board and train, which the homepage we read doesn't show, so ask about those on your first call.

Canine Karma in Holland calls its approach connection based, force free training, and its tagline is "Creating Calm, Content Canines." The site lists group classes and private behavior training. It has been in business since 2011 and says its trainer is certified, though it doesn't name the certifying group. Board and train isn't mentioned. Choose Canine Karma if you want a force free class setting in the west suburbs, or private help for a behavior problem. Ask which trainer you'll work with and what certification they hold.

Ready Set Train in Holland trains in your home and in group classes, and its trainers list several certifications. Max Machon holds the KPA-CTP and CPDT-KSA and is described as certified to work with aggressive dogs through Michael Shikashio. Cory Cripe holds the KPA-CTP and CPDT-KA and is a Family Paws educator who helps families with babies or children and dogs. The site also shows Fear Free certification. Services include private in home lessons, aggression cases, reactive dog work in your dog's own surroundings, puppy socialization and day training. Its puppy classes run in partnership with Toledo's P.E.T. Bull Project, and it lists its own group classes too. The methods are force free and science based. The site says the team has trained since 2020.

The Toledo Kennel Club is an all breed dog club that runs classes for pet owners and competitors. The club's site says it offers classes in obedience, rally, conformation and agility, and that classes run in six week sessions. It also hosts scent work, rally and obedience trials, and it offers help to members who want to compete in AKC events. The homepage doesn't list prices or a class location, and the class page didn't load for us, so contact the club for the current schedule. It suits owners who may want to trial or show a dog later.

Susan Ringey runs Doggie Play Zone in Ida, Michigan, on the north end of this metro. Our records list private training as her specialty, and she is listed as a member of the Pet Professional Guild, a group that promotes force free training. We don't have a website on file for Doggie Play Zone, so we can't tell you more about her methods or services. If you live in Monroe County or north Toledo and want one to one help, open her profile and ask on the first call what a session covers and where it takes place.

A Walk in the Park in Maumee is a full dog care center, and training is one part of it. The site describes "Force Free Relationship Building Training" and group training classes, with a class schedule posted online. The same building offers enrichment daycare, overnight boarding, grooming and add ons such as a scent space and dog massage. The site names a trainer called Bri. Private lessons and board and train aren't mentioned on the homepage. This is a practical choice if your dog already goes to daycare or boarding there, or you'd like classes and care in one place. Ask about class size and trainer credentials before you sign up.

Toledo Humane Society in Maumee is a shelter that also teaches the public. Its training page lists Puppy Prep School, a five week puppy class, and Bark to Basics, a five week class for dogs six months and older. Canine Good Citizen prep and a Pup Party Tricks class are on the page too, though both showed no sessions scheduled when we checked. Private training is offered as well. The behavior team runs a free helpline open to any pet owner facing behavior problems, which is useful before you pay for lessons. The page doesn't list class methods or prices, so ask when you call.

Laura LaForest trains at Makani Hounds and Dog Training in Monclova. Her site says she trains and competes in many sport venues. Our records list her as a Pet Professional Guild member, with credentials as a CGC and Fit Dog evaluator, a FETCH and CAT judge, CTDI and AACE. The homepage we opened doesn't list her classes or prices, and the training page didn't load. So ask her directly what she teaches and whether she runs group classes or private sessions. She's a good person to call if your dog needs an outlet like sport or fitness work, or you want to prepare for a CGC test.

Zoom Room Toledo Perrysburg is the local location of Zoom Room, a national brand of dog training gyms. Amanda Bebeau is listed with this location in our records. She holds a master's degree in social work (MSW) and the Karen Pryor Academy KPA-CTP, and she is a Pet Professional Guild member. The Zoom Room pages we opened showed only the chain's location list, not this gym's classes or prices. So ask what classes run in Perrysburg each week and whether private sessions are available. The KPA-CTP comes from a program the AVSAB names among the credentials worth looking for.

Alpha K9 Connections in Perrysburg teaches obedience from basic commands up to off leash control. Puppy training starts as early as eight weeks. Behavior modification covers aggression and reactivity, plus anxiety. Board and train is described as its most structured option, though the site doesn't state a set length. Private lessons are listed too. Training happens at its facility, and the trainers also work out in public and in clients' homes. The site doesn't describe its methods or tools, and it doesn't list credentials, so ask about both. A free consultation is offered.

Randy Gomer runs Randy's Dog Training in Swanton and says he has trained dogs and families for 30 years. He is one of the few trainers here who posts prices. One to one weekly lessons are listed on his site as $40 each, and he recommends four to six. A one week board and train is listed at $1,000. Group classes are listed at $80 for four weekly classes, capped at 10 dogs. Lessons cover obedience on and off leash, plus potty training. The site also lists tracking and detection work. He also lists therapy and support dog training and personal protection. He starts dogs as young as eight weeks. The site doesn't name his methods or tools.

Off Leash K9 Training Toledo is part of a national brand that focuses on obedience you can count on away from the leash, even when squirrels show up. Programs include basic and advanced obedience, a two week board and train (the FAQ also mentions one week), private lessons and a puppy consultation for dogs under five months. An aggressive dog package runs nine lessons and uses desensitization around real triggers. The site says it uses marker training but specializes in electronic collar training, with a ball as the main reward. The site mentions a guarantee, so ask for its terms in writing.

Let's Train Canine Behavior Consultants runs a training center in Toledo. Its classes cover puppy socialization, good manners, Canine Good Citizen prep and rally obedience, and it also offers private consultations. Monthly 60 minute workshops add short topics through the year. Its Let's Play program rents an indoor playroom for 30 minutes of play or training. Every dog must show proof of required vaccines before entering. The site doesn't name its trainers or describe its methods, so ask about both on your first call. A solid pick if you want a class path that leads from puppy class to a CGC test.

Sit Means Sit Toledo is a franchise of a national brand. Its system uses the Sit Means Sit collar, a remote electronic training collar the site describes as a low level "tap" that is phased out over time. Programs pair private lessons with group classes. Foundation, Intermediate and Progressive packages run from three to five private lessons, with day training versions available. A behavior modification package includes six private lessons and six months of group classes. Puppy Primer is for dogs four months and under, and an AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy class runs six weeks. The site names Rodney Wendler as owner and head trainer, lists a base in Monroe, Michigan, and serves Lucas, Wood and Fulton counties among others. Prices follow a free evaluation.

Glass City K9 in Toledo has trained dogs since 2011. The owner and head trainer is certified through the International Association of Canine Professionals. Services cover obedience, leash work, off leash training, puppy training and behavior modification, plus aggressive dog training and board and train. It is the only trainer on this list that lists service dog training. Grooming is offered at a separate Toledo building, with trainers on site during appointments, and the site says anxious dogs are welcome. The site's video shows dogs earning treats, but the site doesn't explain its training system, so ask how it works. There is a second location in Findlay. Free evaluations are offered.

Tranquil Tails Training Academy in Toledo describes its work as positive reinforcement training, according to our records. The listing mentions individual training programs, classes and a free training evaluation. Its website blocked our automated check, so we couldn't confirm class types or trainer credentials. Use the free evaluation to ask what a typical program includes and who will train your dog. If reward based training matters to you, this is a name to add to your short list and check further.

The Balanced Canine in Toledo describes its approach as relationship first. Its website says good training starts with mutual trust and respect, and it promises a training plan built for each dog. Our records list obedience and skill building as the focus. The site we opened doesn't list services, trainer names, credentials or tools. So ask on the first call how they train and which tools they use. Ask too whether lessons are private or in a group, and where they take place. The business has had its site since at least 2022, based on the copyright line.

Toledo's P.E.T. Bull Project has been a 501(c)(3) nonprofit since 2011 and trains people and dogs regardless of breed. It describes its classes as professional and affordable training for dogs of all breeds and ages, using positive, reward based methods. Classes include Puppy Socialization and a Good Manners Series in four levels, along with Canine Good Citizen evaluation and private training. When we checked, Good Manners 1 sessions were starting in late October and November. The group also runs adoption and fostering, and Ready Set Train runs puppy classes in partnership with the project. Prices aren't listed, so ask when you sign up.

Talk Dog Toledo in Woodville serves northwest Ohio and southern Michigan. Its site lists private in home behavioral training and group classes. Board and train is offered too. Its method is to teach you how to communicate with your dog in their own language, using body language and voice tones, so you learn to "TALK DOG." The business is locally owned. Our records list Cheryl Kubista as the trainer, but the site doesn't name her, and it lists no credentials or prices. Call or email for options. This is a fit if you live on the southeast side of the metro and want lessons at home.