Northeast Ohio area trainers

[notthereyet0]

We just rescued a 6 month male GSD from a "good" breeder who abandoned the litter and the mother. He is about 7 and half months now. He is great around the house but reactive to strangers and dogs when out on a leash. We need to get him trained to be out in public safely. There is a lot I can do but want it to go quickly and smoothly. I would like him evaluated and helped along professionally. Any suggestions? Thanks.

[AgileGSD]

Where are you in NE Ohio? I do training classes in the summer and private consults year round.

[notthereyet0]

Near Aurora.

[Larien]

Hey, I'm right near Aurora, in Bainbridge. Right now I have Remi in a group class at All About Dogs on Munn Rd. it just started last Monday. Just basic stuff right now, but there's an advanced class after this one is completed. Nice guy, good with the dogs, liked Rem a lot!

[selzer]

Aurora is a bit far for my trainer up in Madison/Painseville area. (I know because I was working in Aurora, driving home to Denmark to get the dog and taking classes in Madison -- nutso.)

[TriadGSD]

i will probably take mine to a trainer. any tips on know how to find a good one? i found a couple in the Canton Area.

[Ona]

Hi, I am in nw PA and am looking for a trainer for my 6 mo old GSD. where are you located? can you please contact me?

[Ona]

Originally Posted by selzer

Aurora is a bit far for my trainer up in Madison/Painseville area. (I know because I was working in Aurora, driving home to Denmark to get the dog and taking classes in Madison -- nutso.)

Can you please give me the name and phone number of your trainer in the Madison area.

[Michellelovesdogs]

Originally Posted by notthereyet0

We just rescued a 6 month male GSD from a "good" breeder who abandoned the litter and the mother. He is about 7 and half months now. He is great around the house but reactive to strangers and dogs when out on a leash. We need to get him trained to be out in public safely. There is a lot I can do but want it to go quickly and smoothly. I would like him evaluated and helped along professionally. Any suggestions? Thanks.

Have you found a good Dog Trainer yet?

[Michellelovesdogs]

Originally Posted by TriadGSD

i will probably take mine to a trainer. any tips on know how to find a good one? i found a couple in the Canton Area.

Finding a good Dog Trainer can be tricky. There are no regulations on the industry so any Tom, ****, and Harry can claim to be a Trainer. There are many good Trainers with no certifications that have been training dogs their whole life. Some are taking advantage of that loophole and taking advantage of good natured pet lovers. There are Certified Trainers whom I have found to be questionable as well. I myself am a Certified Dog Trainer. You want to make sure the Trainer is serious about this as a full-time career and not a hobby. Ethical Trainers don't offer guarantees and will usually offer a free consultation whether it's by phone or in person. Do a google search and check out the options in your area. Does their website look professional? How do their prices compare with others in the area? Are they a low-baller? Are their prices exorbitant? Do they answer your questions the right way or are they evasive or use jargon you don't understand? Do they seem like they genuinely care about helping you and your dog? Google their name and see if you can find any reviews. Look them up on LinkedIn and see how they conduct themselves. Ask friends and/or neighbors with well behaved dogs and ask if they've had training and who they hired.