Are there ANY decent trainers/clubs in Ohio?

Jag · 08-05-2012, 11:56 PM

There is only ONE listed PSA trainer in this area, and they have some negative reviews... even going so far as saying that the "lead" trainer/owner has lied about his military service.

I really want to get into the PSA thing, but if there isn't a good club around I don't see this happening. So secondary is finding a decent trainer to begin with. I went to one Schutzhund group years ago and they refused to even let my dog work with dogs his age because they said he was a "show dog" and they all had sables. My new guy is Czech, but I don't want to go work with dog snobs. That same dog went on a sleeve for the first time at several years old and impressed the heck out of the helper who was in from another city. Again, though, my dog was snubbed by other club members. I want to join a friendly club, and if that isn't possible then I'd like to at least find a good trainer who doesn't lie about his capabilities or charge you your first born for puppy class. Anyone out there from near or in Ohio?

Xeph · 08-06-2012, 02:50 AM

I haven't been out in two months ($$$) but you may want to try and contact Northeast Ohio Working Dog Club

Courtney · 08-06-2012, 10:16 AM

Have also heard good things about the same club.

Home

qbchottu · 08-06-2012, 10:24 AM

Isn't Dan Cox' club in Cincinnati? He's a good working dog trainer.

wolfstraum · 08-06-2012, 10:38 AM

Dan has Wildcat in KY - also in another club near Cincinnatti but over the border.....Wildcat is small and very very competition oriented....

Lee

qbchottu · 08-06-2012, 10:49 AM

How about Jürgen and Katharina Oster? They are in Grove City, Ohio, and I've seen them at showline and working venues so they could probably help you. Very nice helpful people. You should msg him on facebook and ask.

FlyAway · 08-06-2012, 10:56 AM

Ohio is a big state. I know some good ones, but it depends where you live.

wolfstraum · 08-06-2012, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by qbchottu

How about Jürgen and Katharina Oster? They are in Grove City, Ohio, and I've seen them at showline and working venues so they could probably help you. Very nice helpful people. You should msg him on facebook and ask.

they went back to Germany

in July ....Kristi with Hexe and Jagr was working with them.....

Lee

qbchottu · 08-06-2012, 12:06 PM

Lee: Did they go back for good?? I know they went for the working dog competitions in Slovenia, but I thought they were just dropping off Crok and returning.

wolfstraum · 08-06-2012, 01:31 PM

I was told for good.....too bad, they were close enough that we could work with them....Jurgen wanted to take Jagr with him but Kristi won't give him up!

Lee

08-05-2012, 11:56 PM	#1 (permalink)
Jag Knighted Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,683	Are there ANY decent trainers/clubs in Ohio? There is only ONE listed PSA trainer in this area, and they have some negative reviews... even going so far as saying that the "lead" trainer/owner has lied about his military service. I really want to get into the PSA thing, but if there isn't a good club around I don't see this happening. So secondary is finding a decent trainer to begin with. I went to one Schutzhund group years ago and they refused to even let my dog work with dogs his age because they said he was a "show dog" and they all had sables. My new guy is Czech, but I don't want to go work with dog snobs. That same dog went on a sleeve for the first time at several years old and impressed the heck out of the helper who was in from another city. Again, though, my dog was snubbed by other club members. I want to join a friendly club, and if that isn't possible then I'd like to at least find a good trainer who doesn't lie about his capabilities or charge you your first born for puppy class. Anyone out there from near or in Ohio? __________________ Wrath of Grim z Dragon "Mr. Grim"- Threaten my handler. I dare you.

08-06-2012, 02:50 AM	#2 (permalink)
Xeph Crowned Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New Castle, PA Posts: 5,162	I haven't been out in two months ($$$) but you may want to try and contact Northeast Ohio Working Dog Club __________________ Jackie and the Marcato Shepherds (and one cat) Strauss: The service dog Mirada: The Mogwai Wesson: The girl with a boy's name Mahler: The sporty sable Vixie: The plucky show girl Barrett: The Frikken Tikken

08-06-2012, 10:38 AM	#5 (permalink)
wolfstraum Crowned Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: PA Posts: 8,213	Dan has Wildcat in KY - also in another club near Cincinnatti but over the border.....Wildcat is small and very very competition oriented.... Lee __________________ Csabre Sch1, Hexe Sch2, Bengal, Komet, Kyra, Kira & Kougar v Wolfstraum ~ - Danger Sch1 SAR - ATB~ Kougar Sch3, Kyra Sch3, Cito Sch2, Alice Sch1, Kelsey CD, Ret ~ Basha Sch3, Fenja Sch3 wolfstraum.net

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FlyAway Master Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: The Cold Midwest Posts: 569	Ohio is a big state. I know some good ones, but it depends where you live. __________________ "And why do we fall, Bruce? So we can learn to pick ourselves up."

08-06-2012, 01:31 PM	#10 (permalink)
wolfstraum Crowned Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: PA Posts: 8,213	I was told for good.....too bad, they were close enough that we could work with them....Jurgen wanted to take Jagr with him but Kristi won't give him up! Lee __________________ Csabre Sch1, Hexe Sch2, Bengal, Komet, Kyra, Kira & Kougar v Wolfstraum ~ - Danger Sch1 SAR - ATB~ Kougar Sch3, Kyra Sch3, Cito Sch2, Alice Sch1, Kelsey CD, Ret ~ Basha Sch3, Fenja Sch3 wolfstraum.net

08-06-2012, 10:16 AM	#3 (permalink)
Courtney Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 4,401	Have also heard good things about the same club. Home

08-06-2012, 10:24 AM	#4 (permalink)
qbchottu Knighted Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 2,714	Isn't Dan Cox' club in Cincinnati? He's a good working dog trainer.

08-06-2012, 10:49 AM	#6 (permalink)
qbchottu Knighted Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 2,714	How about Jürgen and Katharina Oster? They are in Grove City, Ohio, and I've seen them at showline and working venues so they could probably help you. Very nice helpful people. You should msg him on facebook and ask.

08-06-2012, 12:06 PM	#9 (permalink)
qbchottu Knighted Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 2,714	Lee: Did they go back for good?? I know they went for the working dog competitions in Slovenia, but I thought they were just dropping off Crok and returning.

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