About Us
Canine Academy is the best dog trainer in Central Ohio, combining professional training with a well-rounded experience for our canine clients.
Canine Academy focuses on both dog and owner education and our training system strengthens the bond between dog and owner, unlocking a new lifestyle for both.
We help owners understand where their dog’s behavior comes from and how to reduce those unwanted behaviors through positive e-collar stimulation. Our training methodology has been proven for over 30 years and works for dogs of all ages, breeds, and sizes.
Our trainers are best in class, with a variety of training backgrounds and experience training over 1000 dogs, combined.
Training Packages
Puppy Classes
Our Puppy Foundations program is a group training program that aims to help your family set your puppy up for lifelong success.
Sessions are held at Barks and Rec on Wednesday evenings from 5:00-6:00pm.
With the help of a dedicated trainer, you and your puppy will learn to safely socialize and manage unwanted puppy behavior. During this four-week program, you’ll meet weekly with your trainer to discuss topics such as crate training, housebreaking, chewing, biting and other puppy behaviors. You’ll also learn how to start treat training with your dog to establish a healthy and happy bond from the start.
Having the dog of your dreams often means early intervention and mindful work at the puppy stage. Canine Academy is excited to help you step towards the canine companion of your dreams through early education for this exciting time!
This class is a perfect fit for any puppy between 10 weeks and 20 weeks old. Puppies are required to have at least one series of DHLPP vaccine.
Our Puppy Foundations classes each introduce a topic for training and discussion. The classes can be attended in any order. Each class will give an opportunity for your puppy to socialize safely.
Crate Training & Housebreaking
Zoomies, Chewing, Biting & Other Puppy Behaviors
Breaking Bad Habits Before They Start
Treat Training as Bonding and Dynamic Setting
- 4 group training sessions with a dedicated trainer
- 15 ft. training leash
Barks and Rec customers can purchase the puppy training package for $250.
Basic Obedience Group Training
Our small group class training aims to make you an expert dog handler.
Alongside fellow dog owners, you and your pup will learn and practice basic obedience commands to get rid of unwanted behaviors like jumping, leash-pulling and running through open doors.
Class will be held at Barks and Rec Wednesdays starting Feb 21.
With the help of a dedicated trainer, you and your dog learn basic commands while getting rid of unwanted behaviors like jumping, leash-pulling, and running through open doors. During this five-week program, you’ll meet weekly with your trainer and work directly with your dog in between lessons to help them build muscle memory via homework assignments and reinforce new skills directly in your home environment.
We recommend this program for any dog at least 20 weeks of age who has not had prior obedience training. The small group lesson program is also ideal for any dog owner who is looking to build a better bond with their dog and form better insights into their dog’s motivations and thought processes. Finally, this program is ideal for the dog owner who has the time and energy to commit to participating in the daily homework assignments required to progress your dog through the curriculum.
At the end of the program, your dog will have useful and reliable off-leash obedience skills under distraction, for a duration of time, and at a distance from their handler. You’ll have an understanding of how to reinforce your dog’s training for life.
- 5 small group training sessions with a dedicated trainer
- 1 follow-up phone call, scheduled ~90 days after graduation
- E-collar and 15 ft. leash
Barks & Rec customers can purchase the group class obedience package for $695.
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Basic Obedience Training by Day
Over the course of 4 daycare stays or a boarding stay of at least 4 days with Barks & Rec, a dedicated trainer will work with your dog, helping them master basic obedience while getting rid of unwanted behaviors like jumping, leash-pulling and running through open doors.
Obedience training includes e-collar and 2.5-hour training sessions per day with a dedicated trainer over the course of 5 daytime stays (or a boarding stay of at least 5 days) at Barks & Rec. A 6th training session, involving the dog’s parent(s), will take place on either a 6th day at Barks & Rec or could be performed in the customer’s home one evening after day care. The customer will also receive one follow up lesson, either at Barks & Rec or at the customer’s house.
Any dog who is 5 months of age or older
At the end of the program, your dog will have useful and reliable off-leash obedience skills under distraction, for a duration of time, and at a distance from their handler. You’ll have an understanding of how to reinforce your dog’s training for life.
- Training sessions each day with a dedicated trainer over the course of 4 daytime stays at Barks & Rec.
- A 5th training session, involving the dog’s parent(s), which will take place on either a 5th day at Barks & Rec or could be performed in the customer’s home one evening after day care.
- Follow-up phone call to assure a smooth transition home.
- E-collar and 15 ft. leash
Barks & Rec customers can purchase the day-train obedience package for $1800, including the cost of their Barks & Rec stays/subscription.
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Enrichment Training and Tutoring
Our enrichment and tutoring services are available only to graduates of a Canine Academy obedience program and provide 1 hour of enrichment training to dogs, with a focus on helping the customer achieve their specific training goals.
A dedicated training will spend 1 hour providing tutoring and enrichment to your dog during their stay at Barks & Rec. Enrichment will focus on specific training goals communicated from the owner to the trainer.
Any dog who has graduated from a Canine Academy Basic Obedience class and is in need of tutoring to sharpen their basic obedience skills.
Barks & Rec customers can purchase 1-hour of enrichment training for $65, plus the cost of their Barks & Rec stays/subscription.
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