A Promised Friend LLC

Group classes are 6-week programs with 2-hour weekly sessions, limited to 3–4 dogs, covering basic obedience, door and food control, off-leash skills, and AKC CGC preparation. Private training includes 6 sessions customizable to home, facility, or park settings. Board and train is a 10-day minimum program where the dog lives with Carol, receives multiple daily sessions, attends group/private classes, and goes on field trips. Video training includes 6 sessions with phone consults. All programs include lifelong support. Starter private sessions can be added before group classes to address home issues.

Pricing Summary

Free phone consultation. $100 evaluation fee (redeemable as $25 off training). Private in-home training: $950 for 6 sessions; at facility: $800. Group classes: $280 for 6 weeks (2-hour sessions), $250 with spay/neuter discount. Board and train: $250/day (min. 10 days). Video training: $300 for 6 sessions (discounted), $450 with phone consults. $60/hour for isolated problems. Spay/neuter discount of $50 applies to private and group training. No credit/debit cards accepted. No refunds after training begins.

Policies

No refunds after training has begun. Group class cancellations must occur at least 2 weeks before start date to receive a refund minus $50. Dogs with fleas or females in heat are not permitted on property. Spayed/neutered dogs receive discounts. Full payment required to hold class spot. No credit or debit cards accepted—only cash or check payable to A Promised Friend, LLC.

A Promised Friend LLC, led by trainer Carol Humberger, offers personalized dog training services focused on building a strong, trusting relationship between dogs and their owners. Carol emphasizes leadership and communication over mere command obedience, helping dogs become calm, respectful, and loving family members. Training is available in-person at their rural Oregon, Ohio facility, in clients’ homes, or via phone and video sessions. Carol has over 25 years of experience working with rescued and problem dogs, including aggressive, fearful, and unhousetrained cases, and specializes in making training practical for everyday life. She offers group classes, private sessions, and board-and-train options, with a holistic approach that considers the dog’s emotional well-being. Carol is an AKC Canine Good Citizen evaluator and has volunteered with local rescues and schools to promote dog safety and responsible ownership.

The business prioritizes real-world behavior over show-ring tricks, teaching owners how to guide their dogs naturally through daily interactions. Carol’s method combines positive reinforcement with leadership principles, avoiding harsh tools and excessive exercise. She also provides lifelong support and offers a free phone consultation to assess needs before committing to training.

Additional services include evaluations, behavior modification for issues like reactivity and separation anxiety, and preparation for AKC CGC or therapy dog certification. Carol’s facility is climate-controlled and accommodates dogs of all sizes and ages, with strict policies against fleas and dogs in heat. She also supports pet adoption and rescues, having taken in over a dozen dogs and other animals herself.

Accomplishments

Carol Humberger is an AKC-registered Canine Good Citizen evaluator with over 25 years of hands-on experience training rescued and problem dogs. She has worked with multiple breed rescues including Saint Bernard, Rottweiler, Jack Russell, Golden Retriever, Vizsla, and German Shepherd. She has volunteered with Head Start preschools and Toledo Public Schools for dog safety seminars. She is a member of the APDT and has trained over a dozen rescue dogs, many of which were adopted after successful training.

How to Get Started!

Begin with a free phone consultation to discuss your dog’s behavior and needs. Follow up with a $100 in-person evaluation at the facility to assess your dog and create a training plan. After evaluation, choose from group classes, private sessions, video training, or board-and-train options. Registration and full payment are required to secure a spot in any program.