All About Dogs
Service area: Serves Greater Cincinnati and surrounding municipalities including Dayton, OH, and Northern Kentucky.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Service Dog
- Therapy Dog
- Behavior Modification
- Working Dog
Specialty Focus Areas
- Basic Obedience
- Puppy Training
- Leash Pulling
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Jumping on People
- Barking Excessively
- Separation Anxiety
- Biting / Nipping
- Potty Training
- Resource Guarding
- Fearfulness
- Recall
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- Private Facility
- Board and Train
Program Formats
- Intensive Program
- Ongoing Weekly
Types of Dogs
- Large
- Working
- Herding
- Sporting
- Terriers
- Doodles
- Brachycephalic
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
- Senior (8+ years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Positive Reinforcement Only
- ✓ Positive with Some Corrections
- ✓ Balanced Training
Equipment:
- ✓ Clickers
- ✓ Food Rewards
- ✓ Harnesses
- ✓ Flat Collars
- ✓ Martingale Collars
- ✓ Pinch Collars
- ✓ E-Collars
- ✓ Obstacle Courses
Training programs include intensive board-and-train services where dogs live with John at his home for accelerated results, as well as ongoing weekly sessions for continued development. Programs focus on foundational obedience, advanced commands, service dog tasks, therapy dog certification, and behavior modification. Owners are trained alongside their dogs to ensure long-term success and consistent reinforcement.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Pricing details are not publicly listed. Clients are encouraged to contact directly for quotes on board-and-train programs and ongoing sessions. Referrals from veterinarians and long-term clients suggest structured packages are available.
Policies
Policy details on cancellations or rescheduling are not provided. Clients are advised to contact directly for specific policies.
Testimonials
Outstanding Dog Trainer and K9 knowledge. Best in the business. really knows how to handle k9’s. All aspects of training obedience and protection special needs k9 training. John has made a career and solid reputation.
– Anonymous
John is excellent at what he does from the very first encounter. I could immediately tell he had years of experience working with dogs. I chose to have John take my dog home with him to accelerate the process, I wouldn’t do it another way after seeing the results. Great experience!
– Anonymous
John trained a German shepherd puppy for us as a service dog. He went above and beyond to meet our needs and did an absolutely amazing job training both us and the dog. Very highly recommend All About Dogs!
– Anonymous
About the Trainer
All About Dogs Training Academy is a professional dog training business in Cincinnati, established in 1994, with over 30 years of experience serving Greater Cincinnati. Owned and operated by Master Canine Trainer John C. Smith, the business offers personalized dog training programs with a focus on obedience, service, therapy, and behavior modification. John has trained over 100 service dogs and hundreds of therapy dogs for organizations including The Ohio Bureau of Rehabilitation, Box 21 Rescue, and The Heart Foundation. He has also trained canine teams for law enforcement and military units at Wright Patterson AFB. Clients can choose from board-and-train programs where dogs live with John at his home, or in-person sessions. His training methods produce highly reliable dogs that heel on the left, sit at every stop, and maintain eye contact with their owners. Referrals from top veterinarians like Eastgate Animal Hospital and Lewis Animal Hospital attest to his reputation.
The business emphasizes results-driven training with documented success, and many clients return for ongoing follow-up sessions. John is known for his honesty, clear communication, and ability to transform disobedient puppies into well-mannered companions in as little as a week.
All training is conducted by John personally, with no team of trainers. Clients are taught how to maintain their dog’s training through consistent interaction and control.
Accomplishments
John C. Smith has trained over 100 service dogs and hundreds of therapy dogs for organizations including The Ohio Bureau of Rehabilitation, Box 21 Rescue, and The Heart Foundation. He has trained canine teams for Dayton PD and assisted in high-profile criminal cases. He has trained with the military at Wright Patterson AFB and maintained professional standards for law enforcement and military working dogs.
How to Get Started!
Prospective clients are encouraged to browse the website, view videos and testimonials, and contact John by phone or email to schedule an initial consultation. Board-and-train programs require direct communication to discuss needs and availability.
Contact Information
Availability
- Weekdays
- Weekends
- Morning
- Afternoon
- Evening
Hours
Monday: 12-8pm
Tuesday: 12-8pm
Wednesday: 10am-4pm
Thursday: 12-8pm
Friday: 10am-4pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Certifications
- Credentialed
Associations
- Accredited
Languages
- English
Location
4008 Holbrook Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45226Listing Tools for Trainers
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