Atlas Canine

Atlas Canine offers four main training programs: Board and Train (3–6+ weeks for dogs over 6 months, including field trips and off-leash training); Day Training (daily sessions for dogs dropped off in the morning and picked up at night, within 50 miles of Medina); Private Lessons (in-home, one-on-one sessions for basic obedience or behavior issues); and the Perfect Puppy Program (a comprehensive package combining private lessons, day training, and a 21-day board and train phase for puppies up to 7 months old, with one year of unlimited phone/email support). Weight pull, dock diving, and conditioning are offered as specialized programs with in-person and virtual options.

Pricing Summary

Pricing varies by program: Board and train programs last 3–6+ weeks; day training requires a minimum of two private lessons; private lessons are offered in packages or individually. The Perfect Puppy Program includes savings of $870. Special rates available for military, police, and first-responder families and working K-9s. Raw food co-op and PEMF treatments available to clients and non-clients.

Policies

Board and train programs require a commitment of 3–6+ weeks; day training requires an initial evaluation. Travel fees apply for clients outside a 30-mile radius of Medina. Aggression cases are handled, but dogs with a bite history may not be eligible for private lessons and may be referred to other programs. No explicit cancellation or rescheduling policy is stated.

Atlas Canine is a dog training business based in Medina, Ohio, offering personalized obedience training for dogs of all ages and sizes through board and train, day training, and private lessons. Their balanced training philosophy focuses on building a strong relationship and clear communication between dogs and owners, going beyond basic commands to teach dogs how to make good choices and become good citizens. In addition to obedience, they offer specialized programs including weight pull training, dock diving pool rentals, canine conditioning and fitness training for pet, sport, and working dogs, MagnaWave PEMF treatments for pain relief and recovery, and a raw dog food co-op. Their trainer, Jessica Huffmaster, has over 20 years of experience working with animals and has trained and competed with her own dogs in high-level sports like Mondio Ring, IGP, and weight pull. Atlas Canine is voted Best Dog Training in Medina County and serves clients across North East Ohio.

They provide boarding and tune-up stays for past and present clients at affordable rates, and their Perfect Puppy Program combines private lessons, day training, and an intensive board and train phase to establish lifelong foundations. Their programs are tailored to individual needs, whether addressing leash pulling, reactivity, separation anxiety, or preparing for competition.

Atlas Canine also supports military, police, and first-responder families with special rates, and their trainer holds multiple certifications in canine fitness, behavior evaluation, and PEMF therapy.

Accomplishments

Atlas Canine is voted Best Dog Training in Medina County. Trainer Jessica Huffmaster is a Certified Canine Fitness Trainer (CCFT), IACP Professional Member, AKC CGC, Trick Dog, STAR Puppy, and Virtual Home Manners Evaluator, and a Certified MagnaWave PEMF Practitioner. She is an active competitor and sanctioned judge in Mondio Ring, IGP, Weight Pull, and Ringsport. Her dog Dexter is the fourth APBT in the world to earn Mondio Ring 1 and is on track to be the first APBT in the U.S. to earn level one titles in both Mondioring and French Ring.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients must request an evaluation through the website to begin. The first step involves scheduling an initial consultation to assess the dog’s needs and align on training goals before selecting a program. Day training requires an initial private session before enrollment.