Cinti. K9

Training is offered in 8-week group classes for Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Obedience, each meeting once weekly for 1 hour. Puppy classes meet weekly for 2 hours over 3 weeks. Classes focus on foundational commands, heeling, recall, off-leash control, and tracking. Agility is included in Advanced Obedience. Private lessons are available for individualized training. Training progresses from basic obedience to advanced skills including drop on recall and recall over jumps.

Pricing Summary

Beginner Obedience: $225 for 8 weekly 1-hour sessions. Intermediate and Advanced Obedience: $170 (or $160 with advance payment before week 7). Puppy Class: $110 for 3 weekly 2-hour sessions. Private lessons available by appointment. Discounts apply for returning students who pay in advance.

Policies

Phone calls are not answered during class hours; clients are encouraged to email or leave messages. No explicit cancellation or rescheduling policy is stated, but classes follow fixed 8-week schedules with no mention of make-up sessions or refunds.

Mary Jo’s Cinti K9, formerly known as Cincinnati Canine Companion Center, is a professional dog training business located in Milford, OH, offering group obedience classes and private lessons. Founded and operated by Mary Jo Gentile, a professional dog trainer with over 40 years of experience, the business specializes in structured obedience training across four levels: Puppy, Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Obedience. Classes are held at their private facility and focus on building handler confidence, improving dog behavior, and strengthening the human-dog bond through consistent, hands-on instruction. Mary Jo emphasizes “Don’t Blame’em Train’em,” promoting corrective training methods that include the use of prong collars and structured discipline, as noted in testimonials. Training includes off-leash work, recall over jumps, heeling, and tracking. The business also offers agility training as part of the Advanced Obedience class. Classes are designed for dogs of all ages, including senior dogs, and have been used by veterinarians and veterinary technicians who attest to the effectiveness of the methods. The business does not offer boarding, grooming, or pet supply services.

Mary Jo has competed extensively in AKC and Canadian Kennel Club obedience trials with German Shepherds, earning Top Ten National rankings 10 times. Her training philosophy is rooted in decades of hands-on experience with both owned and rescued dogs, and she has trained dogs for families, working roles, and competition. The business is privately owned and not an add-on service like those found in pet stores.

Classes are offered in 8-week sessions with weekly one-hour sessions, and puppy classes are 2 hours per week for 3 weeks. Discounts are available for returning students who pay in advance. Private lessons are available by appointment on Sundays and by request.

The facility is located at 1003 Lila Avenue A, Milford, OH 45150, serving dog owners in Milford, Cincinnati, and surrounding areas including Loveland and Landen.

While the business does not offer free consultations, potential clients are encouraged to review testimonials, photos, and videos on their website before enrolling. Contact is available via phone or email during class hours, with responses provided after classes conclude.

Accomplishments

Mary Jo Gentile has over 40 years of professional dog training experience, competed in AKC obedience trials with German Shepherds, earned Top Ten National rankings 10 times, and has trained over 19 owned and 13 rescued dogs. She earned her C.D. from the American Kennel Club in 1972 and competed in Canadian Kennel Club events. She trained dogs professionally at Pets Supermarket/Petzazz and operated training centers in Landen and Loveland, Ohio, before relocating to Milford.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients should review the website’s Classes/Schedule, Prices, Testimonials, and Videos pages. Registration is completed via the online Registration Form. Contact via phone or email to inquire about availability before enrolling. Private lessons require scheduling by email or phone.