Club K-9 Training Center

Classes are six weeks long, held once per week for one hour. Programs include structured levels from Puppy Kindergarten to Advanced Obedience, Scent Work, Tricks, Rally, Agility, and Conformation. Each class focuses on skill progression and owner education. Private consultations are available for behavior issues. Enrollment requires online form submission and payment prior to class start.

Pricing Summary

Group classes cost $150 for a six-week session, with one-hour weekly sessions. Payments are processed online via credit/debit card through Square. Fees are non-refundable after the class starts. Private lessons require contacting the center to schedule and pay separately.

Policies

Class fees are non-refundable after the class begins. Enrollment deadline is 24 hours before class start. Attendance is the owner’s responsibility. Private lesson scheduling requires direct contact. No rescheduling policy is stated for group classes.

Club K-9 Training Center is a long-standing dog training facility in Oberlin, Ohio, operating since 2000. They offer group training classes and private consultations using positive reinforcement methods to help dog owners build a stronger bond with their pets. The center provides a wide range of classes including Puppy Kindergarten, Basic and Advanced Obedience, Scent Work, Rally Obedience, Tricks, Agility, Conformation, and Canine Good Citizen testing. Their facility is located indoors at Douds Veterinary Hospital, offering a consistent, controlled environment unlike trainers who meet in parks or offer only kennel-based training. They emphasize teaching owners how to communicate effectively with their dogs, not just training the dog in isolation.

They welcome all dog sizes, breeds, and experience levels, from puppies to seniors, and offer specialty programs for behavior issues, competition training, and trick skills. Their head trainer, Cris Doss, has decades of experience and has successfully trained her own German Shepherd to earn multiple AKC titles, showcasing their methods’ effectiveness. Classes are held weekly for six weeks, with flexible scheduling across weekdays and weekends.

Additional services include private in-center consultations for behavior problems like separation anxiety, aggression, and leash pulling, as well as access to resources for breed selection and local rescue groups. They also offer Canine Conditioning and Fitness classes to support overall dog health.

Accomplishments

Head trainer Cris Doss has trained her 10-month-old German Shepherd, Freyja, to earn multiple AKC titles including CGC, CD, SWN, SCA, SEA, TKN, and TKI. She has been training and showing dogs since a young age and developed the center’s positive reinforcement methods based on her success.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients must visit the Schedule page, select a class, and click “Enroll In A Class” to complete an online enrollment form and pay via credit card. For private lessons, contact the center to schedule and complete a questionnaire before payment.