Destiny Dog School

Group classes meet weekly on Monday and Tuesday evenings, with Basic Obedience and Sub-Novice Obedience taught by Lorrie Raymond. Classes are divided by age and size, with sessions running 6:00–9:00 PM. Rally Obedience is taught by Karen Jacobs and runs year-round. Private lessons are available by appointment. Training progresses toward CGC, Therapy Dog, and Rally titles. Additional specialty programs include Conformation handling and upcoming Rodeo Dog training. Pre-registration via mailed PDF application is required.

Pricing Summary

Group classes require a $75 payment mailed to the trainer’s home address two weeks before the start date. No other pricing details are listed for private lessons or specialty programs.

Policies

Students must pre-register and mail a completed application with $75 payment to Lorrie Raymond’s home address (82 Mary Ave., Bloomingdale, OH 43910) two weeks before the class start date. No refunds or rescheduling policies are stated. Class times may change without notice.

Destiny Dog Training and Wellness Center is a dog training facility located in Steubenville, Ohio, operated by Lorrie Raymond, a dog trainer with over 25 years of experience. The center offers group obedience classes including Basic Obedience, Sub-Novice Obedience, Rally Obedience, Fun Agility, and Conformation handling, with sessions held Monday and Tuesday evenings. Classes are designed to build confidence in dogs and teach owners how to continue training at home, with opportunities to earn Canine Good Citizen (CGC), Therapy Dog, and other titles. The facility is housed in the Fort Steuben Kennel Association building and hosts monthly community visits by trained dogs to nursing homes, schools, and colleges. Private lessons are available by appointment through Katie Dudak. The training approach emphasizes group socialization, with additional one-on-one attention offered before and after class times. The center also provides continuing education and specialty programs like CGC and Star Puppy certification.

Classes are structured by age and size, with beginner and adult/puppy classes running from 6:00–9:00 PM. The trainer encourages pre-registration via mailed application and payment to her home address, two weeks before class start dates. The facility does not offer boarding, grooming, or daycare services, focusing solely on training and certification preparation.

Accomplishments

Lorrie Raymond is a certified member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT) with over 25 years of experience as a trainer, exhibitor, and breeder. Dogs trained at the facility have earned Canine Good Citizen and Therapy Dog titles and participate in monthly community visits to nursing homes and schools.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients must download and complete the PDF application from the website, mail it along with a $75 payment to Lorrie Raymond’s home address (82 Mary Ave., Bloomingdale, OH 43910) at least two weeks before the class start date. Attendees are encouraged to visit the training facility before the first class to familiarize themselves with the location.