Elissa Cline Dog Training
Service area: Servicing the Cincinnati and Dayton, Ohio areas. The farm for board and train programs is located in Wilmington, Ohio, just off 71. She previously worked in the Bay Area in California.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Competition / Agility
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Barking Excessively
- lunging
- Fearfulness
- stranger fear
- food issues
- toy issues
- fighting with house mates
- dog and baby
- obsessions
- Biting / Nipping
- Basic Obedience
- Puppy Training
- Leash Pulling
- Jumping on People
- Stealing Food
- Recall
- Reactivity / Aggression
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- Group Classes
- In-Home
- Board and Train
- Video Calls
Program Formats
- One-Time Consultation
- Sessions Package
- Intensive Program
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adult (2-8 years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Positive Reinforcement Only
Elissa Cline Dog Training offers Intensive Private Programs that are in-home or virtual, starting with a 1.5-hour consultation followed by four 1-hour follow-up sessions to address various behavior issues. They also provide Puppy Immersive Board & Trains for puppies up to 5 months old, where puppies live in the trainer’s home for 2-3 weeks to learn foundational manners, socialization, and house training.
For adult dogs, Adult Manners Board & Trains are available for 3-4 weeks, focusing on common issues like recall, jumping, and leash pulling, with dogs living and learning in the trainer’s home on acres of fenced land. Additionally, competition training for sports like Agility, Obedience, and Ring Sport is offered through private in-person and virtual sessions, as well as group classes.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Intensive Private Programs include an initial 1.5-hour consult and a package of 4 additional 1-hour sessions. Puppy Immersive Board & Trains are 2-3 weeks. Adult Manners Board & Trains are 3-4 weeks. Specific rates are not provided.
Testimonials
“On a reference, we hired Elissa Cline Dog Training to help us with our border collie. She was amazing — always on time, affordable, able to connect with our rescue dog immediately. She gave us written and verbal information that helped us to grow our dog into an intelligent and personable individual.”
– Marsha I.
“Elissa is considered by many trainers in the SF Bay Area to be a specialist with “reactive” dogs. Traumatized in his first home placement, our Sheltie, Bug, came to live with my husband and me at age 11 months. Elissa helped us bond with him, lure him out of hiding, re-potty train him and de-sensitize him to noises and sudden movements and build his confidence. Still shy and cautious at times, Bug is a happy, comfortable member of the family. Before Elissa’s guidance, I felt that we would be unable to keep Bug because he was so afraid and overwhelmed. I am appreciative of her work with us.”
– Diana G
“Elissa has an amazing way with dogs, and with training their people too! She spends the time to understand each dog as an individual as well as a pack member, and she provides the humans with detailed information and instructions. Elissa does not intimidate dogs into behaving and she does not shame or belittle owners for having made mistakes. Instead she provides a positive learning experience for owners and their dogs. We looked forward to each session and appreciated the confidence and skills she developed in us and our dogs.”
– Maria Giannell & Scott Maze
About the Trainer
Elissa Cline Dog Training is a professional dog training business led by Elissa Cline, who was inspired to become a trainer after her own dog, Sally, suffered from severe anxiety and she found a lack of custom training approaches. Elissa aims to provide tailored solutions for pet owners struggling with dog behavior problems, ensuring an exceptional life with their dog.
The business specializes in behavior problems, offering intensive private programs both in-home and virtually, as well as immersive board and train programs for puppies and adult dogs. They also provide competition training for sports like Agility, AKC Obedience, and Mondio Ring, including group classes at Queen City Dog Training Club.
Their unique advantages include a focus on stress-free, customized solutions, and a farm environment in Wilmington, Ohio, for board and train programs, which offers acres of fenced land and exposure to various animals. Elissa is noted for her positive, intelligent training approach, patience, and ability to empower owners.
Accomplishments
Elissa Cline has been a full-time professional trainer since 2000, specializing in behavior problems for the past 10 years. She graduated from the SFSPCA Dog Training Academy with a Certificate in Training & Counseling in 2004 and pursued continuing education in Stranger Aggression & Social Fear (2005) and Dog/Dog Aggression (2006) with Jean Donaldson & Janice Bradley.
She also attended Bob Bailey – Chicken Camps and is strongly influenced by Michael Ellis. Elissa competes and coaches in Agility, AKC Obedience, and Mondio Ring, with her dogs achieving titles such as CGC, PSA 1, Level 3 Mondio Ring, UD in obedience, Open Jumpers, Excellent Standard, BH, CD, RA, and MACH.
How to Get Started!
To get started, clients can call Elissa Cline Dog Training for details on their in-home and virtual appointments. Intensive Private Programs begin with an initial 1.5-hour consultation.
Contact Information
Certifications
- CTC
Associations
- AKC
Languages
- English
Misc Features
- wheelchair accessible parking
Other Services Offered
- Pet boarding service
Location
1048 Anderson Rd, Wilmington, OH 45177Listing Tools for Trainers
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