Estate Dogs LLC

Training programs include behavior modification, beginning and advanced obedience (on and off leash), Level I and II personal protection, Schutzhund, service dog, and search and rescue training. Programs are customizable based on a free evaluation of the dog and owner. Training emphasizes handler education, with options for owner participation or full board-and-train programs. Schutzhund training includes obedience, tracking, and protection components. Workshops are available for those seeking to learn breeding and training techniques.

Pricing Summary

Pricing is not publicly listed; clients are encouraged to call for daily, weekly, and monthly boarding rates and to schedule a free evaluation to receive detailed information on training packages and pricing.

Policies

No explicit cancellation or rescheduling policies are stated on the website. Clients are advised to call to schedule appointments and confirm details directly.

Estate Dogs LLC is a dog training and breeding business based in Carroll, Ohio, specializing in German Shepherds, Dobermans, and Rottweilers. They offer comprehensive training programs including obedience, personal protection, Schutzhund, service dog, and search and rescue training. Their lead trainer, Bill Price, is the only American to have received the Universal Sieger Award in Germany, highlighting elite expertise in working German Shepherds. They also provide boarding, kennel facilities with 28 spacious indoor/outdoor runs, puppy sales, stud services, and breeding. Training emphasizes handler education, with a focus on building a strong bond between dog and owner, and they offer free evaluations to assess each dog’s needs. Their programs are designed for all life stages, from puppies to adults, and include both on-leash and off-leash training.

They operate from a private facility where dogs are raised with love and respect on an expansive property. In addition to training, they sell trained protection dogs and available puppies, and offer workshops for aspiring breeders and trainers. Their methods are rooted in German Schutzhund traditions, combining obedience, tracking, and protection work. They also provide ongoing support and education to owners to ensure long-term success.

Estate Dogs is known for producing high-level working dogs and has trained dogs for personal protection, police, and service roles. Their reputation is supported by numerous client testimonials praising the transformation in their dogs and the personalized, hands-on approach of the trainers.

Accomplishments

Bill Price is the only American to have received the Universal Sieger Award in OG Schleswig’s club in Germany, a prestigious honor recognizing the best combined structure and working ability in a German Shepherd. Estate Dogs imports dogs from Germany and is one of the few to export back to Germany. They produce more Schutzhund-trained dogs than many trainers and have trained dogs for police, service, and personal protection roles.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients are encouraged to call for a free evaluation, which includes meeting the trainer, touring the facility, and receiving personalized information about training packages. The evaluation helps determine the best program for the dog and owner and begins the bonding process.