Game Day Dog Training LLC

Clients begin by completing an online questionnaire and waiver, then access a complimentary interactive online class on concept training. Afterward, they receive 5, 10, or 15 one-hour in-home sessions scheduled over 6, 12, or 18 weeks.

Each session focuses on customized games to build mental skills like focus, disengagement, and calmness. Daily practice involves short 1–3 minute games, integrated into everyday routines.

No prior training experience is required.

Pricing Summary

Private in-home training packages: $450 for 5 sessions over 6 weeks, $850 for 10 sessions over 12 weeks, $1,200 for 15 sessions over 18 weeks. Mini courses are available separately through Absolute Dogs at $32–$38 each. Payment is required upfront to secure a package, followed by a questionnaire and waiver.

Policies

Required paperwork and the online class must be completed before the first in-home session. Sessions are valid for 6, 12, or 18 weeks depending on the package purchased. No specific cancellation or rescheduling policy is stated, but clients are expected to commit to the full package duration.

Game Day Dog Training LLC is a positive reinforcement dog training business based in Sunbury, OH, offering in-home private training sessions tailored to each dog’s needs. Founder Kathy Baldy uses playful, game-based methods to build essential mental skills like calmness, focus, disengagement, and self-control, helping dogs thrive in everyday environments.

Training takes place in the dog’s home and yard, making it more comfortable and effective for both dog and owner. The program emphasizes building a strong, connected relationship through short, fun daily games rather than rigid drills.

Kathy has over six years of experience as a puppy class assistant and completed the Absolute Dogs Pro Dog Trainer course in 2018, with ongoing education in dog behavior and training. She also offers self-paced mini courses through Absolute Dogs for specific issues like leash pulling, separation anxiety, and resource guarding.

The business serves dog owners seeking a stress-free, science-backed approach to behavior change without the use of corrections or aversive tools. Training is suitable for puppies, adolescents, and adult dogs, with a focus on foundational skills that generalize across environments. Kathy refers clients to specialists for aggression or severe separation anxiety cases and requires veterinary clearance for medical issues before starting training.

Clients receive a personalized plan, access to an interactive online class, and required paperwork before the first session. The training is designed to fit into busy lifestyles with just 1–3 minute game sessions multiple times per day.

Accomplishments

Kathy Baldy completed the Absolute Dogs Pro Dog Trainer course in 2018 and continues her education through their training academy. She has six years of experience as a puppy class assistant at Dog Talk Training and worked as a veterinary assistant, gaining insight into dog behavior. She regularly attends conferences, workshops, and seminars on dog training and behavior.

How to Get Started!

Interested clients contact Game Day Dog Training via the website to share their training needs. If Kathy can assist, she sends an invoice for the chosen package.

Upon payment, clients receive a questionnaire, waiver, and link to an interactive online class. Once completed, Kathy schedules the first in-home session.