Great Outdoors Dog Academy LLC

Great Outdoors Dog Academy offers “Real World Training and Behavior Management” with a focus on positive reinforcement. They provide group classes in various environments, including Starter (Baby) Puppy, Puppy, Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced Manners classes, as well as AKC STAR Puppy and Canine Good Citizen (CGC) classes and testing. Specialty classes like AKC Sport Tracking, Intro to Agility, Tricks and Games, Reactive Dog Classes, Dog and Baby, Hounds on the Town, and Therapy Dog Prep are also offered seasonally.

Private lessons are customized to individual challenges, focusing on communication, repetition, timing, and focus. Behavior consultations are available for issues ranging from unwanted puppy behaviors to complex family and compulsive behaviors. They also host “Hounds on the Town” field trips, which are social and training outings to pet-friendly establishments and parks, requiring prior basic obedience completion.

Pricing Summary

Dog walking services are offered at specific rates: Pit Stop is $12 for a quick potty break and 10-minute walk; Neighborhood Stroll is $20 for a potty stroll and 25-30 minute exercise walk; Long Haul is $35 for a potty stroll and approximately 45-minute exercise walk. Training walks are an additional $10 per service. Pricing for other services like group classes and private lessons is not provided.

Policies

Great Outdoors Dog Academy LLC (GODA) does not ethically guarantee particular behavior outcomes due to the unpredictable nature of animals and incomplete knowledge of variables. However, they guarantee outstanding customer service, highly experienced and knowledgeable trainers committed to ongoing education, humane training methods from a positive reinforcement platform, small group class sizes, a custom approach, a commitment to short and long-term improvement, and free, unlimited repeating of any completed course.

Registrants agree to hold GODA harmless and assume the risk of any damage or injury to themselves, family, guests, or dogs during training sessions or activities, acknowledging the unpredictable nature of dogs. Registrants are responsible for disclosing any dangers or sensitivities their dog(s) may present and for supervising children. GODA reserves the right to refuse service to any individual or dog at its discretion.

Great Outdoors Dog Academy, LLC (GODA) is a small business in Central Ohio that offers Real World Training and Behavior Management. Their mission is to provide a low stress, high quality, positive, safe, fun and engaging learning environment for every dog and human in their care.

GODA began in 2013 in Northern Virginia and relocated to Central Ohio in 2016. Their “Great Outdoors” theme means they teach in various neutral and social settings like hikes, parks, neighborhoods, vehicles, shopping centers, and restaurant patios, to prepare dogs for real-world distractions.

They offer group classes, private lessons, day school, pet sitting, adventure walks, and Hounds on The Town field trips. They also assist homeless dogs in finding forever homes through “See Spot Home,” acting as a liaison between high-kill shelters and potential adopters.

Accomplishments

Trainers have many years of experience, credentials, and continuing education in training and behavior management. They are members of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT).

How to Get Started!

For more information on group training classes, private lessons, day school programs, pet sitting, adventure walks, and Hounds on The Town field trips, clients can email godogacademy@gmail.com. For adoption assistance through See Spot Home, potential adopters need to fill out an application and have a follow-up consultation with a See Spot Home Representative.