North Coast K9 Training Center
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Basic Obedience
- Puppy Training
- Leash Pulling
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Jumping on People
- Barking Excessively
- Recall
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- Group Classes
- Board and Train
Program Formats
- Sessions Package
- Intensive Program
Types of Dogs
- Large
- Herding
- Working
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
- Senior (8+ years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Balanced Training
North Coast K-9 offers several training programs including Puppy Kindergarten, Basic Obedience, Advanced Obedience, Private Lessons, and In-Kennel Training. These programs provide extensive and professional instruction in dog behavior and psychology.
The aim is to help owners understand their dogs and communicate in a way their dogs can comprehend, leading to a well-mannered dog that views the owner as a leader.
About the Trainer
North Coast K-9 is a dog training business run by Nick and Tammy Blackford, who are trainers with extensive knowledge and expertise in dog behavior. Their mission is to teach dog owners how to be fair but strong leaders for their dogs, making the training process enjoyable for both. The ultimate goal is to achieve a well-mannered dog that is happy and willing to look to its owner as a leader.
They offer a variety of training programs including Puppy Kindergarten, Basic and Advanced Obedience, Private Lessons, and In-Kennel Training. Whichever program is chosen, clients receive extensive and professional instruction in dog behavior and psychology, helping them to understand and communicate effectively with their dogs.
In addition to training, North Coast K-9 provides safe, spacious, and climate-controlled boarding accommodations in a pleasant country setting for when owners need to travel without their dogs. They are also reputable breeders of quality import-bloodline German Shepherd dogs.

Contact Information
Availability
- Weekdays
- Weekends
- Morning
- Evening
Hours
Monday: 8:30am-6pm
Tuesday: 8:30am-6pm
Wednesday: 8:30am-6pm
Thursday: 8:30am-6pm
Friday: 8:30am-6pm
Saturday: 8:30am-6pm
Sunday: 11am-12pm
Languages
- English
Misc Features
- wheelchair accessible entrance
- wheelchair accessible parking
Other Services Offered
- Dog breeder
- Kennel
- Pet boarding service
- Pet supply store
Location
901 Columbus Ave, Sandusky, OH 44870Listing Tools for Trainers
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