Pet Behavior Associates Inc.
Service area: Serves central Ohio, including Galena and Marysville; in-home training available by appointment throughout the region.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Behavior Modification
- Competition / Agility
Specialty Focus Areas
- Puppy Training
- Leash Pulling
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Jumping on People
- Barking Excessively
- Separation Anxiety
- Biting / Nipping
- Recall
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- Group Classes
- In-Home
Program Formats
- One-Time Consultation
- Sessions Package
- Ongoing Weekly
Types of Dogs
- Terriers
- Small
- Medium
- Large
- Giant
- Herding
- Sporting
- Working
- Hounds
- Doodles
- Brachycephalic
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
- Senior (8+ years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Positive Reinforcement Only
Equipment:
- ✓ Clickers
- ✓ Food Rewards
- ✓ Harnesses
- ✓ Flat Collars
- ✓ Obstacle Courses
Programs include STAR Behavior Training (group and in-home), Puppy Training and Enrichment, Canine Good Citizen and Tricks, and specialized workshops in recalls, heeling, and agility. In-home training consists of four personalized sessions with a comprehensive manual.
Group classes meet weekly in Galena and Marysville, with options for beginners to advanced levels. Behavioral consultations are one-time sessions focused on resolving specific issues like anxiety or aggression.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
In-home training package: $450 for 4 sessions, includes 90+ page manual. Group classes: $175 for STAR Behavior Training.
Canine Good Citizen class: $150 per team including test. Short workshops (e.g., recalls, heeling): $30 per session.
Policies
By appointment only for in-home and consultation services. No cancellation or rescheduling policy is explicitly stated in the content.
Testimonials
Took our 5 month old Vizsla, Ruby, to Annette for her puppy class. Ruby really enjoyed it and we did too. Learned new ideas for keeping our puppy and ourselves happy and healthy. We definitely will attend any future classes she has that will help with our growing puppy. Annette came highly recommended and we were not disappointed.
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Called Annette at 10pm on a Tuesday night. She made me feel assured that there is nothing wrong with my dog. She told me to send video of what my dog was doing.
Annette is very knowledgeable! I will use her services again in the future if need be, and would recommend her to others as well!
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Owner was helpful and knowledgeable. Small class size is a plus!!
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An excellent trainer and great teacher!
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About the Trainer
Annette Neff is a dog trainer with over 45 years of experience serving dog owners in central Ohio. She offers group training classes in Galena and Marysville, as well as in-home training sessions tailored to individual needs.
Her programs focus on positive reinforcement techniques and include puppy enrichment, behavior modification, Canine Good Citizen (CGC) certification, trick dog evaluation, obedience, rally, and agility training. Annette developed the STAR Behavior Training course to help owners manage common issues like barking, jumping, leash pulling, and reactivity using fun, reward-based methods.
She also provides behavioral consultations for complex issues such as separation anxiety, aggression, and fearfulness. Annette is passionate about Border Terriers and breeds them through Wildwood Border Terriers, offering them to families nationwide.
Her training approach emphasizes building a joyful, harmonious relationship between dogs and their owners through clear communication and motivation based on play, affection, and rewards. She provides a 90+ page training manual with in-home packages and offers flexible scheduling to accommodate busy families.
Annette has trained dogs of all breeds and ages since 1982 and is known for her personalized attention, small class sizes, and effective, science-based methods that avoid correction or intimidation.
Accomplishments
Annette Neff has been training dogs since 1982, with over 45 years of experience. She developed the STAR Behavior Training course based on current dog behavior science and has successfully trained thousands of dogs and their owners. She is a recognized expert in positive reinforcement methods and has helped clients achieve AKC STAR and CGC certifications.
How to Get Started!
Client engagement begins with contacting Annette to schedule an in-home consultation, group class registration, or behavioral assessment. Group classes form on a session basis with scheduled start dates. In-home training requires a 4-session commitment.
46+ Years Experience
Free Consultation
Contact Information
Availability
- Weekdays
- Evening
- Afternoon
Hours
Monday: 8am-8pm
Tuesday: 8am-8pm
Wednesday: 8am-8pm
Thursday: 8:30am-8pm
Friday: 8am-8pm
Saturday: 8am-8pm
Sunday: 8am-8pm
Associations
- AKC
Languages
- English
Misc Features
- wheelchair accessible parking
Other Services Offered
- Dog breeder
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