Pet State University & HomeStyle Boarding

Training is delivered through in-home “Dogree” programs: Associate (1 class, 2 behaviors), Bachelor (2 classes, 4 behaviors), and Masters (3 classes, up to 7 behaviors). Each program includes a training manual, workbook on USB and hard copy, treat pouch, and two clickers. Sessions are tailored to the family’s home environment and involve all household members. Programs are designed for puppies, adolescents, adults, and seniors, with emphasis on behavior modification and real-world application. Sessions can extend to parks, offices, and vehicles. Follow-ups build on prior progress and introduce new behaviors.

Pricing Summary

Initial consultation and evaluation: $45 + $2.50/mile travel. Follow-up sessions: $59–$79 + travel. “Dogree” training packages: Associate ($199), Bachelor ($249), Masters ($299), all including travel fees. First class is 2 hours; additional classes are 1 hour each. Summer discount of $50 off any Dogree program if first class is booked between May–September. Group seminars: $49 for humans, $99 with dog. Group classes: $149 (minimum enrollment required). Travel fees are $2.50/mile one-way.

Policies

Initial consultation is mandatory for aggression or socialization issues. Group classes require minimum enrollment and must be scheduled in advance with location approval. Additional costs may apply for location rentals or modifications. Travel fees are $2.50/mile one-way. Summer discount applies only if first class is booked between May–September. No cancellation or rescheduling policy is explicitly stated.

Pet State University & HomeStyle Boarding is a dog training and boarding business owned by Michele and Drew Delgross, who have over 70 years of combined experience training animals, including dogs, marine mammals, birds of prey, and exotic pets. They offer in-home private dog training sessions that involve the entire family, focusing on positive behavior modification techniques. Their training is conducted in the client’s home, parks, cars, and other real-world environments to ensure behaviors are consistently applied. They also provide luxury in-home dog boarding where dogs play in a large grass yard, interact with other animals, and have 24/7 attention. Their training programs are structured as “Dogree” packages — Associate, Bachelor, and Masters — each offering bundled lessons with training materials, clickers, treat pouches, and manuals. They offer summer discounts and serve clients across Ohio, the Midwest, and beyond, including out-of-state and international clients. They have trained dogs for over three decades and maintain long-term relationships with many families, including multi-generational pet owners.

They previously offered group classes but paused them post-COVID; however, they can schedule group sessions at external locations like parks or churches with advance approval. Their training philosophy emphasizes real-world application, requiring behaviors to be mastered by all family members, not just the trainer. They also provide consultation and evaluation services, which are mandatory for aggression or socialization issues.

In addition to training and boarding, they operate a pet boarding facility in their home, offer dog daycare, and have previously run an exotic pet store. They are known for personalized service, sending photos to boarding clients, and accommodating special requests, including pick-ups from airports.

They have trained zoological keepers, consulted with national pet food manufacturers, and worked internationally in Canada and France.

Accomplishments

Michele and Drew have over 70 years of combined experience training animals, including marine mammals, birds of prey, and exotic pets. They have trained over 200,000 sessions combined across marine parks, their pet store, and dog training business. They have consulted with zoological keepers, kennel associations, and national pet food manufacturers. They have trained clients and animals in Canada and France. They have served clients from 11 U.S. states and maintained multi-generational relationships with families for over 25 years.

How to Get Started!

Begin with a 30-minute initial consultation and evaluation in the client’s home for $45 plus travel fees. This is mandatory for aggression or socialization issues. Clients must report any behavioral concerns prior to the meeting. After evaluation, clients can enroll in a “Dogree” training package. Summer discounts are available if the first class is scheduled between May and September.