Professional Pups Dog Training LLC

Professional Pups offers tailored dog training programs, focusing on both the dog and the owner. Their services include Residency Programs (board and train), Online Courses (Leash Manners 101 and Professional Puppy 101) for at-home training, and a Social Club with monthly memberships.

The Social Club provides various group classes and events, such as Large Field Socialization for off-leash play, Pups on the Patio for real-world distraction training, Seasonal Events, Perfecting Class for obedience fine-tuning, Specialty Classes (agility, advanced obedience, reactivity), and Out & About Classes for public manners. They also host casual Q&A sessions and monthly birthday parties for pups.

Pricing Summary

Online courses are $100 each. Social Club memberships are available at $35/month for Playful Pup, $59/month for Perfect Pup, and $89/month for Party Pup. Individual classes for non-members are priced at $15-$20 each. A free evaluation is offered.

Professional Pups Dog Training LLC is a dog training business located in Grove City, Ohio, serving the Columbus area. Owned and operated by Blayke Austin, a Certified Professional Trainer, the business specializes in obedience and behavior modification, aiming to help owners and their dogs build relationships based on trust, respect, and clear communication.

They offer personalized training plans tailored to each dog’s personality, lifestyle, and owner goals, moving away from a “cookie-cutter” approach. Professional Pups provides ongoing support for life, emphasizing that training is just the beginning of a dog’s journey.

Their services include residency (board and train) programs, online courses for at-home training, and a Social Club with various membership options for current clients and graduates. The Social Club offers diverse classes like structured socialization, real-world patio training, seasonal events, perfecting obedience, specialty classes (agility, advanced obedience, reactivity), and “Out & About” classes for public manners. They also host social events like monthly birthday parties and Q&A sessions.

Accomplishments

Blayke Austin, the owner and head trainer, holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Health Sciences from The Ohio State University (2015) and graduated from the Master Trainer Course at the National K-9 School for Dog Trainers in 2016. She is a Certified Professional Trainer (CPT), Pet CPR Certified, and an AKC Canine Good Citizen Test evaluator.

Blayke is a member of the International Association of Canine Professionals (IACP) and the National K-9 Dog Trainers Association (NK9DTA). Her endorsements include Basic Obedience, Advanced Obedience, Breed Identification, Puppy Development, Utility, Retrieval, Scent Detection, Tracking, Personal Protection, Police K-9, and Assistance Dog Training. She continuously furthers her education by attending numerous seminars and workshops, including those by Solid K-9 Training, Lionheart K-9, Canine Solutions Training Services, NePoPo, TBTE, and Monks of New Skete.

How to Get Started!

The first step to engage with Professional Pups Dog Training is to schedule a free in-person evaluation. During this evaluation, clients will work directly with Blayke to discuss their dog’s needs and create a custom training plan.