Randall’s Dog Obedience

Classes are 6 weeks long, with weekly 1-hour sessions held on weekday evenings (7:00 pm, 8:00 pm) and Saturday afternoons (1:30 pm, 2:30 pm). Each class covers six basic commands: Heal, Sit, Stay, Down, Stand, and Come, with Q&A time for individual concerns. Training begins with a chain collar and 6-foot leash, and methods are adapted over time based on dog progress. Family members are encouraged to attend for consistency. No private or intensive programs are offered.

Pricing Summary

Group training classes cost $85 for a 6-week course, with 1-hour sessions held twice weekly. Boarding and grooming services are priced separately; boarding is charged per day with no charge for departure day if checked out in the morning (except Sunday). Grooming starts at $15 for baths and $5 for nail trims. No discounts or packages are listed for training beyond the flat class fee.

Policies

Registration is required at the first class of each session; spots are limited. Vaccinations and equipment (6-foot leash, chain collar) are mandatory to begin. No refund policy is stated for canceled classes, though one review mentions non-refunded payments after class cancellations. Tours of the facility are available only during office hours. Drop-off/pickup is restricted to business hours.

Randall’s Dog Obedience, owned and operated by Jeff & Debbie Poland, offers group dog training classes focused on basic obedience using a balanced approach that combines verbal positive reinforcement with a soft version of correction-based methods. They emphasize training dogs to respond to their owners, not just food rewards, and adapt techniques based on individual dog and owner needs. Classes are held at PBS Animal Health in Massillon, OH, and include instruction in six core commands: Heal, Sit, Stay, Down, Stand, and Come, along with Q&A time for personalized issues. The business is closely tied to Camp Bow Wow & Meow, a locally owned boarding, grooming, and pet care facility where the owners live on-site, offering continuity of care. Family members are encouraged to attend classes for consistency. They also provide boarding, grooming, and vaccination services, creating a full-service pet care environment.

Training requires proof of vaccinations (Rabies, annual booster, Bordetella), a 6-foot leather or nylon leash, and the use of training chain collars (martingale-style) at the start of class. Other tools like Gentle Leaders may be introduced later. Classes are 1 hour long, held weekday evenings and Saturday afternoons, and cost $85 for a 6-week course. They do not offer private, in-home, or board-and-train services.

The owners have over 25 years of combined experience in dog training and animal health, having attended numerous seminars and worked in vet clinics. They also own and operate Camp Bow Wow & Meow, which they opened in 1999 after researching over 30 kennels nationwide. Their facility is designed for low-stress pet care with air-drying grooming, private exercise dens, and on-site living for immediate pet oversight.

Accomplishments

Jeff & Debbie Poland have over 25 years of experience training dogs and have operated Camp Bow Wow & Meow since 1999. They researched over 30 kennels across the East Coast before opening their facility. Both have worked in veterinary clinics and regularly attend training and animal care seminars.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients must call to reserve a spot in class, as class size is limited. On the first night of class, owners must bring proof of vaccinations, a 6-foot leash, and will be assisted in selecting the correct chain collar. Classes begin immediately with no separate evaluation or consultation.