Randy’s Dog Training

Randy’s Dog Training offers three main programs: 1) One-on-One Weekly Lessons (4–6 recommended) covering obedience, leash control, potty training, distraction management, and advanced skills like tricks and detection; 2) 1-Week Board & Train—an intensive program where dogs stay in a home environment to learn basic obedience and address behavioral issues, followed by owner education sessions; 3) Group Classes—held on Thursday evenings at 7pm for dogs who’ve completed four private lessons, focusing on real-world distractions with a max of 10 dogs per class. All programs are structured progressively, building from foundational commands to specialized goals.

Pricing Summary

One-on-one weekly lessons cost $40 per session, with a $20 cancellation fee for cancellations under 24 hours. The 1-week Board & Train program is $1,000 per week, with a cancellation fee for late cancellations. Group classes cost $85 for four consecutive weekly sessions, with payment required upfront and no refunds. Group classes require completion of four private lessons first.

Policies

Cancellations made less than 24 hours before a scheduled appointment incur a $20 fee for private lessons and Board & Train bookings. Group classes require payment prior to booking with no refunds. Clients must verify their schedule before committing to group classes.

Randy’s Dog Training is a local dog training business run by Randy Gomer, who has over 25 years of experience training dogs and their families. Randy offers one-on-one weekly lessons, a 1-week Board & Train program, and group classes for dogs of all breeds, sizes, and temperaments—from puppies as young as 6 weeks to senior dogs up to 14 years old. Training focuses on obedience, leash control, potty training, problem-solving, managing distractions, and advanced skills like tricks, tracking, and detection. Randy also provides specialized services including therapy and support dog training, and personal protection training. Boarding with training takes place in a home environment to promote socialization and behavior modification. The business emphasizes teaching owners how to communicate effectively with their dogs to ensure long-term success.

Randy’s methods are tailored to individual goals, whether it’s basic obedience, behavior correction, or advanced skills. Group classes are available after completing four private lessons and are held on Thursday evenings. Training is offered in-person at a private facility in Swanton, Ohio, with no video or in-home services listed.

Randy’s wife, Jenny, also offers pet photography services under “Chasing Pet Tails Photography,” which is promoted on the site but is a separate business.

Accomplishments

Randy Gomer has over 25 years of experience training dogs and families, with documented success across a wide range of breeds and behavioral issues, including puppies, senior dogs, and dogs with aggression, fear, or reactivity. Multiple clients report dramatic improvements in behavior after training, including successful therapy dog preparation and resolution of grooming anxiety.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients should contact Randy via phone, text, or email to schedule an initial consultation. Private lessons begin with a first session focused on basic commands and goal-setting. Group classes require completion of four one-on-one lessons and approval before enrollment.