Tranquil Tails Training Academy, LLC

5.0 Stars,2 Reviews

1244 Flaire Dr, Toledo, OH 43615

Service area: Serves Toledo, OH and surrounding areas within Lucas County.

Service Overview

Types of Dog Training

Family Dog
Service Dog
Therapy Dog
Competition / Agility
Working Dog
Behavior Modification

Specialty Focus Areas

Puppy Training
Basic Obedience
Recall
Reactivity / Aggression
Separation Anxiety
Barking Excessively
Jumping on People
Potty Training
Biting / Nipping
Fearfulness

Training Formats Offered

Group Classes
Private Facility
Day Training

Program Formats

One-Time Consultation
Sessions Package
Ongoing Weekly
Intensive Program

Types of Dogs

Herding
Sporting
Working
Doodles

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
✓ Other

Equipment:

✓ Clickers
✓ Food Rewards
✓ Harnesses
✓ Flat Collars
✓ Obstacle Courses

Programs include a free evaluation to create a customized plan. Puppy Program (6 weeks) focuses on socialization and AKC STAR Puppy requirements. Basic Obedience teaches sit, stay, come, and prepares for AKC CGC. Advanced Obedience builds on that for CGCA and CGCU. Working Dog Program trains service, therapy, and trailing dogs. Sport Dog Program covers scent work, rally, tricks, and AKC Trick Dog evaluations. Day Train offers structured daily training with walks and play. Recall Bootcamp is a 5-week intensive for reliable recall. Kids & K9s teaches children canine safety and dog sports. Bundles combine programs for extended training at discounted rates.

Pricing & Policies

Pricing Summary

Training evaluations are free. Programs range from $60 for a single session to $795 for the Platinum Bundle (22 weeks). Puppy Program: $220 for 6 sessions. Basic and Advanced Obedience: $320 for 8 or 6 sessions. Working Dog and Sport Dog: $300 for 6 sessions. Day Train: $180 for 5 sessions. Recall Bootcamp: $180 for 5 sessions. Kids & K9s: $550 for 6 sessions. Bundled packages offer savings. All pricing is per program, not hourly.

Testimonials

“I completed an 8wk advanced obedience course with my malinois rescue over the summer. We are quite the pair. I have anxiety and he has some hip and knee issues from bad breeding. He wasn’t properly cared for at birth so his temperament can be a bit stand-offish with strangers. Harley was amazing. Very compassionate and never rushed. She took her time with us and built trust with Cerberus and I can’t thank her enough for that. She is very good at what she does and by the end of our time with her Cerberus passed his good citizen test the first time through. She offers deep tissue therapeutic massage as and is knowledgeable in natural holistic pet care. Pack walks are so much fun and everyone was very patient with my other shepherd who can be quite reactive. Tranquil Tails Training Academy is a safe, judgement free space for dogs and owners of all kinds. I am certainly looking forward to working with her more in the future.”
– Annmarie H.

“Owner patient with dog parent and dog. Adapted to dogs style of learning. i.e. my dog not treat motivated but toy and praise motivated.”
– Pamela R.

“The trainers were very friendly and helpful. We noticed a big difference in our puppies behavior thanks to their classes. We would highly recommend them.”
– Jessica K.

About the Trainer

Tranquil Tails Training Academy is a premier dog training facility in Toledo, Ohio, specializing in positive-first training methods for both pet dogs and working dogs. They offer personalized training programs tailored to each dog’s unique needs, using food, toys, and praise as primary motivators, with corrections only used when necessary to clarify commands. Their team includes certified trainer Harley Carsten, who holds multiple credentials in behavior, nutrition, and rehabilitation, and Merida, a full-time working K9 who assists in training. They provide a judgment-free environment for dogs and owners of all backgrounds, including those with anxiety, reactivity, or medical issues. Additional services include day training, recall bootcamp, kids & K9s education, and pack walks. They also offer a pet food pantry donation bin and list local low-cost veterinary resources to support the community.

Their programs range from puppy socialization to advanced obedience, sport dog training, and working dog preparation for service, therapy, or trailing roles. They are an AKC STAR Puppy and CGC/CGCA/CGCU prep provider, and offer bundled packages to save on multi-program training. All training occurs at their facility, with no in-home or video sessions available.

They emphasize building strong human-dog bonds through fair, progressive techniques that avoid euthanasia for behavioral issues, and they prioritize relationship-based training over punishment.

They also provide a free training evaluation to help owners choose the right program.

Their facility is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday from 9am–7pm, and Saturday from 10am–5pm, with Wednesday and Sunday closed.

Accomplishments

Harley Carsten is certified as CPDT, CBC, CCN, and CPT with expertise in behavior, nutrition, and rehabilitation. The facility is an official AKC STAR Puppy, CGC, CGCA, and CGCU prep provider. Merida, their working K9, is certified in multiple K9 disciplines and assists in training. They offer AKC Trick Dog evaluations.

How to Get Started!

Begin with a free training evaluation to meet the trainers, tour the facility, and receive a customized training plan based on your dog’s needs and goals.

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Free Consultation

Availability

Weekdays
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Weekends

Hours

Monday: 9am-7pm
Tuesday: 9am-7pm
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 9am-7pm
Friday: 9am-7pm
Saturday: 12-5pm
Sunday: Closed

Certifications

CPDT-KA
CBC
CCN
CPT

Associations

Languages

English

Other Services Offered

Dog day care center
Pet trainer

Location