Underdog K-9 Academy, LLC

Ranked #6 in Cincinnati and #22 in Ohio

5 Stars,51 Reviews
2628 Mt Airy Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45239

Service area: Cincinnati, Ohio

Service Overview

Types of Dog Training

  • Family Dog
  • Service Dog
  • Behavior Modification

Specialty Focus Areas

  • Basic Obedience
  • Puppy Training
  • Leash Pulling
  • Reactivity / Aggression
  • Jumping on People
  • Barking Excessively
  • Biting / Nipping
  • Potty Training
  • Fearfulness
  • Recall

Training Formats Offered

  • Private Lessons
  • Group Classes
  • In-Home
  • Private Facility

Program Formats

  • One-Time Consultation
  • Sessions Package

Age of Dogs Trained

  • Puppy (<1 year)
  • Adolescent (1-2 years)
  • Adult (2-8 years)

Dog Training Methodology

Methods: 

  • Balanced Training

Equipment: 

  • Flat Collars
  • Pinch Collars
  • E-Collars

Underdog K-9 Academy offers tailored dog training solutions including Customer Consultation, Basic & Advanced Obedience Training, Puppy Development & Housebreaking, Off-Leash Training, Behavior Modification, and Dog Hygiene Awareness. The training approach is individualized, focusing on building strong bonds and effective communication between owners and their dogs. They aim to empower owners with leadership skills and address behavioral issues early to foster harmonious relationships.

Pricing & Policies

Pricing Summary

Customer Consultation is priced at $75.00 per hour. The content mentions a promotional offer of 10% off all training programs if an evaluation is booked by February 28th.

Policies

The business has Merchant Policies, including delivery methods (Collection: Free) and accepted payment methods. It also references Terms & Conditions and a Refund Policy, but the details of cancellation and rescheduling policies are not explicitly provided in the text.

Testimonials

“I would like to thank Darah for giving my wife and I the knowledge to help our JoJo become a well-rounded family pet. Not only did Darah teach us training commands but she also gave us the knowledge to understand JoJo’s behavior. Darah is fully dedicated to helping her students succeed, I have never met someone who really understands dogs like she does. Thanks again, Darah!”
– Andy and Christy

“Rockne received ‘Most Improved Camper of the Month’ at doggie day care last month, thanks to Darrah & Underdog K-9 Academy! This is a huge achievement, as my 100-pound Rottweiler needed a little bit of obedience and guidance. As a two-year-old, he has a lot of energy and is spunky. His “cuteness” was wearing thin because anything on floors or countertops was fair game for him. After Darrah’s training, we still have our sweet baby Rockne, but now he plays only with his toys. Walks and runs are much more enjoyable now that he does not pull on the leash and heels on command. He sits on command, which is very nice when guests come over. We thank Darah for getting our house back and still keeping our baby as sweet as ever!”
– Cameron & John

“After a few years without a dog, we decided it was time for a new member of our family and chose a female yellow lab puppy. It turned out that Chloe had been taken away from the litter and her mother early and we had a real issue with her biting. Nothing we tried was working and the other dog training services we looked into wanted us to wait until she was six months old. We knew we couldn’t wait that long and asked our vet if she had any suggestions and she recommended Underdog K9 Academy. We contacted Darah the next day and started with the Puppy Development program in our home. Darah’s knowledge and understanding of dogs was evident from the very beginning. She tests every dog and owner and adjusts the training to their needs. The biting problem was a real challenge, but with Darah’s help we were able to correct that behavior. From the Puppy Development program we continued with the Basic Obedience classes. The class size is small enough to allow for plenty of individual attention. Besides learning basic obedience, the classes also helped Chloe become used to being around other people and dogs. ‘Miss Chloe’ as Darah affectionately refers to her has become a well behaved six month old puppy that we can travel with to visit friends and family. We highly recommend Underdog K9 Academy to anyone considering training for their dog.”
– Mike, Nancy, and Chloe Lane

About the Trainer

Underdog K-9 Academy, LLC, based in Cincinnati, Ohio, is a dog training business dedicated to enhancing the lives of dogs and their owners. They offer personalized training solutions, specializing in behavior modification for reactive and aggressive dogs, while also catering to all breeds and temperaments. Their approach focuses on empowering owners with the tools and knowledge to build strong bonds and effective communication with their dogs.

The academy provides a wide range of training programs, including puppy development, basic and advanced obedience, off-leash training, and behavior modification. They emphasize an individualized training approach, recognizing that each dog is unique, and aim to create harmonious relationships between pets and their families.

A key aspect of their philosophy is educating owners on leadership and communication techniques, which they believe helps reduce the number of dogs in shelters. Training sessions are flexible, offered in various environments such as clients’ homes, their studio, or outdoors, to reinforce learned behaviors in real-world scenarios. They also provide high-quality training tools like collars and leashes to support the training process.

Accomplishments

Darah A. Williams, the trainer, is a graduate of the National K-9 School for Dog Trainers in Columbus, Ohio. She is a member of the International Association of Canine Professionals (IACP) and the NK9DTA. Darah has a background in psychology and social services, which she applies to her dog training. Her qualifications include Basic and Advanced Obedience, Behavior Modification, Breed Identification, Tracking, Personal Protection, Police K-9, Scent Detection, Utility, Puppy Development, and Assistance Dog training.

How to Get Started!

To begin the transformation, clients are encouraged to reach out and schedule an evaluation. This initial consultation assesses the dog’s needs and goals, providing personalized recommendations. The first step is to contact Underdog K-9 Academy to schedule this evaluation.

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  • Insured

  • Free Consultation

Availability

  • Weekdays
  • Weekends
  • Morning
  • Afternoon
  • Evening

Certifications

  • Credentialed

Associations

  • IACP
  • Accredited

Languages

  • English
  • is black owned
  • Women-owned
  • wheelchair accessible parking
  • restroom unisex

Location

2628 Mt Airy Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45239