Underdog K-9 Academy, LLC

Training begins with a personalized consultation to assess the dog’s behavior and history. Programs include one-on-one private sessions, group classes, in-home training, and intensive board-and-train options lasting up to two weeks. Each program is tailored to the dog’s temperament and goals, with ongoing support including follow-up lessons, video resources, and group play opportunities. Training emphasizes real-world obedience, leadership skills for owners, and behavior modification for complex issues like reactivity and aggression.

Pricing Summary

Customer consultation is $100 per hour. Other services require consultation to determine pricing; packages available for basic/advanced obedience, puppy training, off-leash training, behavior modification, and board-and-train programs. Pricing is customized based on individual needs and program intensity.

Underdog K-9 Academy, LLC, founded by Darah A. Williams in 2010 and based in Cincinnati, offers personalized dog training services tailored to all breeds, sizes, and temperaments. The academy specializes in basic and advanced obedience, puppy development, off-leash training, and behavior modification—particularly for reactive and aggressive dogs. Darah combines her psychology background with formal training certifications to bridge communication between dogs and owners, emphasizing relationship-building and leadership. Services include in-home, studio, and outdoor sessions, along with board-and-train programs, day training, and group classes. The business also provides resources, follow-up consultations, and community events like Cause 4 Paws to support dog owners. Darah treats every dog as if it were her own, offering daily video updates during board-and-train programs and ongoing support to ensure lasting results.

Underdog K-9 Academy is fully licensed and insured, and Darah is a certified professional dog trainer and behaviorist with memberships in IACP and NK9DTA. Clients benefit from customized training plans that adapt to each dog’s unique personality, whether hyperactive, shy, fearful, or aggressive. The academy’s holistic approach empowers owners with practical skills to maintain training at home, fostering long-term harmony and safety for both dog and family.

Accomplishments

Darah A. Williams is a graduate of the National K-9 School for Dog Trainers in Columbus, Ohio. She holds expertise in basic and advanced obedience, behavior modification, tracking, scent detection, assistance dog training, and police K-9 techniques. She is a certified member of the International Association of Canine Professionals (IACP) and the NK9DTA. With a background in psychology and social services, she applies human-animal behavioral science to training. Her clients report transformative results, especially with reactive and aggressive dogs.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients begin with a $100 per hour customer consultation to evaluate the dog’s behavior, history, and training goals. This assessment helps tailor a customized training plan, whether private, group, in-home, or board-and-train. Follow-up sessions and resources are scheduled based on the dog’s needs and owner’s lifestyle.