Up N Atom Dog Training

Up N Atom Dog Training offers a variety of programs including Daycare Training, Board and Train, Private Lessons, Puppy Training, Advanced Obedience, and Behavior Modification. Daycare Training allows owners to drop off their dogs for daily training sessions, field trips, and socialization, with included equipment, written/video instructions, private lessons, and group classes for graduates.

Board and Train programs provide an immersive 24/7 training experience where dogs live in the trainer’s home, focusing on accelerated results for general obedience or specific behavioral issues, including off-leash reliability. Private lessons are one-on-one sessions conducted at their facility, suitable for addressing minor behavioral problems and for specialized competition training in sports like AKC Obedience, Rally Obedience, French Ring, Mondioring, and IGP.

Puppy programs emphasize impulse control, socialization, crate training, potty training, and basic obedience. Behavior modification programs are designed for dogs with reactivity, aggression, fear, anxiety, and resource guarding, with longer durations for more severe cases. All programs include client education and long-term support to ensure the training is maintained at home.

Pricing Summary

Private lessons start at $1300 for a package of six lessons. Board and train programs are approximately $1100 per week. Group dog training classes are around $30 per class. Daycare Training programs include “Puppy Preschool” at $85/day or $750 for a 10-day package. “Basic” Daycare Training is $1350, “Intermediate” is $1950, and “Advanced” is $1950, with bundle savings available.

Board and Train programs include a 4-week Advanced Obedience Camp for $4400. Puppy Training Camps are 3 weeks for $3000, or a “Puppy to Adult” 5-week program for $4400. Behavior Modification programs are 6 weeks for $6200, or 8+ weeks starting at $8700. Overnight boarding is $55/night, and boarding with training a la carte is $100/night. Financing options are available, and recommended equipment, treats, and follow-up private lessons are included with day training and board and train programs.

Policies

Up N Atom Dog Training does not offer a money-back guarantee on training programs, as results depend on owner commitment and consistency. They guarantee positive results if clients follow their advice and do their homework, and provide individual support to ensure satisfaction. They do not guarantee a “cure” for behavioral problems but help manage them through obedience, management strategies, and behavior modification.

Electronic collars are used for “proofing” known skills, not for teaching, and are not used on puppies under 6 months of age or in programs shorter than 3 weeks. Off-leash training is not offered without the use of an e-collar. Dogs with behavioral concerns require an in-person consultation before a start date. Visits during board and train programs are recommended for most dogs, but may not be beneficial for dogs with high levels of separation anxiety, fearfulness, or other behavioral concerns. Overnight services are unavailable from May 12, 2025, to June 13, 2025.

Up N Atom Dog Training, owned and operated by Shaina Zimmerman, is a highly experienced dog training business serving the Cleveland metro area. They offer small-scale, high-value board and train programs designed to unleash a dog’s full potential in a professional and safe environment. The business prioritizes personalized attention and care, aiming to help dogs achieve skills owners might not have thought possible.

The head dog trainer has over 14 years of industry experience in pet obedience, behavior modification, competition obedience, and protection dog sports. A unique advantage is that their board and train programs take place in the dog trainer’s home, rather than a kennel facility, which helps reduce stress and promotes real-world behavior.

Up N Atom Dog Training maintains a small dog-to-trainer ratio to ensure quality training through ample one-on-one attention. They keep clients informed with regular photo, video, and text updates throughout the training process. For overnight programs, they offer free transportation services in the Northeast Ohio/Greater Cleveland area.

All board and train programs include recommended training equipment, written and video instructions, follow-up lessons, and long-term support to ensure lasting results. The trainers are committed to loving each dog like their own and treating them with high care and respect. Additionally, they offer boarding services for approved dogs and graduates, along with discounted refresher training programs.

Accomplishments

Shaina Zimmerman, the owner and head trainer, entered the dog industry in 2009. She has managed high-volume dog boarding facilities, worked in veterinary medicine, and served as an in-home dog trainer. Shaina mentored under renowned dog trainer Lisa Lucero at Denver Dog Dynamix for eight years, managing a branch before moving to Ohio in 2022 to operate Dog Dynamix Ohio as a satellite. Her professional accomplishments with her dogs include: Versailles von zur Bindenburg BH CD RN APR1; Atom de Jardin CGC BH RA RNX MR Brevet MR3 FR2, Champion of MR1 at the 2019 USMRA National Championship, selected for Team USA 2020 FMBB Championship at MR1, 3rd place MR3 at the 2021 USMRA National Championship, Vice-Champion at the 2022 USMRA National Championship, and Vice-Champion FR2 at the 2022 NARA National Championship and Cup. Atom de Jardin achieved the highest level of Mondioring (MR3) and is titled in French Ring (FR2), IGP BH, Rally Novice, and Rally Advanced through the American Kennel Club. Flinke Idole des Loups du Lac CGC CD MR3, selected for Team USA 2024 FMBB Championship at MR2 (8th place of 17), and Vice-Champion MR2 at the 2024 USMRA National Championship.

Alicia Paniccia has been a professional dog trainer for a decade, exploring competition frisbee and dock diving. She has an extensive history with rescue work, volunteering at shelters and fostering dogs. With her Belgian Malinois, Avalanche, she competed in French Ringsport, acquiring a Level 1 title in 2022.

Jessica Dalin began training dogs professionally in 2015, with her career in dogs starting in 2004 in the veterinary field. She is currently a Small Animal Care Instructor at a Technical School, a program she built and has instructed since 2014. Jessica trains for Mondioring with West Penn Mondioring Club, has titled two Belgian Malinois in Mondioring, and has competed at a National Championship level multiple times. Her professional accomplishments include Envy Mi Obsession MR2 and Badger des Loups du Lac MR3 x 6.

How to Get Started!

To enroll in a training program, the first step is to set up a phone consultation. During this call, training needs and goals will be discussed, along with program expectations and a timeline. If proceeding with a booking, a non-refundable deposit is required to hold the space. Dogs with behavioral concerns must attend an in-person consultation prior to setting a start date to ensure the safety of the dog and staff.