West Chester Dog Training

Training is delivered in personalized in-home sessions structured into four progressive bundles. The Essential Bundle covers basic obedience, housebreaking, and socialization. The Intermediate Bundle builds on foundational skills and addresses persistent bad habits. The Advanced Bundle includes off-leash training, open-field work, and advanced tricks. Service Dog Training is ADA and TADSAW certified, focusing on task-specific training for disabilities. Each bundle includes follow-up support, family involvement, and techniques for real-world application. Clients are guided through consistent practice between sessions with direct access to Joe for questions.

Pricing Summary

Offers four customized training bundles: Essential (for new puppies or rescued dogs), Intermediate (for dogs with partial obedience), Advanced (for advanced skills like frisbee and off-leash), and Service Dog Training. A $50 discount is offered on the first lesson with promo code “LOYAL” for an additional $100 discount. Pricing is competitive and transparent, with no hidden fees. Sessions are priced as packages, not hourly.

Policies

Spots for training fill quickly, and discounts are time-sensitive, ending when the monthly calendar is full. No explicit cancellation or rescheduling policy is stated, but clients are encouraged to act promptly to secure appointments.

West Chester Dog Training is a dog training business run by Joe Amick, who provides in-home, personalized dog training services to dog owners in the greater Cincinnati and West Chester, OH areas. Joe uses military-based positive reinforcement techniques combined with leader-follower dog psychology to help owners build trust and strengthen their bond with their dogs. He specializes in correcting a wide range of behavior problems including leash reactivity, separation anxiety, fearfulness, aggression, barking, jumping, potty training, and recall issues. Joe offers customized training bundles—Essential, Intermediate, Advanced, and Service Dog Training—that progress from basic obedience to advanced skills like off-leash work and task training for service dogs. His approach focuses on practical, real-world training during walks and daily interactions, emphasizing body language, energy, and consistency. Joe also provides specialized training for service, therapy, and emotional support dogs, holding certifications from ADA and TADSAW. He emphasizes fast results, no guilt, and family-inclusive sessions that involve all household members.

Joe’s training is delivered exclusively in the client’s home, allowing for real-life context and immediate application of techniques. He offers a free phone consultation to assess needs and match clients with the right training bundle. His methods avoid harsh corrections and instead rely on positive reinforcement, clear communication, and building the dog’s confidence and obedience through leadership. Clients report dramatic improvements in behavior within just one or two sessions, with many noting their dogs become calmer, more responsive, and easier to manage in public and at home.

Joe’s background includes six years of military service training explosive detection dogs, which informs his structured, results-driven approach. He is known for his patience, honesty, and genuine passion for helping both dogs and their owners succeed. His services are tailored to all breeds, ages, and behavior levels, from new puppies to senior dogs with long-standing issues.

Accomplishments

Joe Amick is a former U.S. Air Force security police member with six years of experience training explosive detection dogs. He is ADA certified as a service dog trainer and TADSAW certified for PTSD service dog training. He has received 5-star ratings on Facebook from numerous clients, with testimonials highlighting rapid behavioral improvements and strong client satisfaction.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients can schedule a free phone consultation to discuss their dog’s behavior issues and determine the appropriate training bundle. After the consultation, they can book their first private in-home session and apply the discount code “LOYAL” for an immediate $100 reduction on their first lesson.