Zero To Hero Dog Training
Service area: Serves Akron, Cleveland, Rocky River, Fairlawn, Aurora, Twinsburg, and surrounding areas in Northeast Ohio.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Puppy Training
- Leash Pulling
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Barking Excessively
- Separation Anxiety
- Biting / Nipping
- Fearfulness
- Resource Guarding
- Recall
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- Group Classes
- Board and Train
- Day Training
Program Formats
- One-Time Consultation
- Sessions Package
- Intensive Program
Types of Dogs
- Small
- Medium
- Large
- Giant
- Working
- Terriers
- 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
Equipment:
- ✓ Clickers
- ✓ Food Rewards
- ✓ Harnesses
- ✓ Flat Collars
Programs include a free evaluation to assess behavior and create a custom plan. Private lessons offer one-on-one training with owners present. Board and train provides 6-week immersive training at the facility with daily updates. Day training is available for dogs that stay during the day. Group classes focus on obedience, leash manners, and socialization. All programs include lifetime support and follow-up guidance.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Offers a free evaluation as the first step. Pricing details for private lessons, board and train, and day training are not listed publicly but are described as all-inclusive with no hidden fees. A year of unlimited group classes is included with training packages.
Testimonials
Great experience!! Austin is a great guy and very well with dogs. I contacted him about my puppy and he was so eager to start training with her. He was very patient with me and my puppy. And after her 6 weeks training , he is still very much involved and constantly willing to help. Also keeps you updated during the whole 6 weeks.
-Kyaire Stevens
I highly recommend Austin! I have a pitbull, Irwin, who was very timid and fearful due to being a stray and then in a shelter for 2 years. He was aggressive with other dogs and with my cat. Austin figured out that this was not true aggression but a result of being so fearful of everything. After training with Austin, Irwin is now non-reactive to other dogs, and even played with Austin’s dog. He also now tolerates the cat. Irwin loves Austin and is such a better dog because of him.
-Melissa Brookshire
Austin has been training my 6 month old puppy who is completely deaf, and very sensitive. She has been in his boarding program. I just picked her up today, but he will now teach me how to continue her training. I have found Austin to be highly professional, and I’ve really appreciated his all-inclusive pricing. It was clear to me that he will work with both my puppy and me until she has met all my goals. Austin simply loves dogs, and deeply desires to make each animal the best pet possible. You can be assured that you have chosen well when you select Austin as your dog’s trainer.
-Heidi
About the Trainer
Zero To Hero Dog Training LLC is a professional dog training business based in Akron, Ohio, offering customized training programs to help dog owners achieve better communication, improved behavior, and a stronger bond with their pets. They specialize in behavior modification for issues like anxiety, aggression, reactivity, separation anxiety, resource guarding, biting, excessive barking, and fearfulness. Their services include private lessons, board and train programs, day training, group classes, and puppy training. They emphasize building trust and cooperation between dogs and their humans, with a focus on educating owners to maintain long-term results. They offer a free evaluation that includes a behavior assessment, a report of findings, and a live demonstration of their training approach. They also provide lifetime support to clients after training completion.
Their trainers have worked with dogs of all breeds, sizes, and ages, including sensitive, deaf, and shelter-retrieved dogs. They pride themselves on all-inclusive pricing and personalized attention, ensuring each dog’s unique needs are met. Their board and train program is ideal for busy owners seeking immersive training, while private lessons allow owners to learn alongside their dogs. They offer a year of unlimited group classes with their packages to support continued socialization and skill development.
Accomplishments
Has trained over 500 dogs since founding. Trainers have successfully worked with challenging cases including deaf dogs, fearful strays, and aggressive dogs, achieving lasting behavioral improvements.
How to Get Started!
Client engagement begins with a free evaluation, where trainers assess the dog’s behavior, identify root causes of issues, provide a written report, and demonstrate training techniques with the dog and owner present.

Contact Information
Availability
- Weekdays
- Weekends
- Morning
- Afternoon
- Evening
Hours
Monday: 6am-9pm
Tuesday: 6-9am
Wednesday: 6am-9pm
Thursday: 6am-9pm
Friday: 6am-9pm
Saturday: 6am-9pm
Sunday: Closed
Languages
- English
Other Services Offered
- Pet boarding service
Location
113 Eastgay Dr apt d, Akron, OH 44313Listing Tools for Trainers
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