Columbia Dog Training
PO Box 471
Columbia Station, Ohio 44028
Phone: (440) 731-0658
john@dogtrainingohio.com
John Bergenstein, Trainer
Serving the greater Cleveland area including Cuyahoga, Lorain, Medina, Lake, Geauga and Summit counties
Welcome to Columbia Dog Training
May 18, 2012 @ 9:13 am
Congratulations to Miss Lulu for graduating the basic obedience course. And to top it off she recently celebrated her first birthday. Great job Lulu!
May 12, 2012 @ 8:15 am
Please mark you calendars and plan on attending Fido's Companion Rescue's largest annual fundraiser. There's music, food, drinks, auctions and raffles. New this year is a poker run for all motorcycle riding dog lovers. It's lots of fun for a great cause. You can also meet some of Fido's adoptable dogs.
May 4, 2012 @ 7:02 am
A lesson learned: I received a call this week from a woman seeking help with a 3 month old Weimaraner puppy. I came to find out that they were first time dog owners that went to a pet store to purchase this puppy. For those of you that are not familiar with the breed they are large hunting dogs with very high intelligence and energy. They were bred to be able to hunt for hours at a time and require a lot of daily exercise and mental stimulation. They are not the dog for the average dog owner and definitely not the dog for a first time dog owner. The pet store sold them this dog without any advice as to the requirements of the breed. It took less than 2 weeks for the owners to realize that they could not fulfill the needs of this dog and they did the right thing and decided the dog needed to be in another home. Fido's Companion Rescue in Avon helped us by reaching out to Great Lakes Weimaraner Rescue. They have a foster home available and will make sure the dog ends up in an appropriate home. So please remember to research the breed before you make a decision to purchase a dog. But where you purchase a dog is equally as important. A reputable breeder NEVER would have allowed this dog to go to a first time dog owner. My advice has consistently been to never purchase a dog from a pet store. This experience has only reinforced my beliefs.
There is no doubt that Americans love their dogs. But far too often we learn to live with unwanted behaviors from our dogs instead of addressing them. At times we may actually be encouraging and rewarding unwanted behaviors. So those cute little things our adorable puppy does now become a problem as they grow older and larger. This leads to frustration and tension for both us and our dogs. The much loved walk is cut short because there is another dog out. Our dog is closed in a room whenever a guest comes to the door. No food is safe even on the kitchen counter.
There is no need to live like this. Whether it's a new puppy or an older dog Columbia Dog Training can help. We teach you the methods and skills you need to have a more obedient dog leading to a better and more enjoyable relationship. Our training programs are tailored to address your needs. One on one, no group classes, so you get the most value for your time. Call us today to schedule an evaluation session.
- Obedience training on and off leash
- Behavior problems
- All breeds
- Private lessons
- Programs customized to your needs
- Training sessions conducted in your home, in public, wherever required to best meet your training needs
- Insured