Central Ohio’s Favorite Dog Trainer
We help frustrated dog owners have a more satisfying life with their dogs… without having to do everything themselves or being expected to know what to do without personalized help!
WALK NICELY ON LEASH WITHOUT PULLING
HAVE VISITORS WITHOUT WORRYING ABOUT YOUR DOGS BEHAVIOR
NO MORE BARKING - KEEP YOUR NEIGHBORS HAPPY
I want my life to be easier with my dog.
I want to be able to walk my dog without pulling, lunging, and barking.
My dog is chewing everything in my house!
I wish my dog had better manners.
I have a new puppy and I am scared I will mess things up!
I want my dog to be able to relax even when I am not home with them.
My dog’s unpredictable behavior is putting too much stress on my family.
We know that YOU can have a dog you can live with without frustration and stress.
Our passion for dogs and a mission to help owners strengthen and improve their bond with their dogs.
After we meet you and your dog, we will come up with a plan that is tailored to your dog’s needs and your desires that will get real results.
A relationship with your dog built on TRUST & RESPECT.
Our programs are designed to give you a plan for at home and for the future, not just during the lesson. We focus more on the dog’s state of mind rather than commands; Many of our clients’ dogs know the “sit” command, but that alone doesn’t stop them from jumping up on guests – a calm state of mind combined with rules and boundaries does.
Dog’s Best Friend was established in 2008 with the mission to help make life easier for dogs and their families in central Ohio. Dog’s Best Friend believes in providing the highest quality training and pet care, and we are regularly expanding our credentials and knowledge to ensure we can offer the latest and greatest services. We are a registered LLC with the State of Ohio, bonded and insured.
I’ve taken my 8 year old Westie to at least 4 other trainers over the last few years and none have compared to the progress we’ve made in a few lessons thanks to Reed’s help. He takes the time to explain the benefits of each training technique in a way that makes sense along with practical application. My dog is much calmer and more responsive than ever. Thanks Reid!
Denise Swartz
Training that gets results.
Reid and Cathy met while attending Ohio University. After graduation they started Dog’s Best Friend. Originally focused on pet sitting and dog walking, it grew and developed into a dog training business. We live onsite at our training ranch with our two daughters, dogs, cats, goats, and chickens. Reid is a Professional member of the International Association of Canine Professionals (IACP), and a member of National K-9 Dog Trainers Association.
3 Simple Steps to a happier life with your dog!
1. Reach out
Fill out our contact form to give us some more information about you and your dog.
2. Evaluation
Set up an evaluation at our training center to go over how our training process works and what program is the best fit.
3. Change
Start seeing results quickly by practicing our methods and techniques that fit in to your daily life.
Our Promise to You
We will never shame & blame you - ever.
We will be honest with you, in a respectful manner.
We will love and respect your dog.
Bringing our dog to train at Dogs Best Friends facility was absolutely the best decision for our family. Our pup Ginny was very insecure and not getting along with our other dog at home, and was always on edge with everything around her. It was often tense and really wearing on my wife and myself.
After meeting Reid, and seeing the facility we knew this was the place for training. We boarded her at first and continued with weekly lessons after. We slowly started seeing changes in both dogs behavior but more importantly, we were taught to work with her at home. We were also given Reids’ training videos and received quick feedback if we had questions. Today, nearly 4 months later we still train every day but our home has changed so much. We didn’t have control before and now we do thanks to Dogs best friend!! Absolutely worth it.
Wade Bartley
3 Ways you can train with us!
Private
Puppy
Lessons
For puppies under 16 weeks. Start off on the right "paw!"
Resolve and prevent the most common рuрру behavior problems!
Private
Training
Lessons
For dogs and puppies over 4 months old.
Weekly sessions customized to help you!
We coach you through the training process.
Board
&
Train
Your dog stays with us for intensive training to get a jump start on the process.
Follow up lessons are included!
Don’t know what we would have done without the help we received from Reid and Cathy at “Dog’s Best Friend Training and Pet Care”. Our dog was extremely shy and fearful. She was a terror when walking on a leash and tried to attack dogs, people, skateboards, and just about anything else that crossed her path. After her training with Reid, she is a more secure and happy dog. Both Reid and Cathy went above and beyond our expectations and worked miracles with our dog. They also educated us on the best way to interact with her. We had her trained at 6 months, by a different trainer and there is no comparison between that training session and this one. Reid and Cathy are well worth every penny we invested in training.”
Marsha and Bob Rautenberg
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