Dog Training Services

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Cincinnati Dog Training: Board & Train and Private Training Services for your Puppy or Dog

Puppy Prep School offers fun and effective Positively-Focused and Relationship-Based family dog and puppy training in Cincinnati Ohio. Not just for puppies…training can benefit dogs of all ages, whether they’ve been recently adopted or they’ve lived with you for a long time. I provide a variety of customized training programs – please feel free to contact me to discuss your particular needs.

Our Puppy Boarding School and Private Training Sessions are designed to bring out the best in your dog or puppy and help you gain both control and connection quickly, easily, efficiently and safely…with a large dose of joy and play. Virtual training sessions are also available.

Puppy Boarding School

Puppy Boarding School training services are available for puppies 10 weeks to 6 months* of age. I specialize in early learning for puppies with an emphasis on personalized, positively-focused training. Your puppy returns home to you at the end of their stay with me with new skills that I teach you how to maintain and build on with follow-up private sessions.

You may choose from our basic two week program or our more advanced three or four week programs. We build the foundations of good dog behavior in a loving, safe, home environment.

We follow all AVMA recommendations for safety and hygiene.

Please call or email me and we can tailor the program to suit yours and your puppy’s needs.

*Pups over 6 months of age are evaluated on an in-person, case-by-case basis as to whether my board and train programs are suitable for their specific needs. This evaluation is free of charge. Contact me to schedule an appointment.

Puppy & Dog Training Private Sessions

Private coaching in your home. I come to you and teach you how to train your puppy or dog with an effective, common sense approach. You may sign on for a single session, or for several – it’s totally up to you.

Please call 513-541-4217 or email me at elizabeth@puppyprepschool.com and let’s talk about your relationship goals, or issues you may be having.

I’m here to help.

We can then schedule training sessions at your convenience.

“Betsey is “a natural” when it comes to working with and training dogs. She is knowledgeable, professional and helpful. I looked forward to our happy and optimistic sessions.”

~ Kathy L.

Puppy & Dog Boarding School – Cincinnati, Ohio

Boarding School is a great option for owners with busy schedules who want improved manners or those desiring a fast and effective jump start in their puppy’s good manners skill set, offering comprehensive foundation training and problem-solving while your puppy stays in my home for a  period of time.

We offer 3 choices for puppy board and train: a basic two week program and more advanced three or four week programs. Please call or email and we can discuss which program is right for you.

Your beloved pet is never housed in a kennel or basement, but is thoughtfully and safely integrated into my home…where love and learning go “hand-in-paw”. Only a very few students are ever enrolled in the boarding school program at any one time, ensuring that personal attention and training for your puppy – as the unique individual that he is – remains paramount.

As I firmly believe that the most effective and fulfilling training comes from building a relationship with your puppy, rather than building a relationship with a collar, so-called “shock collars” are not used at Puppy Prep School.

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What do we teach?

  • How to Calm
  • How to Listen
  • Confidence-Building for the Shy Dog
  • Self-Control for the Exuberant Dog
  • Sit
  • Down
  • Wait
  • Stay
  • Come
  • Leave It
  • Drop It
  • Off
  • Place
  • Walking on a Loose Leash
  • House Manners for Everyday Life
  • Housebreaking & Crate Training Support
  • Accepting Touch, Grooming & Handling Calmly
  • Bite Prevention
  • Childproofing
  • The In-s and Out-s of Appropriate Socialization
  • Smoothing the Transitions for Your Young Puppy or Your Newly Adopted Dog
  • Best Training Approaches for every age and stage
  • Building Quick Responses to Voice, Hand Signals, Placement & Body Language
  • Common Behaviors Addressed (Mouthing, Nipping, Chewing & Jumping)

Rates

$1800 for our basic two week program.

$2400 for our 3 week program.

$3200 for our 4 week program.

All my programs include 2 follow-up training sessions with you in your home. In these sessions, I’ll be showing you all the things your puppy has learned and teach you how to easily and effectively access, maintain and build on your puppy’s new skills.

Please email, text or call. We’ll discuss your goals for your puppy or dog and detail the training options that would be best for you.

“Betsey is a compassionate, smart and dedicated trainer who will devote herself to you and your dog’s success. I have known her for many years and would feel completely comfortable leaving my beloved personal dogs in her care. You will be delighted with the service both you and your puppy get when you work with Betsey.”

~ Sarah Wilson, Master Trainer, teacher and author of nine dog training books, including My Smart Puppy

Private In-Your-Home Puppy & Dog Training Lessons – Cincinnati, Ohio

We’ll work together in your home where you’ll learn how to create the BEST behaviors for everyday life. You may sign up for a single session, or for several – all depends on how far you’d like to go with your training. There is never any pressure to sign on for more than you think you need.

You will learn how to communicate effectively with your puppy through the use of space, situational cues, voice, touch and body language. We set you and your puppy up for success. Our sessions are always tailored specifically to your puppy’s or dog’s unique personality and stage of development and your specific goals.

Learn how to be your puppy’s best teacher, guide and leader.

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Rates

$200 for a single 2 hour session.

Discounted rates for 3 or more sessions. You may choose as many or as few sessions as you feel you need.

Please call or email me to discuss your training goals for your puppy or dog and to schedule your session.

Building the Connection

Puppy Prep School’s Learning & Training Programs for Puppies and Dogs and Their People

  • Simple, effective techniques that build quick and enthusiastic responses from your puppy or dog
  • A postively-focused approach to clear communication and problem-solving
  • How to create the good behaviors you want
  • How to fit training easily into everyday life
  • How to move beyond doubt and frustration…to ”Get to Good”
  • Forge your bond and nurture your connection – as you make learning good manners FUN

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