Training Tips & Resources

Many of the pets given to shelters are victims of misunderstanding and were not given rules and training. Proper pet training can ensure you and your pet live in harmony. We have all been frustrated at our pets’ behavior at times, but we can learn how to properly communicate with our pets.

Local Dog Trainers

Dog training is 50% about teaching your dog and 50% about teaching you the owner. The hallmark of a good dog trainer is someone who can teach you and your dog using positive methods. A well-trained dog will want to do what you ask; he will not have to be physically forced or threatened into doing what you ask.

The following is a partial list of trainers in the Cincinnati area. The League for Animal Welfare does not specifically recommend or endorse any particular trainer or training center. If you can’t find a location that’s convenient for you, please visit the Association for Pet Dog Trainers.

Canine Sports & Behavior Center
Amelia
513-404-7297

What a Good Puppy
Amelia
513-752-3999

Clermont County Dog Training Club
Milford
513-248-4540

Kuliga Dog Training
Cincinnati
513-347-0989

Queen City Dog Training Club
Sharonville
513-722-3340

In addition, there are several online resources to provide pet training assistance:

The Dumb Friends League is a humane society in the Denver area. Their website contains numerous helpful articles that cover the most common behavior problems in dogs, cats, and other small animals.

American Dog Trainers Network contains a directory of dog trainers, tips for finding a good trainer, and helpful articles about common behavior issues.

Pet Education.Com is affiliated with Drs. Foster and Smith, and is a popular online and mail-order catalog of pet supplies. The peteducation.com website contains easy-to-read articles on common behavior problems as well as general health tips for all types of pets.

San Francisco SPCA is one of the nation’s most progressive animal shelters. Visit the dog behavior library or cat behavior library for information about specific behavior problems.

Pets for Life is a program sponsored by The Humane Society of the United States®. It was created to solve pet behavior problems so owners do not resort to relinquishing their pets to a shelter.