Ohio State K-9 College

Went here several years ago and purchased total control course and still happy with decision. The training process is a major commitment for master and dog, as well for Joey, so he takes things seriously. Interview process seems 2-​sided as he is evaluating potential students (and their dogs) as much as he is being evaluated as a trainer. He will not even meet with you until you read every section of his web site and pass the quiz. This intensity might turn off some people, but I sensed and respected his passion for his work.
Biggest differences between OSK9 and several other options that I researched are:
(1) It is all one-​on-​one training with you, your dog, and Joey (no apprentices/​interns, and no group lessons). Your results are guaranteed for the life of the dog, so you can always go back for refreshers if problem behaviors arise (not needed for us).
(2) Joey teaches masters first and foremost. From what I learned I feel that I could train all of my dogs on my own for the rest of my life, but I’ll still probably take my next dog there to work on advanced topics. Beyond the actual training, Joey also taught us a ton about grooming nutrition, and equipment, and has even provided emergency boarding for fair price when stay-​in petsitter fell through.
The training strengthened my family’s relationship with our working breed dog and the ongoing command practice is part of my dog’s «job», which vital for its mental well being. The cost is substantial but not doing it could’ve cost infinitely more given the damage that the dog could have done to itself/​property/​people without proper training, and it’s very cheap considering most large dogs are an 8 – 14 year commitment and the training itself involved several months of weekly personal lessons.
I highly recommend Joey and OSK9 for those who can commit to the process and required practice.