Akron Dog Training That Works | K9 Guide
No dog trainer in Akron or Medina can match the expertise, proven results, and dedication of the K9 Guide Dog Training team. We specialize in helping families overcome real-world behavior problems—from barking, jumping, and pulling on walks to fear, reactivity, and aggression.
Imagine life with a calm, well-behaved dog:
– No more pulling or lunging on walks
– Doesn’t bark or rush the door
– No longer jumps on guests or steals food
– Never bites, nips, or pulls at your clothes
– Free from separation anxiety
– Fully house-trained
– Always comes when called and listens every time
– A true joy to have in your home!
At K9 Guide, we help you create the bond and obedience you’ve always wanted with your dog. Even if you think your dog’s issues are too severe, we’ve successfully transformed far more challenging cases into happy, obedient companions. Our family-focused trainers ensure that everyone in your household is confident and consistent—setting you up for lasting success. We can help!
K9 Guide Dog Training offers free lifetime support and guarantees lasting change! Schedule a FREE lesson to see why we were voted Best Dog Trainers of 2023, 2024 + 2025!
Why K9 Guide is Akron's Most Trusted Dog Training Team
Educating clients and helping them achieve long-term and off-leash success is what we do best at K9 Guide.
At K9 Guide, our instructors focus on not just the ‘what’ but the ‘how’ and ‘why’ behind your dog’s behavior. We emphasize building clear communication between you and your dog. We empower you with the tools and knowledge necessary to create a happy and healthy partnership based on trust and mutual respect. Whether it’s off-leash reliability or overcoming behavioral challenges, we are committed to supporting you every step of the way, ensuring that the changes we make together last long after training ends.
There are many good dog trainers out there, but very few that are also great educators. It doesn’t matter how great your dog is when handled by a professional trainer — what matters is that you and everyone in your family are also able to get and maintain the same results long-term. Any amount of obedience training and behavior modification won’t work if the dynamic that allowed those issues to occur doesn’t change. We take the time to ensure that every member of your household understands how to reinforce positive behaviors as well as prevent problem ones from returning.
Make dog behavior problems a thing of the past with just one call!
Board & Train
K9G’s Board and Train program addresses all behavioral issues and teaches reliable obedience. Dogs live with our lead trainer, are taught on our beautiful 4-acre property in Bath, and are regularly trained in real-world settings to prepare them for your future adventures together. Owners get a comprehensive, all-inclusive follow-up program to ensure lifelong success!
In-Home Training
From Medina to Hudson, K9G offers dog training lessons in the comfort of your home. Particularly beneficial for tackling issues that occur in the household. Achieve reliable obedience while building the relationship that will last a lifetime! Also includes field trips, Buddy Lessons, and unlimited Alumni classes with our experienced instructors.
Private Sessions
Learn how to train your dog yourself from start to finish, as well as build a bond with your dog that others can only dream of! You can finally achieve off-leash obedience with private dog training lessons at K9 Guide. Convenient one-on-one dog training with experts, all on your schedule.
Puppy Training
K9 Guide’s Puppy Training programs build the perfect foundation for a happy, confident, well-behaved dog. Your puppy learns essential manners, socialization, crate training, and obedience through positive, structured lessons. Owners receive guidance, resources, and lifetime support to ensure lasting results and harmony at home. Enroll today with our experienced trainers to set your puppy up for success!
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Professional Dog Training Results that You Can Expect:
Expert Dog Trainers - Positive Dog Training Results
Unfortunately, most of the dog owners we work with contact us after having previously worked with other dog trainers and not getting the results that they need. We ensure that you and your dog succeed, and offer free group classes for our Alumni as well as lifetime support unmatched by any other trainer in the area. Once you train with us, you’re part of the K9 Guide network and family for life!
Finding a dog trainer is a big decision and a large investment. We encourage all prospective clients to look over our website content and the materials they receive after contacting us. Whatever results you need, as long as you follow through on our protocol and contact us with the smallest questions or concerns, we guarantee your satisfaction! It all starts with a free lesson.
– FREE First Lesson & Evaluation
– Several Board & Train Options
– Private Lessons & In-Home Dog Training
– Off-Leash Training
– AKC Canine Good Citizen: CGC, Community Canine, Urban!
– Basic Obedience
– Advanced Obedience
– Behavior Modification
– Puppy Training Programs
– Human or Dog Aggression
– Human or Dog Reactivity
– Over 30 Years of Experience
– Certified Professionals
– Unlimited Follow-Up
– Free Group Classes in Akron
– Lifetime Support
– Small Family Business
See What Akron Dog Owners Are Saying About K9 Guide
“While it wasn’t our goal, our goldendoodle became so well trained that she actually performs in local theatre shows now! (Toto in WIZARD OF OZ most recently)
Our dogs (1 yo Goldendoodle and 1 yo Shepherd/Husky) were good dogs, but extremely overwhelming in our small house with 2 kids. We got sick of the chaos, the yelling, etc. We wanted to enjoy our beloved dogs instead of yelling at them all the time! So we saved up and got them both the Board and Train package… It was a huge financial commitment, and let me tell you: it changed our lives and was worth every single penny.
Once they were appropriately trained, my dogs were so much happier and confident (the husky had been a reactive, scared little dude before)… Now they are so well-mannered and happy. I trust no one with my dog more than the folks at K9 Guide because they have improved my life and my dogs’ lives 1000-fold. ABSOLUTELY choose these folks over any chain training services. K9 Guide is full of good people who are very knowledgeable about what they do, and they actually care about your doggo.
I am just a customer; I don’t know them outside of having worked with them, and I did not benefit from this review. I just really believe in their work.”
Ethan Lambert – Ace
“I 110% recommend K9 Guide and have told many people about the success story of my pup Ace. Before K9 Guide, Ace was a very loving and caring dog, but also seemed to be the physical embodiment of chaos. Literally bouncing off the walls and knocking our daughter over out of pure excitement of seeing her. His reactivity to EVERYTHING was horrid. Walks were dreaded. Manners and self-control were not in his vocabulary. When my wife and I learned of K9 Guide, we decided to give it a shot. The results were mind-blowing.
After returning home from their board program and having a few lessons at home, Ace is THE dog many strive to have. His reactivity is essentially non-existent now. Walks are now a joy and pleasure. His recall is amazing, coming without hesitation. He is easily one of, if not the best-behaved dog in our neighborhood. Inside the home, he’s so much more well-behaved. He interacts with our daughter so gently now. No more chaos, no more bouncing off the walls, no more feeling as if he ran the house.
Collin, Yana, and Jimmie have done an amazing job and are truly a blessing from God. They have not only helped Ace, but also helped me. I have become such a better owner for Ace through the things they’ve taught me on training him. K9 Guide is wonderful and have turned my chaos pup into the best-behaved boy around. And best yet, he is still his loving, full of joy self.”
Kara Ring – Goose
“K9 Guide completely changed our lives! Over the summer, my lab mix Goose began demonstrating signs of reactivity towards people and dogs… After consulting with various dog trainers in the area, K9G stood far out from the rest. Their superior knowledge about canines and their behavior was evident… Yana was able to modify one of Goose’s bad habits within seconds.
While Goose was at his B&T, I received many updates on his astounding progress. I could not believe my eyes! When Goose came home, I saw a new side of him that fostered good manners and confidence. I quickly realized that before pursuing a trainer, I had settled for many bad behaviors such as jumping on guests, ignoring commands, barking, and pulling on walks. All of this was fixed by K9G and there is finally a newfound sense of calmness and peace in our home.
K9G does not leave you stranded, and their lifetime guarantee is something you will not find anywhere else. In between sessions, they are always responsive to any questions I have. This team truly loves your dog as their own, and it is evident in the excitement Goose shows when he sees them.
If you are looking for a dog trainer, do not hesitate and just use K9 Guide. I am convinced there is no one better!”
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