Welcome to our FAQs section at Taking the Lead! We’ve gathered answers to the most commonly asked questions about our services and how we can help you and your dog achieve training success. If you have any other questions or need more information, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at Admin@TakingtheLeadOhio.com. We're always here to assist!
Professional dog training classes can help to prevent behavioral problems, such as aggression and destructive chewing, and can teach your dog basic obedience skills that make them a better companion. It also helps to strengthen the bond between you and your pets.
We emphasize positive reinforcement with a balanced dog training approach. Our goal is to help our clients communicate through the leash first while applying both classical and operant conditioning.
Our 4,700 square foot facility in Upper Arlington is where most of our training takes place. We also take advantage of the local scene, including stores and metro parks like Antrim for training outings. Every day our dogs go on pack walks and field trips in the neighborhood to help them become well-socialized and mannered.
Yes, we guarantee group classes for the life of your dog! If your goals aren’t reached during your program, we’ll continue to provide support through group classes for maintenance and progress. No matter if it takes two months or two years, we’ll be here for you and your dog until you’re completely satisfied.
Yes, we offer in-house financing and Affirm to our clients.
In Columbus, we are the ONLY dog training company that applies all four quadrants of operant conditioning and classical conditioning. Our approach includes positive reinforcement while maintaining a balanced training method. This style is proven to be the most effective, but it requires both the trainer and the dog owner to be equally committed.
Professional dog training can address a wide range of behavioral issues, including aggression toward people or other dogs, separation anxiety, fear of loud noises or new situations, destructive chewing or digging, excessive barking or whining, and more.
The length of time it takes to train a dog varies depending on the dog's age, breed, and temperament as well as the specific training program being used. Basic obedience training can take several weeks, while more advanced training can take several months.
Yes, all dogs can be trained. However, some dogs may require more patience and persistence in dog training classes than others, and certain grades may require specialized training techniques.
We train all breeds and sizes. From Chihuahuas to Great Danes—the big and small—we take them all.
The earlier you start training your puppy, the better. Puppies have a critical socialization time period. Between 3 and 4 weeks of age is when they are most receptive to learning and new experiences.
No, your dog can be trained at any age, provided that you, the owner, are willing to learn, too.
Yes, in fact, our programs are completely customized based on your dog's current situation and your relationship/behavior goals with them. We won't recommend a program or a course of action until we actually get to evaluate your dog in person and learn more about what is causing the problematic or unwanted behaviors. Every dog is different; therefore, every dog should be trained differently.
The first step is to book your consultation so that we can meet you and your dog to gain a better understanding of your dog's current problematic behavior and temperament. During this session, we will discuss your goals and our training methods and determine the needs of the owner and dog. We will start working with you and your dog during this meeting and create the perfect training program. These sessions typically take about an hour.