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The Best Dog Trainers for Agility Training in Columbus, OH of 2024

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July 10, 2024

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Welcome to the Sniffspot list of top-rated dog trainers for Agility training in Columbus, OH. Based on feedback and votes from our Agility training community, we've curated a list of top-rated trainers in the Columbus area.

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    Elissa O'Sullivan

    Aggressive dog training, Deaf dog training, Reactive dog training, Service dog training, Agility training, In home training, Off leash training, Puppy training

    In-home visits: Columbus, Gahanna, Westerville, Upper Arlington, Dublin, Powell, Pataskala, New Albany, Worthington, Bexley, Delaware, Marysville

    Private practice since 1993.


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    Jackie Brandal

    Agility training

    Ever since she can remember, Jackie has always loved animals and dreamed about working with them one day, which led her to the Ohio State University where she graduated with a bachelor's degree in Animal Science. Prior to graduation, Jackie started her dream career working for Joel Slaven’s Professional Animals, which produced the animal show “Surfin Safari” at the Columbus Zoo and Aquari...


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    Shannon Busher

    Aggressive dog training, Agility training, Herding training, Protection/guard dog training, In home training

    Shannon has been a certified Canine Academy trainer for the last 3 years, and has trained over 375 dogs with positive experience techniques! Before finding her true passion as a dog trainer, Shannon was educated in Equine Studies. Shannon began her dog training career as an agility handler where she competed in CPE trials with her dog.

    Shannon believes that dog training is important b...


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    Mitchell Christian

    Agility training, Puppy training, Off leash training, In home training

    Mitchell Christian, is the owner and head trainer at Christian K-9 Academy and the president of the non-profit German Shepherd Rescue Ohio.

    Mitch’s love for dog training started in childhood, but it really blossomed while serving in the United States Marine Corps, where he spent some of his time around the handlers of the military working dogs and his passion grew. At the end of his...


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    Karin Coyne

    Off leash training, Puppy training, Agility training

    Karin has been training dogs since 2005. Her personal dogs have competed in flyball, agility, obedience, rally, barn hunt , disc and dock diving.

    ‚ÄãAt home she has Kevin-a Malinois Border Staffy, and Carl a Sports Mix and Lyra-a cat who acknowledges she exists.

    ‚ÄãSome of her qualifications include:‚Äã

    Certified Professional Dog Trainer - Knowledge Assessed
    Fou...


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    Jennifer Crank

    Agility training

    Favorite part of teaching: While teaching the handling skills and proper obstacle performance is always rewarding, my favorite part is coaching the teams. Finding out their goals, building a plan to help them achieve those goals, and being there to celebrate in their victories.

    Most memorable accomplishment: My most memorable experience in recent time was winning the 2018 Silver Medal ...


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    Susan Crank

    Agility training

    Favorite Part of Teaching: The opportunity to help others learn and improve handling techniques and obstacle performance. To show handlers the fun and teamwork they can develop and enjoy with their pets.

    Most memorable accomplishment: Winning my way onto the 2015 AKC World Team with Speedo.


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    Kayla Crist

    Aggressive dog training, Agility training, Herding training, Protection/guard dog training, In home training

    Kayla is a graduate from our Trainer Apprentice program. Prior to starting her own apprentice training, Kayla was a member of our care team for over 2 years, helping got make sure all of our dogs were happy and loved while at school!

    Kayla has spent her life around animals, which started when she joined her local 4H program and continued to support that program as a leader and mentor....


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    Tommy Cross

    Agility training, Puppy training, Off leash training, In home training

    Tommy is our dedicated kennel manager, ensuring that operations run smoothly and that all the dogs receive the highest standard of care. In addition to overseeing daily kennel activities, Tommy expertly sets up training scenarios for our police and protection dogs, helping to prepare them for real-world situations. As an Iraq combat veteran, he brings a wealth of experience and discipline to hi...


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    Abigail Curtis

    Protection/guard dog training, Off leash training, Puppy training, In home training, Agility training

    Abigail has been training dogs since 2002. Her personal dogs have competed in agility, obedience, rally and barn hunt and she is captain of the flyball team here in Columbus. ‚ÄãAt home she has Gina-an ancient border collie mix, Sulley-a chihuahua mix, Flux-a Border Collie Jack Russel mix, and Mouse a whippet.‚ÄãSome of her qualifications include:Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from The Ohio Sta...


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    Alex Ebert

    Aggressive dog training, Agility training, Herding training, Protection/guard dog training, In home training

    Alex’s desire to become a trainer started in 2011 when he had an out of control German shepherd puppy named Titan. His mom gave him an ultimatum to get him trained or he had to go! That led him to Alex seeking ecollar training. Alex and Titan did so well with the training that Terry offered him a job as a trainer.

    Alex is passionate about training because he loves to see the better ...


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    Marty Ferguson

    Aggressive dog training, Agility training, Herding training, Protection/guard dog training, In home training

    Marty was born and raised in Ohio. He has spent his entire life living with dogs and is very familiar with many different breeds and mixes.

    Marty formally started dog training in 2012. His specialty is e-collar and off-leash obedience training and we were excited to welcome Marty to the Off Leash K9 Columbus team in 2019.

    When he is not training, Marty enjoys spending time wit...


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    Shane Gant

    Agility training

    Favorite Part of Teaching: Helping students. Watching them have great moments and then succeeding.

    Most memorable accomplishment: Twofold....Being able to get my own nerves, for the most part, under control and making the finals in a national championship....


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    Casey Goldberg

    Off leash training, Puppy training, Agility training

    Casey has been training dogs since 2014. Her personal dogs, a husky and a chow mix, like to play at agility, rally, barn hunt, and doing so many silly tricks for husbandry and for fun.

    Casey is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) who likes to puzzle out the Good Dog in any dog, and in particular enjoys fluffy dogs with a lot to say.


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    Dean Harris

    Agility training, Puppy training, Off leash training, In home training

    Dean is a versatile member of our team, serving not only as one of our skilled pet dog trainers but also as a dedicated decoy for our police and protection dogs. His passion for training extends to police K9s, where he finds great joy in honing their skills and ensuring they are prepared for the field. In addition to his work with dogs, Dean is an accomplished horse handler and frequently showc...


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    Kevin Ivasku

    Agility training, Puppy training, Protection/guard dog training, In home training

    Owner of Capital Canine Dog Training, Head Trainer and proud small business owner. When I started Capital Canine I began my mission to help as many dogs and to educate as many human as possible. I believe that dogs are truly an amazing gift the world has given us and we should do everything in our power to build a strong, meaningful bond and give them the best life possible.

    I’ve be...


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    Sarah Karr

    Agility training, Protection/guard dog training, In home training

    "I absolutely love helping dogs and owners learn how to have the best relationship possible. I have been working with dogs in a daycare and in training settings for 3 years. My favorite things to work on are "party tricks" and socialization, but above all I just love watching dogs learn and engage with their people! I have two rescues pups! Hunter is a 3 year old Pittie Hound mix, Roscoe is an ...


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    Hannah Lairmore

    Agility training, In home training

    Hannah Lairmore is our Support Trainer as well as the Administrative and Communications Director. Hannah is the one you will communicate with during onboarding and for scheduling. She tries her best to make becoming a pack member super easy and fun! Hannah, raised in Columbus, has a degree in anthropology from The Ohio State University and loves seeing the similarities and differences between h...


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    Andreia Langenberg

    Aggressive dog training, Agility training, Herding training, Deaf dog training, In home training

    Andreia grew up doing what she loved most, working with animals. She has had and taken care of her dogs since she was young. As a young teenager, she volunteered to work in kennels. She enjoyed working at a farm helping take care of horses. She attended schooling at the career center for Animal Management where she learned to care for many different animals. She earned a few different certifica...


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    Allison Linkous

    Agility training, Protection/guard dog training, In home training

    "When I was young I dreamed of being a dog trainer. In November of 2019 my fiance and I rescued our dog Nova from Virginia. Nova (pictured on the right) is a 3year old Australian Shepherd and Corgi mix. In 2021 we also adopted a 5 month old Australian Shepherd/Poodle/Border Collie mix. Henry (pictured on the left) is now about 1.5 years old and has settled nicely into our home. Henry has taugh...


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    Carissa Maney

    Aggressive dog training, Agility training, Herding training, Protection/guard dog training, In home training

    Carissa grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio and began working at an animal shelter at the age of 18. She has been working with dogs ever since. Carissa is familiar with many breeds and has a background in veterinary medicine.

    Carissa became interested in training while working at the animal shelter. Many of the dogs who came in did not have great manners, so she assisted the training team in t...


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    Allison Marcum

    Aggressive dog training, Agility training, Herding training, Deaf dog training, In home training

    Allison has been training dogs of all ages and breeds since 2009 when she started as a kennel tech at her father’s franchise. Allison followed her passion back to school and became a certified trainer before starting a professional business of her own. Allison believes you can understand a dog’s psychology and emotion simply by observing their behavior. She’s honed her techniques through...


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    Paige markham

    Puppy training, Agility training

    My name is Paige, I am a devoted cat mom of 3 fat cats, who probably have more say in my life than I do, and have been happily married since 2021! Growing up we always had dogs which led me to my first job working with dogs. I knew I had found my passion in the animal world and started looking for ways to expand my knowledge and find a way to ensure I could stay working with dogs. In 2018 I sta...


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    Jennifer markiewicz

    Puppy training, Agility training

    My name is Jennifer Markiewicz; I am a happy wife, loving mother and North Linden resident. Making my dreams come true while helping serve my community. I am the proud owner of Proper Pups Dog Training. My whole life I knew I was supposed to be working with animals, so after High School I went to Vet Tech school where I graduated in 2009. Shortly after I graduated from Vet Tech school I complet...


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    Walter Mott

    Agility training, In home training

    Walter Mott is our Lead Dog Behaviorist and Professional Dog Trainer. Walter is certified as an AKC Certified Evaluator, SIRIUS Accredited Dog Trainer as well as through the ADPT (Association for Professional Dog Trainers). Walter was educated at the Dunbar Academy, which advanced and expanded upon the positive reinforcement principles that he had already been practicing for over 15+ years with...


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    Desiree Osterloh

    Agility training, Puppy training, In home training

    Desiree has always wanted to work in the animal field. She’s had many exotic and non-exotic pets in her lifetime. She found Reale Dog Training which satisfies her desire to work with animals in a positive environment as well as make a change for the better in the animal world! She plans to enroll in the Karen Pryor Academy in the near future.


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    Phil Reale

    Agility training, Puppy training, In home training

    Phil is a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner! Phil started training pups in 2006 through volunteering in The Ohio State Universities Puppy Kindergarten classes. After working with the OSU animal behaviorists Phil found his love of dog training and has never looked back.

    Phil has helped Animal Care Center at Cherry Way build a behavioral department since 2010. With over 17 y...


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    Sarah Rutland

    Agility training

    Most memorable accomplishment: My favorite agility moment was winning the 12 inch Challengers round at NAC 2022. I was really proud of our 2023 competition year. My papillon Primo and I made all three international teams. We won our spot onto the EO team, and we placed 9th cumulatively in Pentathlon at our first WAO.


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    Ellie Salyers

    Agility training, Puppy training, Off leash training, In home training

    Meet Ellie, a valued team member of our business. With a deep passion for canine companionship, Ellie brings boundless energy and dedication to her role. Her love for dogs shines through in every interaction, as she delights in caring for them and engaging in playful activities that bring out their best.

    When Ellie isn’t at work, you’ll often find her with her loyal German Shepherd...


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    Selena Schaney

    Agility training, Puppy training, In home training

    Selena is a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner. Growing up there was never a time in her life when she didn’t have a pet to take care of. She is a 2022 graduate of The Graham School. Selena originally wanted to be a Veterinarian Technician, but in her senior year of high school she interned at Reale Dog Training. “I never thought I would find such a perfect job for me,” she sa...


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    Austin Schuetz

    Aggressive dog training, Agility training, Herding training, Protection/guard dog training, In home training

    As a seasoned handler with several years of professional experience, Austin truly fell in love with dog training when he realized that a dog’s freedom, through proper training, was making a huge impact on the bonds between owner and dog. What a rewarding job! He believes life with your dog shouldn’t be confined to your home but that it should be full of traveling, hiking, patio dinners and ...


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    Emma Sines

    Aggressive dog training, Agility training, Herding training, Protection/guard dog training, In home training

    Emma joined Canine Academy in early 2022, but her desire to become a trainer started with her grandparents’ yellow lab, Sunny. At a young age, Emma would spend time training Sunny in her grandparents backyard and attributes her love of dogs to the bond dogs created between her, her Grandfather and her uncle, Shawn. Since joining Canine Academy, Emma has trained and tutored over 100 dogs!


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    Joel Slaven

    Agility training

    Joel Slaven has over five decades experience in the animal industry. His career started at the world-renowned Darby Dan Farms where he trained racehorses in Columbus, Ohio. Joel then began raising and training exotic animals at the Columbus Zoo for Jack Hanna. He has been the head animal trainer and show producer for parks such as Cypress Gardens, Silver Springs, Six Flags over Texas and Georgi...


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    Miranda Steenburgh

    Agility training, Puppy training, In home training

    Miranda is a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner. She has been working in animal care for over seven years. She started training after getting her dog, River! After experiencing the bond that was created with River through positive reinforcement training, she made it her career!


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    Jacey Torrisi

    Aggressive dog training, Agility training, Herding training, Protection/guard dog training, In home training

    Jacey grew up around a lot of animals as her mother is a veterinarian. She spent a large portion of her childhood volunteering at veterinary hospitals and animal shelters.

    Jacey worked as a veterinary technician while majoring in biology in college. After college, Jacey rescued her Belgian Malinois, Akira, who at the time had some behavioral issues. Akira really set Jacey on the path o...


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    Jacey Wentz

    Aggressive dog training, Agility training, Herding training, Protection/guard dog training, In home training

    Jacey is our second successful graduate from the Canine Academy Training Apprenticeship Program. She has trained over 100 dogs! Before becoming a trainer, Jacey worked as a Kennel Technician on our Care Team where she worked diligently to ensure every dog on our property was cared for while not in training.

    Jacey’s passion for dogs originated from her childhood pup, Milo, and whil...


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    Trish Wilson

    Off leash training, Puppy training, Agility training

    Trish teaches all of Adventure Unleashed's Nosework classes.

    Trish is a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner (KPA-CTP) and a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA). She is also a C-Wags Scentwork judge.


Sniffspot’s top-rated list of dog trainers for Agility training in Columbus, OH is based on rankings from our community of dog owners as well as the general public. For Agility training, we received 4 total votes, resulting in 37 dog trainers who focus on Agility training. Our top-ranked dog trainers are listed in order of votes, with the top-ranked trainer for Agility training listed first.

Dog trainers for Agility training on this list are certified by CPDT-KA, FDM, or another trusted organization. We're proud to feature Elissa O'Sullivan, who has been voted the top dog trainer for Agility training in Columbus, OH. Elissa O'Sullivan’s favorite part of their job is: Seeing progress.

At Sniffspot, we prioritize trust and expertise. Elissa O'Sullivan, as well as the other dog trainers on this Agility training list, ensures they bring the highest standards of care and training to your dog. Elissa O'Sullivan encourages owners with this dog training tip: Your dog is your partner, not your slave..

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Frequently Asked Questions About Agility Training in Columbus, Ohio

How were the top Agility dog training dog trainers in Columbus selected?

We evaluated over 4 votes from local dog owners to identify the best Agility dog training trainers in Columbus. This process resulted in highlighting 1 exceptional trainers known for their expertise in Agility dog training.

What qualifications do the leading Agility dog trainers in Columbus hold?

Top Agility dog training trainers in Columbus are recognized for their expertise through certifications such as . These credentials ensure they are equipped to address specific training needs in the region.

Who is the leading Columbus dog trainer in Agility dog training and why?

Elissa O'Sullivan is celebrated as the top Agility dog training trainer in Columbus due to their impressive 4 votes and their proficiency in Aggressive dog training and Deaf dog training, distinguishing them as a top choice in the area.

What behavioral issues do Agility dog trainers focus on in Columbus?

In Columbus, top Agility dog training trainers like Elissa O'Sullivan concentrate on issues such as A, D, R.

What are the common training techniques used by Agility dog training trainers in Columbus?

Training methods vary among top Agility dog training trainers in Columbus. For instance, Elissa O'Sullivan uses a method centered on: Force-free, least invasive, Each approach is customized to suit local dogs.

How should I select the best Agility dog trainer in Columbus?

To find the ideal Agility dog training trainer in Columbus, consider their certifications, such as , and their expertise in services like Puppy dog trainingand Reactive dog training. Reviewing their past results with dogs in Columbus can also guide your decision.

What’s the top advice for training dogs in Columbus?

When it comes to Agility dog training training, Elissa O'Sullivan advises: Your dog is your partner, not your slave. which is crucial for enhancing your dog’s behavior in Columbus.

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