Raise The Bar Dog Training — Cincinnati’s Best In-Home Dog Training
Professional Dog Training in Cincinnati, OH | Obedience • Behavior • Puppies
Welcome to Raise The Bar Dog Training, the top choice for dog training in Cincinnati, Ohio and surrounding communities.
We specialize in personalized in-home dog training, puppy training, and dog behavior modification that gets real results for every breed and age. Whether your dog needs obedience training near you, help with leash manners, or behavior support for aggression or anxiety, our certified trainers are here to help.
Contact us today to set your behavior consultation. We welcome ALL dog breeds at Raise the Bar!
How It Works — Simple & Effective Training
Our training programs start with a detailed consultation in your home so we can understand your dog’s behavior in real life. We partner with you to set goals and develop a customized training plan that fits your lifestyle. With reward-based training techniques, we build trust and confidence in your dog that lasts.
Why Choose Raise The Bar Dog Training?
Customized In-Home Dog Training (Dog Training Near Me)
At Raise The Bar, we take dog training directly to your home — where your dog is most comfortable. Our in-home dog training Cincinnati programs are tailored to your dog’s behavior and your everyday routines. We address:
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Basic obedience training
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Leash walking & manners
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Aggressive dog training & reactivity support
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Separation anxiety & fear responses
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Potty training & puppy socialization
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Hyperactivity management
Our dog trainers work one-on-one with you and your dog, giving you the tools you need for confident handling and long-lasting results.
Meet your Cincinnati Dog Trainers
Cheryl Kocher – Owner/Head Dog Trainer in Cincinnati
Cheryl Kocher has always been passionate about helping animals. She has ten years of experience training dogs and teaching families how to help their pet succeed. She is an active volunteer for CART – a Cincinnati based Tri-state agency that helps animals in disaster situations, and she has worked at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens, helping visitors, staff, and of course, a variety of animals.
Cheryl graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, and she recently attained her PHR designation. Her philosophy on creating successful relationships with animals is first to establish respect, then to build a mutual bond of trust with them.
She earned her dog training certification through John Van Olden at Canine Trade Groupbased in Dover, Delaware. The dog training program our Cincinnati dog trainer, Cheryl uses has been proven to be successful for over two decades. Cheryl specializes in working with the hard to fix cases, she regularly works with dogs suffering from severe aggression and anxiety.
Mark Jones – Professional Dog Trainer in Kentucky
Mark Jones was born and raised in Northern Kentucky, and has recently gained his certification through Canine Trade Group, which is based in Dover, Delaware. Mark has been raised alongside many four-legged friends, and has a strong passion for the welfare of animals of all shapes and sizes.
Being raised in a family of dog lovers, Mark has showed interest, from a young age, in dogs and their ability to learn. Being an avid learner, he grew a great desire to learn as much as possible from many different training methods. Mark has experienced first-hand the training and the success that follows with his own family. He stumbled across Cheryl Kocher after he and his wife adopted a rambunctious German Shepherd rescue. At one year old, she had developed quite a few issues from her previous unstable living situations. However, through the program, Bella has become a very different dog. With consistency and dedication of all involved, you too can experience the same positive change in you, and your dogs life!
Since 2019 Mark has been working with Raise the Bar using Canine Trade Groups training program, which has been successful for over two decades.
Commitment Based Training – We Get Results!
At Raise the Bar Dog Training, we believe in committing 100% to our clients. That means no matter what your dog’s behavior problem entails or how long it takes to solve, we’ll be there for you. And we’ll never add on cost if the training takes longer than expected. In exchange for our dedication, we ask for yours. Raise the Bar Dog Training’s in-home methods rely on commitment from the owner as well as the trainer because we want you to feel as confident in handling your pet as we do.
We don’t just slap a band-aid on the problem; we work to establish a bond of trust and respect between dog and owner, one that lasts long after we’ve stepped out of the picture.
Cincinnati Dog Training Services
Learn more about our private training sessions.
Dog Obedience Training
From sit and stay to flawless leash walking, our obedience training near you builds solid communication between you and your dog.
Real World
We prepare you for real-life scenario that may put a normal training regimen to the rest. Not only do we help you build a solid relationship with your dog, we will teach you how to take your dog out into real world scenarios around distractions, whether that’s the park, the vet, a restaurant, etc. We train dogs for REAL world situations!
Reward Based
Our training protocol involves reward based dog training, meaning we strive to set the dogs we work with up for success. Raise the Bar will take your dog’s training to the next level!
Puppy Training Cincinnati
Our puppy training program is ideal for puppies 4 months and under. Start right with our positive, structured puppy training classes — including obedience basics, socialization, crate training, and potty training.
Behavior Modification Training
We address common problem behaviors like barking, chewing, jumping, and anxiety with proven, reward-based methods. Along with ALL forms of aggression – both human aggression and dog aggression.
Separation Anxiety
Do you have a dog struggling when you leave the home? Does your dog have anxiety when you put them in the crate and leave? You need our dog separation anxiety training program! This is one of the many dog training classes that we offer.
Group Classes
Join fellow dog owners in our group sessions for obedience and social development (locations in Springboro & Hamilton).
Service Dog Training
COMING SOON! We are proud to offer service dog training for dogs in need of psychiatric and mobility assistance training.
The Best Approach: In-Home Training for ALL Breeds
Raise the Bar Dog Training offers one-on-one training for all dogs breeds and ages. Our dog training training classes will teach your dog all of the basics through our expert training techniques. Whether you need puppy classes to address potty training or basic manners, or if you need aggressive dog training for a dog with more severe behavior issues.
During our dog training classes, not only do we train your dog, but we also train dog owners! Our goal is for dog owners to have the skill and knowledge to teach their dog even when we are not present.
We also offer group classes if you are looking for dog obedience classes in the Cincinnati area.
Meet Cheryl at Pet Supplies Plus in Hamilton!
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Can Raise the Bar Dog Training provide in home dog training near me?
Raise the Bar Dog Training provides dog training in the Greater Cincinnati and the surrounding areas. If you don’t see your city listed below, contact us to see if we travel there!
- Batavia
- Blue Ash
- Covington
- Fairfield
- Florence
- Fort Thomas
- Hamilton
- Harrison
- Maineville
- Milford
- West Chester
If you’re ready to help your dog live a happy, less stressful life, contact us! We can’t wait to help!
We do NOT offer board and train programs or therapy dog training.
Ready to Raise the Bar?
Unlock your dog’s potential with expert dog training Cincinnati trusts. Whether it’s obedience, puppy training, or behavior modification, we’re here to help.
Call Today: 513-342-0458 or Email us using the contact form below.
Raise The Bar Dog Training — Exceptional In-Home Dog Training in Cincinnati, OH
