Private Dog Training Cincinnati OH 

Raise the Bar Dog Training provides dog owners in the Cincinnati area with the best in-home dog training and certified dog trainers, equipped to handle any dog behavior problem. We offer dog obedience training, puppy training, leash manners, behavior modification for aggressive and anxious dogs. 

Private Dog Training in Cincinnati: Best Dog Training in Cincinnati 

Raise the Bar professional trainers have been certified through the prestigious Canine Trade Group school. What does this mean to you? When you choose Raise the Bar Dog Training, you’re receiving the benefits of our trainers’ extensive knowledge in canine theory, history, psychology, and effective, practiced training methods.

Canine Trade Group graduates are the best in the business, known for their knowledge, dedication and passion. When you contact one of our trainers, they will discuss your concerns over the phone and then follow up by scheduling an in-home consultation. The in-home consultation allows your trainer to meet with you one-on-one and observe your pet’s behavior. By the end of the appointment, the trainer will have gotten to the root of your dog’s behavioral issues and will be able to create a training plan specifically designed around your lifestyle and your training goals. Let the training sessions begin!

Meet your Cincinnati Dog Trainers

Cheryl Kocher - Owner/Head Dog Trainer in Cincinnati

Cheryl Kocher - Owner/Head Dog Trainer in Cincinnati

I’m Cheryl Kocher and I have a decade of hands-on experience in dog training, helping pet owners in Cincinnati Ohio.

I specialize in working with the most challenging cases – regularly training dogs suffering from severe aggression and anxiety issues.

I volunteer assisting animals in disasters, previously worked with a wide range of creatures at the Cincinnati Zoo, and specialize in solving severe behavioral issues – believing relationships rooted in mutual respect and trust are key.

  • Over two decades of favorable outcomes for pet owners in the Cincinnati area
  • AKC Certified CGC Evaluator
  • Certified S.T.A.R. Puppy Instructor
  • Licensed to teach first aid courses for dogs and cats via the American Red Cross
  • Serve as the Dog Control Specialist for the City of Madeira

I have a rescued German Shepherd named Prince who is now five years old who you can see in the picture with me.

    Mark Jones - Professional Dog Trainer

    Mark Jones - Professional Dog Trainer

    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

      Dog Obedience Training Cincinnati

      LIMA 

      LIMA dog training means the least intrusive, minimally aversive strategy out of a set of humane and effective tactics likely to succeed in achieving a training or behavior change objective.

      Dog Obedience Training Cincinnati

      Real Word

      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!

      Dog Obedience Training Cincinnati

      Balanced

      This training methodology includes all four operant conditioning quadrants. We believe in doing what works best for the specific dog, owner and situation. 

      Dog Obedience Training Cincinnati

      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!

      Dog Obedience Training Cincinnati

      Aggressive Dogs

      The best aggressive dog training in Cincinnati! If you have an aggressive dog and you’re worried about the liability, we can work with your dog! We address all forms of aggression and reactivity including fear, human, dog, sibling, food, territorial, and more.

      Dog Obedience Training Cincinnati

      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. 

      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.

      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!

      Ready to Start Training? Let’s Chat!

       If your dog has any of these problems, a unique problem, or even if you’ve tried other trainers before, let Raise the Bar Dog Training show you what the best training experience can be. Call us today at 513.342.0458 or e-mail us through our contact page.