Cincinnati Dog Training
Professional In-Home Training
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!
Real Reviews from Real Clients
See Why Owners Choose Raise the Bar
Meet your Cincinnati Dog Trainers
Cheryl Kocher
Owner & Head Trainer in Cincinnati
Mark Jones
Head Dog Trainer in Kentucky
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
We are proud to offer service dog training for dogs in need of psychiatric and mobility assistance training.
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.
Areas We Serve
Raise the Bar Dog Training provides professional dog training throughout Greater Cincinnati and surrounding communities. If you don’t see your area listed below, contact us to see if we travel there!
Batavia • Blue Ash • Covington • Fairfield • Florence • Fort Thomas • Hamilton • Harrison • Maineville • Milford • Springboro • West Chester
How Training 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.
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.
Raise the Bar Dog Training
Serving Cincinnati, OH, and surrounding areas.
Office Hours:
Monday through Friday 9am to 5pm
Training Hours:
Weekdays, Weeknights and Weekends by appointment only.
