Lancaster, OH · Serving Columbus & Central Ohio
Off-leash results in 8 days.
Your dog boards on our campus and works 1:1 with a trainer every day. You get the e-collar, the lesson, and 90 days of support once they're home.
30 years training dogs · Financing available
30 yrs
Training dogs
8 days
To off-leash results
90 days
Of trainer support at home
Lifetime
Group classes for graduates
The difference
What changes in eight days
Obedience that holds under distraction, at a distance, off leash. Here's what that looks like at home.
Life right now
After board & train
Pulls you down the sidewalk
Heels on a loose leash past distractions
Bolts through open doors
Waits at the door until you release him
Jumps on every guest
Holds place while you answer the door
Barks and lunges at other dogs
Sits beside you and lets them pass
Ignores you off leash
Comes when called, every time
See the results for yourself
Real Canine Academy dogs, working off leash under distraction after camp.
Want to see a dog like yours? Call or text (614) 706-1828 and we'll send clips.
Our methodology
Positive E Collar training, proven for over 30 years.
Our passion is positively impacting the lives of our clients and their dogs. We take pride in ensuring that every dog that comes to campus is happy, safe, healthy and well-educated — and our method works for dogs of all ages, breeds and sizes.
Positive E Collar, not a shock collar
Our method relies on a very low level stimulus — just enough for your dog to notice — that acts as a signal for communication between owner and dog. Your dog learns the stimulus means good things, not bad. Like Pavlov's bell, paired with a treat it can have your pup's mouth watering in days.
No fear, no pain, no dominance
Canine Academy does not use fear, pain or dominance in training. More often than not, those techniques escalate the issue with a reactive dog. Confidence building is what produces consistent, reliable results.
We teach the dog — and read the owner in
We teach your dog what is expected of it, and we teach you how to predict your dog's behavior. Understanding where behavior comes from is how you reduce it for good.
Habits, not quick fixes
There's no such thing as a quick fix in dog training. It takes about 90 days for new expectations to become routine muscle memory — which is exactly how long your trainer stays with you after camp.
The program
Basic Obedience Camp — Board & Train
Your dog masters basic obedience and drops the jumping, pulling and door-bolting. Outside of training, the Care Team handles walks on our nature trails, play field time and rest.
What's included
- Campus stay with a dedicated trainer, 2.5–3 hours of 1:1 training a day
- A remote e-collar to take home
- A hands-on go-home lesson for your family
- A follow-up onsite lesson about a week later
- Scheduled trainer check-in calls for 90 days
- Lifetime group classes and office hours
How it works
- 1Under 5 months? Four weeks of puppy classes first
- 2Campus stay — every command under distraction
- 3Go-home lesson, then a return lesson a week later
- 490 days of scheduled trainer support
- 5Free group classes and office hours, for life
Find the right fit
Board & train is the fastest route, but it isn't the only one. Every program starts from where your dog is today.
Board & Train
Your dog stays and trains on campus, with a 90-day at-home follow-up and lifetime support.
- Basic Obedience — dogs over 5 months without severe anxiety or fear-based aggression
- Behavior Management — dogs with fear-based aggression or moderate to severe anxiety
Manners Camps
A shorter campus stay, a go-home lesson for your family, and a follow-up call.
- Puppy Socialization — vaccinated puppies working on confidence and manners
- Manners 1 — social dogs who struggle with impulse control at home
- Manners 2 — reliability under distraction in new places
Lessons
Weekly lessons with a trainer, 1:1 or in a small group, plus a follow-up call.
- Small Group Lessons — social but impulsive dogs
- Reactivity & Anxiety — 1:1 work on confidence and trust
- Puppy Foundations — 10–20 weeks: socialization, crate, housebreaking
Not sure which one? Tell us about your dog and we'll recommend a program.
What owners say
Common questions
Can an e-collar be used positively?
It depends how you use it. A high static shock is unpleasant for any dog. We use a very low level stimulus — just enough for your dog to notice — as a signal, and we teach the dog it means good things. No pain, no discomfort.
What results should I expect?
Every dog passes our graduation standards before leaving: sit, down, place, off, off-leash walk, come, and waiting at the door — under distraction, at a distance, and for a duration.
Is board & train right for my dog?
It fits most dogs. Dogs with moderate to severe separation anxiety or fear-based aggression need our Behavior Management program instead. Puppies under 5 months start with puppy foundations.
How much time does my dog train each day?
About 2.5–3 hours, split into two sessions with rest in between. The rest of the day is nature trail walks, play field time and enrichment with the Care Team.
What happens after camp?
A hands-on go-home lesson, a return visit about a week later, then 90 days of scheduled trainer calls. Graduates get free group classes and trainer office hours for life.
Where are you and what does it cost?
Our campus is in Lancaster, Ohio, serving Columbus and Central Ohio. Contact us for pricing and enrollment dates. Financing is available.
Start training today
Ready to get started?
Tell us about your dog and a trainer will reach out to go over what you're dealing with and which program fits.
Prefer to talk now? Call or text (614) 706-1828