OverWatch K9 Academy

Columbus Puppy Trainer

Obedience training methods backed by an Animal Behaviorist with 30 years of experience. We are puppy trainers who love to be apart of molding your puppy into an amazing dog!

4.90 / 5

219+ Google and Bark Ratings

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Training That Lets You Enjoy Your Puppy More

 Raising a puppy is a mix of joy and challenges as you build a bond with your new best friend. As dog trainers our goal is to guide you through puppyhood while setting your puppy up for success, all the while creating a lasting communication system between you and your puppy.

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Read through our client’s experiences working with us at OverWatch K9 Academy.

This was a fantastic experience for Archie (our 6 month old Lab) and our household! He started out with the in-home puppy classes and then went onto the advanced board and train. We received videos and text updates every day! Our trainer was Kerry and she was amazing with Archie!

5.00 / 5

Kerry Gianni, Archie the Lab

My pup needed a confidence boost and that’s what Kirstin gave him. He’s an only pup, so being in a home with her big dogs, getting to interact with Oliver, was a huge benefit. The excursions out & about, and daily updates were wonderful to let me see his progress. Because he has more confidence his training can now be the focus as opposed to his fear. We have tools to be able to work through new situations and learn. So happy with his progress!

5.00 / 5

Jase Tyas, Raku the Sheltie

I sent my two aussiedoodle puppies to Overwatch K9 when they were 12 weeks old for puppy training and then when they were 6 months old for further training. The puppies that came back were still the same goofy weirdos and hadn’t lost their personalities but they were well behaved and knew the basic commands. Our trainer is always willing to work with me to advance their training. Recently, she met with me and my dog when he displayed a new behavior that needed to be addressed. I’ve recently sent my two new bernedoodle puppies to her company for their puppy manners, and I look forward to sending them back to her for obedience training at 6 months. There are not enough words to express how amazing these people are and how glad I am that I found them.

5.00 / 5

Helen Eckert, Atlas & Anubis the Aussiedoodles, Finrir & Cerberus the Bernedoodles

Oh my goodness, I cannot say enough good things about our experience with Kerry at OverWatch!! We had our 6 month old St.Berdoodle Boogie do 6 visit puppy training and then the Advanced Obedience Board and Train program. From the minute Kerry walked into our house, Boogie immediately took to her. She was wonderful with him and as equally as good at communicating with us on how to work with him. 

While he was at her house, we could tell that she genuinely loved and cared for Boogie. But even more so, you could tell she wanted what was best for him and us moving forward with a happy well trained pup! We received pictures, videos and updates each day. His tail was always wagging and we could tell that he was having a great time being challenged and learning.

Since he has been home, he is maintaining what he learned. He walks without pulling, can play in the park off leash, follows commands and is all around a more confident, relaxed dog. I continue to communicate with Kerry about how happy we are with his training and continued progress. She is always excited to hear about his success and still gives tips and advice when we need them! This training has made us confident dog owners and able to have a happy, well trained pup in our home! 5 stars and thumbs up from this family!

5.00 / 5

Abby Underman, Boogie the St. Berdoodle

Servicing Columbus And Surrounding Metro Cities

OverWatch K9 Academy provides their dog training services to Columbus, Dublin, Worthington, Westerville, Gahanna, Reynoldsburg, Pickerington, Hilliard, New Albany, Lancaster, Pataskala, and all surrounding cities.

Servicing Columbus And Surrounding Metro Cities

OverWatch K9 Academy provides their dog training services to Columbus, Dublin, Worthington, Westerville, Gahanna, Reynoldsburg, Pickerington, Hilliard, New Albany, Lancaster, Pataskala, and all surrounding cities.

Puppy Obedience Programs

Puppy Obedience Foundation
In-Home Lessons

$675

All lessons are at your home.

For puppies 8-14 weeks old

  • 4 Private Lessons At Your Home
  • Potty & Crate Training Guidance
  • Recall To Come
  • Sit & Down
  • Place
  • Foundation Of Stay
  • Includes Clicker & Treats
  • $100 Discount On Advanced Lessons Or Board and Train

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All-Star Puppy Obedience
In-Home Lessons

$975

A hybrid, start with lessons in your home, and progress to field trips for confidence and engagement building.

For puppies 8-14 weeks old

  • 6 Private Lessons
  • 3 Lessons In Your Home
  • 3 Lessons On Private Field Trips
  • Potty & Crate Training Guidance
  • Recall To Come
  • Sit & Down
  • Place
  • Foundation Of Stay
  • Includes Clicker & Treats
  • Field Trips Provide Exposure, Build Confidence, And Teach Engagement Around Distractions
  • $100 Discount On Advanced Lessons Or Board and Train

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Puppy Pre-K
Board And Train

$1,500

10 Day Board and Train, Your Puppy Lives With A Professional Dog Trainer

For puppies 12-14 weeks old. Puppies must have 3 rounds of vaccines. Please contact us to book in advance of your puppy being 12+ weeks of age.

  • 10 Days Boarding And Living With A Professional Dog Trainer
  • Set Up For Success Session In Your Home Prior To Board And Train

  • Door-To-Door Service
  • Potty & Crate Training Structure*
  • Recall To Come
  • Sit & Down
  • Place
  • Foundation Of Stay
  • Field Trips For Environmental Exposure

  • Video Progress Updates
  • Includes Clicker At Puppy’s Return
  • $400 Discount On Advanced Obedience Board And Train

*Your puppy will return with a potty and crate training structure that sets them up for success, not fully potty trained. 

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Puppy Academy
Board And Train

$3,900

10 Day Puppy Board & Train + 14 Day Advanced Obedience Board & Train

For puppies 12-14 weeks old. Puppies must have 3 rounds of vaccines. Please contact us to book in advance of your puppy being 12+ weeks of age.

  • Puppy Pre-K Board And Train At 12-14 Weeks Of Age
  • Advanced Obedience Board And Train At 5-6 Months Of Age
  • Contact With Trainer In Between Board And Trains, Home Visits As Needed
  • Door-To-Door Service
  • Heel (Loose Leash Walking)
  • Off Leash Recall
  • Sit & Down Stay
  • Place Stay
  • Field Trips
  • Video Progress Updates
  • Clicker & Treats At Pre-K Board And Train Return

  • E-Collar At Advanced Obedience Board And Train Return
  • $400 Discount On Advanced Obedience Board And Train
  • Lifetime Guarantee

  • Continued Education Via Private Lessons As Needed For Free

*Your puppy will return with a potty and crate training structure that sets them up for success, not fully potty trained. Advanced commands are taught and e-collar is introduced during the second board and train. 

Train Now, Pay Later Available Through Affirm. Contact Us For More Details!

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Puppy Obedience Programs

Puppy Obedience Foundation In-Home Lessons

$675

All lessons are at your home.

For puppies 8-14 weeks old

  • 4 Private Lessons At Your Home
  • Potty & Crate Training Guidance
  • Recall To Come
  • Sit & Down
  • Place
  • Foundation Of Stay
  • Includes Clicker & Treats
  • $100 Discount On Advanced Lessons Or Board and Train

Train Now, Pay Later Available Through Affirm. Contact Us For More Details!

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All-Star Puppy Obedience In-Home Lessons

$975

A hybrid, start with lessons in your home, and progress to field trips for confidence and engagement building.

For puppies 8-14 weeks old

  • 6 Private Lessons
  • 3 Lessons In Your Home
  • 3 Lessons On Private Field Trips
  • Potty & Crate Training Guidance
  • Recall To Come
  • Sit & Down
  • Place
  • Foundation Of Stay
  • Includes Clicker & Treats
  • Field Trips Provide Exposure, Build Confidence, And Teach Engagement Around Distractions
  • $100 Discount On Advanced Lessons Or Board and Train

Train Now, Pay Later Available Through Affirm. Contact Us For More Details!

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Puppy Pre-K Board And Train

$1,500

10 Day Board and Train, Your Puppy Lives With A Professional Dog Trainer

For puppies 12-14 weeks old. Puppies must have 3 rounds of vaccines. Please contact us to book in advance of your puppy being 12+ weeks of age.

  • 10 Days Boarding And Living With A Professional Dog Trainer
  • Set Up For Success Session In Your Home Prior To Board And Train

  • Door-To-Door Service
  • Potty & Crate Training Structure*
  • Recall To Come
  • Sit & Down
  • Place
  • Foundation Of Stay
  • Field Trips For Environmental Exposure

  • Video Progress Updates
  • Includes Clicker At Puppy’s Return
  • $400 Discount On Advanced Obedience Board And Train

*Your puppy will return with a potty and crate training structure that sets them up for success, not fully potty trained. 

Train Now, Pay Later Available Through Affirm. Contact Us For More Details!

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Puppy Academy Board And Train

$3,900

10 Day Puppy Board & Train + 14 Day Advanced Obedience Board & Train

For puppies 12-14 weeks old. Puppies must have 3 rounds of vaccines. Please contact us to book in advance of your puppy being 12+ weeks of age.

  • Puppy Pre-K Board And Train At 12-14 Weeks Of Age
  • Advanced Obedience Board And Train At 5-6 Months Of Age
  • Contact With Trainer In Between Board And Trains, Home Visits As Needed
  • Door-To-Door Service
  • Heel (Loose Leash Walking)
  • Off Leash Recall
  • Sit & Down Stay
  • Place Stay
  • Field Trips
  • Video Progress Updates
  • Clicker & Treats At Pre-K Board And Train Return

  • E-Collar At Advanced Obedience Board And Train Return
  • $400 Discount On Advanced Obedience Board And Train
  • Lifetime Guarantee

  • Continued Education Via Private Lessons As Needed For Free

*Your puppy will return with a potty and crate training structure that sets them up for success, not fully potty trained. Advanced commands are taught and e-collar is introduced during the second board and train. 

Train Now, Pay Later Available Through Affirm. Contact Us For More Details!

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Puppy Obedience Training

At OverWatch K9 Academy we teach puppies using marker training and food luring, with a cue and a mark. Marker training creates engagement and builds a relationship, where your puppy will begin to seek out your attention. We teach a foundation of obedience through fun, similar to a child in kindergarten.

Puppies are little sponges! They are able to begin learning and shaping their behavior as early as 8 weeks of age. Our approach to training puppies can be summed up in the motto “work is play”!

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Puppy Lessons

Our puppy lessons clients are usually first time puppy owners who want a professional dog trainer to guide them along the journey of puppyhood. Our training begins at your home, in a safe environment free from external risks, getting an early start in shaping behaviors. After proper vaccines we venture out on field trips, exposing your puppy to varied environments, building their confidence, and instilling focus in the middle of distractions.

As your puppy gets bigger their energy level and curiosity increase rapidly – new behaviors develop almost weekly. Our lessons are structured to be every other week, allowing us to be with you and your puppy for 2 to 3 months, we are along for the journey every step of the way.

Puppy lessons will be completed when your puppy is around 5 months of age, just in time to begin more advanced obedience training. Whether you’d like to continue with Advanced Lessons or jump into our Advanced Obedience Board And Train, we have obedience training solutions to choose between.

We offer our lessons services in a more narrow area, including Columbus, Dublin, Worthington, Westerville, Gahanna, Reynoldsburg, Pickerington, Hilliard, New Albany, Lancaster, Pataskala and surrounding areas.

Puppy Board and Train

Our puppy board and train program is designed for our clients with a busy schedule, who want a jump start for their puppy. Your puppy will live with one of our professional dog trainers in their private home for 10 days, and return home with a basic obedience foundation.

We offer a convenient door-to-door service , coming to your home for your puppy’s pick up and drop off. At your puppy’s return your trainer will spend 1 to 2 hours showing off your puppy’s obedience, running through the details of your puppy’s potty and crate training schedule that sets your puppy up for success, and letting you practice your puppy’s obedience.

Following puppy training, we provide advanced training options to elevate your communication with your puppy to a higher level. Most of our puppy board and train clients continue their puppy’s training with our Advanced Obedience Board And Train Program. Our clients that reserve their puppy’s Advanced Obedience Board And Train in advanced receive free support from their trainer in between board and trains, including coming out to your home for assistance.

We offer our board and train services to all of Columbus, Dublin, Worthington, Westerville, Gahanna, Reynoldsburg, Pickerington, Hilliard, New Albany, Lancaster, Pataskala and surrounding areas.

Advanced Obedience Board And Train

Clients that are familiar with teaching their puppy the basics and have the time to do so tend to reserve our Advanced Obedience Board And Train Program in advance. If this route sounds right for you, your trainer will come to your home shortly after your reservation is made, for a free set up for success session.

The minimum age to begin our Advanced Obedience Board And Train is five months of age. Please call us for reservations in advance of your dog being five months old.

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