740-477-8907
1875 Stoneridge Drive
Circleville, OH 43113
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Where are you located?

Our facility has been completed and now operates all portions of our business at:

1875 Stoneridge Drive
Circleville, Ohio 43113

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Do you provide grooming?

Not yet. We are taking our time in hiring a groomer you can trust. We should make our decision soon, but until then feel free to email or call to be placed on our waiting list.

How much do you charge to train a dog?

Price has many variables. Including what your own goals are for your dog. Some owners are only seeking the absolute introductory commands so they can comfortably take their dog for a walk. While many of our clients are preparing their dog for duck/upland game hunting, therapy dog work, AKC competitions, service work, and of course the perfect family dog. As you can imagine, with these variables making a "menu" can be difficult. We have made every effort to see that our obedience packages remain reasonable in comparison to trainers with equal credentials. We cannot compete with many group trainers due to our immense overhead in comparison. If price alone is your key factor in choosing a trainer then there are many discounted classes to attend, or several wonderful books we would be happy to recommend and sell you from our inventory at the cover price.
We lack the finances for training can you still help?
We love to help in every way we can. We understand the cost of professional assistance can be a significant investment, and not in everyone's budget. As there is only one trainer at our facility it is hard scheduling "mass" training at a discounted rate while offering so much time in personal training at a higher rate. For this reason we carry a selection of several wonderful books to help you train your dog on your own, and make the following recommendation.

Total cost = one private lesson and books. Depending on the books you purchase it's possible to reach significant heights at or near $100-$150.

Do you use all positive training?

No. Some owners are quite happy with using positive reinforcement only when training. I would never discourage any owner from seeking some kind of training. This is where responsible dog ownership begins (after selection). If your dog is "happy go lucky", positive reinforcement may offer you additional control especially if the dog is hungry. Positive reinforcement is the presentation of something the dog perceives as rewarding. Ex - Dog sits, dog gets a treat.
For more information on training methodology please visit our Obedience Training page.

Will training take my dogs personality away?

Our goal is not to change you dog's personality, but to help free their mind so you see MORE personality.

No one has explained it better then the Monks of New Skete. They use their own approach to training of course, but the tools and basic theory is similar to our approach at Circleville Pet Services llc. They have a book titled; I & Dog. In it are several meditations relating to the relationship of man and dog. I would like to share one quote with you that should help explain professional training.

My dog bit someone...can you help?

Perhaps, there are many questions that need answered prior to training any dog. The important thing to remember is to be completely honest and feel comfortable to fully explain any incidents which may have led to this behavior when speaking to any trainer. Trainers are injured quite often by not understanding the full story prior to training.

How much is an evaluation?

Evaluations are free of charge. If you are interested in professional training, an evaluation will allow us to fully assess your goals for your dog, and to show you what a world of obedience training can do for your life.