Dog Training / Lessons

Experienced Trainers

Over the past three decades Michele and Drew have trained hundreds of dogs, whales, dolphins, sea lions, otters, and birds of prey (e.g eagles & hawks). Plus, they owned an exotic pet store in Kent, Ohio, and got to care for and handle a large variety of unusual animals! And between the marine mammal parks, their dog training business, and their pet store, they have done over 200,000 training sessions combined between them! Plus, they have trained numerous Zoological Keepers & Kennel Associations, and have even consulted w/National Pet Food Manufacturers!

Proactive & Positive

Michele and Drew's training methods are not magical, nor secretive! It's basic behavior modification - but where they excel, is how they interpret and teach this information to their students - both human and animal species! Their system of identification, goal setting, and behavioral completion is the key to their success! Plus, they have fun teaching it too - and that passion exudes during their lessons!

Real World Solutions

Books, theories, and laboratory settings are great ways to learn about science, medicine, and behavior....... but Michele & Drew's belief is; "it's not trained, till it can be applied in the Customer's home, repeated consistently, and mastered by everyone in the home - not just by Michele or Drew!". If you need help training a new behavior, or eliminating a problem, contact Pet State University immediately! PetStateU@neo.rr.com is our email, or find us on Facebook!

Dog Training Pricing

In-Home Training

** These Classes/Lessons happen in the Customer's home, and can have up to 6 family/friends participate.

Initial Class - 1st Lesson

$119 + travel

First class is two hours long, and concentrates on two behaviors, either to be trained or eliminated. First lesson also includes training manual on USB drive. Hard copy of manual is an additional $49.00

Second Class / Each Additional

$49 + travel

Each additional class is one hour long, and follows up on previous class behaviors, then picks up another behavior to improve on, train or eliminate.

"Dogree" Programs

(bundled, value packages, paid in advance for discount)

Associate Dogree

$149 + travel

3 hr. Program - Includes initial two-hour class, training manual on USB drive, plus one follow-up lesson (1hr.) Good for up to three (3) basic behaviors or problems. *** Regularly $168.00, this is an 11% discount, you save $19!

Bachelor Dogree

$189 + travel

4 hr. Program - Includes initial two-hour class, training manual on USB drive, plus Two follow-up lessons (1hr. each). This program is good for Intermediate training, up to four (4) behaviors to train or eliminate - including heeling on a leash! *** Regularly $217.00, this is a 12% discount, you save $28!

Ph. Dogree

$225 + travel

5 hr. Program - Includes initial two-hour class, the training manual on a USB drive, plus THREE follow-up lessons (1hr. each). Ideal program for off-leash work, or even two dogs with problems - since it can cover up to 5 behaviors to train or eliminate. *** Regularly $266.00, this is a 15% discount, you save $41.

Group / Puppy Classes

** Group classes are great for Puppy socialization and/or desensitization training. Group Classes are held at the Twin Lakes Vet Hospital ( 7303 St. Rt. 43, Kent, OH 44240 / 330.677.9922) ...... This is based on availability, and minimum amount of dogs/puppies participation. Call Twin Lakes Vet Hospital for Class Schedule - and sign up!

Puppy or Basic Obedience Classes

$129 / 5-class (10hr.) Course

This is a 5-class, 10 hrs. total program. The initial seminar is for Humans/Owners only, and is 6-hrs. on a weekend day. The 4 dog classes are 60-minutes per class. Basic behaviors taught; e.g. potty training, crate training, coming when called, sit, not jumping, not puppy biting, etc.... Puppy's ages must be between 8 weeks and 8 months, AND they must be up-to-date on all their vaccinations. ** All dogs/puppies must be dog-friendly!

Dog Training Manual & Training Tools

$15

This includes USB disk w/the Pet State Manual, "The Book of Bear", included on it (all 200 pages), along with a clicker for training. Normally a $25 value. Additional Training Materials can be bought, at a discounted price.

*** All training programs & behaviors must be worked on and reinfoced by the Owners, daily, and outside the classroom settings. It is the Owners responsibility to use the information provided by Pet State University, and to apply it to "real world" settings. Remember: We teach you, and you teach the dog! All Travel Fees occur for each class/lesson. We can always do lessons at Parks, Vet Offices, etc... wherever needed :-)