
We use positive reinforcement techniques in our dog training implemented by skilled professional instruction to achieve positive results!

We are excited to offer what we feel are the essentials in a solid training program. Our trainer graduated with honors from one of the top ranked dog training instructor colleges. She applies her knowledge and technique into every class she teaches to develop strong dog owner relationships and skills.
This class taught in a private class situation is for the young puppy who has not yet received all vaccinations. House Training, Nipping, Chewing, Crate Training and Jumping Up are just a few of the items we cover in this beginning stage of training along with beginner obedience skills.
This class is designed to work with your newly adopted dog, or dogs four months and older. We train the Basic Obedience skills such as Focus, Sit, Down, Stay, Come, Leave-it, Wait and Place. We progress dogs into Advanced Obedience as soon as they demonstrate readiness.
Just adopted a rescue dog that needs help with reactivity or wanting to work with your new or older dog who's uncomfortable around people and other dogs? This class is for you. We not only evaluate the basic obedience skills, but cover individual issues you may be having with your dog in actual real surroundings and settings.
We train the skills necessary for your dog to become well- mannered and earn their S.T.A.R. Puppy status.
We are an AKC Canine Good Citizen Approved Evaluator and this class can train the skills necessary for your dog to become well-mannered and earn their Canine Good Citizen status.
After Obedience this is a fun class to enroll in with your dog. There are numerous progressive levels of Trick Training you can have fun with and earn AKC titles with your registered dog.
This class will prepare your dog for the proper etiquette and discipline involved to test and join a Therapy Dog program to make personal visits with those in need to brighten their day in nursing care, etc.
Your dog will learn basic manners skills that help your dog become the well-mannered dog expected in your home.
We are an AKC Fit Dog Instructor and an AKC Fit Dog Club. We go over training to help keep your dog socialized and fit as well as socializing with other dogs and their owners during fit walks.

Our client's love our modern air-conditioned facility for comfortable dog training, and they like the busy traffic factor of our location when their dogs are practicing outdoor distractions and leash training.

We understand that every dog is unique, which is why we offer individualized training plans that are tailored to meet the specific needs of each dog and their owner. Our trainer works closely with you to develop a training plan that works for you and your dog.

These two furry guys always capture the curiosity and interest of our clients' dogs as they enter the building and our clients love how life-like they are. They are actually aides used in training.

Toto is one of Kristy's personal dogs. He is a tiny Yorkshire Terrier who has earned numerous AKC titles, has been a visiting TDI Therapy Dog and is often seen around the training building.

We are an AKC Fit Dog Club which meets and walks with our dogs in the Spring, Summer and Fall. It's a lot of fun and a great way to meet new dog owners.

Use the contact form at the bottom of our website to send us an email to schedule a training session or call us direct to discuss your dog training needs.

At KRISTY'S K9 TRAINING, we offer dog training services that are designed to help dogs of all breeds and ages become well-behaved and obedient companions. We have experience training many dogs and their owners that include professional police, fire, school, university officials, psychologists, therapy dog owners, as well as dogs being trained to launch new programs to serve the public.








"TASER" Practicing Some Obedience Skills








ADDY is a very smart one year old miniature Papillon who has displayed excellent obedience skills and learning specialized skills to assist her owner while training at Kristy's K9 Training. Keep up the good work ADDY!

KOE a 9 month old part German Shepherd and his owner did an outstanding job mastering the Obedience Skills Class while training at Kristy's K9 Training.
Over 30 years working with dogs. Kristy Baugher, an ABCDT Certified Obedience Instructor, AKC CGC Approved Evaluator, AKC Fit Dog Instructor and the owner of Kristy's K9 Training LLC, began her experience soon after high school when she began training and showing dogs under the guidance and mentoring of an AKC confirmation judge and dog trainer. She attended AKC sanctioned events throughout the years and gained invaluable handling experience along with obtaining numerous confirmation awards with her dogs. That experience and life passion for working with dogs developed into training and owning registered TDI Therapy Dogs, AKC title holders in multi-level Trick Dog, S.T.A.R. Puppy, Canine Good Citizen, Temperament Testing, AKC Achiever Dog and more.
Kristy is an alumni dog training college member and an honors graduate completing her work at one of the top ranked dog trainer colleges in the U.S. She has education in Pet CPR and Pet First Aid, and Kristy's K9 Training LLC is currently an AKC Fit Dog Club. Besides training obedience, she has also been involved in the training of rescued dogs, service support dog tasks, therapy dog prep and disc dogs. She has also assisted training blind and deaf dogs. She also has education in Canine, Feline and Exotic Animal Care. She continues to broaden her knowledge by attending seminars and further training. Having worked for years also as a 911 Police/Fire/EMS Dispatcher and EMT on an ambulance squad, Kristy has developed emergency skills that have proven invaluable when quick thinking is needed when working around certain animal behaviors and situations.
Please call us directly or use the contact form below if you cannot find an answer to your question.
Yes. We offer one on one training for puppies who do not have full immunity built up , reactive dogs who are learning to be around other dogs and people, and for anyone who feels they are more comfortable in a private class setting.
Yes, and we may occasionally have assistants who are helping or monitoring classes, who are certified trainers as well. Classes are only taught by a certified trainer.
We take a proactive approach in answering, clarifying/resolving any training, etc. issues or questions immediately and work with our customers. Owner satisfaction is extremely important and it has always been our priority.
"I brought my newly rescued dog to Kristy because I was at a loss to know how to handle her out of control jumping and nipping at everyone who came in our house. I was nervous about whether I had made the right decision about getting this dog. Kristy not only worked with my dog, she gave me the instruction and tools I needed to help my dog find her place in our family."
"We recently finished a class with Kristy and are pleased with the great customer service my wife and I received. We had shopped around and our veterinarian recommended her to us. Glad we contacted her for training. Great value, great experience and she made training our dog so much fun!"
"I have a 3 year old German Shepherd I just could not get to walk on the leash or take for a simple walk. Not only did she help me stop his pulling, I was amazed how fast she turned King around. I am very happy now and have a happy dog!"
"I was really amazed at the difference I saw in my dog even after the first session Kristy worked with us. I have nothing but good things to say about her training and the kind and patient way she explained everything to my wife and me."
"Am grateful to this trainer. I was turned away by another trainer because of a housebreaking issue with my dog and was discouraged. She had no problem working with my dog and me to solve the issue."
"Excellent training. Liked the individual training and could ask as many questions as I wanted and have her repeat things I didn't understand. Good experience."
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31 E Waterloo Rd., Mogadore, Ohio 44260
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