TRAINING

We offer a wide range of training options at our full-service training facility located in Youngstown, Ohio – from individual lessons that are customized specifically to the levels required by you and your canine – to organized group classes in a wide range of disciplines – to regimented instruction modules that are conducted and priced in “package” form.

You may bring your dog for a course of one-on-one training – or feel free to ship us your canine for boarding and any course of training from basic to advanced. We meet all of your dog’s needs at High Caliber with a daily program of balanced nutrition, brisk exercise and lots of affection.

We offer everything from advanced Protection Training to Doggie Boot Camp – teaching basic obedience and manners to all breeds (including American Huskies!).

High Caliber training allows your time with your pet to be a joyful and rewarding experience – rather than a frustrating day-to-day struggle. Let our years of hands on experience take the hassle out of training your companion-protector.

Our outdoor training and exercise facility is a fully fenced in area of ¾ acre – and our indoor training facility is in a heated, well ventilated, sanitary atmosphere. All runs are indoor & outdoor, with plenty of room to run.

Please note that ALL clients MUST provide complete health records PRIOR to their pet’s visit stay at High Caliber. This is not only to insure the health of your canine – but also the other K-9’s in our care.

BENEFITS OF OBEDIENCE TRAINING

• House obedience is a wonderful thing! Enjoy your canine companion more.
• Enjoy relaxing walks without your pet pulling you where they want to go.
• Actually stop to talk to neighbors while your pet sits patiently at your side.
• Have the comfort of knowing that your pet comes when called – every time.
• Have the ability to calm your dog – so it is ready to go out when YOU are.
• Indoors or outdoors – it is a pleasure to have full control of your dog.

PROTECTION TRAINING

Have you ever experienced an uneasy situation when you just didn’t feel safe… in your home, office or in your vehicle? In most instances, the very presence of a large canine at your side can vastly improve the situation – but when things turn serious you must be able to immediately rely on the training, loyalty, and appropriateness of response of your dog. There are no second chances in an assault scenario – and a well trained dog can literally save the day.

There are many degrees and variations of Protection Training available at High Caliber K-9. We design each training course to suit your exact needs – coupled with the abilities of your dog.

Such an example is ALERT ON COMMAND techniques. If there are no visible signs of threat present, yet for some reason you feel uncomfortable or fear for your safety – just say the word and your dog will instantly become alerted and bark so viciously that it is highly doubtful that anyone would want to come anywhere close to you.

Have you ever felt uncomfortable entering a dark or empty home, business or warehouse at night?  A well trained protection dog will enter and SEARCH the premises before you enter. And if there is an intruder he will be looking for the nearest exit! In most cases a well trained protection canine will hold intruders until the authorities arrive – or until you decide that the potential for a threat has been completely neutralized. 

BENEFITS OF PROTECTION TRAINING

• It is a well known fact that a well trained dog is a happy dog
• Training regimens establish an Alpha pack-leader relationship with your dog
• A protection trained dog is more loyal - and knows exactly what is expected
• Protection training makes both owner and canine prepared for emergencies
• Protection training makes both owner and canine more confident & secure
• A well trained protection dog will stay and fight while allowing you to escape or to gain control of the situation