Dog Training in Lorain and Medina Counties, Ohio

Underdog Training Academy

Get personalized dog obedience training in throughout Lorain County and Medina County. We start with a free assessment, then build a training plan around your dog’s behavior, temperament, and your goals.

At Underdog Training Academy, we help dog owners throughout Lorain County and Medina County build better obedience, improve behavior, and create stronger communication with their dogs.

We do not believe every dog should follow the same training plan. That is why every dog starts with a free assessment that includes a temperament test and engagement drills. This allows us to understand your dog before recommending a training plan.

Whether you are dealing with reactivity, separation anxiety, leash pulling, jumping, barking, aggression, or basic obedience issues, we will create a personalized training plan based on your dog and your goals.

We proudly serve dog owners in Lorain, Elyria, North Ridgeville, Avon, Avon Lake, Brunswick, Medina, Wadsworth, and surrounding communities.

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Start With a Free Dog Training Assessment

Every dog begins with a temperament test and engagement drills. This helps us see how your dog responds, where they need support, and what type of training plan makes the most sense. After the assessment, we will talk through your goals, expectations, recommended next steps, pricing, and time frame.

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Serving Lorain & Medina Counties

Personalized Dog Training in Lorain and Medina Counties

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Puja Arora
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We recently adopted a 3 year old mini Bernedoodle who was initially trained by Josh as a puppy and it was so impressive how much she retained from what he taught her. She is the most well behaved dog we have met and owe it to Josh! She doesn’t nip, bite at anything and easily started following commands again after a refresher with Josh. He really understand what dogs need and how to stay in command. He has come up with creative solutions for us and always trying to incorporate new toys and ideas. 10/10 would recommend for anyone with a recent puppy or older dog!
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La Law
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Fritz went to Josh for puppy training. We did a one week board and train and then additional follow up in home sessions. Josh and Lilly did a great job working Fritz on his nipping, biting and manners.
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jim welsh
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Josh rocks! Josh the greatest do whisper I have met. He did wonders for our Tessa who can be highly energetic and hard to work with. Thanks to Josh, Tessa is a pleasure to walk and have a as part of our family .
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Erica W
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Josh was our 3rd time trying training for our Australian shepherd mix, and by far was the best. I am so happy that we decided to work with him. He is really informative and knowledgeable. He really taught us to understand we don't change our dog, but we change the way we react to different situations. I can't wait to continue with group classes to watch my boy let his guard down and become more socialized and enjoy himself. We cannot thank you enough for your help!
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Karen Petkovic
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Josh is a gem - feel so lucky to have found Underdog Training Academy - Beau learned so much and his behavior much improved - we will continue to train with Josh!!
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Mary McCarty
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When my two standard poodle puppies were about 3 months old, I registered them for training with Josh. Josh did a fantastic job with them. Both puppies trained together. In addition to the need for them to learn basic comnands, each puppy had specific behavior issues including food aggression. In 6 weeks they had learned basic commands and each specific issue had been remedied. They are friendly and know basic traini g but they are still puppies.They are now 6-month old puppies and I'm thankful for the training with Josh. It was money well spent. I am planning to have further training within the next year with them with the hope of canine good citizen certification. I highly recommend Josh as a trainer.
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We cannot thank Joshua enough for working with our puppy, Loti. We got her when she was 5 1/2 months old from a breeder. Joshua really helped us to fine tune her behaviors. We wish Loti could spend 1 day a week with him and help him train other puppies! Joshua truly cares for the dogs he trains and as an owner had our best interests at heart.
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Dont let Taz's cuteness fool you. He is a difficult stubborn breed to train and Josh was my 4th and last attempt. He is like a dog whisperer. I feel %100 more confident with Taz and his behavior has changed so much for the better. I HIGHLY recommend Josh. He understands the behavioral side of dogs and is very understanding and patient. I wish I would have found him first! Thank you so much ❤️
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How Our Dog Training Process Works

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Step 1: Schedule a Free Assessment

We meet your dog, perform a temperament test, and run engagement drills.

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Step 2: Review Your Goals

We talk with you about unwanted behaviors, obedience goals, and expectations.

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Step 3: Build the Training Plan

We create a personalized training plan, provide a quote, and outline the recommended time frame.

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Step 4: Start Training

Your dog begins private training focused on progress, obedience, and better behavior.

Dog Behavior and Obedience Training Built Around Your Dog

Underdog Training Academy provides private dog training for owners throughout Lorain and Medina Counties. We help address unwanted behaviors that can make everyday life stressful, including leash pulling, reactivity, jumping, excessive barking, aggression, separation anxiety, and resource guarding.

Our training focuses on real-life situations, not just perfect practice settings. We help dogs develop better habits at home, on walks, around visitors, and in public environments. The goal is stronger communication, reliable obedience, and calmer behavior.

Every dog starts with a free assessment, so we can identify what is causing the behavior and recommend the right training approach. From there, we create a custom training plan based on your dog’s temperament, your goals, and the behaviors you want to improve.

Reactive dog training

Separation anxiety training

Loose leash walking

Jumping and barking correction

Aggression and behavior modification

Better obedience at home and in public

Nipping and biting correction

Resource guarding support

Unwanted dog behaviors can feel overwhelming, but they can be corrected with the right structure and consistency. We help dogs learn better responses so owners can feel more confident at home, on walks, and in public.

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Trusted Dog Owner Resources

Helpful guidance for Lorain and Medina dog owners looking for support with obedience, behavior, safety, and responsible dog ownership.

Dog Owner Resources for Lorain and Medina Counties

Finding the right dog training support starts with understanding your dog’s behavior, safety needs, and long-term goals. These resources can help Lorain and Medina County dog owners learn more about training, responsible ownership, behavior concerns, and local pet services.