The Best Protection/Guard Dog Trainers in Columbus, OH of 2026

Welcome to the Sniffspot list of top-rated dog trainers for Protection/guard dog training in Columbus, OH. Based on feedback and votes from our Protection/guard dog training community, we've curated a list of top-rated trainers in the Columbus area.

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  Jacey Torrisi

  Aggressive dog training, Agility training, Herding training, Protection/guard dog training, In home training

  Jacey grew up around a lot of animals as her mother is a veterinarian. She spent a large portion of her childhood volunteering at veterinary hospitals and animal shelters.Jacey worked as a veterinary technician while majoring in biology in college. After college, Jacey rescued her Belgian Malinois, Akira, who at the time had some behavioral issues. Akira really set Jacey on the path of being a ...

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  “Jacey trained my rescue dog Boomer who was about 1.5 yr at the time. Boomer is a 55lb hound dog mix who struggled with high anxiety, high prey drive and leash pulling. After spending two weeks with Jacey, Boomer is able to walk in a heel, has perfect recall, dog neutral, down on command even in disruptive environments like public transit etc. Even after training, Jacey was quick to answer any and all questions I had for her regarding keeping up with his e-collar training. We moved from Columbus, Ohio to NYC and Boomer adapted seamlessly from the quiet suburban lifestyle to bustling life in Manhattan. He rides with me in the subway, buses etc. I could not say enough good things about Jacey and would truly recommend her to all.”

  — SOWBHAGYA G.

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  Ellie Salyers

  Board and train, In home training, Protection/guard dog training, Puppy training

  Meet Ellie, a valued team member of our business. With a deep passion for canine companionship, Ellie brings boundless energy and dedication to her role. Her love for dogs shines through in every interaction, as she delights in caring for them and engaging in playful activities that bring out their best.When Ellie isn't at work, you'll often find her with her loyal German Shepherd, Knox, by her...

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  Allison Linkous

  Agility training, Protection/guard dog training, In home training

  "When I was young I dreamed of being a dog trainer. In November of 2019 my fiance and I rescued our dog Nova from Virginia. Nova (pictured on the right) is a 3year old Australian Shepherd and Corgi mix. In 2021 we also adopted a 5 month old Australian Shepherd/Poodle/Border Collie mix. Henry (pictured on the left) is now about 1.5 years old and has settled nicely into our home. Henry has taugh...

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  Abigail Curtis

  Protection/guard dog training, Off leash training, Puppy training, In home training, Agility training

  Abigail has been training dogs since 2002. Her personal dogs have competed in agility, obedience, rally and barn hunt and she is captain of the flyball team here in Columbus. 'At home she has Gina-an ancient border collie mix, Sulley-a chihuahua mix, Flux-a Border Collie Jack Russel mix, and Mouse a whippet.‚ Some of her qualifications include:Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from The Ohio State ...

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  Mitchell Christian

  Board and train, In home training, Protection/guard dog training, Puppy training

  Mitchell Christian, is the owner and head trainer at Christian K-9 Academy and the president of the non-profit German Shepherd Rescue Ohio. Mitch's love for dog training started in childhood, but it really blossomed while serving in the United States Marine Corps, where he spent some of his time around the handlers of the military working dogs and his passion grew. At the end of his active duty...

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  Dean Harris

  Board and train, In home training, Protection/guard dog training, Puppy training

  Dean is a versatile member of our team, serving not only as one of our skilled pet dog trainers but also as a dedicated decoy for our police and protection dogs. His passion for training extends to police K9s, where he finds great joy in honing their skills and ensuring they are prepared for the field. In addition to his work with dogs, Dean is an accomplished horse handler and frequently showc...

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  Tommy Cross

  Board and train, In home training, Protection/guard dog training, Puppy training

  Tommy is our dedicated kennel manager, ensuring that operations run smoothly and that all the dogs receive the highest standard of care. In addition to overseeing daily kennel activities, Tommy expertly sets up training scenarios for our police and protection dogs, helping to prepare them for real-world situations. As an Iraq combat veteran, he brings a wealth of experience and discipline to hi...

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  Carissa Maney

  Aggressive dog training, Agility training, Herding training, Protection/guard dog training, In home training

  Carissa grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio and began working at an animal shelter at the age of 18. She has been working with dogs ever since. Carissa is familiar with many breeds and has a background in veterinary medicine.
  
  Carissa became interested in training while working at the animal shelter. Many of the dogs who came in did not have great manners, so she assisted the training team in t...

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  Sarah Karr

  Agility training, Protection/guard dog training, In home training

  "I absolutely love helping dogs and owners learn how to have the best relationship possible. I have been working with dogs in a daycare and in training settings for 3 years. My favorite things to work on are "party tricks" and socialization, but above all I just love watching dogs learn and engage with their people! I have two rescues pups! Hunter is a 3 year old Pittie Hound mix, Roscoe is an ...

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  Shannon Busher

  Aggressive dog training, Agility training, Herding training, Protection/guard dog training, In home training

  Shannon has been a certified Canine Academy trainer for the last 3 years, and has trained over 375 dogs with positive experience techniques! Before finding her true passion as a dog trainer, Shannon was educated in Equine Studies. Shannon began her dog training career as an agility handler where she competed in CPE trials with her dog. Shannon believes that dog training is important because dog...

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  Jacey Wentz

  Aggressive dog training, Agility training, Herding training, Protection/guard dog training, In home training

  Jacey is our second successful graduate from the Canine Academy Training Apprenticeship Program. She has trained over 100 dogs! Before becoming a trainer, Jacey worked as a Kennel Technician on our Care Team where she worked diligently to ensure every dog on our property was cared for while not in training. Jacey's passion for dogs originated from her childhood pup, Milo, and while she might ...

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  Emma Sines

  Aggressive dog training, Agility training, Herding training, Protection/guard dog training, In home training

  Emma joined Canine Academy in early 2022, but her desire to become a trainer started with her grandparents' yellow lab, Sunny. At a young age, Emma would spend time training Sunny in her grandparents backyard and attributes her love of dogs to the bond dogs created between her, her Grandfather and her uncle, Shawn. Since joining Canine Academy, Emma has trained and tutored over 100 dogs! Emma b...

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  Alex Ebert

  Aggressive dog training, Agility training, Herding training, Protection/guard dog training, In home training

  Alex's desire to become a trainer started in 2011 when he had an out of control German shepherd puppy named Titan. His mom gave him an ultimatum to get him trained or he had to go! That led him to Alex seeking ecollar training. Alex and Titan did so well with the training that Terry offered him a job as a trainer.Alex is passionate about training because he loves to see the better quality of l...

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  Kayla Crist

  Aggressive dog training, Agility training, Herding training, Protection/guard dog training, In home training

  Kayla is a graduate from our Trainer Apprentice program. Prior to starting her own apprentice training, Kayla was a member of our care team for over 2 years, helping got make sure all of our dogs were happy and loved while at school! Kayla has spent her life around animals, which started when she joined her local 4H program and continued to support that program as a leader and mentor. Kayla lov...

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  Karin Coyne

  Protection/guard dog training, In home training, Board and train

  Karin has been training dogs since 2005. Her personal dogs have competed in flyball, agility, obedience, rally, barn hunt , disc and dock diving. At home she has Kevin-a Malinois Border Staffy, and Carl a Sports Mix and Lyra-a cat who acknowledges she exists. Some of her qualifications include: Certified Professional Dog Trainer - Knowledge Assessed Founder of the International Dog Parkour Asso...

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  Kevin Ivasku

  Agility training, Puppy training, Protection/guard dog training, In home training

  Owner of Capital Canine Dog Training, Head Trainer and proud small business owner. When I started Capital Canine I began my mission to help as many dogs and to educate as many human as possible. I believe that dogs are truly an amazing gift the world has given us and we should do everything in our power to build a strong, meaningful bond and give them the best life possible. I've been training ...

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  Molly Miller

  Protection/guard dog training, Service dog training, Off leash training, Puppy training

  Molly was born and raised in Cincinnati, Oh. After graduating from Ohio University with her bachelors in Communications and two minors in Marketing and Social Media. She started her career in the Marketing and Social Media industry. After graduating college, she adopted a Red Heeler mix named Bear. Bear sparked her interest and passion in dog training which encouraged her to change career paths...

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