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Courtney Trains Dogs LLC — 5.0★ (14 reviews), Columbus Dog Trainer

Courtney Trains Dogs LLC

★★★★★★★★★★ 5.0 14 reviews
Columbus, Ohio 43219
BalancedObedience Training
Columbus, Ohio 43219

Overview

Training methodBalanced
Experience11+ years
Led byCourtney Schaffer

About Courtney Trains Dogs LLC

Courtney Trains Dogs LLC is a Columbus, Ohio owner-operated trainer offering training alongside daycare and boarding — a genuine local who knows the city as well as its dogs.

How they train

Obedience-focused training built on years of hands-on industry experience, with daycare and boarding available so dogs can keep practicing in a structured environment.

Programs

Training programs plus daycare & boarding. Contact directly for the current program list, pricing and availability.

Experience & credentials

Owner Courtney Schaffer has worked in the dog industry since 2015 — as a kennel tech and in daycare roles before becoming a dog trainer in 2020, then serving four years as a company's head trainer before launching Courtney Trains Dogs LLC in January 2024. She shares her life with a pack of five dogs.

Who it’s best for

Best for owners who want a hands-on local trainer who can also board or daycare their dog between sessions.

What they can help with

Obedience Training ↗
Sit, stay, recall and reliable commands, from beginner to advanced.

Reviews

★★★★★★★★★★ 5.0 14 reviews · Google
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Megan Sullivan · a year ago
★★★★★
Courtney truly changed our lives and we could not recommend her enough. She taught our dog to be more confident but also taught us how to be more confident handlers! There is no one we trust more to care for our dog when we are gone and we always know she has the best time. We could not recommend her enough, Willow is in the best hands and has learned how to be a well trained and happy dog from the best trainer!

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Erin Jankowski · a year ago
★★★★★
We have known Courtney for over 3 years and used her for training/daycare and boarding. She is reliable, flexible and cares for our dogs as if they were her own. Our Dutch Shepherd can be reactive to other dogs and anxious so she cannot be left with just anyone. She loves Courtney and is always happy and exhausted after training with her. We highly recommend Courtney!

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Jennifer Woodring · a year ago
★★★★★
Courtney Trains Dogs, LLC is a bit of a hidden treasure, and I am torn between sharing it with everyone I know or keeping it all to myself.

Truthfully, everyone deserves an opportunity to have their dogs trained and cared for by Courtney!

Her transparency and communication is unmatched. Furthermore, she has gained my complete trust and confidence in her knowledge and ability to train my hard-headed, working-line shepherd, Quintus.

He LOVES her! He looks at her with a goofy school-boy crush and always happily wags his tail, and that is confirmation for me that when I board him, he is having a great time in a safe and controlled environment while receiving the best care.

You definitely need Courtney Trains Dogs, LLC in your dog’s life!

DS
Dawn Shaarda · a year ago
★★★★★
Izzy, my pitbull/beagle rescue mix, was pulling on walks and jumping on everyone who entered the house. Courtney was fantastic in providing a different type of collar for better control on walks, taught her simple commands and taught me to use her dog bed as her “place” to return to when guests came in. All within weeks! She’s the dog whisperer ❤️ So grateful to have found her!

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Sydney Hoffman · a year ago
★★★★★
Courtney trained my dog, Bodhi, in 2021 and helped with upkeep since. She helped me learn about Bodhi’s quirks, how to handle his reactivity, has answered all questions I’ve had (and it’s been a lot!), and overall has made me a better dog mom and bond better with my boy. Bodhi still LOVES when he sees Courtney. Thanks to Courtney Bodhi has a very full life!

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