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Pet Behavior Associates Inc. — 4.1★ (9 reviews), Columbus Dog Trainer

Pet Behavior Associates Inc.

Certified★★★★★★★★★★ 4.1 9 reviews
5200 Harlem Rd, Columbus, Ohio
Positive reinforcementBehavior & AggressionObedience Training
5200 Harlem Rd, Columbus, Ohio

Overview

FormatIn-home, Group classes
Training methodPositive reinforcement
Experience44+ years
Led byAnnette Neff

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Pet Behavior Associates Inc.

About Pet Behavior Associates Inc.

Pet Behavior Associates Inc. is one of the longest-established trainers in Central Ohio — owner Annette Neff has worked in positive-reinforcement dog behavior since 1982.

How they train

Positive-reinforcement techniques for all breeds and ages, with a genuine specialty in dog behavior and reactivity rather than just basic manners.

Programs

Group classes (learn alongside other owners), in-home personalized training, and dog-reactivity training. Contact directly to discuss your dog's behavior goals.

Experience & credentials

Led by Annette Neff with a behavior-focused practice running since 1982 — decades of experience — serving Central Ohio and clients nationwide.

Who it’s best for

Best for owners who value deep, long-standing behavior expertise and a positive-reinforcement approach, especially for reactivity.

What they can help with

In-Home Training ↗
Sessions in your own home, where many behavior problems actually happen.
Behavior Modification ↗
Behavior modification for unwanted or problem habits.
Puppy Training ↗
Early socialization, house-training and first manners for young dogs.
AKC / CGC Testing
AKC title testing: CGC, Trick Dog and Star Puppy evaluations.
Obedience Training ↗
Sit, stay, recall and reliable commands, from beginner to advanced.
Agility & Sport
Agility training: handling, obstacles and confidence-building.
Leash Reactivity ↗
Help for dogs that bite, lunge or react out of fear or aggression.

Certifications & verification

GetDogSchool checks each credential against the official public registry. We mark Certified only what we could independently confirm. How we verify →
AKC CGC Evaluator
AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator; tests dogs for the AKC benchmark good-manners program. Confirmed in the AKC public registry.

Certified · AKC view entry ↗

Reviews

★★★★★★★★★★ 4.1 9 reviews · Google
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Sandra Pelok · 5 years ago
★★★★★
Took our 5 month old Vizsla, Ruby, to Annette for her puppy class. Ruby really enjoyed it and we did too. Learned new ideas for keeping our puppy and ourselves happy and healthy. We definitely will attend any future classes she has that will help with our growing puppy. Annette came highly recommended and we were not disappointed.

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Michael Southerington · a year ago
★★★★★
Called Annette at 10pm on a Tuesday night. She made me feel assured that there is nothing wrong with my dog. She told me to send video of what my dog was doing.
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Holly Littleton · 5 years ago
★★★★★
Annette is very knowledgeable! I will use her services again in the future if need be, and would recommend her to others as well!
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Celia L Ruckel · 4 years ago
★★★★★
Owner was helpful and knowledgeable. Small class size is a plus!!
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Sue Rosenbeck · 2 years ago
★★★★★
An excellent trainer and great teacher!

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GuideAggressive Dog TrainingReactivity, fear, and aggression — what’s treatable and how specialists work safely.Read the guide →GuideDog BehavioristWhen you need a behavior specialist instead of a trainer — and how to tell them apart.Read the guide →GuidePuppy TrainingHouse-training, socialization, and manners in the first months — when habits form fastest.Read the guide →

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