Columbus All-Breed Training
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About Columbus All-Breed Training
Columbus All-Breed Training Club (CATC) is a membership-based, AKC-licensed training club established in 1953 — central Ohio's only one, by their description — and a standout for dog sports and ongoing class access.
How they train
The philosophy is owner-education and drawing out a dog's natural willingness to work with its handler. As a club rather than a commercial trainer, members pay annual dues and get essentially unlimited class participation across disciplines — exceptional value for engaged owners and a real community of dog enthusiasts.
Programs
Classes span obedience, rally, agility, scent work, barn hunt, trick dog, and Canine Good Citizen testing, plus puppy kindergarten and beginning obedience open to non-members (advanced classes are member-only). With ~75 instructors, two air-conditioned buildings, fenced rings, and several fenced acres at 2164 Williams Road, it's set up for everything from household manners to competitive sport. Cost is annual membership dues rather than per-class fees.
Experience & credentials
Established 1953 and AKC-licensed — a 70-plus-year institution. Both purebred and mixed-breed dogs are welcome. 614-491-7407 ·
Who it’s best for
Best for owners who want affordable, ongoing access to many class types — especially anyone into dog sports (agility, rally, scent work, barn hunt) or working toward titles/CGC — and who like a club community. Less ideal if you need private, intensive behavior rehab for serious aggression, board-and-train, or in-home one-on-one help.
What they can help with
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Updated review after receiving a refund:
I’ve now received my refund, and I do appreciate that the issue was ultimately resolved. That said, the process to get here was extremely frustrating, emotionally draining, and unprofessional. Communication was lacking, follow-through was inconsistent, and I felt dismissed throughout most of the experience.
While I’m relieved it’s finally over, I wouldn’t recommend this service based on how everything was handled leading up to the refund. I hope future clients are treated with more care and clarity.
In the end, this experience didn’t stop us — it just redirected us. Since leaving, I’ve taken the lead on self-training my dog — and we’ve made incredible progress. The results have been everything I hoped for. It’s proof that with the right mindset and commitment, you can succeed — even without support from the program you started with. We’re proud of how far we’ve come, and we hope others find the support that helps them thrive, too.
**Original review below for context:
I was genuinely excited to begin training at Columbus All-Breeds Training Club and had enrolled in the Beginning Obedience Class with my Belgian Malinois, Raptor. Unfortunately, despite communicating my need for accommodations in advance, my concerns were not addressed, which made it difficult to attend or participate in the class as planned.
I reached out respectfully to request a partial refund or class credit, but after multiple attempts and no response from the club, I’m left feeling disappointed and ignored. I had hoped for a more inclusive and responsive environment, especially given the club’s reputation.
I’m sharing this so others with similar needs or circumstances are aware and can make an informed decision. I would still welcome the opportunity to resolve this if the club chooses to reach out.
My pup just turned 5 months and no one believes she's so well behaved and calm at her age. CATC is the best!
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