Papp’s Dog Services
About Papp’s Dog Services
AKC-focused training and testing
Papp's Dog Services operates a training center at 881 West Waterloo Road in Akron, OH, with Susan Jenkins as the lead. The offering is heavily AKC-oriented: "balanced training in conformation, obedience, rally, and puppy classes," Puppy Kindergarten, plus a wide slate of official testing — AKC Fetch, CGC, CGCA, Star Puppy, Trick Dog, and Therapy Dog testing. Phone consultations are also available. The guiding idea is helping owners understand their dogs: "Learn the canine culture so you and your dog can understand each other."
Judge-level credentials
What sets Papp's apart is Susan Jenkins's credentials — she is a licensed AKC Obedience judge for the non-regular classes and an AKC Fetch judge, lending real authority for owners pursuing AKC titles or evaluations. The business runs out of a dedicated facility (the site mentions building disinfecting protocols and limited visitor observation) and has earned local recognition, including being voted "Akron Best" two years running and a 2024 Nextdoor Neighborhood Faves Award. The site is current, with 2026 announcements and upcoming classes scheduled. For competition-minded owners or those seeking official AKC testing, this is a credentialed, structured option in the Akron area.
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✓ Verified credentials were independently confirmed in the certifying body’s public registry (click to view). Other credentials are self-reported by the trainer; where an independent registry exists, use the verify link to confirm directly with the certifying body (CCPDT, KPA, IAABC, APDT, IACP, AKC).
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