Paramount Dog Training — 4.9★ (79 reviews), Columbia Station Dog Trainer

Paramount Dog Training

★★★★★★★★★★ 4.9 79 reviews
11476 Hawke Rd, Columbia Station, Ohio 44028
BalancedObedience Training
11476 Hawke Rd, Columbia Station, Ohio 44028

Overview

FormatGroup classes
Training methodBalanced
Experience20+ years
Led byMel

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Paramount Dog Training

About Paramount Dog Training

Balance-Focused Obedience and Behavior Modification

Paramount Dog Training in Columbia Station, Ohio is owned and operated by a trainer named Mel and bills itself as a top-rated dog training and behavior modification business "focused on restoring balance to dogs and their owners." The tagline "ANY breed. ANY age. ANY issue." reflects a broad-intake approach, with training plans designed around the individual needs of each dog and owner.

Background and Programs

Mel's story, shared on the site, began over two decades ago with a Siberian Husky named Sluggo and a self-described journey into dog psychology and pack behavior. The site states Mel is a graduate of National K9 in Columbus, Ohio and trained under several mentors and at training conferences. Services include puppy classes, behavior problems and modification, advanced obedience, on- and off-leash obedience, a distraction class, and breed/breeder reference. Training is offered group or private and is described as conducted by a Certified Trainer.

The site notes Paramount is recommended by many veterinarians, kennels, and groomers in its service areas, and highlights a long-serving volunteer, Edwina Hawkins, who helps coordinate puppy, distraction, agility, and rally classes. While the site references a Certified Trainer, it does not name a specific certification body, so none is listed.

What they can help with

Sit, stay, recall and reliable commands, from beginner to advanced.
Behavior modification for unwanted or problem habits.
Early socialization, house-training and first manners for young dogs.
Calming a dog that barks or lunges at other dogs or people while on leash.

Reviews

★★★★★★★★★★ 4.9 79 reviews · Google
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Beck Photo Co · a year ago
★★★★★
Hire them now. Full stop. Mel and his trainers are absolutely amazing dog trainers who truly understand the psychology of dogs and how turn any dog into a well-behaved and happy pup. We have used them twice, first a decade ago with our older dog Lincoln, and now with our new rescue, Sally, who is four years old. I recommend them to EVERYONE I know who owns a dog (any age, any breed). Do yourself (and your dog) a favor and hire Paramount to help you communicate effectively with your dog. We will never go to another trainer! (Photo of our Sally girl just for fun!)

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Amy Kluck · 3 months ago
★★★★★
We rescued a second husky and really don't know his history, one lesson with Mel and we were able to learn the commands and way to handle his lead to be able to go on walks and keep him happy !
Mel is very patient and very good at what he does!!
Thank you
Amy

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Nicholas Neff · 3 years ago
★★★★★
I took my 2.5 year old golden retriever to Mel at Paramount and had a fantastic experience. I wanted my dog to be better behaved around people/other dogs among other things. After completing his training, he has been much improved! Mel was great to work with and paid close attention to detail. He personalized the training exactly to the needs of my dog. He continued to train our dog until he met our standards and needs even after the formal training was over. If you want to get your dog trained with someone who you can have confidence in, this is the place.

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Billie Koch · 3 years ago
★★★★★
I have a 5 year old French Mastiff here, and a new kitten. Little kitten would be a goner if we didn’t have Mel’s help! I had heard of Paramount and how great Mel was, and know I know for myself , it’s all true! I was in panic mode with these two, but Mel came right over and helped us with all of the tools we needed to get them to coexist! There was a MASSIVE improvement in just the one hour he was with us! I am very confident now and feel in control of the situation! I am excited to use Mel at Paramount Dog Training for all my future training needs! Thanks Mel!

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Jon Kairis · 3 years ago
★★★★★
David (yes, our Doodle’s name is David) is the third dog that we’ve trained with Mel and Paramount.
I cannot overstate how much I recommend Mel’s services.
Our two previous dogs were older when we met Mel and, low and behold, he was able to teach our old dogs new tricks (i.e. obedience).

Dave was 4 months old when we started training with Mel, Topaz and Audrey. We completed the puppy and distraction training. We plan on progressing to the therapy dog sessions.

The staff and, more importantly, the results have been amazing. If you are looking into training your pups, please seriously consider Paramount. I promise you will be absolutely satisfied with your results.

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