About Dog Obedience Guy

In-home behavioral specialist

Dog Obedience Guy is run by Jonathan Washko, a Cincinnati trainer who has been training dogs since 2011 and describes himself as a certified behavioral trainer. His stated specialties are aggression, separation anxiety, leash reactivity, and fearful or shy dogs. The methodology is described clearly: positive reinforcement and behavioral remodification, with a balanced approach — and he explicitly states he does not use dominance or painful methods, reasoning that they can lead to fearfulness and aggression. The emphasis throughout is on teaching owners how their dog communicates and how to establish a leadership role.

Services

In-home training is the core of the business, on the premise that most behavioral issues occur in the dog's own environment, so that's where the plan is built and implemented. Behavioral remodification addresses issues like excessive barking, jumping, counter surfing, and digging by targeting the root cause. Aggressive dog training and work with fearful/shy dogs are highlighted as specialties, the latter starting in-home to build a foundation through desensitization. A two-week Board & Train covers basic commands and any additional requests, and a two-week off-leash program is also offered. He works alongside assistant Raymie Needham, who handles scheduling. Serving Cincinnati and surrounding areas; contact (513) 815-6623. A good fit for owners wanting one-on-one, in-home work on behavior and reactivity.