Liberty K9 — 5.0★ (90 reviews), Waynesville Dog Trainer
Liberty K9
★★★★★★★★★★5.0 90 reviews
6978 Cook-Jones Rd, Waynesville, Ohio 45068
Obedience TrainingProtection & Working K9
6978 Cook-Jones Rd, Waynesville, Ohio 45068
Overview
FormatFacility, Board & train
Led byDakota Tuck
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About Liberty K9
Police-K9 background
Liberty K9 in Waynesville is owned by Dakota Tuck, described as a "former Police K9 handler" with "extensive experience" from K9 unit work. That law-enforcement background is the main credential the site leans on, signaling comfort with structured obedience and higher-level control work.
Classes plus tiered board-and-train
Services include puppy classes (for dogs 5 months and younger), private lessons (eight one-hour sessions), and board-and-train programs offered in 8-, 16-, and 24-day tiers, plus a $10 dog wash. The obedience curriculum covers sit, down, place, heel, recall, door obedience, off/no, kennel, and vehicle loading, and the program builds in "go-home training for owners" so handoffs stick. Training runs out of a newly renovated facility on Cook-Jones Rd. The site emphasizes a "safe, effective, and supportive training environment" but doesn't name a specific methodology or list certifications, so owners drawn to the police-handler pedigree and flexible live-in options will find the strongest fit.
Early socialization, house-training and first manners for young dogs.
Reviews
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Sandra Lee · 6 months ago
★★★★★
This is Vance — our sweet German Shepherd rescue whom we adopted in April. He recently turned one, and choosing Liberty K9 for his training was one of the best decisions we’ve made.
After reading the reviews and seeing how patient and caring Dakota was with every dog he worked with, we knew Vance would be in good hands. Dakota had him for 16 days, and now, a month later, Vance is obedient, responsive, and truly a joy to be around.
We are incredibly grateful for the time, dedication, and genuine care Dakota poured into training Vance — and for the way he educated us as pet parents along the way.
If you're looking for a trainer who truly cares about your furbaby and leads with patience, compassion, and skill, we highly recommend Dakota with Liberty K9.
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Jenn Green · 4 months ago
★★★★★
Took my one year old Husky to Dakota because I was at the end of my rope. He was a wild child and would constantly jump all over anyone that was around. I could never get him to listen to me. He did the 16 day board and train and he is a Differnt Dog! When I give him a command he will actually listen and it is so nice that people can come into my house without being tackled by a white furball! Thank you Liberty K9 ! I highly recommend Dakota! You won’t regret it!
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Kara Gasaway · 4 months ago
★★★★★
I had a wonderful experience with puppy training. The trainer was very knowledgeable and explained everything to me. He took the time to go through each process. I would recommend him to everyone. He really cares about the dogs.
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John Garrity · a year ago
★★★★★
We cannot say enough about how great it was to work with Dakota & Liberty K-9. Dakota was incredibly patient, kind and informative. Dakota understood our dogs behavior, and was so gracious when working with her, and with us, to help teach new and better behaviors. Upon completing the puppy class with our 4 month old lab, we have confidence in her ability to recall, sit, down and are working with her on heel. We feel confident to take her in public and socialize her with others. Dakota is a wealth of knowledge and a must have for any family looking to improve their dog's behavior.
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Alan O'Meara · a year ago
★★★★★
We couldn’t have been happier with Liberty K9 and how our dog’s obedience/behavior improved over the course of 16 days. The difference before and after was dramatic. Our girl, a 9 month Cane Corso, was very difficult to walk on a leash and often struggled to consistently obey basic commands. She’s now great on a leash and does really well with following commands. Dakota was awesome at sending daily photos/videos with updates and still stays in touch to see how she’s settling back into her regular routine. It’s really apparent how much he cares about your pet and is invested in your dog’s and family’s wellbeing. We highly recommend Liberty K9!
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