Lucky Dog K9 Academy — 4.4★ (14 reviews), Uniontown Dog Trainer
Lucky Dog K9 Academy
★★★★★★★★★★4.4 14 reviews
3640 Apache St NW, Uniontown, Ohio 44685
BalancedObedience TrainingProtection & Working K9
3640 Apache St NW, Uniontown, Ohio 44685
Overview
FormatFacility, Board & train
Training methodBalanced
Led byJoe Waechter, Jamey Waechter & Branden
About Lucky Dog K9 Academy
A balanced, holistic philosophy
Lucky Dog K9 Academy in Uniontown, Ohio is run by trainers Joe and Jamey Waechter and Branden. They describe their method as "balanced and holistic" and explicitly reject a one-size-fits-all approach, emphasizing a dog's mental state, consistency, and establishing clear boundaries. Notably, they pledge to "never force an owner to use a specific tool or piece of equipment" — a stance that addresses a common concern with balanced training.
Programs at the facility
The academy operates from a facility at 3640 Apache St. NW and offers board-and-train programs, private lessons, group classes, and a doggie day camp. The trainers are described on the site as "experienced and certified," though no specific certification acronyms are listed and years of experience are not stated. The focus is on general obedience and behavior rather than a narrow specialty. Owners looking for specifics on credentials or program length would want to contact the academy directly, but the stated philosophy and range of program formats are clearly laid out.
Sit, stay, recall and reliable commands, from beginner to advanced.
Protection & Working K9
Protection and personal-defense work for suitable dogs.
Reviews
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Amber Winkler · a year ago
★★★★★
Highly recommend!! I brought my rescue in for a free meet and greet, and instantly knew they were the trainers for us! Jamey is knowledgeable and was able to help me and my pup gain more confidence and understanding. My dog loves going to their doggy day camp with Joe and she loves taking part in the trick classes!
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Vincent O'Leary · 9 months ago
★★★★★
This is the best place ever! We thought we had our dog “trained” but walks were still miserable. After doing an evaluation with Joe, we signed up for private classes and they were an absolute game changer! We realized how much we were missing and they made the process so easy. We also use their daycare and my dog absolutely loves it! You can definitely tell they care about dogs and take care of them like they are their own. Can’t recommend enough!
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Emily Scarr · a year ago
★★★★★
Lucky Dog genuinely changed our lives. Our 10 month old golden/husky mix Tudor was a total spaz and had so much energy we didn’t know where to start. He did their board and train program and came home a new dog. We are able to go as far as letting him be off leash on hikes and he is so well behaved. He is still young and has a lot to learn but they provided us a foundation we build on daily. Now he participates in doggie day camp to socialize and loves it! Would highly recommended to anyone!! Both Joe and Jamey are very knowledgeable and patient. They have a lifetime guarantee so if he ever starts to slip back into bad habits they have assured us they will be there to support us and get us back on track!
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Taylor Holcomb · 2 years ago
★★★★★
We recently sent our puppy to Branden for board and train and it was the best decision I’ve ever made! Our puppy went from being a poor listener & having the normal crazy puppy behaviors to being a a great listener and GREAT pup! In just two weeks his counter surfing, jumping, leash walking, house training and commands exponentially improved. We also had some issues with resource guarding and Branden has given us the tools to effectively manage this and reduce aggression. I have recommended board and train to everyone and will continue to do so. If you want a dog who is respectful and a good listener, lucky dog is the way to go. Thanks Branden!!
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Juliana Flask · 2 years ago
★★★★★
What a huge difference training has made for our lab/golden retriever mix!! Our only regret is not sending him to Jamey and Joe sooner. We started looking for someone to train him when we realized we were crating him more than we were able to have him out. We found Lucky Dog K9 Academy and they immediately helped formulate a plan to get our pup trained. We are so impressed with the level of training that Marlo came home with-we truly could never have imagined him being so well behaved. We finally have that “family pup” that can be a part of our lives. Jamey and Joe were able to replace the frustrations that we had by teaching all of us expectations and behaviors that really work for our family. We really appreciated all of the updates, pictures and communication from Lucky Dog K9 Academy while Marlo was at his board and train experience, and the training we received to make sure his homecoming went smoothly. The changes we see are just incredible-we continue to be impressed daily with his behavior, thank you so much for helping give us the dog we’ve always dreamed of!!!
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