National K-9 Learning Center

A 50-year Columbus institution

The National K-9 Learning Center has offered dog training and behavior counseling in Central Ohio since 1975, with 2025 marking its 50th year. The site positions it as "a leader within the fields of dog training, behavior modification, and dog trainer education." Beyond training pet owners' dogs, it is notable for its School for Dog Trainers, established in 1981, which the site says has produced over 2,500 graduates working in the U.S. and more than 50 countries — a credential most local trainers can't claim.

Services for owners

For Central Ohio families, National K-9 offers professional obedience training, behavior counseling, puppy preschool (private consultations and weekly sessions), specialty training, and boarding services (with bathing services and stated boarding requirements). The site lists a wide service area covering Columbus and surrounding communities including Bexley, Dublin, Gahanna, Hilliard, New Albany, Powell, Westerville, Worthington and several counties. The facility is at 221 Morrison Road, Columbus, OH 43213; contact is 614-864-8808 or info@nk9.com. The depth of history, the in-house trainer school, and the full range from puppy preschool to boarding make this a strong, established choice for Columbus-area owners. No specific consumer-facing methodology label is stated on the homepage.