Sheila Heil Ferguson- Dog Training & Canine Obedience Columbus

Certified★★★★★★★★★★ 4.2 5 reviews

3712 N High St Suite A, Columbus, Ohio 43214

Positive reinforcementBehavior & AggressionObedience Training

3712 N High St Suite A, Columbus, Ohio 43214

Overview

FormatIn-home

Training methodPositive reinforcement

Experience40 years

Led bySheila Heil Ferguson

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About Sheila Heil Ferguson- Dog Training & Canine Obedience Columbus

Sheila Heil Ferguson provides in-home dog and puppy training and behavior consulting in Columbus, built on independently-verified certification and a strictly humane, science-based methodology.

How they train

In-home training and behavior modification using a Humane Hierarchy of intervention grounded in science, reasoning and ethical best-practice — with a clear emphasis on positive, force-minimizing techniques and informed owner decisions.

Programs

In-home puppy and dog training, obedience, and behavior-modification/consulting for a wide range of issues. Contact directly to discuss your dog's needs.

Experience & credentials

A genuinely independently-certified professional (through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers — distinct from certificate programs), with 40 years of experience, a Diploma in Animal Behavior Technology, listed ethics, professional associations and required continuing education.

Who it’s best for

Best for owners who specifically want a credentialed, ethics-bound behavior consultant for anxiety and behavior issues — in their own home.

What they can help with

Puppy Training ↗

Early socialization, house-training and first manners for young dogs.

Obedience Training ↗

Sit, stay, recall and reliable commands, from beginner to advanced.

Behavior Modification ↗

Behavior modification for unwanted or problem habits.

Certifications & verification

GetDogSchool checks each credential against the official public registry. We mark Certified only what we could independently confirm. How we verify →

CPDT-KA

Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CCPDT): the leading independent certification, 300+ logged hours plus a proctored exam. Confirmed in the CCPDT public registry.

Certified · CCPDT view entry ↗

Reviews

★★★★★★★★★★ 4.2 5 reviews · Google

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Elizabeth P. · 7 months ago

★★★★★

I adopted two small terriers from a shelter many years ago. They were both psychological disasters who required a lot of work. My regular vet said that if I had not adopted them, he felt sure they would have been euthanized for their behavior. Well, I am very stubborn and loyal. I did everything I could to help those puppers, including getting help from Sheila. She only had to come to the house twice, but she gave me an immense amount of extremely helpful support and tips, and she was generously available by email and phone. She is smart, kind, supportive, and I loved her non aversive techniques. Both Banksy and Bappi developed into great little doggies, and they became great big brothers to two baby shih tzus, Bubba and Birdie, who needed a family. It was a blast. And this little pack brought incredible joy to my elderly father, especially after he moved in with us. Sheila helped make this all happen, and I am forever grateful to her.

Shawn Dickerson · 5 years ago

★★★★★

Our dog was a behavioral disaster! Not only did Sheila help us train him as a puppy, but was happy to step back in for adjustment training as he aged.

Renee Hamilton · 6 years ago

★☆☆☆☆

We were in line for 5 minutes…we had to leave

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