The Dog Stop – Cincinnati Central — 5.0★ (63 reviews), Cincinnati Dog Trainer

The Dog Stop – Cincinnati Central

★★★★★★★★★★ 5.0 63 reviews
5164 Kennedy Ave, Cincinnati, Ohio 45213
Positive reinforcementObedience Training
5164 Kennedy Ave, Cincinnati, Ohio 45213

Overview

FormatFacility
Training methodPositive reinforcement
Led byMary Beth Schutter

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The Dog Stop – Cincinnati Central

About The Dog Stop – Cincinnati Central

All-inclusive care with certified trainers

The Dog Stop Cincinnati Central is a full-service, "all-inclusive dog care" facility, locally owned and operated by Mary Beth Schutter. It runs out of a "13,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art dog daycare, boarding, and grooming facility" and adds training and retail to the mix. The training side is staffed by named, certified trainers: Gianna holds a CPDT-KA certification and Rob is certified through Animal Behavior College.

A clearly stated training philosophy

Unlike many directory listings, this one names its method directly: the site emphasizes "science-based, positive reinforcement training" and follows "Fear Free principles, ensuring a calm, positive experience that prioritizes your dog's emotional wellbeing." That makes it an easy recommendation for owners who specifically want force-free, reward-based training under one roof with daycare, boarding, and grooming. Specific class details for the Cincinnati Central location aren't fully spelled out on the page, so owners should confirm current training program options, but the credentials and stated philosophy are unusually transparent for this kind of multi-service operation.

What they can help with

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

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. Listed by the trainer — not independently verified. check the registry ↗
Animal Behavior College
Listed by the trainer — not independently verified.

Reviews

★★★★★★★★★★ 5.0 63 reviews · Google
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G Bassett · 4 months ago
★★★★★
Try The Dog Stop if you're interested in your dog being happy while they are being groomed. I stopped by there just to see what they're about. The receptionist was so welcoming. After a bruef conversation, she offered to give me a tour. When I made an appointment, she was so personable and accommodating with my schedule. When I brought my dog in, they greeted me and then immediately turned to my dog and greeted him. The attention and care they showed is the epitome of customer service excellence. I really like them. My dog has been 2x so far. He is not hesitant when we walk in (unlike when I took him to a different groomer). He pulls on his leash because he's so happy to get in there. They are so loving to dogs, and people too! And, they are reasonably priced for their services!! Give them a try!

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Rebecca Minnick · 3 months ago
★★★★★
The Dog Stop is our dog’s favorite place to go! We bring our Bear there for daycare, and the way they care for him gives us so much peace of mind. They treat him like he’s their own, and it shows in how excited he is every time we walk through the doors.

We also took him for his very first grooming today, and Julena was absolutely amazing. She was patient, kind, and made the whole experience so positive for him. You can genuinely tell that she and the entire staff have such a deep love for dogs.

These are the only people we fully trust with Bear, and the only place we drop him off without any anxiety. We’re so grateful we found them. Thank you everyone at the dog stop! We love you guys🩷🩷

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G Collins · 2 weeks ago
★★★★★
Julena did an amazing job grooming Navy Beau. I’m very satisfied with the service from start to finish. She was professional, gentle, and clearly cares about animals. My pet looked great and was comfortable throughout the process. I really appreciate the attention to detail and the excellent customer service. I will definitely be returning and highly recommend Julena to anyone looking for a reliable groomer.

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Nicole Folan · 6 months ago
★★★★★
Brady absolutely loves this daycare! Every time we pick him up, he’s genuinely sad to leave and when he realizes he’s going back, his excitement is off the charts. It’s such a great feeling knowing he’s having that much fun and feels so comfortable there. He is also very exhausted and ready for bed after his fun filled day!

One thing that truly sets this place apart is their setup: smaller groups of dogs (they have four rooms) and each room has direct access to the outside. I haven’t seen that anywhere else, and it makes such a difference in keeping the dogs happy, engaged, and stress-free.

The staff is incredibly attentive and it’s obvious they truly care about the dogs. You can tell they genuinely enjoy spending time with them, not just supervising. I never have to worry when Brady is here because I know he’s loved, well cared for, and having the best time. Highly recommend!!!!

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Sarah Rhymer · 4 months ago
★★★★★
Took my sweet dog in for his first grooming at Dog Stop!! They did such a good job with his groom and all of the staff was fantastic. I can tell they really care and made time to go through everything with me. We will absolutely be back!!

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