Cincinnati Canine Companion Center

Business Details

Professional Dog Training Services in Milford, OH

Cincinnati Canine Companion Center has dedicated over four decades to professional dog training, specializing in obedience and handler education. Founded by Mary Jo Gentile, a seasoned trainer with extensive experience in AKC trials and competitive dog sports, we offer structured classes from puppy basics to advanced obedience. Our approach emphasizes practical techniques that foster confidence in handlers while strengthening the bond between dogs and their owners. With a proven track record of transforming challenging behaviors, we provide personalized instruction tailored to each dog's unique needs. Our facility in Milford, Ohio, serves as a hub for dog owners seeking expert guidance and a supportive community.

By combining decades of hands-on experience with a commitment to continuous improvement, we deliver measurable results that extend beyond basic commands. Whether preparing for competitions or addressing everyday behavioral issues, our programs are designed to create well-mannered companions. We prioritize transparency in our methods and maintain open communication with clients throughout the training process. Our reputation, built through consistent success and referrals from satisfied clients, reflects our dedication to excellence in canine education.

Services

Puppy Class Beginner Obedience Intermediate Obedience Advanced Obedience Private Lessons Tracking Class

Highlights and features

We offer 40+ years of professional dog training experience with proven results.
Our programs focus on practical obedience techniques that strengthen owner-dog relationships.
We provide structured classes from puppy basics to advanced competition preparation.
Our trainers have successfully handled German Shepherds in national AKC competitions.
We guarantee personalized attention with small class sizes and private lesson options.

What people say

Proven results Experienced trainers Strong owner-dog bonds Effective techniques Supportive community

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Services

Puppy Class

Our Puppy Class develops positive behavior patterns while teaching socialization skills. This 3-week program focuses on basic commands, house training, and early social interaction. Owners learn to establish leadership through consistent, reward-based techniques that create lifelong good habits.

Beginner Obedience

Beginner Obedience teaches fundamental commands and handler control techniques. This 8-week course covers heeling, sit/stay, recall, and leash manners. Classes emphasize building a strong foundation for effective communication between dogs and their owners.

Intermediate Obedience

Intermediate Obedience builds on basic skills with complex handling techniques. This level focuses on precision heeling, extended stays, and off-leash control. Training sessions reinforce reliability in distracting environments through structured practice routines.

Advanced Obedience

Advanced Obedience develops competition-level skills and off-leash precision. This course covers complex retrieves, signal work, and performance under pressure. Training prepares teams for AKC obedience trials and advanced title work.

Private Lessons

Private Lessons offer customized training solutions for specific behavioral issues. Sessions address housebreaking, aggression, anxiety, or specialized skill development. Instruction adapts to individual dog and owner needs for targeted improvement.

People

Mary Jo Gentile

Owner/Professional Dog Trainer

Mary Jo Gentile has over 40 years of professional dog training experience, specializing in German Shepherds and AKC obedience trials. She has trained multiple nationally ranked dogs and developed comprehensive training programs for various breeds.

Questions

What training classes do you offer?

We offer Puppy Class, Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Obedience classes, plus private lessons.

How long has your business operated?

Our owner has 40+ years of professional training experience, with this location operating since 2012.

Do you offer private training sessions?

Yes, we provide customized private lessons for specific behavioral issues or specialized training needs.

What training methods do you use?

We combine reward-based techniques with clear communication to establish effective handler-dog relationships.

Can older dogs benefit from training?

Yes, we've successfully trained dogs up to 8 years old with customized programs for mature dogs.

Do you prepare dogs for competitions?

Yes, our Advanced Obedience program prepares teams for AKC trials and competition success.

Reviews (7)

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Alexandria Parker

Jun 09, 2022 Report

THEY WILL HIT YOUR DOG! A trainer by the name of Joyce hit my 2 year old Labrador Daphne on the head and caused her to fall back and whimper. We were half way through our first class and Daphne was very overwhelmed by the experience and she started to jump up on me. I was attempting to stop Daphne from jumping by telling her down and bad jump, Joyce the trainer, walked over and said nothing to me or Daphne, she did not try to instruct me on how to fix the behavior, she just hit Daphne on the head and walked away.

After class I reached out to express my concerns and nobody ever apologized or gave me any explanation of why the trainer thought that behavior was acceptable. If you want your dog trained in a healthy and happy environment I would pick absolutely anywhere else! Please enjoy this picture of my happy girl who is very sweet and does not deserve corporal punishment!

Lauren Dahlager

Jun 04, 2022 Report

DO NOT COME HERE! The trainers use extreme physical discipline on the dogs. Joyce hit my 75 lb family dog to the point she fell backwards whimpering. The actions observed and the way I was spoken too and treated was incredibly unprofessional, inappropriate, and overall disrespectful. I would give this poorly run establishment less stars if possible. Very disappointed.

Alyson Huetter

May 18, 2022 Report

Would not recommend this facility to my worst enemy. They instill fear into the dogs and owners. Very outdated way of training dogs. Currently working with an in home dog trainer to undo everything this facility did. And we are having an amazing outcome even after this facility told us our dog was going to end up in the shelter (very unprofessional). I could go into details of them calling our dog a "terrorist", rolling eyes at my husband and the down right traumatizing training experience this place is but I would rather keep it short and sweet and say don't make the same mistake we did and go somewhere else! Ps I'm sure (like every other bad review) they will claim we didn't attend a session here since this post is under my maiden name. Just another way to tell they are an immature company.

Fred Manning

May 13, 2022 Report

Maryjo and her staff do an excellent job teaching people how to train their dogs. They try to keep it interesting and fun. I would definitely recommend this establishment for your training needs.

Vicky Barker

Feb 23, 2022 Report

After only 6 weeks of training my almost 7 month old puppy did a down stay at the park while the kids played. We had walked a mile and practiced our heel, sit and stay. To have a high energy dog lay down and stay when told to, even while it's little humans were running around and playing, is a true testament to how well Mary Jo's training works. we are so excited to continue to the next level and to be able to say we have a well-mannered puppy in our family. Highly, highly recommend this training facility! New location is very nice and easy to get to!

Tracy Kinney

May 23, 2021 Report

I have been training my dogs with Vince and Mary Jo at Cincinnati Canine Companion Center for over 20 years now. I have had 48 dogs over that period of time. I have competed in obedience, agility, and rally with many of them. I have done pet therapy work with all of them. Most of my dogs have been rescues in one way or another. Because of what I have learned from Vince and Mary Jo, I am able to do so many things with my dogs.

Betty L.

Apr 04, 2021 Report

There is no doubt the trainers have extensive experience. My vet highly recommended them and my dog and I are midway through beginners course. To achieve a well trained dog both you and the dog will need to work daily between weekly classes. Staff is supportive which is much appreciated! If we achieve all our goals I will change my rating to a 5!