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Ready, Set…Train!
Holland, Ohio
About Ready, Set…Train!
Our mission at Ready, Set… Train! is to strengthen the relationship between dogs and humans by creating an open line of communication. We believe in training dogs and teaching people. Dogs learn appropriate ways to act and how to ask for things they want, and people learn how to better understand and communicate with their dogs. Compassion and positive reinforcement is the foundation to accomplishing understanding between you and your canine companion. Training is a partnership. Both the human and animal side of the relationship are important.
Training & services
Training goals
- Behavior consultation Customer-reported
- House training
- Leash training
- Obedience training
- Puppy training
- Socialization
Behavior support
- Digging
- Reactivity training Customer-reported
- Resource guarding Customer-reported
How training happens
- Group classes
- In-home training Customer-reported
- Private training Customer-reported
Dog age
- Puppies
Program details
Puppy Start Right PreSchool Human only Orientation and 4 Themed Classes Prepare your puppy for a lifetime at your side! Did you know the best time to socialize your puppy is between 7 to 12 weeks of age? Experiences during this time can influence how your dog will interact with the world for the rest of their life! Join the FUN! We expose your puppy to other dogs, people, sights, sounds, and objects at a level they can handle to form beneficial associations. Fun Class Activities Include! Off-leash play/interaction with other suitable dogs. Simulated vet and grooming visits. Exposure to people of different genders, race, and age. Comprehensive problem and prevention model for common puppy behaviors. House training Mouthing/Biting Jumping Chewing Digging Food/Object Guarding Prevention Among other common puppy behaviors. Your puppy will learn basic good manners including: Attention Sit Down Drop it Loose leash walking. By the end of this class owners will be able to understand their puppies emotional signals, and puppies will develop socialization skills with people, other dogs and in new environments. Puppy Start Right Preschool was Designed by Dr. Kenneth Martin. One of less than 100 veterinarians in the world to obtain the status of a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists. · Listed price: $205.00
Training level
- Beginner training
Dog sports
- Agility
Program details
Introduce your dog to the exciting world of agility training! Build a stronger bond with your dog by working as a team to complete an AKC Agility course. Your dog will be challenged both mentally and physically fulfilling many dogs need for exercise and work. This class covers foundational agility skills and obstacles while helping to burn energy and strengthen your bond with your pup. We will teach you how to maneuver and cue your dog through an agility course. The goal is to build your dogs confidence on each obstacle so they enjoy the sport! Each week we go over rules and teach new behaviors until your dog knows all the requirements for AKC agility. To participate in this class your dog must have completed our Beginner Good Manners Class or have a been approved by one of our trainers. All dogs must be able to be calm around other dogs and people. This is a 5 week course $200 · Listed price: $200.00
- Rally obedience
Program details
AKC Rally is one of four companion events (obedience, Rally, agility, and tracking). AKC Rally develops better teamwork between you and your dog, as well as sharpens your dog’s obedience skills and behavior – at home and in public. This class is for Int/Adv class level. You and your dog navigate a course together, side-by-side, at your own brisk pace. You move your dog through a course with signs where they perform different exercises. The courses include various turns and commands such as sit, down, stay, etc. You are allowed unlimited communication with your dog. The handler may use communication such as verbal commands, clapping your hands, patting your legs and using hand signals to praise and encourage your dog. This class is for those just starting out in canine sports for competition or just wanting to take basic obedience to the next level. This is a 5 week class. Your dog should have some basic obedience training prior to taking this class. · Listed price: $190.00
AKC Rally is one of four companion events (obedience, Rally, agility, and tracking). AKC Rally develops better teamwork between you and your dog, as well as sharpens your dog’s obedience skills and behavior – at home and in public. You and your dog navigate a course together, side-by-side, at your own brisk pace. You move your dog through a course with signs where they perform different exercises. The courses include various turns and commands such as sit, down, stay, etc. You are allowed unlimited communication with your dog. The handler may use communication such as verbal commands, clapping your hands, patting your legs and using hand signals to praise and encourage your dog. This class is for those just starting out in canine sports for competition or just wanting to take basic obedience to the next level. This is a 5 week class. Your dog should have some basic obedience training prior to taking this class. · Listed price: $190.00
Training approach
- Positive reinforcement
Additional services
- Dog walking
- Grooming
Other listed services
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- Out and About - Sundays @ 1pm
Program details
More and more stores, restaurants, and public locations are now dog friendly! Wouldn’t it be nice if you could take your dog with you without the worry of them misbehaving? With our out and about class now you can! The first two sessions focus on foundational skills at the training center, while the final three sessions take place at dog-friendly locations such as parks, greenhouses, or stores. Your dog will learn to stay calm and well-mannered in public settings. · Listed price: $190.00
- Advanced Good Manners - Sundays @ 1pm
Program details
Our Advanced Good Manners class builds on the skills learned in our Basic Good Manners class. This class teaches more advanced behaviors and works on maintaining your dogs focus/attention around high level distractions. At the end of this 4 week class you and your dog will learn the behaviors of heel, place, settle, leave it/drop. · Listed price: $180.00
- Advanced Good Manners - Wed. @ 7:15pm
Program details
Our Advanced Good Manners class builds on the skills learned in our Basic Good Manners class. This class teaches more advanced behaviors and works on maintaining your dogs focus/attention around high level distractions. At the end of this 4-week class you and your dog will learn the behaviors of heel, place, settle, leave it/drop. · Listed price: $180.00
- Beginner Good Manners - Sunday @ 11:30am
Program details
Our 5-week Beginner Good Manners class will teach you and your dog all the foundation skills you need to have a happy well behaved canine partner. We focus on teaching skills that don't just work in the classroom but in real life situations as well! By the end of the course owners will be able to recognize, capture, and reinforce their dogs good behavior, while managing inappropriate behaviors. Owners will also learn how to teach their dogs new skills using positive reinforcement methods. Dogs will learn foundation skills that will be beneficial in real life situations. Behaviors include: Targeting, Come When Called, Loose Leash Walking, and Impulse Control around other dogs and people. By the end of this 5-week course your dog will be calmer and have better focus around other dogs and people. · Listed price: $180.00
- Beginner Good Manners - Wed @ 7:15 p
Program details
Our 5-week Beginner Good Manners class will teach you and your dog all the foundation skills you need to have a happy well behaved canine partner. We focus on teaching skills that don't just work in the classroom but in real life situations as well! By the end of the course owners will be able to recognize, capture, and reinforce their dogs good behavior, while managing inappropriate behaviors. Owners will also learn how to teach their dogs new skills using positive reinforcement methods. Dogs will learn foundation skills that will be beneficial in real life situations. Behaviors include: Targeting, Come When Called, Loose Leash Walking, and Impulse Control around other dogs and people. By the end of this 5-week course your dog will be calmer and have better focus around other dogs and people. · Listed price: $180.00
- Beginner Good Manners - Wed. @ 7:15pm
Program details
Our 5-week Beginner Good Manners class will teach you and your dog all the foundation skills you need to have a happy well behaved canine partner. We focus on teaching skills that don't just work in the classroom but in real life situations as well! By the end of the course owners will be able to recognize, capture, and reinforce their dogs good behavior, while managing inappropriate behaviors. Owners will also learn how to teach their dogs new skills using positive reinforcement methods. Dogs will learn foundation skills that will be beneficial in real life situations. Behaviors include: Targeting, Come When Called, Loose Leash Walking, and Impulse Control around other dogs and people. By the end of this 5-week course your dog will be calmer and have better focus around other dogs and people. · Listed price: $180.00
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Customer reviews
Google listing4.9
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Mentioned in reviews
- Knowledgeable trainer 8
- Group classes 7
- Reactive dog training 7
- Leash walking 6
- Private training 6
- Dog behavior knowledge 4
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- Resource guarding 4
- Positive reinforcement 3
- Private sessions 3
- Puppy mill 2
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Max and his crew are amazing. Had a few training sessions to work on some behavioral issues and it has been a night and day difference. They made sure I understood everything we went over, and made everything easy to understand for an average person. 10/10 would recommend
We were referred to Ready, Set, Train when we moved to the area looking for someone to help with our reactive dog. Max has been a great source of knowledge! He has worked with our dog, while educating us on signs and signals that our pup gives us! She is a continuous work in prog…Read full reviewClose full review
We were referred to Ready, Set, Train when we moved to the area looking for someone to help with our reactive dog. Max has been a great source of knowledge! He has worked with our dog, while educating us on signs and signals that our pup gives us! She is a continuous work in progress but has made incredible growth working with Max! I would highly recommend Ready, Set, Train for any training need for your pups!
I reached out to Ready Set Train looking for a trainer to come to my house and work on some resource guarding behaviors with my dog towards the cats. We’ve done a total of 3 sessions as well as lots of work ourselves at home and we’ve noticed HUGE improvement. Max’s training sessions exceeded our expectations. Can’t recommend him enough!
Definitely appreciated working with Max. He did a great job of explaining everything and has a way of keeping your dog calm while training. He also gave us plenty of tips on things to continue to work on with our dog.
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