Gold star dog training

Welcome to Gold Star Dog Training.
At Gold Star we believe that the entire family is welcome to join in on your dogs training. We help to build a bond with your dog through positive reinforcement training with our certified instructors.
Gold Star is backed by local Vets and has over Seventeen years of experience training dogs.
For more information on our classes (which includes dates and times) click on the class under Classes Offered.
Classes are held at:
Sharon Center Veterinary Hospital2131 Sharon Copley RoadMedina, Ohio 44256 You must reserve your place in class and receive confirmation to attend. Sending in your paperwork does not guaraantee you a spot in the class. NOTE: Reservations can only be made for posted classes.

ABOUT us

Gold Star Dog Training has been in business since 2000. If you don't already own a Gold Star trained dog you have probably met or seen one of our graduates. Gold Star trained dogs can be seen throughout the community fulfilling a variety of roles. They can be found visiting local hospitals, nursing homes and hospice. They are being read to by children in your local libraries and schools or walking in parades and attending fund raisers for local as well as national charities. In addition, to our K-9 graduates being seen in this area our instructors have spoken to audiences about dog training and interaction from local groups to international conferences. Call us if you have a need for a speaker.
Also, if your furry friend has a physical limitation (i.e. blind, deaf or missing limbs) our instructors have experienced these challenges with great success. Let us help you to achieve your goals for your best friend.
We are Certified AKC Star Puppy/Canine Good Citizen Evaluators, Certified Bright and Beautiful Therapy Evaluators.
Gold Star Dog Training is a Dog Training Company, which believes in Positive Reinforcement in a classroom setting. We offer a variety of classes for your puppy or dog.
We offer classes in AKC Star Puppy, Obedience, AKC - CGC (Canine Good Citizen) and Therapy.
We are located in Medina and Brunswick, Ohio, just minutes from Akron, Brunswick, Cleveland, Seville, Fairlawn, Copley, Montrose and Wadsworth.
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UPCOMING classes

AKC Star Puppy Program - $100 Class Curriculum: Accepting collars and harnesses, Consistency, House training, Mouthing, Come and Recall, Permission, Release words, Sit, Socialization, Accepting a friendly stranger, Accepting being hugged and held, Down, Exam by owner, Grooming, Settle, Sit for examination by instructor, Give, Jumping and Off, Stand, Stay, Time out, Walking, Reactions to distractions, Walking by other people and dogs, Walking straight line and heel, Go to a place and Trust building.

Length: Six weeks

Recommendation: Class must be completed before dog is one year old. This class is normally for dogs 8 weeks - 7 months.
Dates: NO CLASSES NOVEMBER 21 THROUGH 26 AND DECEMBER 16 THROUGH JANUARY 2 BRUNSWICK LOCATION: TBA MEDINA LOCATION: Saturday, January 6 at 10 a.m. Wednesday, January 10 at 7 p.m.
ENROLLMENT FORM You must reserve your place in class and receive confirmation to attend. Sending in your paperwork does not guaraantee you a spot in the class. NOTE: Reservations can only be made for posted classes.
Obedience - $100 Class Curriculum: Consistency, Down, Permission, Release words, Sit, Socialization, Taking charge, Up, Watch me, Accepting being held and hugged, Come and Recall, Coming through doors, Down and Stay, Exam by owner, Grooming, Settle, Sit and Stay, Sit and Stay while under control, Stand, Stand and Stay, Stay walking around dog, Stay with distractions, Wait, Heel and Halt, Jumping and Off, Reaction to distractions, Walking on loose leash, Controlled walking, Leave it, Out for a walk, Give, Walking by other people and dogs, Walking a straight line with heel and Go to a place.

Length: Six weeks

Recommendation: This class is normally for dogs 7 months and older, unless you have taken the AKC Star Puppy Program.
Dates: NO CLASSES NOVEMBER 21 THROUGH 26 AND DECEMBER 16 THROUGH JANUARY 2 BRUNSWICK LOCATION: TBA MEDINA LOCATION: Saturday, January 6 at 8 a.m. Wednesday, January 10 at 6 p.m. ENROLLMENT FORM You must reserve your place in class and receive confirmation to attend. Sending in your paperwork does not guaraantee you a spot in the class. NOTE: Reservations can only be made for posted classes.
AKC Canine Good Citizen - $100 The AKC’s Canine Good Citizen Program is designed to recognize dogs who have good manners at home and in the community. This rapidly growing nationally recognized program stresses responsible dog ownership for owners and basic training and good manners for dogs. All dogs who pass the 10 step CGC test can receive a certificate and title from the American Kennel Club.

Class Curriculum: Besides the 10 step of the CGC Program, you will learn the following: Watch me, Release words, Sit, Down, Emergency Down, Stay, Come, Stay with distractions, Heel, Halt, With me, My side, Wait, Leave it, Boundaries, Addressing problems, Go to a place and working obstacle courses. This class works the dogs off leash for part of the class.

Length: Six weeks
Dates: NO CLASSES BRUNSWICK ON SEPTEMBER 9. NO CLASSES MEDINA ON SEPTEMBER 16. BOTH LOCATIONS CLOSED ON LABOR DAY WEEKEND BRUNSWICK LOCATION: TBA MEDINA LOCATION: Saturday, January 6 at 9 a.m. ENROLLMENT FORM You must reserve your place in class and receive confirmation to attend. Sending in your paperwork does not guaraantee you a spot in the class. NOTE: Reservations can only be made for posted classes.
Therapy Dog - $100 Class Curriculum: Who is Bright and Beautiful, guidelines, how to become a therapy dog, readiness of your dog for visits, proper behavior, insurance policy, FAQ, exam review, cane/awkward strangers, food aggression, walkers, crutches, human to canine interaction, stability, wheel chairs, preparing for the exam and actually visiting a nursing home.

Length: Three weeks (Week 1: Classroom, Week 2: Nursing Visits, Week 3: Exam at nursing home)

Pre-requisite: Must be 11 months of age to start class. Must have Canine Good Citizen Certification.$20 testing fee and member fee to Bright and Beautiful is students reponsibility. Testing fee will be collected on the last day of class.
Dates: To be announced ENROLLMENT FORM You must reserve your place in class and receive confirmation to attend. Sending in your paperwork does not guaraantee you a spot in the class. NOTE: Reservations can only be made for posted classes.