Out of This World Dog Training

Alex Eaton started Out of This World Dog Training to offer the people and pets of Central Ohio an exciting and effective method of training. He is a certified professional dog trainer. He received his certification through Animal Behavior College and graduated with honors. He has also helped train service dogs for Canine Companions for Independence. He has spent time volunteering at Franklin County Dog Shelter as well as being a consultant for other dog trainers in the area. When necessary he consults with local veterinarians to make sure that his methods, nutritional information and medical advice are 100% up to date and correct. He takes your pet's health and well-being as seriously as humanly possible!

Training Philosophy

Alex believes that owning a pet is an amazing and rewarding experience, but also a responsibility, not a luxury. Training your dog properly will lead you to a greater understanding of the animal and he firmly believes in the owner-pet relationship being one of mutual understanding and respect. He immerses you fully in the training process and uses dog psychology to more effectively teach your dog. He finds that owners end up learning as much, if not more, than their pets.

Services

Out of This World Dog Training offers a variety of services, including:

• Behavior Consulting: Personalized plans to fit your pet's needs and your lifestyle.
• On-Leash Training: Proper instruction on how to walk your dog will make the daily routine of walking your dog much more relaxing and will serve to strengthen the bond you share.
• Off-Leash Training: We will teach you and your dog how to perfect these skills so that even the most compelling distractions can be ignored.
• Obedience Training: My instruction on obedience skills, basic to advanced, as well as general house manners will help your canine companion be his or her best self.
• Puppy Training: Starting your puppy early with basic obedience, house manners, house breaking and crate training can make a world of difference as your dog matures.
• Group Obedience Classes: Group classes are a great way to practice your dog's obedience skills around distractions (particularly other dogs) in a novel environment.
• Group Puppy Socialization and Desensitization Classes: Early Socialization is one of the most important components of raising a happy and friendly dog.
• Weekend Pack Walks: This class is a great opportunity for dogs of all ages to learn from one another as well as gain additional social skills in a public setting.
• Board and Train: Boarding and Training is a unique opportunity for your dog to live within our training structure 24 hours a day.
• Travel Boarding: Travel Boarding provides a unique approach to caring for your dog while maintaining their existing training.
• Day Training: Day Training is a special offering for existing clients wherein we pick up your dog and work with them for 2-3 hours.

Certifications

Alex Eaton is a certified professional dog trainer. He received his certification through Animal Behavior College and graduated with honors. Sarah Karr is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer. She received her certification through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers. Allison Linkous is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer and has spent time shadowing Alex and Sarah in addition to her previous experience. She graduated from Animal Behavior College as a Certified Professional Dog Trainer in May of 2022.

Specializations

Puppy training, obedience training, behavior consulting, socialization, off-leash training, board and train, travel boarding, day training

Training Methods

Positive reinforcement training using food, play and praise to motivate the dogs they work with.

Customer Reviews

Paul and Julia: "From the moment I reached out through Yelp, Alex was quick to respond and informative of his services. He helped us train two mixed breed dogs. From basic obedience to advanced training Alex was well versed on his custom training plans he created for each of our dogs based on their differing progress. One of my dogs that I rescued would resource guard. Alex was able to make huge strides in his development within the first hour of training. He left us with a training plan at the end of the session that we could work on which was a great help as we worked on our own. He would continually check up as needed to check on our progress and would offer and tips he had for us. He is a large part of why our dogs are extremely obedient and well trained. If you are looking for a personalized experience with a trainer who is extremely well versed, I cannot say enough how happy you will be with Alex at Out of This World Dog Training."

Suzanne and Brian: "We have 3 standard poodles 2 years old and younger. Lots of dog energy and intensity! We had tried other trainers with minimal success. We needed a trainer that would work closely with us, help us stay consistent and committed until we reached our goals. Alex was that person. He immediately connected with each dog. Recognizing their singular personalities, strengths, and challenges. He was warm, knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and creative. Alex taught us so much about basic obedience, offering innovative ideas and different approaches. He worked with us on politely greeting visitors at the door, walking calmly on the leash, and so much more. Most importantly, he came regularly as we needed him to. First twice a week. Then once a week. And finally once a month. He helped us completely transform our dog family and increase the happiness they already bring to us. I can't say enough about his skills and insight. The real Dog Whisperer."

Iric: "Sarah is a great trainer. I strongly recommend hiring her services. I literally watched her teach my puppy, Ruby, a new trick in 1 minute. That is faster than fast food. I felt like Tom Hanks in Castaway. I watched Sarah create fire. David Blaine or Sarah? You decide who performs real magic. Woof! I have had many dogs throughout my life, but this is the first time I have used the services of a dog trainer and I couldn't be happier. Sarah taught me so much! Out of This World Dog Training is highly recommended by me and Ruby. Go Sarah!"

Vickie: "Alex was AWESOME!! Our dog Sadie is very intense, always charging the door when someone comes, walks us on the leash and tells us where the treats are and when to give them. She is a terrier of some sort but my sister always called her a 'terrorist'! Just after our first lesson, Alex was able to teach her not to charge the door, proper way to greet people and most importantly how to walk on a leash without pulling my arm out of socket. Definitely recommend 'Out of This World Dog Training'! I'm looking forward to practicing those exercises and our next lesson!"

Cassidy: "My dog, Remi, was fearful and became aggressive with some dogs. I contacted Alex and he responded promptly. Within just one hour during our first session, I noticed such a difference. Remi was already behaving better on a leash and with other dogs in the neighborhood. Alex was able to answer every question I had and was very knowledgeable about every situation we encountered with Remi. I feel more confident as a dog owner because of the training, and I know Remi does as well. If you are looking for an honest, kind, and passionate dog trainer, I would highly recommend Alex."

Alyssa and Daniel: "Alex is an extremely knowledgeable dog trainer who can work on a variety of dog issues. It's clear from his detailed answers and proven methods that he has an in-depth understanding of dog behavior. Alex is working on much more than basic obedience with our dog. We have a rescue that has nervous tendencies from his past so he reacts to people coming in the house by nipping and barking. He also has severe separation anxiety. Alex has so much patience working with him and so far after just 2 sessions we're already starting to see improvements. Highly recommend for anyone who is looking for a reliable, knowledgeable and effective trainer!"

Emily: "We recently completed our 3rd session with Sarah and couldn't be happier with how much our 14 week old puppy- Bodhi- is catching on to obedience commands and learning to walk on a leash. Sarah is very patient and took as much time as needed to answer all our questions. Honestly, these sessions were as beneficial for us as for the puppy, as it helped us to build confidence in working with Bodhi and navigating the first few weeks of being new puppy owners!"

Jesse: "Alex was very knowledgeable and understanding of my nervousness for training my eight year old dachshund Chihuahua mix. He didn't just train Troy, my dog, he also helped me be a better person for my dog. Troy is living a better life and is less stressed for when someone comes in the house or leaves. Thank you Alex for helping Troy!"

Amanda: "We had such a wonderful experience with Sarah. She is attentive and very knowledgeable. After the first session my pup was able to sit in front of the wide open door without running out (she is usually an escape artist). I could not recommend Sarah and Out of This World Dog Training any more!"

Aaron: "Our dog Finn was shy and uncomfortable around other dogs. Sarah, our trainer, recommended a board and train. After having Finn for only 1 week he is able to neutral around other dogs and won't bark at them. Sarah did an amazing job, I highly recommend Out of this world training to anyone! "

Lucy: "We did a board and train with Sarah for our dog Chester and cannot say enough wonderful things! She is truly a dog whisperer and Chester learned so much! I would 10/10 recommend OOTW dog training."

Julie: "I reached out to OOTWDT for help with our GSD/Great Pyr mix. I could no longer walk him due to his extreme and dangerous pulling. Allison showed me how to properly walk him, get him to focus on me and not his environment, and to read his body language. She answered all my questions and gave me additional info that I incorporated into training. I had truly come to detest walking him, and now I have the confidence that we'll soon be able to walk down the sidewalk like everyone else. If you have any dog training needs…I highly recommend contacting Allison for help! Within 3 sessions, she turned everything around!"

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