Heights Canine

They are the best! My dog loves going for daycare. And I love that the staff genuinely care about the dogs, and maintain order. They are with the dogs all of the time and the dogs always seem happy and quiet. More...

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I use them for daycare and my dog loves it. I’ve taken her to other facilities when they’re not open, and the experience is not nearly the same. They’re also the only group that doesn’t seem to have a problem trimming my pups nails :) I honestly do not think you’ll find a better group of people ❤️ More...

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They take great care of my two little doggies. My two little ones get very excited when I announce that it's Day Care Day!

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I heard of Heights Canine through a friend. We have two larger dogs that had poor manners and would growl at my daughter. I had an evaluation and was assured we could correct my dogs behavior . Heights Canine had them for 4 weeks and it made a huge difference. My dogs have done a complete turn around. They are perfectly fine with my child and they have perfect manners now. When picking up our dogs, David worked with us and showed us how to do many things with our dogs. They are as good at home as they were at Heights Canine. This is a great place to send your dogs! More...

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You can trust this training

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Jaimie Roby this trainer!

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We take two Dobermans to Heights Canine Columbus. Our oldest had reactivity and anxiety issues, but Tim managed to figure her out rather quickly within two private lessons. Even though lessons are over with her, if we ever encounter another problem, all I have to do is ask and any of the training staff is more than happy to help us out. We were so happy with the results that we decided to put the youngest Dobe through basic obedience with them. They are also daycare regulars. I’ve never felt that my pets are in any danger or that they’re treated inhumanely. With our female, we tried some anti-anxiety meds here and there but really, the root of her issues was simple miscommunication between owner and dog, something Tim helped us understand a lot better. I highly recommend Heights Canine. They treat you like family, and treat your dogs as their own as well! They’re professionals and worth every penny. More...

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The Heights Canine staff are amazing! Our Milo went through their training and now I wouldn't board him anywhere else. Highly recommend.

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Really liked how they handled the dogs. Facility was great

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Heights is amazing with our dog. We've used their East side location for board and train and boarding while we're away and now with the West side location we can use them for daycare. They are great at remembering dogs and their working with them in each situation. Love Heights Canine for everything they do! More...

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My pup Jet is a rescue and has some issues with reactivity. I was hesitant toward e-collar training but we are now in our 4th week of training and we could not be happier. David and the rest of the staff are super knowledgeable, try to help in any way they can, and just love doggos. Jet's behavioral problems have decreased drastically since we started and I know they will continue to do so! More...

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Between my son and I, we have brought 2 dogs to Heights. We are very happy with the results we have seen with both dogs.

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If you need dog training, go to heights canine! A few months ago I decided to take my pound pup (kalvin) to heights Columbus. He had a list of problems, the biggest being aggression. It was so bad I dreaded walks. I dreaded car rides. I absolutely dreaded vet appointments. So much so I started to get anxiety from it! David has taught not only kalvin but me as well how to handle those situations. He's shaped kalvin into an amazing dog. No more leash pulling, no more barking, no more jumping like crazy. And no more dreading activities. We now can take him anywhere and I know he will be stable. I can't thank David enough for everything!! YOU GUYS ROCK� More...

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I would highly recommend Heights Canine for training your dog. Anna from the Columbus location did an excellent job of both training our dog Popcorn and taking the time to teach us how to handle him properly. I can't recommend these guys enough! More...

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You guys took in a German Shepherd rescue several years back from one of your clients and had him I think 6ish months; my family and I adopted him from you and he has been the best dog we have ever had. His name at the time was Scooby, it's now Brady. He is my big baby and a very important part of the family. Wonderfully smart and the best trained, well mannered boy. Everyone at the facility was exceptionally helpful and nice. Definitely recommend your facility and training courses! More...

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I attended a dog training seminar this weekend for professional dog trainers. David's depth of knowledge about dog behavior, specifically with aggressive dogs was truly impressive. He spoke a length about his dedication to his customers, staff, and the dogs. He was an engaging speaker and very nice person to meet. I found his ethics refreshing. I will happily refer anyone with dogs to Height Canine for boarding or training needs. More...

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Amazing staff, amazing facility and our dog behaves as she would at home or in public. Highly recommend.

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As a fellow trainer that has trained everything from guide dogs for the blind to personal protection dogs to sled dogs to pet dogs in need of behavior modification and currently operating a pet dog training business in the southeast, I can assure you that you will not find more dedicated, passionate, thorough, educated or skilled balanced trainers in the Ohio area than David Tirpak and his staff. I follow their work on a frequent basis and David has been an invaluable resource to me, the dogs in training with me and my business as he is always providing some great insight and new perspectives for me to learn from. You will not be disappointed with their training. Regardless of whether you have a "happy-go-lucky" pup that needs some basic training to a dog with severe human or dog aggression to wanting to have a dog with solid and reliable off leash obedience, bring your dog to Dave and his staff. They will get it right. I would highly recommend Heights Canine without any hesitation. More...

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We rescued our Ridgeback/Pit mix Benjamin last year and he had a ton of behavioral issues including being terrible on leash, not listening, human aggression and more. We decided to take him to Heights Canine as we saw the problems start getting worse. 3 weeks without him was definitely tough but it was so worth it. We were nervous that Benjamin would lose some of his personality in the training but he's the exact same guy he was when we dropped off only now he listens we are in full control of his actions. I can take him anywhere with me now and not even feel slightly nervous about what he's going to do. I could have never imagined having him off leash anywhere but now it's just an ease of my mind doing anything with him. Taking Benjamin to Heights Canine not only helped him dissolve a ton of anxieties and social issues but it made our bond much stronger. I couldn't recommend this place and the services enough! More...

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My Jackson a 5 yr old rescue had severe separation anxiety and unable to take a walk without lunging pulling when he saw animals. I absolutely hated walking him. I knew we needed professional help...even though we had a professional trainer two yes ago but was very disappointed. I heard about Heights canine from a relative that volunteers at Cleveland City Kennel. It was very hard leaving Jackson for three wks on the board/train but it was so worth it. The staff was great....kind, professional, educational. I got to see video/pics during his stay. Jackson has made huge progress. Can walk without lunging/pulling. Staff has followed up with me since he came home. Feel confident we can move forward peacefully! I highly recommend Heights canine without hesitation More...

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It is hard to put into words how truly thankful we are for Heights Canine & the work they have done with our Basset Hound, Dobbs. Our main concerns were excitability, play biting & jumping, as we have two young daughters. Not only were these behaviors corrected, but he also has a better understanding & respect for basic obedience commands in general. We have been telling everyone how much Heights has helped us incorporate Dobbs into more of our daily activities, and our kids are thrilled to have a calmer, gentler playmate. Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU to David, Anna & the rest of the Heights Canine staff for giving us the tools needed for a dog we can take anywhere. We appreciate you all & the countless hours you dedicate to helping our canine friends. You guys are the best! More...

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My husband and I adopted our 3 or 4-year-old Pit-Lab mix, Rosie, five months ago. She is a goofball and well behaved in the house, but outside she would be easily distracted and excitable once a dog or a person would be approaching on walks. We went to general obedience training elsewhere, but while she would learn tricks easily and could do them perfectly at our home or somewhere familiar, we could not (even with the help of chicken right in front of her) get her attention once she had her focus somewhere else. We have had only TWO of our seven lessons, and the only regret we have is that we didn't use Heights months ago. The classes have been so life-changing as a dog owner with a generally easy and non-aggressive dog, I can't imagine what relief they probably give to owners and dogs in tougher situations. It has been fun to watch things click for her and see how easily she can pick up on skills once we had better communication. We are early enough in the process that we can still remember being hesitant about the e- and prong collars, thinking they would create a fearful or timid dog out of our sweetheart pup. Instead, she is more confident and relaxed and still a total cuddly goof. With David's help, we learned how to use them correctly and her tail starts wagging when we bring them out, knowing we are about to go out on a long walk/training session. When she moseys past a dog or deer, my husband and I look at each other in disbelief because it was only 2 weeks ago that she would have locked onto the "friend" from 30 feet away and have been trying to play...without us being able to help her chill out. I know these reviews are what prompted us to give Heights Canine a call, and hopefully, this will help encourage you to do the same! More...

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We adopted a little dachshund December 2015 and after a few weeks came to find out he had a pretty tough past. We tried so so much with him over 16 months. Everything from in home training, group training and extensive vet care which included Prozac. Even after all of this and just simply giving our little guy time to adjust to our forever home his aggression and anxiety continued to worsen. No matter how gentle we were or how many rewards we tried giving him he just wouldn't trust and constantly went into fight or flight. It broke our hearts to imagine what he went through to make him that way. I am a huge animal lover and advocate. The last thing I would do is give up on him and turn him back over to the rescue letting him be someone else's problem. After lots and lots of research I decided to make the call to Heights Canine. We are so incredibly greatful for the genuine concern Jake, David and their staff showed us for our little man's future. After his assessment we all agreed he had to go for their board and train program. After a month of weaning him off the Prozac, Toby stayed with them for 5 weeks. He overcame such major issues with David and his training staff it is truly remarkable!! We are incredibly greatfull for their dedication to a successful training program and their continued guidance to keep us on the road to a happy future. I honestly couldn't recommend any other training facility. Everyone here has such dedication and passion to truly help these dogs overcome major issues More...

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David and the entire staff at Heights Canine have been great to work with. We started our dog Lucy with puppy training last year and now take advantage of their day care, boarding and grooming services. The best!

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We recently discovered Heights Canine and now love taking our dogs Penny and Charlotte there for boarding! They are great to work with, incredibly accommodating with drop off/pick up times, and the facility is very clean! We really feel great having our dogs at Heights Canine where they can socialize with other dogs while boarded and have supervision by professional trainers. I would strongly recommend Heights Canine to anyone looking for a great boarding location More...

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Let me just start by saying... IT IS NOT TOO LATE. IT IS WORTH THE MONEY. YOUR DOG IS WORTH IT. We have worked with multiple trainers and never got the results we were looking for. When we started working with David my dog had severe anxiety over me and very territorial over the house / me / car... etc. Anytime we would have people over she would bark / growl to the point where I would just put her in her cage when we had people over. I hated it. A couple weeks into private lessons working one on one with David I felt like I had a brand new dog. She now no longer pulls on our walks, no longer barks excessively, she can be out when we have people over and no longer barks/growls at them, let's other people pet her. Her anxiety over me has gone down soooo much! In just 6 short weeks. My dog is still her silly, playful self... just now with structure and more confidence :) I have and would recommend David and Heights Canine to everyone! They are worth EVERY single penny! Thank you!!!! More...

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We can't thank David, Jake and crew enough for giving us our lovely girl Bella the structure and help she needed to be happy and confident. When we brought her home, she was fearful, self harming in her crate and urinating out of anxiety and fear. Getting her to take a walk was heartbreaking, and she four paw slid to keep from going into cars or through doors. More...

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David and the staff at Heights Canine are great. We adopted Fern a year ago from the Valley View Animal Shelter. She is our first large dog. She was very hard to handle on walks when other dogs were present so we took her to Heights Canine to work on her walking skills. She was not aggressive so we chose the 8 session training package where you go with your dog. Fern came away with so many more skills than just behaving on walks! She is a more calm, confident dog thanks to David. Not only did he help us with her training, but he helped me to understand why she was exhibiting certain behaviors. Everyone we come across comments on how well behaved Fern is!! Heights Canine was worth every penny!! More...

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I took my dog, Hank (a DDR/Czech working line GSD) to David and the good people at Heights Canine when he was 4 months old. We started with their basic obedience and within 3 months had finished it and their off leash program. We went once a week for an hour and left with homework for the following week that David held me accountable for completing before our next class. Each week I felt like I took home a completely different dog because of how vastly he improved his behavior after each hour at HC. Because of the time and work that we all put in, and because of David's incredibly high level of expertise, Hank is now a 16 month old (85 lb already), high energy dog that's easy to get a long with. Not only does HC's program help you out while you are in class, but it also gives you the confidence, basic understanding, and ability to continue to progress after you leave. Lastly, I have also taken Hank for overnight boarding at HC and I wouldn't trust anyone else to care for my dog. For a little bit extra I had David and his staff work with Hank on a few small things and they also made sure that he got plenty of exercise! There are few companies that I would bother to review online, but I cannot speak highly enough of Heights Canine. I am hoping to get Hank back in for some more classes in the near future as well! More...

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The daycare is fantastic! Scout, our hyper pup LOVES going, has a blast and comes home calm and happy! The staff are GREAT!! Money well spent!

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I am an avid trail runner and I adopted a beautiful trail running dog partner a year ago. I was referred to Heights Canine by One of a Kind Pets after I rescued my new girl, Penny, from there. Penny is a 5 year old Australian Cattle Dog/Golden Retriever mix. She is so smart and transitioned into our family easily. She knew many commands already, however, she came to us with high, nearly unmanageable, dog reactivity issues and after a year with two other reputable trainers and no progress (in fact, I think she got worse), I decided to go to Heights Canine and enrolled Penny in a 3 week board and train. Prior to her training she lunged, barked at, and aggresively tried to get at other dogs. She pulled me over in several situations. While at Heights Canine, they worked on new obedience commands and her dog reactivity. Penny is like a new girl. She is gaining confidence every single day. We practice her obedience everyday... just in regular living and we can pass any dog with ease and confidence now. I can take Penny into any situation and have control. We pass other dogs on trails, on walks, and in public settings with no problems. It is not easy to leave your dog with a trainer for a month. I missed her so much. HOWEVER, now we have another 10+ years together with no dog aggression and a huge bank of reliable commands. The more training a dog has, the more peace comes into the relationship. I highly recommend David and his company. More...

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i took my best bud jäger here to see if they could help with his aggression. he was overly protective of me and terrified of everyone and everything. i had been to a couple other places where we did a consult and they said i should put him down because he couldn't "be fixed". we met with david and not once did he say he wouldn't help. i could tell he was determined to work with jäger and make him a better dog. We decided to do the 4 week board and train and he would send me updates on jäger throughout the 4 weeks. when i went to pick him up, David did a training session with me and jäger together and was able to show me exactly what i need to do to keep my dog on the right track. Before, i could never have people over bc jäger would bark and snarl and growl and try to bite everyone. i have had several people over and he hasn't been any sorts of aggressive and he listens to my commands and stays put until he feels comfortable around people. This was by far the best investment and i'm so happy to have my dog back and being so good. thanks heights canine and david � couldn't be more grateful! More...

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We took our dog, Rufus, to David and his team at Heights Canine to help with a number of issues: Rufus would get super distracted on walks (anytime we saw another dog, squirrel, cat, etc! ) and in general was hard to control. It was definitely hard to be away from Rufus for 3 weeks but it was WELL worth it! We now know how to communicate effectively with Rufus, and have the tools and training WE need to control him. If you're unsure - take your dog(s) to David - so worth it!! More...

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Took my dog there back in November for their 3 week training program, my dog had aggression towards both people and other dogs. I couldn't even have people walk outside my apartment without him losing it. I had to muzzle him everywhere we went just to be safe. Ever since he's been home, he's been very calm and is less scared of new people. I can have people over without him freaking out and we can go out in public without me having to put the muzzle on him. The training and the people are top of the line, worth every penny!! More...

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We brought Herbie and Nelly in for their behavioral modification program and couldn't be more pleased with their results! Both of our dogs had their separate issues from high anxiety to aggression . Now both are able to flourish in any situation presented to them. We love you HC and all that you do for these amazing animals More...

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I can't say enough good things about Heights Canine! Our youngest puppy son, Charlie, was having so many anxiety-related problems. This included, snapping at new people, leash reactivity and aggression, and flipping out and whining constantly! We did the 30-day board and train. While it was hard to leave him for that amount of time, the staff at Heights Canine was incredibly supportive. David, the trainer we mostly worked with, would text us updates, in addition to videos and photos added weekly to FB. Sometimes we would be really missing Charlie and I would text David at 10/11pm and he would still text us back letting us know Charlie was doing great. Even after Charlie was home, David would check in with us and answer all our questions. That truly made us feel that Charlie's rehabilitation was just as important to them as to us. That was so meaningful. The training we, as humans, have received also been great. I cried the first time I used the e-collar with Charlie. While I was so embarrassed, they normalized my fear and worked slowly with us. So appreciative of that. Regarding Charlie today, he is still his goofy and loving self, but is now a more content dog. The best part of the whole experience is that we know how to help Charlie regulate his emotions and feel calm in situations that were previously terrifying for him! Thank you Heights Canine for a wonderful experience and we look forward to continuing to work with you in the future! More...

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The guys are very nice, professional and they know what they're doing. I couldn't be happier about what they did for our two boys Obi and Koda. Thanks so much Heights Canine.

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There are simply not enough ways to say "thank you" for saving my dog. TBone is a small dog with a mighty attitude. We were not sure if we were going to be able to keep him. I called Heights Canine and they got my dog into their three week boot camp. The time went by so slowly! We missed our best buddy. Well...the wait was worth it! Immediately upon pick up, our dog was amazing! There he was, listening, sitting, no aggression. We were amazed! What is the best part is that he still has his wonderful, quirky personality! He is clumsy, loveable, full of energy and funny. Heights Canine took all the negative traits and replaced them with positive. My dog was well cared for. When he came home, he was in excellent health. I would, and will, recommend Heights Canine to everyone, and anyone, who needs help with their pets. Thank you again! More...

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(Changing my review to 5 stars because Ted is now part of the fam after a ton of work by Dave and staff). Was 4 stars... ...................................Things didn't quite work out for me and my pup there. My little guy was "fired" from doggie day care for biting someone. They weren't willing to have him back until he went through their exclusive training. We decided to go a different route. After all of this they refunded me 570 dollars for a 30 day pass (minus one day) with no hassle. I recognize the place for a "no games" and up front way of doing business and I respect that. 4 stars because I'm super picky, too! More...

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We have thrown away SO MUCH money on dog trainers, programs, devices etc that did nothing to improve our two dogs' behavior! They were anxious, overly energetic, HORRIBLE on the leash, and grew to be very dog aggressive. Walks were torture, they barked ALL THE TIME, and having guests over became a nightmare! David has changed our lives. Walks are relaxing and enjoyable. The barking has stopped. The anxiety is gone. AND they are even excelling at off-leash training. David is accommodating, flexible, and has a love and understanding for dogs that has proven to be unmatched. Our dogs are our lives, and thanks to David we are able to enjoy them at their best. More...

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David and Heights Canine transformed my pushy deaf pit mix into a gentleman who follows the house rules and not only walks nicely on leash, but has also been running with me! I used 2 other trainers with minimal improvement and was desperate when I took him to Heights. I'm so grateful to David and team and have received so many compliments on Knox's behavior. More...

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We rescued our pit mix Abbot from the Summit County Animal Shelter to give him a forever home. He was approximately 6 months old and a little rough around the edges. He was a little "sassy" towards women and we knew he needed some first class training. We were referred to Heights Canine and took advantage of their board and train. We could not be happier with the results. Not just the quality of the training, but their facility was always spotless, smelled good, and well maintained. David was accessible by e mail and phone to answer any question or concern we had. We were able to visit Abbot a few times during his time there, which we appreciated. We missed him over the three weeks he was gone! Even after Abbot came home, David contacted us multiple times to check on his progress. Abbot has no aggression towards women and his overall demeanor has changed after his training. David's follow up in home was perfect to help clean up some little things and give us some tips to take Abbot's progress even further. He even taught Abbot to walk on the treadmill in about 10 minutes. Abbot still has some work to do, but we are confident with the foundation started at Heights that he will have no problem achieving great things. We love Abbot and Heights Canine was a big part in making him a great companion! More...

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I can't thank David and his crew for helping me socialize my high drive boy Diego. Thanks to everyone at Heights Canine he is a much more relaxed and well behaved dog! If you are in the area I highly recommend checking them out you won't regret it! More...

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had my 1 year old GSD for a 3 week board and train program. my pup had some small issues like jumping and not being able to control his impulsive self . ..oh also walking him was a nightmare!!!!! after his 3 week training i was able to walk and control him!!!!! he is a delight to have around now and dont have to worry about walking him:) David & Jake are awesome and will answer any questions you have!!!! definitively recommend this place to anyone needing a helping hand for your canine:) More...

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David and his crew did unbelievable work with our dog Espe. She was overly hyper and got very excited whenever seeing other people, dogs, etc. to the point where it was not enjoyable to walk her or have people over. After 3 weeks of board and train, she's a much calmer, well-behaved dog. It's amazing to see such great results in less than a month. Thanks again Heights Canine. More...

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