FirstBarkWhitney has so much knowledge on training dogs and is extremely easy to work with. I highly recommend her for any dog training concerns or issues.
Milligan Valley K9 Academy
Minerva, Ohio
About Milligan Valley K9 Academy
Milligan Valley K9 Academy is a women-led, balanced dog training company in Minerva, Ohio. Our training focuses on building a relationship between you and your dog that is based on love and respect. We train dogs of ALL breeds, shapes, and sizes. Training ages range from 8 weeks old (puppies) to middle-aged dogs. Contact us today to learn more about our training packages!
Training & services
Training goals
- Obedience training
- Puppy training
Behavior support
- Aggression training Customer-reported
How training happens
- Board and train
- Group classes Customer-reported
- Private training Customer-reported
Dog age
- Puppies
Support between sessions
- Refresher training
Assistance and working dogs
- Service dog training
Training approach
- E-collar training
Additional services
- Boarding
Other listed services
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- Dog training
Program details
Dog training
- Balanced Dog Training
- Boarded Dog Training
- K9 Academy
- Off Leash Trained
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Questions & answers
From GoogleWhat people have asked about this business.
Can I bring my own service dog prospect to you?
Yes. We will work with owner selected service dog prospects if they pass our evaluation process.
Community answer · Milligan Valley K9 Academy · 2025-09-21
How many dogs do you have in your training program at once?
We have three trainers and each trainer is assigned three dogs each for the duration of the dogs stay.
Community answer · Milligan Valley K9 Academy · 2025-09-21
What does my dog do when they're not training?
They rest in their crate between each session and get freetime/playtime with our kennel techs when they're not in active training sessions with our trainers.
Community answer · Milligan Valley K9 Academy · 2025-09-21
Where does my dog sleep?
In our facility We have a nice calm and quiet climate controlled kennel room which provides the dogs a comfortable place to rest between training sessions and through the night. You can find video and pictures of this area throughout our social media platforms or you may request a video tour from us directly.
Community answer · Milligan Valley K9 Academy · 2025-09-21
Does my dog have to wear the e-collar forever?
We encourage everyone to view the e-collar as a seatbelt. Every time you get in the car you put your seatbelt on. Why? Are you intending to get into an accident? No, but you wear it because there is always a possibility of one occurring. We would rather you have it on your dog and not need it than get into a situation where you need it and you don't have it. If you follow our training program closely you will get to a point in life where you find it’s routine to put it on everyday but you hardly ever have to correct your dog.
Community answer · Milligan Valley K9 Academy · 2025-09-21
What puppy food do you recommend?
We use purina pro plan focus large breed puppy
Community answer · Milligan Valley K9 Academy · 2020-09-21
Hello Whitney. How much would the E collar be at your cost? We may get one for Luke. The st. Bernanrd
I can get it for $135
Community answer · whitney whitacre · 2018-09-21
Just got a goldendoole 9 weeks old when should we start training?
We can start structural obedience training at 16 weeks of age
Community answer · Milligan Valley K9 Academy · 2018-09-21
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Customer reviews
Google listing4.9
105 Google reviews
Mentioned in reviews
- Leash pulling 15
- Ecollar training 6
- Knowledgeable trainers 5
- Clean facility 3
- Prong collar 3
- Balanced approach 2
All 10 topics
- Basic obedience training 2
- Calmer dog 2
- Patient trainers 2
- Structured boarding 2
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Whitney, Danielle and there team are absolutely top notch! They were very informative and very kind through the entire process. Their training facility was also top notch and very clean. We brought them our 9 month old chocolate lab to go through their 3 week board and training …Read full reviewClose full review
Whitney, Danielle and there team are absolutely top notch! They were very informative and very kind through the entire process. Their training facility was also top notch and very clean. We brought them our 9 month old chocolate lab to go through their 3 week board and training program. The results were absolutely stunning! We are now able to go on walks with comfort and go places without worrying, allowing us to give our bear the life he deserves. His place command at home has been a huge help along with all the other training he received. He now has a full understanding of what we ask of him all while still being his same silly self. The training doesn’t stop and end with the class. It still takes consistency and training after on your end as well to maintain all the hard work your dog and trainer put in. I would say if you are considering having your dog go through a training program this is THE PLACE!!! Will recommend every time!
Experts at their craft. Definitely recommended their training!
Very nice people.going to call to have some training done on my rott
We took our dogs here post a Christmas accident with the intention of just hoping they would interact with one another better. Our expectations were not only met but surpassed. Our boys (both 90lb plus dogs) were handled with care, compassion, and patience from before they even a…Read full reviewClose full review
We took our dogs here post a Christmas accident with the intention of just hoping they would interact with one another better. Our expectations were not only met but surpassed. Our boys (both 90lb plus dogs) were handled with care, compassion, and patience from before they even arrived. We received updates when they said they would give them along with videos and pictures, and pictures throughout the week of the boys just being photogenic. When we picked them up we were briefed extensively on do and don't on what behaviors we allow in and out of the house. Us as dog owners are just as responsible if not more for our pet's actions and they made sure we were prepared and well trained ourselves before returning our dogs to us. Our boys have done a 180° turn and have since returning, follow commands better, recall is improved 10 fold, they have much better temperament in and out of the house, and they enjoy continuing training exercises! Disclaimer: This training is not the end all be all! You have to continue to work with your dog in your home and you can't cut corners otherwise the dog will cut corners!!
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