Very knowledgeable trainer. My crazy puppy learned so much (well I did) and is much calmer most of the time. We understand each other so much better. This training exceeded my expectations and Winnie loved performing!

Scholars in Collars Academy
Erie, Pennsylvania
About Scholars in Collars Academy
We offer group and private classes for dogs and their owners. We can train anything from basic obedience, to behavioral problems and therapy dog work.
Training & services
Training goals
- Behavior consultation
- Canine Good Citizen preparation
Program details
For dogs that have completed level two or comparable group class. What is Canine Good Citizen (CGC)? Canine Good Citizen is a 10-skill test that teaches good manners to dogs and responsible dog ownership to their owners. CGC Certification is a prerequisite for Therapy Dogs United Class and Test. · Listed price: From $159.00
For dogs that have completed level two or comparable group class. · Listed price: From $159.00
- House training
- Leash training
- Obedience training
- Puppy training Customer-reported
- Socialization
Behavior support
- Fear and confidence
How training happens
- Day training
Program details
Five weeks of 2x a week day training. Ten full days of training for your dog! Drop off between 7:30-9:30a. Pickup between 3:30-5:30p. Your pup will work on doorway, leash, and greeting manners. Cues worked on will be sit, down, watch, stay, come, leave it, touch, wait and place. Appropriate off leash socialization with other dogs will be provided as well as structured rest times. · Listed price: From $1,250.00
Five weeks of Friday 1/2 day training. Drop off between 7:30-8:00a. Pickup between 12:30-1p. Your pup will work on doorway, leash, and greeting manners. Cues worked on will be sit, down, watch, stay, come, leave it, touch, wait and place. Appropriate off leash socialization with other dogs will be provided as well as structured rest times. · Listed price: From $250.00
- Group classes
- Pack walks
- Private training
Dog age
- Puppies
Program details
Did you know that what your puppy learns in the first 4 months has a permanent effect on how they turn out as an adult dog? Let's get it right with the Puppy Perfection program. Sleep easy at night knowing that your puppy isn't destroying your carpet or belongings. Solve common issues like jumping and biting and socialise your puppy the correct way so that you can shape them into a well mannered and confident dog. This package applies to pups up to 5 months old. inclusions: Guaranteed results Five sessions which can include in home and socialization outings Training diary that will help with potty training, staying organized, and track what you're working on Advice on feeding, routine care, appropriate toys and how your puppy learns Curriculum of cues your pup knows 3 months phone and email support - we are here for you! 20% off adult training programs within the first 18 months of your pup's life Graduation certificate & gift - at the end of the program you'll want to celebrate your dog's progress with a keepsake from us · Listed price: From $999.00
Training level
- Beginner training Customer-reported
- Intermediate training
Support between sessions
- Follow-up support
Assistance and working dogs
- Therapy dog training
Program details
For Canine Good Citizen's looking for testing through Therapy Dogs United. *Therapy Dogs are not service dogs and are only allowed where they are invited such as schools and nursing homes to provide comfort for someone other than the handler. · Listed price: From $159.00
Dog sports
- Rally obedience
Program details
Practice AKC Rally Novice courses. This class is for students who have completed the Intro to Rally class. What is Rally?? AKC Rally is a dog sport where a dog and their handler work together to navigate a course of signs that display skills to perform. The sport is a great way to build confidence and strengthen the bond between a dog and their owner. Rally is a great way to brush up on your obedience in a fun and engaging way! All breeds and mixes, sizes and shapes can have fun learning Rally Obedience! · Listed price: From $130.00
Learn the AKC Rally signs and skills needed to execute them. We recommend that your dog know some basic skills before joining Rally, such as sit and down. What is Rally Obedience?? AKC Rally is a fun and exciting sport that challenges dog and handler teams to navigate a course of numbered signs that display 10-20 skills they need to perform together. It's a great way to enhance your bond and build your dog's confidence. Who will benefit from Rally?? Everyone! Whether you are looking to dive into competitive dog sports or just want to brush up on your dog's obedience, Rally is a great place to start. · Listed price: From $159.00
Practice AKC Rally Intermediate courses. This class is for students who have completed the Intro to Rally and Rally Novice classes. What is Rally?? AKC Rally is a dog sport where a dog and their handler work together to navigate a course of signs that display skills to perform. The sport is a great way to build confidence and strengthen the bond between a dog and their owner. Rally is a great way to brush up on your obedience in a fun and engaging way! All breeds and mixes, sizes and shapes can have fun learning Rally Obedience! · Listed price: From $130.00
Practice AKC Rally Advanced signs and courses. This class is for students who have completed the Intro to Rally, Rally Novice and Intermediate classes. What is Rally?? AKC Rally is a dog sport where a dog and their handler work together to navigate a course of signs that display skills to perform. The sport is a great way to build confidence and strengthen the bond between a dog and their owner. Rally is a great way to brush up on your obedience in a fun and engaging way! All breeds and mixes, sizes and shapes can have fun learning Rally Obedience! · Listed price: From $130.00
Other listed services
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- Spicy Dog Club
Program details
Introducing the Spicy Dog Club! Does your dog need a little extra space? Bark at other dogs? Get overly excited on walks? Or just need help learning how to navigate the world with more confidence? You're not aloneand your dog is in good company. Join us for our Spicy Dog Club, a trainer-led, judgement free, safe way to practice proper manners around new people and dogs. We'll meet a minimum of once each month for structured walks focused on: Building calm behavior around other dogs and people Practicing polite leash manners Working through reactivity in real-life settings Increasing confidence and handler skills Learning to coexist without the pressure of direct interactions This is not a dog social or playgroup. Dogs will remain on leash and maintain appropriate distances so everyone can learn and succeed at their own pace. Whether your dog is reactive, easily overstimulated, shy, or just needs more practice in public, this club provides a safe, supportive environment where progress happens one walk at a time. Because every spicy dog deserves the chance to shine. Your dog does not need to be Spicy to join but everything is better with a little extra seasoning. Location: will be announced each month Meeting Frequency: every 3-4 weeks Cost: $35 monthly subscription Members only walks to ensure safety and personalized coaching Safety first: properly fitted muzzles and training aids are welcome · Listed price: From $45.00
- Manners Minder Private Program
Program details
Imagine looking forward to having friends and family over again! With this program we teach you skills needed to have a well behaved, confident dog around the house or in public. We cover basic obedience, confidence building, how to build reliability, and more. Learn to harness your dogs exuberance and build a bond like you've never had before! Inclusions Guaranteed Results 3 months of unlimited lessons to ensure your dogs success and your peace of mind. Training diary so you can make sure you are getting the most from your sessions. Video sessions. You'll received access to training videos so you don't need to remember every tiny detail during the lesson, you can always revisit the videos for a refresher. Curriculum of cues we use, and behavior sheets. 6 months phone and email support - we are here for you! Access to group training walks and our clients only Facebook page for continued support Graduation certificate & gift - at the end of the program you'll want to celebrate your dog's progress with a keepsake from us · Listed price: From $1,200.00
- Reactive Rover Private Program
Program details
Is your dog barking, lunging, pulling or even screaming towards other dogs or people on walks? Walks together should be a dream, not a nightmare. With this program, we will turn things around so that you can look forward to walking together with your best friend on a loose lead, rather than feeling like you're heading out to battle every time you want to exercise your dog (and yourself). Inclusions: Guaranteed results Unlimited lessons - 6 months of unlimited sessions to ensure your dogs success and your peace of mind. Flexibility to meet at home or in public at trainers discretion. Meet weekly, biweekly, or once a month when you get the hang of things. Training diary - this will help you to keep track of your training time so we can see exactly where improvements are needed in between sessions Support - have a question or is your dog doing something unexpected? Call or text us and we will be there to support you throughout the training program and for 6 months afterwards Access to videoed sessions to look back at and learn from. Graduation certificate & gift - at the end of the program you'll want to celebrate your dog's progress with a keepsake from us · Listed price: From $1,999.00
- Two Class Package
Program details
Package and save! Any two five week group class packages for $20! Can be mixed and matched with Level one, level two, CGC and TDU Test Prep! · Listed price: From $300.00
- Level One 8/8 Saturdays at 1:30pm
Program details
For dogs with little to no previous training. Build a foundation of solid work ethic in your dog to build on in future classes. We teach cues like sit, down, wait, targeting, and walking politely on leash. This class is not recommended for reactive dogs. · Listed price: From $159.00
- Level Two 8/8 Saturdays at 2:30pm
Program details
For dogs that have completed level one or comparable group class. · Listed price: From $159.00
- Level One 9/3 Thursdays at 6pm
Program details
For dogs with little to no previous training. Build a foundation of solid work ethic in your dog to build on in future classes. We teach cues like sit, down, wait, targeting, and walking politely on leash. This class is not recommended for reactive dogs. · Listed price: From $159.00
- Level Two 9/9 Wednesdays at 7pm
Program details
For dogs that have completed level one or comparable group class. · Listed price: From $159.00
- Level One 9/9 Wednesdays at 6pm
Program details
For dogs that have completed level one or comparable group class. · Listed price: From $159.00
- Level One 10/3 Saturdays at 1:30pm
Program details
For dogs with little to no previous training. Build a foundation of solid work ethic in your dog to build on in future classes. We teach cues like sit, down, wait, targeting, and walking politely on leash. This class is not recommended for reactive dogs. · Listed price: From $159.00
- Level One 10/15 Thursdays at 6pm
Program details
For dogs with little to no previous training. Build a foundation of solid work ethic in your dog to build on in future classes. We teach cues like sit, down, wait, targeting, and walking politely on leash. This class is not recommended for reactive dogs. · Listed price: From $159.00
- Level One 10/21 Wednesdays at 6pm
Program details
For dogs that have completed level one or comparable group class. · Listed price: From $159.00
- Level One 11/5 Thursdays at 7pm
Program details
For dogs with little to no previous training. Build a foundation of solid work ethic in your dog to build on in future classes. We teach cues like sit, down, wait, targeting, and walking politely on leash. This class is not recommended for reactive dogs. · Listed price: From $159.00
- Level Two 10/3 Saturdays at 2:30pm
Program details
For dogs that have completed level one or comparable group class. Build on the skills from Level One, adding Distance, Duration and Distraction. · Listed price: From $159.00
- Drink With Your Dog 10/19 6pm
Program details
Listed price: From $159.00
- Level Two 9/29 Tuesdays at 6pm
Program details
For dogs that have completed level one or comparable group class. Build on the skills from Level One, adding Distance, Duration and Distraction. · Listed price: From $159.00
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Questions & answers
From GoogleWhat people have asked about this business.
Can I get my dog certified as a therapy dog here??
Yes we offer group classes for Canine Good Citizen and Therapy Dog evaluations!
Community answer · Scholars in Collars Academy · 2025-09-21
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Customer reviews
Google listingMentioned in reviews
- Patient instructor 7
- Therapy dog class 6
- Affordability 4
- Dog whisperer 4
- Encouraging trainer 4
- Level 1 class 4
All 10 topics
- Dog day school 2
- Level 2 training 2
- Patience with puppies 2
- Private sessions 2
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Nikki is absolutely wonderful! She is patient and a wealth of knowledge! The facility is big and beautiful. And you can tell her love for dogs!
We just finished the Beginners class with my girl we rescued from humane society. Nikki is very patient and knowledgeable. Highly recommend
Amazing! Tyana my trainer is super awesome!
We took our rescue, Nala, to Scholars with Collars and we were not disappointed. She was 2 years old when we rescued her and I was concerned about safety as she is a 100+ pound Great Dane. I am happy to say that I can now confidently walk her without concern for anyone's safety. …Read full reviewClose full review
We took our rescue, Nala, to Scholars with Collars and we were not disappointed. She was 2 years old when we rescued her and I was concerned about safety as she is a 100+ pound Great Dane. I am happy to say that I can now confidently walk her without concern for anyone's safety. Nikki has so much knowledge and patience! She is wonderful with both large and small dogs. I always felt comfortable asking for help with specific concerns and she gave great advice. We were so happy with level one that we have signed up for level two.
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