Before taking our 16 month old pup to WDU, she was horrible on a leash (constantly pulling) and would bark and growl at every person or dog we met. Now our pup can be confidently and calmly walked and we feel safe introducing her to friends and their pets. We loved our pup before, but now we can enjoy having her be a part of our family.

Whole Dog University
Lebanon, Ohio
About Whole Dog University
Whole Dog University, LLC is a Professional Dog Training and Education business located in Lebanon Ohio, dedicated to serving the greater Warren County area and surrounding communities.
Training & services
Training goals
- Behavior consultation
Program details
We work with you and your dog to discourage bad behavior in your dog including typical behaviors like chewing, digging, jumping up, begging, and not listening. We also work with dogs that show signs of aggression towards other dogs or strangers, possessive behaviors (food and toys), fear and separation anxiety, hyperactivity, and many other behaviors. We will meet with you and your dog to review your challenges and will recommend the proper training needed to meet your goals.
- House training
- Leash training
- Obedience training
Program details
Individualized dog training programs in weekly private lesson format or in-residence day-training format (up to 3 weeks). No board and train option. Both dog and owner are trained. We work with both the dog and their owner(s) for the best results.
- Puppy training
- Recall training
- Socialization
Behavior support
- Aggression training
- Digging
- Jumping up
- Separation anxiety
How training happens
- Day training
- Group classes
- Owner coaching Customer-reported
- Private training
Dog age
- Puppies
Program details
Our early puppy classes are a fun and educational time for you and your puppy. Our class topics include thorough and varied socialization*, learning your rules, learning their place in the pack hierarchy of this new mixed species pack, successful housebreaking, learning bite inhibition and learning how to walk on a leash and go into a crate on command are the priority objectives. Laying this foundation properly has a major impact on the life and behavior of a dog as they get older.
- Senior dogs
Training level
- Advanced training
- Beginner training
Assistance and working dogs
- Hunting dog training
- Service dog training
Dog sports
- Trick training
Training approach
- Positive reinforcement
Other listed services
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- Clean Up
- Dog Learning
- Dog Starts
- Dog Training Consultation
- Dog Training Course
- Emotional Support Dog Training
- Focused Training
- Foundational Training
- Potty Pads
- Public Access Training
- Residential Training
- Scent Detection Training
- Specialized Dog Training
Program details
If you require a specialized training course, WDU can help teach your dog soft-mouth retrieval, scent detection, and tracking.
- Training Assistance
- Training Your Dog
- Unwanted Behavior
- Working Dog
- Workout Sessions
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Customer reviews
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- Obedience commands 17
- Socialization 11
- Clear instructions 3
- Flexible schedule 3
- Pack leader training 3
- Anxiety training 2
All 10 topics
- Disobedience training 2
- Patient teacher 2
- Rescue dog training 2
- Responsive to questions 2
Google review topics, not confirmed services.
Ruth is extremely knowledgeable about everything dogs. She explains very well and answers any questions you may have. Highly recommend her services.
Our 4 year old Min Pin has been so dog reactive that it was embarrassing to take him for a walk. Whole Dog University Behavior Program proved that with the correct leadership he can walk past another dog with little reaction! Many of the bad habits we tolerated have been eliminate!
They did a great job with our newly adopted dog
We had a great experience at Whole Dog University! We attended the puppy socialization class, and it exceeded our expectations. Our dog, Kevin, was very timid by all of the objects at first, but he really grow over the course of the class, and was able to conquer his fears with c…Read full reviewClose full review
We had a great experience at Whole Dog University! We attended the puppy socialization class, and it exceeded our expectations. Our dog, Kevin, was very timid by all of the objects at first, but he really grow over the course of the class, and was able to conquer his fears with confidence! Ruth was very knowledge and available to answer all of our questions/concerns. The class was also a great way to socialize at a social distance with other puppy owners. I would recommend Whole Dog University to everyone!
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