Set Your New Dog Up for Success From Day One
The best time to seek training support isn't after a problem develops—it's before one does. That's why Cincinnati Animal CARE has partnered with Free Dog Trainers to provide completely free, one-on-one behavior support for every adopter. Whether you're welcoming your very first dog or you've shared your life with dogs for years, having an experienced trainer in your corner can help you build confidence, strengthen your bond, and set your family up for long-term success.
Priority Booking for Cincinnati Animal CARE Adopters
As part of our partnership, Cincinnati Animal CARE adopters receive priority scheduling with Free Dog Trainers. If you visit the general Free Dog Trainers website instead, available appointments may appear much farther into the future. There is no commitment to continue after your first consultation. Use the service as much or as little as you need. Please use our dedicated booking page:
What You'll Receive
Free Dog Trainers provides personalized, one-on-one coaching tailored to your dog and your lifestyle.
Support is available through:
- Video consultations
- Phone calls
- Text messaging support
Some adopters schedule check-ins every couple of weeks, others connect monthly, and many simply reach out whenever questions come up. The goal is to provide support when you need it—not just during a single training class.
Their trainers commonly help with:
- Bringing home a newly adopted dog
- Puppy training and socialization
- Leash pulling or leash reactivity
- Fear, anxiety, or nervous behaviors
- Jumping and mouthing
- Building good manners and daily routines
- Introducing dogs to children or other pets
- General questions about behavior and communication
Expert Guidance You Can Trust
Every trainer at Free Dog Trainers is a credentialed professional who believes in humane, science-based training methods.
Their team includes professionals who are:
- CPDT-KA (Certified Professional Dog Trainer – Knowledge Assessed): Nationally recognized certification demonstrating professional knowledge of effective, evidence-based dog training.
- CBCC-KA (Certified Behavior Consultant Canine – Knowledge Assessed): Advanced certification for working with behavior concerns such as fear, anxiety, and reactivity.
- Fear Free Certified Professionals: Trained to reduce fear, stress, and anxiety while helping dogs learn through positive experiences rather than intimidation or punishment.
Their approach focuses on understanding and addressing why a behavior is happening, not simply stopping the behavior itself.
By changing a dog's emotional response and teaching new skills through positive reinforcement, families build lasting behaviors rooted in trust and confidence.
Training That Fits Real Life
Free Dog Trainers doesn't "fix" your dog for you.
Instead, they help you understand your dog, build practical training into everyday life, and develop a plan that works for your household.
Because every dog and every family are different, your trainer will help you create realistic goals, troubleshoot challenges, and celebrate progress along the way.
Training isn't about perfection. It's about building a lifelong relationship with your dog.
