Premium Dog Training in Northeast Ohio

It's about the journey, not the destination.

Fortunate Fido is dedicated to dog training using PAIN-FREE methods!

Our Dog Training Mission

We care about you and your dog! Our goal in dog training is to train dogs using their natural abilities to work for us, toys, treats, and other reinforcement without us causing them pain or discomfort!

Our Private Training and Day Training will help you achieve your goals! Whether you’re experiencing reactivity, aggression, fear, over arousal, or just want to help your dog learn some manners, we’re here to help!

Our goal is to help you and your dog build confidence and teamwork while developing your training relationship.

You and your dog’s safety, comfort, and peace of mind is our priority!

What type of dog training do you do?

We use pain-free and fear-free methods in our dog training to teach our dogs to work with us for what they find rewarding! For some dogs, that means treats, for others that means toys, and others prefer to work for sniffing opportunities and more . We do this because Behaviors that are rewarded are statistically more likely to be repeated, so when we regularly reward our dogs for a job well done, they’ll want to keep showing up for work!

In addition, “Evidence supports the use of reward-based methods for all canine training. AVSAB promotes interactions with animals based on compassion, respect, and scientific evidence. Based on these factors, reward-based learning offers the most advantages and least harm to the learner’s welfare.”

We DO NOT use choke, prong, or shock collars because we want your dogs happy and excited to learn new things and work for you, not working for you out of fear or intimidation.

What do you teach?

Our private dog training lessons let you work one on one with a trainer in your house to focus on specific behavioral issues or specific behaviors your want to teach.

How do I schedule my dog’s training?

You can sign up and register your dog here:

https://fortunatefido.dogbizpro.com/Public/Registration/Index.aspx 

Before signing up for a Consultation or Day Training appointment, schedule a Meet & Greet phone call or visit so we can talk through your dogs’ needs and what services would be the best fit for your unique situation!

If you just have general questions, you can email us those as well and we’ll do our best to help you out!

What’s your service area?

Day Training

Do you have a busy schedule?

Does your dog need a midday walk?

Are you looking to socialize your new puppy?

Does your dog need practice with real-world distractions?

 

Private Lessons

Is your dog ‘out of control’?

Does your dog bark and lunge on walks?

Does your dog jump & bark when people come over your house?

Is your dog unpredictable?

Is your dog afraid at the vet or groomer?

Services

We offer private lessons which let you pick and choose what you would like to work on. It could be as simple as learning more about your puppy or training impulse control, relaxation around other dogs, and more!

Trainers

Fortunate Fido is known for our experienced dog trainers! Our focus is on keeping our knowledge up to date with education and certification.

Read our Trainer’s Bio and see for yourself!

Contact Us

We’re available by email to answer questions regarding our classes or training. Email us for more information or to set up a private training lesson at Fortunate Fido or in your home!

Email: FortunateFidoReception@gmail.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

It’s kind of hard to write this because what Ginger has done for me & my dog is so big it’s truly hard to fit into words and just overwhelming to think about. I guess it’s pretty much like the proverbial “pebble in the pond” or “ripple effect.” One in home visit with her led to so many positive changes.

Chris

I love what they do here. Amazing work with animals that is science based and effective. I would recommend them to anyone!

Alice