👉 The K9 Expert - Behavior & Service Dogs

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Elite Service Dog & Therapy Dog Training in Westlake 🐕✨Known as the “Wizard of Dogs” across Northeast Ohio, The K9 Expert delivers results where others fail. Guided by our motto, “No Dog Untrainable,” we travel directly to your home for premium, private coaching.We specialize in:Service Dog Training: Task-specific training for your exact needs.Therapy Dog Training & Certification: Achieving elite neutrality for public access.Severe Behavior Modification: Resolving aggression, reactivity, and anxiety.Serving Westlake, Strongsville, Avon, Rocky River, and Cleveland. All programs include free lifetime group classes!👉 Click “Learn More” to book your private in-home evaluation today!

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Hired 7 times

Serves Olmsted Falls, OH

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2 employees

9 years in business

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2025

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Dog training package

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Extra Small (1 - 15 lbs)

Small (16 - 25 lbs)

Medium (26 - 40 lbs)

Large (41 - 70 lbs)

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Private lessons

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Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.

Exceptional 5.0

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Therese V.

Sep 19, 2026

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My little Katrina had been over-loved and undertrained before she met Drew, K9 Expert extrordinare. At almost 3 years old she was not house trained and becoming increasingly reactive. After 2 weeks of focused training in Drew’s care I feel like I have a new dog. She is not only completely house trained; she is responsive to commands and remains calm and focused in any environment.
In addition, I am being trained as well.

Details: 0 - 6 months old • Extra Small (1 - 15 lbs) • I'm flexible • Puppy training • House training • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

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Sheri M.

Dec 22, 2025

I have worked with Drew (the K9 expert ) with two dogs- one for basic training- one for a medical alert service dog.
Both dog have exceeded my expectations for training! Drew not only trains the dog but the owner to have a great relationship with the dog! She even flies on planes with me successfully now!

Sheila B.

Dec 22, 2025

Marilyn G.

Sep 10, 2026

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Drew was excellent with our dog, very patient but firm. He helped my husband and I on how to handle her

Details: 1 - 2 years old • Large (41 - 70 lbs) • Private lessons • General obedience training • House training • Biting • Crate training • My home, venue, etc.

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Hayden H.

Dec 22, 2025

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