Ohio State K-9 College

Very good with our dog. I am so impressed with his understanding of all dogs. Could not have trained our dog alone this well. Best money I have spent for my best friend!

Joey helped my family train our dog over 25 years ago and became a friend. We were not just another customer. I’ve had a puppy for a few weeks and was having some issues that I didn’t want to develop as the dog grows in size so I looked him up. I wasn’t sure how much he could do since I live in another state but he called me back within the hour and offered to Skype immediately. We then spent close to 3 hours working on a ton of things, taking notes and answering questions. He takes the time to make sure you do the work correctly so being remote is not an issue. It has only been a couple days but we’re already are seeing improvement. Thanks for everything.

After twenty years of living without a dog in our home, my wife finally convinced me to purchase one. We decided on a 1 year old male Morkie named Charlie. Charlie is a great little dog and has a wonderful disposition with people. However, he would lunge to the end of his leash, barking and growling at every dog he saw, more so with large dogs. We knew very little about training a dog. We didn’t have a clue how to fix Charlies behavioral issues. We decided to watch some YOUTUBE videos in hopes they would help us fix Charlie’s problems, but all of the suggestions from those videos didn’t work for us. We decided to find a professional trainer. We discussed our dog’s behavior issues with numerous dog training schools. None had the behavior training course needed to fix our dog. We consulted all our local pet stores and discovered they only offered a basic 5 command obedience training course, the same course offered by the dog training schools we contacted online. After all our research, we finally decided that we would need a dog behavior specialist, an expert that could indeed fix all the behavior issues Charlie had developed. At this point, we also realized that we didn’t want the typical pet store group class type training they all offered. We realized that it would only make Charlie worse being around so many dogs there. We decided to purchase ONE-ON-ONE training, which would be best for our dog. We finally found the Ohio State K-9 College. Their website provided all of the information we needed to be confident Charlie would be properly trained with their ONE-ON-ONE type training. In fact, their website explained things that no other trainer had even brought to our attention. Including, many things that I didn’t even think to ask any trainer about. After reading their site, I completed their required ON-LINE-TEST to demonstrate that I had read and understood all the information about their school. The following day, I was contacted by the owner of the school Joey Byas and we started discussing what I wanted for training. That call lasted about 90 minutes, in which Joey explained that he does not use choke, spike, or shock collar or hurt a dog in any way. I took Charlie in for the required 2 hours obedience training evaluation for the TOTAL CONTROL course I desired, and another hour for Joey to type up all of my dog’s behavior and socialization issues he currently saw in Charlie. Joey’s written estimate is very through and covered all of the courses and details that would be needed to fix all of my dog’s issues correctly and permanently. While going through this evaluation, I realized that Joey was also testing my ability to follow his instructions, during the evaluation of Charlie. Joey explained that he has been training dog’s and their owner’s for over 40+ years, using his 100% voice control training, and that he is a "Master Trainer. " Joey agreed to train Charlie and to also train me, and we started our first class, which began by Joey demonstrating (hands-on) how he fixes separation anxiety. Joey had it fixed in less than 5 minutes, and in another 10 minutes he had Charlie fixed for ME (even when left alone in his cage) and we have not had any separation anxiety with Charlie since. By the end of the first obedience training class I could see a big change in how Charlie was behaving and responding to MY commands. Joey provided me with written instruction on how to fix my dog’s behavior issues, and how to properly work with his obedience training between our weekly classes. We also discussed a lot about dog psychology, involving the proper ways to train Charlie and most importantly to train ME. Charlie has been performing the commands we teach him each class, on the very 1st command given. I highly recommend that you contact Joey Byas for all your dog training needs.
John Ward

I spoke with Joey over the phone and had explained to him my situation with my 2 year old German Shepard and even over the phone that man already knew my dog and hadn't even met him yet. His knowledge in the physiological thinking of dogs blew my mind. I have never in my life encountered a trainer with his knowledge and expertise on dogs. Especially my furr baby. He had explained to me in details of the past, presence and the future of my dog. Even helped me to better understand his mindset and better understand my breed of dog so I can better help my furr baby. Joey was very professional and very kind to me over the phone and I can not thank him enough for helping me. Let alone helping my dog to be a better dog I know he can be.

If you have a cute, fluffy little pooch, then this trainer is not what you need. Ohio State K-9 specializes in the breeds that need his training the most: Dobermans, Rottweilers, Pit Bulls, Shepherds, etc.
About 20 years ago I was the proud owner of a very large, black, male Doberman, Pumbah. I took him to Ohio State K-9 College to be trained. Pumbah was the most amazing dog, ever. On a trip to the vet’s office, I checked in with the receptionist and took a seat in the lobby. I asked Pumbah to lie down and stay. A few seconds later, the receptionist called me to the window. With all these other dogs whining, barking, and jerking their owners’ arms to get across the room, I got up and walked over to the window. Pumbah stayed right where he was. What I remember most was the looks on peoples’ faces when I got up and left my 110-pound Doberman lying there, and even more so the looks on their faces as I walked back. Pumbah was a wonderful member of our family.

Now, flash forward 20 years. I am currently the not-so-proud owner of another Doberman. She is a beautiful dog. Her coat is shiny, her eyes are bright, and she has great form. But, do not be fooled by appearances. She will chew anything made of fabric in my home and destroy it. For example: my carpet, 3 dog beds, a blanket, a couple of pillows, and any random pair of socks she finds. She loves to go for a walk, but I end up going for a drag. She will sit if you ask her to, but only if you have a cookie, otherwise, not. If you ask her to lie down and stay, she may for a few seconds, but then she will leap up and run laps around my living room like the Indy 500. And, should anyone decide to go for a walk, jog or bike ride past my house, she runs out into the road after them. I yell for her to come to me, but she ignores me and runs circles around them, barking. And, then it is a game of me chasing her and trying to get her to come to me. She has recently began snapping at people. It is so bad; I have thought about giving her away. But then that just makes her someone else’s problem.

I am convinced she did not come to us this way as a puppy. Then, I thought back to Pumbah, and Ohio State K-9 College and, I finally admitted IT WAS MY FAULT. She is not a bad dog, I failed her as an owner.

If you call Ohio State K-9 College do not expect a cheerful, smiling receptionist to answer, or a soft-spoken trainer to offer to take your dog for a couple weeks telling you all will be well in the universe. No, here’s what you can expect. The master trainer, Joey, will have expected you to have read his website, which by the way is LOADED with information. He will make sure you have read the website. If we, the owners, cannot take the time to read a website, then how can we be expected to take the time to follow through with training sessions? The master trainer is not soft-spoken, and he has an air of authority about him, kind of like a principal. I felt it when he trained my Pumbah, and the dogs feel it too. Do not expect a trainer that will tell you what you want to hear. Joey will tell you what you need to hear, no matter how painful. We are the ones that need the training. Our dogs’ behavior is in direct response to what we have allowed or unwittingly taught them to do. What other reviewers have relegated as rude and loud. I perceived as someone who is truly passionate about his work. And right now, I don’t need someone who will tell me what I want to hear and make empty promises. I need a master trainer who knows what he’s talking about. Joey knows what he is talking about. I have seen him take a dog, with no previous training, and within a few minutes (yes, I said minutes), he had the dog performing basic commands.

I am going to fix the mistake I have made with my current dog. I am going to go back and read that website. All of it. I am going to call Ohio State K-9 College and I am driving the 3 hours to Columbus. I will never own another dog that has not been trained by Joey.

Joey Byas at Ohio State K-9 is indeed a Master Trainer. His encyclopedic knowledge of dog psychology and the importance of tailoring instruction according to breed, age, sex, birth order, instinct, temperament, and other known factors, helps direct training into achievable outcomes. More importantly, he trains the trainer/owner/handler, which in my case proved to be more of a challenge than training the dog. I was the slower student of the two who had to learn how to communicate better with my dog and to understand his abilities and behaviors. I found that training is a challenge and always a work in progress.

What attracted me to Joey’s school was the avoidance of chokers and prong collars. In his Total Control Course, he largely uses voice commands and some leash corrections. In our initial meeting, he demonstrated his own Doberman’s immediate response to all voice, whisper, and hand commands: sit, down, heel, and stay. He achieved the same basic results with my smart, hyperactive, and sometimes stubborn Dutch Shepherd pup in only a few sessions. Of course, the basics must be reinforced in other environments with various distractions by the owner. That was not the entire program, however. After learning the basic commands, we then moved to outdoor and distance training, and prepared my dog for off leash commands.

Mr. Byas’s methods may be unusual to some. Unlike many dog training businesses, Joey requires a prospective customer to read his web site and take an online test. Then he requires a face-to-face interview with the handler and his or her dog in order to assess the dog’s abilities and the handler’s motivation. He will sometimes train a dog that others refused or were unable to train successfully. While instruction is not cheap, Mr. Byas gives individualized and focused attention. He puts a great deal of effort into training sessions, and afterwards spends additional time writing notes, reviewing training goals, and evaluating the pooch’s and handler's progress in order to ensure the owner understands what is needed to become successful. He may even phone or email additional instructions later. Furthermore, he offers suggestions for diet, grooming, and socializing a dog, tips often overlooked in large obedience classes or weeks-long kennel training. Mr. Byas also offers to kennel his canine customers. Demonstrating a lifelong love of dogs and 40 years as a trainer, he seeks to bring out the best in our canine companions.

PS: I notice that some of the poor one-star reviews for Ohio State K-9 are from dog owners who complain about Mr. Byas’s personality or his prerequisites, but who never actually trained their dogs with him.

Terrible customer service. The gentleman on the phone who claimed to be the reader was very condescending and acted as if you should know everything about his industry. As a Optometrist I don't treat my patients as if they should know everything about their eyes. I would recommend that you read the entire website and take notes. Speaking with the individual on the phone he did not want to answer questions, he would only refer to his website. If you didn't read something he would condemn you for such. He then went on to say how he was evaluating me, that I have to pass an evaluation to make an appointment. On the phone I told him my family members took their pet to another location, he then went on to say they had their pet tortured. This man would constantly cut me off, would not allow me to speak. I am sure they will respond to this with some sort of comment saying how I was impatient. I would agree. When it came to talking about the actual training or what the next steps would be, it was non existent. I heard all about how he was a "master" trainer and that no one else could teach your dog. He then went on about how my family members were torturing their dog because of the company they used to train. He spoke of my family as if they were horrible people. I am not sure who this individual thinks he is, I will say this, he has very poor conversational skills, and even worse customer service. Never have I called inquiring about a service that I have been so ridiculed for not knowing everything about the profession. I would advise against using this company to train your pets. Disgusting customer service.
I ended the conversation with the individual before anything else progressed. I would not want this man near my beloved pet. I would never do the "physical" hands on evaluation with this company. While he was evaluating me, I was evaluating him as a potential trainer for my pet. He did not seem to have patience, nor the I treat to answer questions. He did not seem interested in my pet in the slightest, only in criticizing me and my lack of knowledge of his website. Disgusting. If you care for your pet, avoid this company at all costs.

With doing skpe for the first session with a 10 week old puppy he had him do first time always command, even hand command. I highly recommend this trainer I never been so pleased. He can train any dog any way with out even touching the dog. Not only does the teach your pet he also teaches you how to be a trainer too. You wouldn’t believe his training over skpe it’s like being in the same room as him. I would be definitely offended if you didn’t believe me. If I could give this man 10 stars I definitely would!

Best dog trainer ever! He loves his animals and it surely shows. This man can make a dog talk, he's amazing!

The first thing to know about the Ohio State K-9 College is that it is not for everybody. You have to be willing to actively learn to be a student at this school. This starts at the website.
When I bought my puppy I couldn’t see training her with a shock collar or other cruel method. I researched every single trainer in central Ohio, diligently read every website, and eventually settled on Ohio State K-9 College. Then, I found I had to apply myself to learning before I ever set foot in a class.
Joey, the trainer of masters (he teaches people, not dogs) spent hours on the phone with me. He quizzed me to see if I had actually read his website. He told me how other schools trained dogs. He explained how he trained people. He asked me what I expected to get out of my purchase. He talked, and talked and talked; and he expected me to listen. I did not expect this experience. I expected to call, make an appointment and start training my dog. Initially I was a bit frustrated; however, having decided that I wanted this school I powered through.
WOW! It has been worth it. Joey is amazing. My little girl is sitting and staying, laying down, coming to me, and starting to heel after just three weeks of training (and practicing). Once you employ Joey, he is with you for the long haul. You get private instruction customized to you and your dog. There are no distractions, no other animals to take the instructor’s attention away from you and you truly benefit from someone with over 30 years of experience working with dogs.
My adult son has autism, and Joey is working with him to teach him how to care for the dog, as well as training the dog to care for my son. It is wonderful to see that partnership growing.
Joey does not take every potential student who calls. He doesn’t have that kind of time. He uses his time on the phone to screen out the people who will not have the open mind and/or open ears to work with him and use his method. This can (and probably does) put many people off. My mother used to tell me that no progress comes without effort. Joey’s system works very well if you are willing to put the time and effort into working with your dog. My puppy is so proud of herself when she get the commands correctly – you can see it in her posture.
Oh, and to people who want a price over the phone – Joey must meet the dog and owner first. How can he know if it will take six weeks or 12 weeks to teach you until after he meets you?
To summarize: Before you start with any trainer, do your due diligence; read their websites thoroughly. Call them, and see how long they will spend on the phone with you. Actively listen to what they have to say. You will undoubtedly end up at Ohio State K-9 College.

I found Ohio State K9 College roughly about 18 months ago. My husband and I are disabled and our puppy was growing much larger than I had expected. The website is extensive. I read it all. I took the test, and got the number to call. As some other less than favorable reviews have said, Joey talks extensively about the school and the training and it is true that he doesn't let you get much of a word in edgewise. This is for a reason. Joey is evaluating you during that first call. He has to find out your temperament and patience levels. The others are also right about not being able to say much about their dog. Well, humans have a tendency to exaggerate. Your dog will let Joey know during your dog's evaluation. If you get the number and call Joey, listen to him, answer if he asks you questions, because this isn't about you evaluating the trainer, this is the first part of admissions testing for Ohio State K9 College.

Someone said Joey was a fast talker. Yep. They are absolutely right. Joey has so much information to share that he has to talk fast so that he has time to do everything else. On top of training, Joey helps out with things at his church, in the winter he helps clear snow for several individuals, and if there is something he can help you with, he will go out of his way to help you.

I completed the phone call and set up the paid evaluation of my dog, and how my dog behaves when I handle him. The evaluation didn't go well, as my pup would only sit with an authoritarian voice. He failed all other parts of the evaluation. At that time Joey asked about behaviors that I wanted changed in the dog. From chewing pillows and digging holes and chasing cats, we went over it all. It wasn't difficult to come to the conclusion that I wanted the total control class. I needed it because my husband and I are disabled. Joey agreed that my sister would be the best abled to train the dog. She has a great command voice and is very Alpha personality. Downside, she fell into habits that most people do, repeating the command over and over instead of one command, one correction or praise. She would grow frustrated when Joey corrected her. Her patience was not sufficient for training purposes.

In January of 2018, my sister, husband and I were involved in a horrible car accident that resulted in some permanent injuries. Joey was a comforting voice as I was in a back brace with three broken vertebrae. He talked to me more than my family while I was in the hospital. The hospital didn't let me see my husband and they limited my phone conversations with him. We spent nearly a month in a nursing facility before we got to go home. We spent much of 2018 recovering. After more than a year of being out of training, I talked to Joey about starting the training again. We also discussed making me the primary trainer. Joey did not have to agree to this because we were contracted that my sister would be the trainer. Joey understands that things happen and he knew that for this dog to be a success he had to have a good trainer that fits well with his program.

We went back and Joey quickly re-evaluated our dog and I felt that the dog really made me look good. The dog remembered Joey and knows that when we are in training with Joey, he will not be confused because of Joey's extensive experience. Joey does the same thing every time, and this is what he teaches you to do as well. It can be frustrating, but Joey has to teach the human as well as the dog, and quite frankly, the dog is much easier to train.

After our session, Joey pulled up written training notes he had sent my sister (that she thought she sent me). We sat for hours reading and revising. Going over the points I needed to work on. This was a great tool for me simply because I could review it at any time, AND I could add my own notes to send back to Joey before our next session.

If you train with Joey he becomes a member of your pack, your family. He is an exemplary trainer. This is why he is a Master Trainer.

Much more to tell, so little space.

After calling all of the dog trainers in Ohio, I found out that Ohio state k9 college was absolutely the best choice for me and all of my pit bulls. They also had all the training courses I needed for my pit bulls to get them trained the way I wanted

Everything about this place- the website, the 'master trainer', is so gimmicky and money- grubbing. Avoid at all costs.

I would highly recommend Joey to anyone who has a dog. Joey has trained three of my akita dogs. I just purchased another akita Nori and I'm going to have Joey train him. Wouldn't take my dog anywhere else.

I haven’t even taken my puppy to see Joey yet but I had to leave a review because the phone call I just got off of was great! I’ve been looking for some time for a trainer who does one on one course with pit bulls and this place is one of the only ones I found. I was not expecting a call back today due to the place being closed but Joey being the person he is still called and spoke with me for almost 3 hours about EVERYTHING there was to know about this place, what I should be looking for in a trainer and also the 25 courses they have that NOBODY else does. As I said I haven’t been yet but knowing he took his time out his day to speak with me showed me everything I needed to know about Joey and this place. Me and Remy can’t wait to start our training!

In August, my husband and I brought home our new puppy, Abbey, a 10 week old black labrador retreiver. She is our 3rd lab. Since the others have passed, it 's challenging to bring a new one home.
The goals for her is to get basic training down with good walking skills with me. This did not happen as I planned. She quickly went from 15 lbs to 70+ lbs. She started not following basic commands and was an impossibility to walk any distance (50 ft.).
My future goal for her is to become my service dog (DAD). That doesn't seem possible now with her behavior.
Since I knew help was needed to calm down my wild child and help her learn, the internet help me to find OSK9 college. Joey Bias, the trainer/expert, provided his knowledge base with experience for dog owners to read. It was especially helpful that he provided well written reviews from former clients.
Abbey and I have been enrolled for 3 weeks. She has begun to make positive changes with expertise in teaching. She will follow all basic commands including stay.
Each lesson takes 2-3 hours of evaluating the past week, what is expected of she and I today during testing and what will happen in the next week. He goes in to great detail to help you understand all learning.
I now feel my hopes for Abbey will be resulting with Joey, s help in training.

I live alone and wanted to get a companion dog to keep me company. I also have a hearing loss and was uncomfortable at night, worrying that someone would break in and I wouldn’t hear them.

Therefore, one day I decided to get a dog for the Franklin County Shelter, since they are near my home.

I looked at all the dogs there that day. The one dog I felt picked me was a beautiful two year old blue male pit bull. I read in his bio that his name was Zeke and he is friendly to people, but that he is extremely animal aggressive, however, I did not this at the pound.

I took two days before purchasing him, visiting and bonding with Zeke.

As soon as I got him home, I tried to walk him and everything went south from there. He was pulling so hard that he completely uncontrollable. Zeke was only 65 pounds and I am 210 lbs and 6 feet. Still he knocked me down several times pulling and chase after animals. I believe that he was constantly looking for a fight and that he may bite, so I certainly needed professional help.

Thankfully, I found Joey Byas Master Trainer. Joey evaluated Zeke and my handling skills with my dog. My dog and I got all zeros his evaluation test, in every category (indoor, fence yard, and an open field) on and off leash, except for the command sit inside.

At the end of the evaluation, I notice that the dog was performing first commands for Joey. This told me the dog was basically fine, but his owner handling was not effective and confused him, more often than not.

Therefore, I immediately enrolled my dog and myself on 10/30/18 for his TOTAL CONTROL obedience training course, the behavior, socialization, and housebreaking courses, so I could attain the best results possible for my dog and myself.

Within 24 hours there was a huge change in my ability to work with my dog. Zeke responded 1st command every time he was commanded: heel, sit, stay and fun command. He even responded to them with whisper and hand commands. All week long I was looking forward to the next class and the progress that it would bring.

Joey and his team are fantastic. They teach you as well as the dog do together you can be the best team for both of your needs!

Joey is a really good dog trainer. I have been working with him for 6 months now. My German Shepherd is very strong willed. We I hired Joey, I was almost afraid to walk my dog, as she pulled so hard on the leash and lunged and barked at every passing being. I was afraid I would completely loose control of her. It has taken a lot of work, but now my Shepherd seldom pulls on the leash. I tell her "down stay, " and she does, even outside with dogs across the street. Our vet even noticed a huge difference in her demeanor Joey is like an olympic coach. He is constantly nit picking every move you make: how you hold the leash, how you stand, tone of your voice, and so on. The results though, are a WELL TRAINED dog. I know this post is getting long, but I want you to also know that Joey has also never asked for a dime more than the initial fee. This man comes to my house once a week and works 2-3 hours with me and my dog. He is truly dedicated to his work, and he truly stands by his guarantee. I am so glad I hired him, and I highly recommend him!

I echo the sentiments of EVERY student that I met at the Ohio State K-9 College, including all of their Goggle reviews and testimonials that I have read before enrollment. Although, there is so much more that I would like to say. My research extended far beyond just reviews and testimonials. It evolved calling EVERY school, researching all their METHODS, STYLES, and the EXPERIENCE of the trainer that would be working with me and my dog, on every class. Joey is so passionate about the students he will excepts for enrollment. I found that on my dog (2 year old brindle Pitbull female) they wanted to use a chock, spike, and/or a shock collar to train her, which I do NOT approve of whatsoever.