WELCOME TO OT KENNELS
TRAIN, BUILD
PERFORM.
High-performance K9 training for sport, family protection, doggy day-care, detection, law enforcement, and working-dog professionals.
3596 State Rd • Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio 44223
SPORT K9
PSA Club Training
FAMILY PROTECTION
SALES
DETECTION DOGS
Detection & Police K9
POLICE DOGS
TRAINING & SUPPORT
POLICE K9 MAINTENACE TRAINING
SALES & SUPPORT
AKC DOG & PUPPY
EVALUATOR!
Canine Good Citizen
Group and Private Classes Available!
Master the Standard with OT Kennels
Welcome to OT Kennels! Our elite training staff are official AKC-certified evaluators dedicated to bringing out the absolute best in your dog. We proudly offer comprehensive group and private CGC classes designed to build confidence, obedience, and social mastery.
What to Expect: The 10-Step CGC Curriculum
Practical, real-world skills every dog needs to become a polite, trusted member of the community.
Test 01 - Accepting a Friendly Stranger
This test demonstrates that the dog will allow a friendly stranger to approach it and speak to the handler in a natural, everyday situation.
HOW IT WORKS: The evaluator approaches the dog and handler and greets the handler in a friendly manner, ignoring the dog. The evaluator and handler do a pretend handshake (hands not touching) and exchange pleasantries. The dog must show no sign of resentment or shyness.
Test 02 - Sitting Politely for Petting
This test demonstrates that the dog will allow a friendly stranger to touch it while it is out with its handler.
HOW IT WORKS: With the dog sitting at the handler’s side, to begin the exercise, the evaluator pets the dog on the head and body. The handler may talk to his or her dog throughout the exercise. The dog may stand in place as it is petted. The dog must not show shyness or resentment.
Test 03 - Appearance and Grooming
This test demonstrates that the dog will welcome being groomed and examined and will permit someone, such as a veterinarian, groomer, or friend of the owner, to do so. It also demonstrates the owner’s care, concern, and sense of responsibility.
HOW IT WORKS: The evaluator examines the dog to determine if it is clean and groomed. The dog must appear to be in healthy condition (i.e., proper weight, clean, healthy, and alert). The handler should supply the comb or brush commonly used on the dog. The evaluator then softly combs or brushes the dog, and in a natural manner, lightly examines the ears and gently picks up each front foot. It is not necessary for the dog to hold a specific position during the examination, and the handler may talk to the dog, praise it, and give encouragement throughout.
Test 04 - Out for a Walk (walking on a loose lead)
This test demonstrates that the handler is in control of the dog when the dog is walking on a leash.
HOW IT WORKS: The dog may be on either side of the handler. The dog’s position should leave no doubt that the dog is attentive to the handler and is responding to the handler’s movements and changes of direction. The dog need not be perfectly aligned with the handler and need not sit when the handler stops. The evaluator may use a pre-plotted course or may direct the handler/dog team by issuing instructions or commands. In either case, there should be a right turn, left turn, and an about turn with at least one stop in between and another at the end. The handler may talk to the dog along the way, praise the dog, or give commands in a normal tone of voice. The handler may sit the dog at the halts if desired.
Test - 05 - Walking Through a Crowd
This test demonstrates that the dog can move about politely in pedestrian traffic and is under control when on leash in public
HOW IT WORKS: The dog and handler walk around and pass close to several people (at least three). The dog may show some interest in the strangers but should continue to walk with the handler, without evidence of over-exuberance, shyness or resentment. The handler may talk to the dog and encourage or praise the dog throughout the test. The dog should not jump on people in the crowd or strain on the leash.
Test 06 - Sit and Down on Cue & Stay in place
This test demonstrates that the dog has training, will respond to the handler’s cues to sit and down and will remain in place (sit or down position, whichever the handler prefers).
HOW IT WORKS: The dog must do sit AND down when cued by the handler, then the owner chooses the position for leaving the dog in the stay. Prior to this test, the dog’s leash is replaced with a line 20 feet long. The handler may take a reasonable amount of time and use more than one cue to get the dog to sit and then down. The evaluator must determine if the dog has responded to the handler’s cues. The handler may not force the dog into position but may touch the dog to offer gentle guidance. When instructed by the evaluator, the handler tells the dog to stay and walks forward the length of the line, turns, and returns to the dog at a natural pace. The dog must remain in the place in which it was left (it may change position) until the evaluator instructs the handler to release the dog. The dog may be released from the front or the side.
Test 07 - Coming When Called
This test demonstrates that the dog will come when called by the handler.
HOW IT WORKS: With the dog still on the 20 ft. line from Test #6, the handler will walk 10 feet from the dog, turn to face the dog, and call the dog. The handler may use encouragement to get the dog to come. Handlers may choose to tell dogs to “stay” or “wait” or they may simply walk away, giving no instructions to the dog.
Test 8: Reaction to another dog
This test demonstrates that the dog can behave politely around other dogs.
HOW IT WORKS: Two handlers and their dogs approach each other from a distance of about 20 feet, stop, pretend to shake hands (hands do not touch) and exchange pleasantries, and continue on for about 10 feet. The dogs should show no more than casual interest in each other. Neither dog should go to the other dog or its handler.
Test 9: Reaction to distraction
This test demonstrates that the dog is always confident when faced with common distracting situations.
HOW IT WORKS: The evaluator will select and present two distractions. Examples of distractions include dropping a chair, rolling a crate dolly past the dog, having a jogger run in front of the dog, or dropping a crutch or cane. The dog may express natural interest and curiosity and/or may appear slightly startled but should not panic, try to run away, show aggressiveness, or bark. The handler may talk to the dog and encourage or praise it throughout the exercise.
Test 10: Supervised separation
This test demonstrates that a dog can be left with a trusted person, if necessary, and will maintain training and good manners.
HOW IT WORKS: Evaluators are encouraged to say something like, “Would you like me to watch your dog?” and then take hold of the dog’s leash. The owner will go out of sight for three minutes. The dog does not have to stay in position but should not continually bark, whine, or pace unnecessarily, or show anything stronger than mild agitation or nervousness. Evaluators may talk to the dog but should not engage in excessive talking, petting, or management attempts (e.g., “there, there, it’s alright”).
Ready to Earn Your Dog's Official CGC Title?
Join our structured programs led by certified experts. Enroll in our upcoming training groups or schedule a professional evaluation today.
BUILT FOR THE WORKING DOG
MORE THAN
TRAINING.
At OT KENNELS K9 Training, we believe great working dogs are built through structure, consistency, communication, and purpose.
From sport-dog development to family protection and law-enforcement applications, our approach is designed around creating confident, reliable dogs that understand their job and their handler.
- Professional Development
- Working K9 Selection
- Sport Dog Training
- Family Protection
- Doggy Day Care
- Group Class
- Detection Dogs
- Police K9 Support
WHAT WE DO
K9 SERVICES
Purpose-driven training and K9 services for sport competitors, families, working professionals, and law enforcement.
SPORT DOG TRAINING
Structured training and development for sport-dog teams, including PSA Club preparation and performance.
FAMILY PROTECTION
Carefully selected protection dogs developed for families seeking confidence, control, and companionship.
DETECTION DOGS
Detection-dog sales and working-dog solutions for professional applications.
POLICE DOGS
Professionally developed K9s selected for law-enforcement and working applications.
POLICE K9 MAINTENANCE
Ongoing training support designed to maintain performance, reliability, and handler confidence.
SPORT DOG TRAINING
TRAIN. BUILD. PERFORM.
- Sport-dog development
- PSA Club preparation
- Dog-and-handler teamwork
OT KENNELS
TRAINING & BOARDING
COMPLETE K9 CARE.
- 130x200 privacy fenced
- Building/classroom rental
- Dock rental
- Fast cat course rental
BOARD & TRAIN PROGRAMS
- Puppy Training
- Basic Obedience
- Advanced / Off-Leash
- Reactivity & Behavior Modification
- Working Dog Development
- Custom Programs
OVERNIGHT BOARDING
- Safe, Comfortable, Clean Facility
- Individualized Care
- Medication Administration
- Enrichment Options
STAY & TRAIN
- Full-Day Training & Enrichment
- Short or Long-Term Options
PRIVATE LESSONS
- Foundation & Puppy
- Obedience
- Reactive / Aggressive Dogs
- Scent Work
- AKC Preparation
GROUP CLASSES
- Scent Work
- Adult Obedience
- Adult Reactive
- AKC Classes
SWIMMING & DOCK
- Dock Lessons with Trainer
- Private Dock Use
- Outside Trainers (by arrangement)
TRANSPORTATION
- Local Transport
- Vet / Groomer Transport
- Mobile Treadmill (30 min runs)
- Long-Distance Transport (USDA Certified)
POLICE K9 & PROTECTION DOGS
- Police K9 Sales & Training
- Handler & Dog Courses
- Certification Preparation
- Executive / Family Protection Dogs
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223
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BUILT ON TRUST.
Whether your goal is competition, protection, detection, or professional K9 work, the relationship between dog and handler comes first.
Purpose Driven
Clear goals, measurable progress, real-world performance
Professional
Knowledge, eperience and attention to detail
Dog + Handler
We develop the complete team, not just the dog.
PURPOSE DRIVEN
Every dog and training program is developed around a clear purpose, measurable goals, and real-world performance.
PROFESSIONAL
Serious working-dog applications require serious preparation, structure, and attention to detail.
DOG + HANDLER
We focus on developing the complete team—not simply teaching the dog individual behaviors.
LONG-TERM
Training doesn’t end when the dog goes home. Continued development creates lasting performance.
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Have questions about training, a working dog, protection dog, or police K9 support? Reach out directly and let’s talk about your goals.
- sherman@holbrooklh.com
- 330-717-1261
- 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM • Monday – Sunday
- 3596 State Rd, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223
