Unleash your dog’s inner genius

You love your dog, but you’re embarrassed and frustrated.

They jump on guests, and you’re tired of the neighbors hearing you bang on the house and shake the treat bag to get them to come inside.

Or maybe you’re scared because they’ve started growling or even snapping at visitors. They may have already bitten someone, and you’re wondering if there’s any hope.

Whatever you’re dealing with, we can transform chaos into calm. And we can even do the training for you!

Let us turn your unruly dog into a COLLEGIATE CANINE!

Puppy Training

Puppies can leave us feeling like we’re struggling to survive! If you’re exhausted trying to handle all the things–housetraining, nipping and biting, chewing, jumping, crate training, socialization–let us take puppy training off your plate.
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Adult/Adolescent Dog Training

Is your dog out of control? If Fido’s got you frazzled, we can help with everything from counter surfing and pulling on leash to jumping on people and not coming when called, and much more.
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Leash Reactivity

Is your leash-reactive dog embarrassing you? Do you just want to enjoy walks again? Let us train your dog to walk calmly in public so you can be proud of your canine companion.
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Behavior Problems

Whether it’s aggression, resource guarding, compulsive behavior, fear or another issue, when your dog is struggling, it can take over your life. We can help your dog with serious behavior issues and bring peace to your household.
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Puppy Training

Puppies can leave us feeling like we’re struggling to survive! If you’re exhausted trying to handle all the things–housetraining, nipping and biting, chewing, jumping, crate training, socialization–let us take puppy training off your plate.

Adult/Adolescent Dog Training

Is your dog out of control? If Fido’s got you frazzled, we can help with everything from counter surfing and pulling on leash to jumping on people and not coming when called, and much more.

Leash Reactivity

Is your leash-reactive dog embarrassing you? Do you just want to enjoy walks again? Let us train your dog to walk calmly in public so you can be proud of your canine companion.

Behavior Problems

Whether it’s aggression, resource guarding, compulsive behavior, fear or another issue, when your dog is struggling, it can take over your life. We can help your dog with serious behavior issues and bring peace to your household.
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About The Collegiate Canine

For 11 years, Amy owned and operated Civil Obedience Dog Training (as Amy Flanigan); beginning in 2013, she took several years off to stay home with her children, and has now returned to serving Columbus-area dog owners as the owner of The Collegiate Canine.

Amy has competed for 25 years with her own dogs in multiple dog sports, including obedience, conformation, agility, rally, conformation, nosework, barn hunt, earthdog and lure coursing. Her specialty-winning Scottish Terriers have been nationally ranked in obedience, conformation and agility.

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Our Mission

We believe every dog wants to be good, and that every owner deserves to have the tools and skills to change their dog’s behavior for the better. And dogs, just like people, deserve to be treated with kindness, patience and respect.

Areas We Serve

Worthington, Riverlea, Lewis Center, Clintonville, Columbus, Dublin, Upper Arlington, Grandview, The Short North, Italian Village, Victorian Village

We also service clients remotely-ask us which is best for you and your dog!