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Canine Good Citizen Badge

Zen K9 is Now Serving the Greater Cincinnati Tri-State Area.

Over 20 Years of Experience Working With & Caring For Dogs

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WE CAN HELP!

Puppy Montessori

Adult Basics

Rescue Rehab

Fear

Aggression

Behavior Problems

CGC

ESA

PSA

Therapy

Sports

Protection

Behavior Evaluations

Dog/Dog Intros

Dog/ Human Intros

Multiple Dog Households

Seminars

Workshops

Transport

Skype Video Chat Support

Dog Selection

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Zen K9 Obedience & Training Center is designed to give your beloved companion the confidence and skill set he or she needs to become a positive member of your family. We provide a safe training environment for your beloved pet while offering personalized attention and daily activities like lure coursing, group walks and interactive games to ensure your dog(s) have a wonderful time! Grounded in science, our training methods are all positive reinforcement based. If you are looking for a trainer who instills love, respect, and understanding, you have come to the right place!

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About David

Hello! My name is David Michael Sanders, CPDT-KA, owner of Zen K9 Obedience & Boarding. Many years ago my grandmother bought me a Pit Bull/Boxer mix; from that day forward my life has been dedicated to the nurturing care and companionship of the domestic canine. I believe it is the intrinsic bond of trust, clear and consistent direction, combined with the reward he/she loves the most that gets a dog to perform. I have trained hundreds of dogs with tremendous success from incessant marking Maltese’s to 150lb male aggressive Mastiffs. I have used every technique available to me to make sure everything has been done to educate my clients and successfully train their dog's.

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Boarding & Day School Packages

We offer dog-puppy training courses - school programs to meet your dog's and your needs. Upon request, if personalized training programs are in need, we will create a unique program. Please see below for pricing information.

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What Our Furry Friend's Owners Are Saying

"Excellent Work"

Emily is an 11 month old Irish wolfhound and can be a lot to handle if you don't know what you're doing. David totally knows what he's doing and I never worried for a second. His place is set up perfectly and his communication is excellent. Emily came home happy and not overly stressed. I know she got all the attention she wanted.

Thank you, David, for all the excellent work you do and for being available to host even challenging puppies!

- Jim S.

"So Pleased!"

We were so pleased with David and how he put our minds at ease when we left Daisy for 6 days. We were afraid that she wasn't going to get along with the other dogs and David not only had her playing with all the other dogs he had her rooming with one! He sent pictures of her playing and she looked like she was actually smiling! I am so happy to have found someone who will care for Daisy when we need to leave town.

-Dena A.

"David Really Gets It"

David and his team are amazing! David really gets it and his "dog vibe" is palpable. The fact that he is so clearly in control makes it easy for my 15 month old Irish wolfhound to relax in the unfamiliar surroundings. And that lets me relax and enjoy my vacation! My dog comes home far less stressed and without a bunch of new bad manners. Great communication and quick responses, you guys rule! Thank you so much.

-Jim S.

The Zen K9 philosophy is based on Buddhism. The vast interconnectedness of affluent energy is the very fabric of relationships between man and beast, as well as our environment. Everything is connected; therefore, if we expect to change the behavior of our beloved companions, we too must change.