Making your
best friend better since 1975
Providing Dog Training, Behavior Counseling, Puppy Preschool, Dog Boarding and Dog Day Camp
The National K-9 Learning Center
221 Morrison Road
Columbus, OH 43213 U.S.A.
614-864-8808
Welcome: The National K-9 Learning Center in Columbus, Ohio provides Professional Obedience Training, Behavior Counseling, Puppy Preschool, Specialty Training, Boarding Services, and Dog Day Camp to dogs and their families located in Central Ohio.
National K-9 has offered dog training and behavior counseling services to dog owners in Central Ohio since 1975. We also provide year-round overnight boarding services and bath services. Our dog day camp (Monday through Friday) provides a customized experience designed entirely around your dog’s unique personality, needs, and favorite activities.
From 1981 to 2026, National K-9 certified and educated over 2,500 individuals from all over the United States and over 50 different countries as professional dog trainers through its School for Dog Trainers. This career college and certification program was approved and regulated by The Ohio State Board of Career Colleges and Schools. The school for dog trainers has paused course offerings for 2027.
We invite you to learn more about the services National K-9 offers to families and dogs located in Central Ohio. At National K-9, nothing makes us happier than seeing people enjoying their best friend to the fullest. You may also contact us by email: info@nk9.com or call/text 614-864-8808.
Local services available for Central Ohio, Columbus, Bexley, Canal Winchester, Dublin, Gahanna, Grandview Heights, Granville, Grove City, Groveport, Hilliard, New Albany, Newark, Pickerington, Powell, Reynoldsburg, Upper Arlington, Westerville, Whitehall, Worthington, Franklin County, Delaware County, Fairfield County, Licking County, and Madison County.
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The National K-9 School for Dog Trainers provides students with more than a basic education; students are offered the knowledge and skills required to become professional dog trainers. The broad scope of National K-9’s curriculum immediately prepares students to begin a full-time or part-time career training dogs upon completion of our courses. Professional dog training is a profitable and satisfying occupation whether as a main career or as a second income.
The National K-9 School for Dog Trainers provides students with more than a basic education; students are offered the knowledge and skills required for professional dog training. The broad scope of National K-9’s curriculum immediately prepares students to begin a full-time or part-time career training dogs upon completion of our courses.
The National K-9 School for Dog Trainers is regulated and approved by the Ohio State Board of Career Colleges and Schools. This state board ensures compliance set by Ohio law and grants National K-9 the authority to issue professional certifications. Upon completion of a National K-9 School for Dog Trainers’ course, graduates are authorized by the Ohio State Board of Career Colleges and Schools to use the title Certified Professional Trainer or letters CPT after their name. National K-9 is also a member of the Ohio-Michigan Association of Career Colleges and Schools.
The National K-9 Learning Center in Columbus, Ohio was founded in 1975 and has been educating professional dog trainers since 1981. National K-9 currently has over 2,500 graduates that have received professional certification from all 50 United States and more than 50 different foreign countries.
All subject matter offered, both in the classroom and in practical application, is conducive to the success of our graduates. National K-9 students receive practical (hands-on) and classroom instruction from experienced instructors. Students are encouraged to bring a dog with them to participate in the practical (hands-on) workshops. While correspondence courses, videos, websites, and books may be somewhat helpful, they cannot replace the immediate feedback an experienced instructor/trainer can provide.
Our certified professional trainers offer quality education and training programs for all breeds or mixed breeds of dogs and their families. On and off leash training that is tailored to you and your dog.
Our puppy preschool program is designed help you and your 8 to 16 week old puppy to get off to a great start. Preschool is designed to teach you to better understand your puppy’s needs, curb behavior problems, teach good manners, and socialize them to the world around them.
Programs and counseling services that advise owners on behavior causes and then assist with solutions to specific problems such as socialization issues, anxiety, chewing, barking, possessive behaviors, aggression and more.
Our experienced and caring staff provides year-round dog boarding while you are away. We also offer bath services at completion of boarding stays or as a same-day drop-off service.
National K-9, Inc. respects the privacy of your personal information and does not, under any circumstances, share, rent or sell personal information submitted by visitors to our site to any outside third party or organization. Personal information that you submit to www.nk9.com will be used only for the purpose(s) for which it was intended. All information collected is intended for internal use only.
The Name “National K-9” is a Trademark owned by National K-9, Inc. and is registered with The United States Patent and Trademark Office. Reg. No. 2,204,026
The National K-9 Learning Center and National K-9 Dog Trainers Association web sites are copyrighted. Copyright 2013-2017
The “National K-9 School for Dog Trainers” is approved by The Ohio State Board of Career Colleges and Schools (School Registration No. 753) and complies with all rules and guidelines they have established.
The “National K-9 School for Dog Trainers” is a member of the Ohio-Michigan Association of Career Colleges and Schools.
Administrative contact: Chris Altier, President National K-9, Inc. 221 Morrison Road Columbus, Ohio 43213 Phone: (614) 864-8808 Fax: (614) 864-8809 E-mail: info@nk9.com