Awful experience with both their training and boarding. Owner is condescending. They don't communicate. I prepaid for 20 classes and only used 3. They are the worst. read more

I was walking my on leash dogs in front of Pet Athletic Club. An employee was in their parking lot with an off leash Doberman. While the employee was on his phone, the Doberman rushed my dogs. It was terrifying! The employee finally looked up from his phone as my dogs and the Doberman were growling and barking in each others faces and got the Doberman under control. Luckily there was not an attack but as we walked away the Doberman remained off leash. When I got home I called PAC to issue a complaint. Their response? "Ok". Nothing else just "OK" read more

One of our dogs died in their care. Our second dog had been going there for 6-7 months for both daycare and boarding. The staff had always described him to us as being a good dog. After seven months, one of the trainers told us that he "couldn't come back" after an incident that had happened a few days prior. No one had told us about this so called incident and they allowed us to bring him back again. It makes no sense that he was such a problem that they would boot him but not tell us until multiple stays after an "incident." I had referred multiple people to them. Two have told me they wouldn't use them because of how uninviting the staff is. read more

First flag should have been when Scott told me that my German Shepherd was very anxious. I have owned GS dogs my whole life and the breed by nature is anxious, especially with other dogs and people that are non family members. I paid $5300 and was told my dog would get advanced obedience training and it would take 5 weeks. Updates from the team were non existent and every time I saw her on the webcam it was goof off time. After 7 weeks I called asking when I could pick my dog up and Scott said that she wasn't ready. I understand that dogs like people learn at different rates, but I was adamant that he had due time to have her trained. When I went to pick her up he walked me through the commands and the dog did fine. My opinion is that Scott is decent with the dogs and is a competent trainer. He is not good at customer service and tends to come off as an ass, kind of a "know it all" and can appear to be condescending. With the webcams the place appears to be chaos which is concerning as there are a lot of large breed dogs there. Depending on what you want there are better options in Cincinnati. read more

If I could give 0 stars, I absolutely would. PLEASE DO NOT SEND YOUR DOGS to Pet Athletic Club! I took my dog here for about one week total. They have video cameras that you can watch the facility on. Every time I checked in on my dog, the workers were either not in the room with the dogs or on their phone not paying attention to them. One day, I got a phone call that there was a little "scuffle" with another dog and that my dog had been bitten but the lady assured me that it was nothing serious. I went to pick up my dog and he was bleeding from his ear where he'd been bit, whining, barking and soaking wet (they had to hose him down because he apparently soiled himself when the dog attacked him). He was terrified. The lady told me that I should take him home and wash his ear out and if it does not get better then consider taking him to the vet. As soon as I got my dog in the car, I looked at his wound more carefully. His ear was split at the top and he had a hole where I could see completely through his ear. I took him to the vet immediately and I'm glad I did NOT listen to that woman. My dog needed to be put under while he was cleaned up and given several sutures. He had to wear a cone and take medicine for 14 days. He was traumatized, and I was down about $600 from the vet bills. I called the lady at PAC to discuss the event. She informed me that my dog and this other dog were playing with a ball. My dog got there first and this other dog became possessive and attacked my dog. She assured me that my dog did nothing wrong and that PAC banished this other dog from returning to the facility. Big whoop! As for the vet bills, she said they do NOT offer any sort of compensation for injuries. She said she could maybe give me some discounted daycare prices but she was not sure. I quickly informed her that I will absolutely not be bringing my dog back to that facility for daycare. She offered no other means of compensation. I asked her about discounted training prices (that is evidently separate from the PAC company). She said she would discuss it with Scott and call me back. She never called. This was an absolute nightmare. My poor dog had to suffer the consequences of being bitten by an ill-socialized animal and I got to pay the doctor bills! PLEASE DO NOT SEND YOUR PUPS HERE. They will not carefully look after your pets and only care about getting your money. I really wish I could post the pictures to show y'all the damage that was done to my sweet german shepherd. read more

After calling PAC I was very excited to go with my dog, however, I realized that after that I as an owner was not going to have the time to fully train my dog. After discussing this with the trainer(who knows his shit) we came to a compromise as to be refunded in some fashion. Not all businesses can come to reason and understand that everyone doesnt have the money to fully pay for things. However, they did and for that I am truly greatful for what myself and my dog learned in the few visits that we had. For anyone who is trying to fully train their dog and has the time, I would highly recommend them! Make sure that you as the owner HAVE TIME! It's a must but if you do, then the head trainer there will most certainly help your dog become the best that it can be! read more

Good, uneventful stay for the few times my dog visited. Though I paid upon exiting last year, PAC claimed I had an unpaid bill and charged my CC over a year after our last stay. (Merchant authorization is only valid for 30 days for Visa/Mastercard transactions so I obviously disputed this.) I had to argue on the phone with an unpleasant manager to get the situation fixed. I certainly will not go back after the hassle of arguing and disputing the unauthorized transaction. Definitely a great place to board your dog if you are in a pinch, but make sure you pay in cash or that they do not retain your credit card info... beware for their deceitful intentions. read more

I called and sent an email to inquire about training costs and schedule from the PAC website over two months ago. Never got an answer from anyone After reading the bad reviews- yes we focus on those- I see the customer service is poor which means the product/service is poor I am glad to keep my $2500 (price I learned from Yelp reviews). I don't want my dog caged for three weeks anyway so I would not have done the residential training After looking back on this, the approach seems so military and fear based. I was mortified and saddened to read about the Dog who was cut and bruised while there, I probably would have been waiting for that trainer in the parking lot...... Thanks for the frank reviews Yelpers! read more

If I could give a place a zero-star or even a negative star, the PAC would get it. Oh where to begin on my experiences with the PAC roughly 2 years ago (hey, I didn't Yelp! then, please forgive me). One of my dogs was bitten by ill-socialized German Sheppard while attending daycare. And what kind of customer service did the PAC provide for me? They called once, left a message on my cell phone "that my dog was bleeding, come get him" and that was it. The owner's wife is a Veterinary Tech and was onsite. Seriously? You couldn't do any better than "your dog is bleeding, come get him". Sure enough, when I arrived, my dog was in a separate room bleeding from his leg. We went to the veterinarian, got some stitches, and that was that. What did the PAC do for me then? Paid 1/2 the veterinary bill. I left my dog in your care under the guise that you were responsible (and I would later find out in small claims court that there is indeed an Ohio law making them responsible... although, I hear they now make people sign waivers... sorry about that folks, I'm sure I'm the cause). Second bad thing: my neighbor worked briefly at the PAC and told me the "special treatment" as Mick (or was it Nick... who cares) used to say my dogs got. That special treatment: Lock him in a small room and let him poop and pee all over himself because he was "too hyper". He's a sporting breed dog and at the time he was 1 year old. Of course he was hyper! If Mick/Nick really trained dogs for the Air Force (like he loves to claim... a bogus one I've heard through hearsay) then he might actually know a little about dogs. Final bad thing: Training. Don't take your dog there for training. The guy is as clueless as Pet Smart... only 100x more expensive. By the way, back in the day, the PAC used to not even be air conditioned. At many kennels/daycares for dogs, they don't even let the dogs outside above 85 degrees to avoid any overweight dogs (hey, we're Americans...) from getting overheated. Buyer beware at the PAC. The only thing you get from them is a significantly thinner wallet/purse as they are the most expensive place in town! read more

I am a crazy dog mom, my dog means the world to me! Naturally, when I started looking into training programs I was so scared! I was worried if she would come back mad at me, or robotic, or just different. After considering a few different options I sent my pup to the Pet Athletic Club, and couldn't have made a better decision! The head trainer, Scott is amazing with dogs of all sizes, and breeds (my dog is 13lbs). He was so calm with my dog and used positive reinforcement, she LOVES to work and do tricks and listen now! She has come back a happier, more obedient dog! Now, when we go to weekly group classes and DAYCARE she gets so excited! I know some of the reviews aren't great, and I wonder how exaggerated they really are. It is important to remember dogs are dogs. Training without follow up won't lead to success, and dogs will need an adjustment period to a new environment and schedule. All in all, PAC is great and I feel supported by them going forward with my dog! Scott is always willing to answer questions etc. read more

I took my dog Piglet to the PAC for the 3 week board and train from November 10th- December 23rd I first sought out the PAC due to the overwhelming positive feedback from Adoreabull. I've been told all the pitties go there, and assumed her breeds specific needs would be understood. After the first check in, there seemed to be a lot about piglet that wasn't understood. Several mentions of weird or strange behavior , and I felt like piglet wasn't truly cared for the way she needed. The lack of communication throughout the process was disheartening to say the least. We established a weekly call day on Wednesdays, but two of the established call days were missed. For paying $2500, I expected better quality customer service. After watching the cameras, it looked like piglet didn't sleep much except at night while she was there, she seemed restless all day. Also she was out of her crate max 2 hours a day. I was under the impression there would be actual walks, not just 10 minute potty breaks. No real exercise for almost 2 months seems cruel for such an active breed, not to mention the muscle atrophy. In the first week she was terrified of everything - noises, us, wants nothing to do with her brother Sampson & snarled at him - very unusual behavior for her , no interest in toys at all - again very unusual. A lot of this has lessened, but she definitely is not the same dog. She also had Bruises on all her legs and scabs which took a month to heal. Lost 14 pounds & ate her dinner ravenously like she hasn't had a full meal in a while, ate like I've never seen her. When we mentioned she looked skinny at pickup Scott said she didn't eat the first week. Seems like she wasn't eating for much longer than that to lose that much weight. Shouldn't a 13% weight loss be concerning for your facility? It didn't seem to be so. She is still gaining weight back now. She also steals her brothers food now - never happened before. She also begs for food now constantly, again a new behavior she aquired at PAC. She's doing well with basic commands indoors on leash but once outside she goes straight back to her old habits, pulling, and heels intermittently. She's also already shown her old aggressive behavior charging at a cat. No change in this behavior whatsoever. I'm curious why there was no training in an outside environment because this is an area the commands are most needed and have been most problematic thus far. I was led to believe this was a 3 week program, it ended up being 7. This was quite misleading and I'm worried with her being there so long there may be permanent damage done with the psychological trauma. Most of all I feel like I paid 2500 only to get my dog back malnourished and beat up, and her personality is changed. Her condition was not communicated accurately - no mention of weight loss or bruising. And my main concerns in taking her to the PAC have not changed. I worry that piglet may not be fully trained since she was never able to express her true personality while at PAC. Piglet doesn't bark often, but hearing that she never barked even once in 2 months doesn't sound like her normal self. I've never known her to be fearful of other dogs, people or loud noises, but she obviously was at PAC and is now. Again these are not typical of her. I paid for the full 14 command off leash training, and then come to find out she can't do 2 commands at all, and can barely do roll over. She will do all the basic commands while indoors. We haven't been able to get her to do most of the trick commands except bang, but you have to have treats at that. Also we were able to teach her the speak command in a week after we got her back without treats, yet you were unable to in 7. I understand each dog is different however I was guaranteed 14 commands. And my understanding was I would be picking her up completely off leash trained, otherwise I would have paid less and done the on leash training with less commands, which is the level she seems closer to currently. If piglet wasn't a good fit for the program, I would have appreciated being recommended something that would suit her personality better and less detrimental to her health such as the group trainings with owner involved. Aggression was my main concern and because this issue is connected to myself and our other dog, it seems like the board and train wasn't the best fit. read more

I talked on the phone with Scott about my two pitties. One is 3 and shows aggression towards small dogs, the other is 7 and just needs basic obedience. I also showed interest in attending one on one sessions because this is the first time I've had the aggression problems with any dog I've owned and I want to know what I can do. He suggested a few options and told me how he would try to help my 3 year-old, but to be completely honest, he was very condescending and seemed more interested in teaching my dog tricks and getting me to spend as much money as possible. Also, the "financing" option? It's a joke. I will definitely be looking elsewhere. Not impressed. read more

My husband and I used PAC for a board and train program for our puppy and I can honestly say it was the best thing we ever did for our dog and us. Scott was amazing. I cannot say enough wonderful things about this business as a boarding facility and as a doggy day care. We have used both and there is no other place in the city I would trust to take care of my fur baby. The training was expensive, but worth every single penny. My husband and I knew our dog was smart, but we didn't realize how smart until he worked with Scott. Scott taught us how to handle our smart dog. Our pup is so much happier now that he knows his expectations and we are so much happier with him. He loves to work and we have Scott to thank for helping us figure out his job. Like most things in life, you get what you pay for. I would pay for our pup's training again in a heartbeat and not think twice about it. It has done wonders for our pup and us. I am shocked to say the least about the bad reviews. That was definitely not our experience. I also have to wonder if they are exaggerated after all of our interactions with PAC. read more

It's been over a year since we had our dog trained at the PAC. This photo was from the Graveyard Fields in Pisgah, NC. She has been off leash the entire time, from over-crowded national parks to breweries to secluded campsites. The PAC has empowered us to travel with our pup all over the U.S. As we're complimented on her behavior daily, we have to give the credit to Scott and his amazing team. Thank you SO much. read more

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My dog gets compliments on how well he behaves when visiting family, at the vet, or out in public. This is due to the training he received from Scott at PAC. I like the ongoing behavior expectations during the day that reinforce what he has learned. My dog is excited to arrive each day he attends day camp. The staff is professional and friendly. Would recommend. read more

I took all three of my dogs to Scott and it's amazing to me that more people haven't left feedback. Their group classes are packed with happy owners, yet it's always the unhappy ones that take the time to write how unhappy they are. Scott changed my life...My dogs went as puppies 6 months and 1 year old and are now 8 & 9 yrs old and are still well trained, but that's only because we have stayed consistent at home. Scott gives you the tools and the knowledge to work with your dog and make them the best they can be. My most recent rescue came knowing nothing (not even potty trained) and was an adult - she is now a perfect citizen. I have recommended Scott to many of my friends and colleagues and the ones who actually go swear by his training. I would highly recommend him to anyone. read more

We have two pit bulls that can be very challenging especially in public because of all the distractions. Scott's training has been a tremendous help for us to gain control in difficult situations as well give us practical every day tools to create a balanced home life with our pups. His knowledge of dog behavior and ability to communicate effectively the how and why of training is exceptional. During our one on one training he understood the individual personalities and learning abilities of both of our dogs and taught us the skills needed in order to elicit good behavior and communicate effectively with them. In addition the group training has been so great to implement what we know every week in a structured environment with many other dogs in attendance. We have found that it helps us and the dogs by reinforcing the basics while in the company of a lot of dogs and giving us a weekly opportunity to practice what we learn. Scott makes him self available to us whenever we have questions so we feel support even beyond the formal classes. Our dogs also board at PAC and are well taken care of by all the handlers. And they are always genuinely happy to see the PAC staff when we enter the doors. They are very well taken care of, and we know they are safe because each staff member has a more in depth understanding of training and behavior than a typical boarding facility. We couldn't be happier with our experience at PAC. read more

BE CAREFUL, GET A WRITTEN CONTRACT WITH THIS COMPANY!!!!! We had our German Shepherd trained with Scott and Mick. We paid 5300.00 to them to train our dog. The dog was to be off leash obedience trained as well as protection training. The program was for 35 day board and train. The dog ended up being there for 46 days due to getting infested with hook worms while boarding at their facility. After going back to Scott and Mick to complain that we felt our dog did not receive the training that they demonstrated for us when we agreed to use their service, Mick left the meeting and never returned to discuss with us how to reconcile the situation. Their training guarantee is not worth 2 cents. Mick stated on his site that "if any time you are not satisfied with our training, He will rectify the situation by letting you take the same program with a different trainer at no additional cost". This is garbage!!! Is all that we figured out about the PAC was not to waste your money. Their demo dog is wonderful but that is a dog they have been training for many years (which they don't tell you that at the demo). You would think after Mick and Scott take 5300.00 dollars or any amount of money from someone they would make sure that the customer was satisfied. Mick didn't even stick around long enough to hear what we had to say. That was the least of their concerns. We had our dog evaluated by other trainers in Cincinnati and the results from all trainers was that our dog was on leash trained at best and little to no protection work. They make a flashy video for you on the training. Video editing can do wonders, believe me. I CAUTION ALL PEOPLE THAT DO BUSINESS OR CONSIDER DOING BUSINESS WITH PAC, GET A WRITTEN CONTRACT FROM THEM, MICK OR SCOTT WILL NOT UPHOLD THEIR POLICY OR GUARANTEE THEY ADVERTISE, NOT VERBALLY. WE FOUND THAT TO BE TRUE!!! BE CAREFUL!!!!! read more

Do not send your dog here for training. I chose to send my dog here after I was told ohhh such great things through the adoption agency I went through to get my puppy. I signed up for the board and train immediately. The trainer is very unfriendly and not personable at all. I felt as if he was belittling me constantly. My dog stayed for several weeks and came home a changed dog, and not for the better. First of all she was sick. She had a double eye infection and an upper respiratory infection. She was lethargic and miserable. Second, she did not learn anything from him. Maybe to sit and lay down which great, I could have taught that and saved my two grand they stole from me. Lastly, she came home terrified of everything. I attempted to email the management of my thoughts and never heard from them. Imagine that! Complete waist of money. No animal should go through this. If I could give 0 stars I would. Do NOT send your dog to PAC read more