Speak the Language.
It's more than words and signals. More than sounds and treats. Better communication with your dog means building a positive and everlasting human-animal bond. This connection will help avoid confusion for them and frustration for you.
Different options for different situations!
We offer several training formats to accommodate various needs. Depending on your dogs history, behavioral concerns, and known behaviors, we will suggest the best program for you.
Board & Train
Your dog stays at the facility with us while they are trained in the areas that you need. Includes home visits where cues are transferred to you. Great option for those who are limited in time.
Group Classes
Coaching-style and socialization classes where owners work directly with their dogs on a variety of obedience skills. Offered in a 5 - 6 week set curriculum.
In-home Training
Private training at your home that can focus on any concerns you may have or specific areas you want to address. These are ideal for dogs who are reactive, aggressive or fearful.
"Until one has loved an animal,
a part of one's soul remains unawakened."
- Anatole France
About the Reale Team
Reale Dog Training offers a variety of dog training courses out of Gahanna, Ohio. Our primary goal is to improve the quality of life for dogs and their owners. Driven by a lifelong passion for animals (with a special soft spot for dogs), we love being able to help people better connect and communicate with their pets.
We are dedicated to learning and upholding the latest techniques by attending continuing education programs each year. All of our training programs and services utilize positive and science-based reinforcement only.
The Reale Difference
Professionally Certified
Every training program is led by a professional, positive trainer.
One-stop Full Service
We are associated with the Animal Care Center at Cherry Way, which can provide additional services such as grooming, veterinarian care, boarding and daycare.
Multiple Training Options
We offer many different formats and topics to ensure we can provide what you need in the way that works best for you.
Aligns with AVSAB Guidelines
We adhere to all of the position statements put forth by the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior regarding training and care.
Observe a Class Option
We allow potential clients the opportunity to observe a training class without any commitment.
Difficult Cases Welcomed
We can and will take on dogs with severe behavioral concerns such as separation anxiety or aggression.
"Dogs are not our whole life,
but they make our lives whole."
- Roger Caras
Don't just take our word for it...
Special way with dogs
I first met Phil when I took my dog, Gracie, to get her nails trimmed – something that she hates doing. I could tell right away that he had a special way with dogs. I was so impressed by how he worked with Gracie that I hired him to help with some of her obedience and behavioral issues. I have since recommended him to several other people!
Empowers dog owners
Phil has done a great job with helping me train my dog! My dog did “Board and Train” followed by some home sessions. Multiple people have commented on how much calmer and well-behaved my pitbull is! Phil is very patient. He empowers dog owners by giving them the tools they need to manage difficult dog behaviors.
Phil is the best!
Our rescue has been working with Phil for the past year. I love that he uses all positive training methods, which is something we strongly advocate and encourage for our dogs and adopters. Phil has helped our fosters with training, dogs with evaluations, meet & greets with potential adopters, dog intros, adopted dogs who are having a hard time adjusting to their new homes, and countless other things over the past year. He knows how important behavior training is to us and how crucial it is for our dogs to succeed in their new homes. A few sessions can be life-changing for some dogs (and their owners)! Phil is the best! I would highly recommend Phil for your training needs!
Life-changing experience
Working with Phil has been a life-changing experience for me. I have been in animal rescue for 20 years and have spent 14 of them fostering. I have worked with dozens of animal trainers and animal behaviorists and working with Phil has far exceeded any opportunity or experience that I have ever had working with any of them. The first time I met him I could just see that he was so passionate about caring that we made a difference in my foster dog’s life. He wanted to make sure that he had all of the tools to succeed and made sure that I was the one that was learning just as much as my foster was.
