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Caring for your pets

Spot On! Dog Training is a full-service canine training company, owned and operated by professional trainer Michael Joseph.  Mike boasts over 15 years of experience in the industry and has traveled the globe to study and master his techniques. His love of dogs and keen observation of canine behavior has led him to develop a highly effective training regimen proven to make your dog a well-balanced and happy pooch!

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  • Serving Northeast Ohio including Cuyahoga, Lake, Portage, Summit and Geauga counties
  • Staff members are fully trained in CPR and emergency first aid
  • We always offer a Free in-home demonstration and work with your dog to show you results

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Certificate of Excellence
Winner — 2018/19

Mike's Vision

Mike started off with a goal: to save any troubled dog or canine relationship that would have otherwise ended in a shelter, or something worse. This underlying mission is what drove him to open Spot On! in August 2015.

Boasting 15 years of experience, Mike is well equipped to give your dog the best approach to success and obedience. His expertise allows him to connect with dog owners, explaining how to train their dogs in a logical and sensible way. This method thereby equips each dog owner with the skills and tools needed to maintain training with their dog after Mike’s work is done.

Mike’s method of training produces effective results all while keeping your dog’s tail waggin’! With no shortage of positive stories resulting from Mike’s training, you’ll know that your pup is in good hands while also getting the training he or she needs. Mike is also the proud owner of two Belgian Malinois named Zeus and Ziva.

What Our Clients Say

Impulse control is key for every dog, for example, Olive is working hard to master it! This sweet yellow lab gets easily distracted by her buddy Terra, our black shepherd, especially when they’re in close proximity. But we’re teaching Olive how to pause, focus, and resist the temptation to join in the fun at the wrong time. Learning to ignore distractions like Terra is a big step in her training, helping her stay calm and focused when it matters most. It’s all about building patience and control—skills that will make her even more confident and well-behaved in every situation! 🐾❤️

#SpotOnDogTraining #ImpulseControl #DogsAtWork #DogTraining #Dogs #YellowLab #Labrador #Shepherd
🐾 **PLAYTIME!** 🐾

Playtime is essential for dogs after a day of training because it provides much-needed mental relaxation. Training requires focus and discipline, which can be mentally exhausting, so play helps dogs unwind and reduces stress while allowing them to process what they’ve learned. It also offers physical exercise, which helps burn off any remaining energy, promoting physical health. 

Playtime serves as positive reinforcement for the dog, rewarding them for their efforts and making training a more enjoyable experience. It also fosters social interaction, especially if it involves playing with other dogs or people, improving their social skills. Lastly, it strengthens the emotional bond between the dog and their handler, reinforcing trust and affection. This balance between discipline and relaxation contributes to a happy and well-adjusted dog! 🐾❤️🎾

#SpotOnDogTraining #DogsPlaying #Dogs #DogTraining #Playtime
Paws up for completing Spot On’s training program! You've unleashed your potential, and now it's time to chase your dreams like the dogs chase balls! 🐾🎓
 
Congratulations to- 
Sophie the Golden/Cavalier🐾 Kathleen & Hank Z. 
Tito the Shepherd Mix🐾 Linda & Greg K.
Rhys the Welsh Terrier🐾 Chris & Al B.
Copper the Vizsla🐾 Allissa & Ian R. 
Dash&Rosie the Cavalier and Cockapoo🐾 Molly P. 
Ace the Collie Mix🐾 Catherine & Ned W. 
Arlo&Diesel the Beagle Mix and Shepherd Mix🐾 Carla & George K. 

#SpotOnDogTraining #DogTraining #Graduates #DogsAtWork
🐾 **HEEL!** 🐾

and why it’s important- 

•Control and Leadership: It helps establish the handler as the leader, making the dog more obedient.
•Safety: Heeling prevents pulling or wandering, which keeps the dog safe in busy or dangerous areas.
•Reduces Reactivity: It keeps the dog focused on the handler, reducing distractions and bad behaviors.
•Mental Engagement: It challenges the dog mentally, helping burn energy and keeping them focused.
•Better Walks: Walks are more enjoyable with less pulling, making it easier to walk consistently.
•Foundation for Training: It lays the groundwork for advanced training and good behavior in various situations. 

In short, it creates a well-behaved, focused dog that’s easier and safer to handle! 🐾❤️

#SpotOnDogTraining #Heel #DogsAtWork #DogTraining
Hello everyone, I know we haven’t posted in a while. Things have been very busy. We wanted to inform you that during this hot week we are taking extra precautions with the dogs in our care to ensure there are no heat related injuries or illnesses. We are minimizing outside time, ensuring the dogs have fresh water three times a day and all field trips with the dogs will be done at stores with a pre-cooled car before we take them. We are on top of it and look forward to seeing all your for your furry friends.
Come check us out this weekend at the Outdoor Adventure Show at the Huntington Convention Center.  We look forward to meeting you
Come meet Harley at the Auto-Rama all weekend! today thru sunday 💜🚗🚙 Spot On! Dog Training
Hey everyone! 🐾 Wishing you all a tail-waggingly wonderful Easter filled with joy, laughter, and plenty of furry cuddles from all of us at Spot On! Dog Training. Here's to a weekend full of fun and relaxation with your four-legged friends!
Come, check out our booth and meet Harley this weekend at the IX Center for the home improvement show we look forward to seeing you there.
Huge congratulations to Murray the 7mo Collie on his graduation day.  Murray spent a week with us for training and couldn’t have done better. It was a real pleasure working with him and his owner. He is such a sweet dog.🐶🐶🦴🦴💙💙
The Spot On! team had the honor of watching one of our clients perform in a school play. The play is Annie Jr and the Annie is played by the adorable Abby with Sandy the Golden Retriever who is a little over 1 year old. Sandy completed training with us in November and her owners worked hard to have Sandy in this play and did a phenomenal job with her. Huge thanks to Jamie & Scott along with Abby's parents for allowing us to share this with you. They did an amazing job and we couldn't be more proud. 
 ♥ ♥ ♥
Come and check out our booth and meet Knox and Harley who are the trainers dogs at the RV supershow at the IX Center today through Sunday. We would love to see you.
Come check out our booth at Chagrin Falls Blossom Time 2023 this weekend. One of our staff members will be at the booth to answer any questions and you could even sign up for a free in-home demo while you are there. Thank you.
🎓 Last 𝚆𝚎𝚎𝚔𝚜 𝙶𝚛𝚊𝚍𝚞𝚊𝚝𝚎𝚜! (4/2-4/8) 🎓

🐶 Our team would like to offer our biggest congratulations to this past weeks group for completing our program! All of these pups did a FANTASTIC job and we cannot wait to see all that you accomplish in the future! Remember to practice every day and we are always here to help! 🐶

🐾Remy from Newbury
🐾Claire from Avon
🐾Stevie from Novelty
🐾Sonny from Chagrin Falls
🐾Bo from Chagrin Falls
🐾Lucy from Twinsburg
🐾Coco from Chagrin Falls
🐾Bruno from Hudson

Mike's Vision

Mike started off with a goal: to save any troubled dog or canine relationship that would have otherwise ended in a shelter, or something worse. This underlying mission is what drove him to open Spot On! in August 2015.

Boasting 15 years of experience, Mike is well equipped to give your dog the best approach to success and obedience. His expertise allows him to connect with dog owners, explaining how to train their dogs in a logical and sensible way. This method thereby equips each dog owner with the skills and tools needed to maintain training with their dog after Mike’s work is done.

Mike’s method of training produces effective results all while keeping your dog’s tail waggin’! With no shortage of positive stories resulting from Mike’s training, you’ll know that your pup is in good hands while also getting the training he or she needs. Mike is also the proud owner of two Belgian Malinois named Zeus and Ziva.

What Our Clients Say

Impulse control is key for every dog, for example, Olive is working hard to master it! This sweet yellow lab gets easily distracted by her buddy Terra, our black shepherd, especially when they’re in close proximity. But we’re teaching Olive how to pause, focus, and resist the temptation to join in the fun at the wrong time. Learning to ignore distractions like Terra is a big step in her training, helping her stay calm and focused when it matters most. It’s all about building patience and control—skills that will make her even more confident and well-behaved in every situation! 🐾❤️

#SpotOnDogTraining #ImpulseControl #DogsAtWork #DogTraining #Dogs #YellowLab #Labrador #Shepherd
🐾 **PLAYTIME!** 🐾

Playtime is essential for dogs after a day of training because it provides much-needed mental relaxation. Training requires focus and discipline, which can be mentally exhausting, so play helps dogs unwind and reduces stress while allowing them to process what they’ve learned. It also offers physical exercise, which helps burn off any remaining energy, promoting physical health. 

Playtime serves as positive reinforcement for the dog, rewarding them for their efforts and making training a more enjoyable experience. It also fosters social interaction, especially if it involves playing with other dogs or people, improving their social skills. Lastly, it strengthens the emotional bond between the dog and their handler, reinforcing trust and affection. This balance between discipline and relaxation contributes to a happy and well-adjusted dog! 🐾❤️🎾

#SpotOnDogTraining #DogsPlaying #Dogs #DogTraining #Playtime
Paws up for completing Spot On’s training program! You've unleashed your potential, and now it's time to chase your dreams like the dogs chase balls! 🐾🎓
 
Congratulations to- 
Sophie the Golden/Cavalier🐾 Kathleen & Hank Z. 
Tito the Shepherd Mix🐾 Linda & Greg K.
Rhys the Welsh Terrier🐾 Chris & Al B.
Copper the Vizsla🐾 Allissa & Ian R. 
Dash&Rosie the Cavalier and Cockapoo🐾 Molly P. 
Ace the Collie Mix🐾 Catherine & Ned W. 
Arlo&Diesel the Beagle Mix and Shepherd Mix🐾 Carla & George K. 

#SpotOnDogTraining #DogTraining #Graduates #DogsAtWork
🐾 **HEEL!** 🐾

and why it’s important- 

•Control and Leadership: It helps establish the handler as the leader, making the dog more obedient.
•Safety: Heeling prevents pulling or wandering, which keeps the dog safe in busy or dangerous areas.
•Reduces Reactivity: It keeps the dog focused on the handler, reducing distractions and bad behaviors.
•Mental Engagement: It challenges the dog mentally, helping burn energy and keeping them focused.
•Better Walks: Walks are more enjoyable with less pulling, making it easier to walk consistently.
•Foundation for Training: It lays the groundwork for advanced training and good behavior in various situations. 

In short, it creates a well-behaved, focused dog that’s easier and safer to handle! 🐾❤️

#SpotOnDogTraining #Heel #DogsAtWork #DogTraining
Hello everyone, I know we haven’t posted in a while. Things have been very busy. We wanted to inform you that during this hot week we are taking extra precautions with the dogs in our care to ensure there are no heat related injuries or illnesses. We are minimizing outside time, ensuring the dogs have fresh water three times a day and all field trips with the dogs will be done at stores with a pre-cooled car before we take them. We are on top of it and look forward to seeing all your for your furry friends.
Come check us out this weekend at the Outdoor Adventure Show at the Huntington Convention Center.  We look forward to meeting you
Come meet Harley at the Auto-Rama all weekend! today thru sunday 💜🚗🚙 Spot On! Dog Training
Hey everyone! 🐾 Wishing you all a tail-waggingly wonderful Easter filled with joy, laughter, and plenty of furry cuddles from all of us at Spot On! Dog Training. Here's to a weekend full of fun and relaxation with your four-legged friends!
Come, check out our booth and meet Harley this weekend at the IX Center for the home improvement show we look forward to seeing you there.
Huge congratulations to Murray the 7mo Collie on his graduation day.  Murray spent a week with us for training and couldn’t have done better. It was a real pleasure working with him and his owner. He is such a sweet dog.🐶🐶🦴🦴💙💙
The Spot On! team had the honor of watching one of our clients perform in a school play. The play is Annie Jr and the Annie is played by the adorable Abby with Sandy the Golden Retriever who is a little over 1 year old. Sandy completed training with us in November and her owners worked hard to have Sandy in this play and did a phenomenal job with her. Huge thanks to Jamie & Scott along with Abby's parents for allowing us to share this with you. They did an amazing job and we couldn't be more proud. 
 ♥ ♥ ♥
Come and check out our booth and meet Knox and Harley who are the trainers dogs at the RV supershow at the IX Center today through Sunday. We would love to see you.
Come check out our booth at Chagrin Falls Blossom Time 2023 this weekend. One of our staff members will be at the booth to answer any questions and you could even sign up for a free in-home demo while you are there. Thank you.
🎓 Last 𝚆𝚎𝚎𝚔𝚜 𝙶𝚛𝚊𝚍𝚞𝚊𝚝𝚎𝚜! (4/2-4/8) 🎓

🐶 Our team would like to offer our biggest congratulations to this past weeks group for completing our program! All of these pups did a FANTASTIC job and we cannot wait to see all that you accomplish in the future! Remember to practice every day and we are always here to help! 🐶

🐾Remy from Newbury
🐾Claire from Avon
🐾Stevie from Novelty
🐾Sonny from Chagrin Falls
🐾Bo from Chagrin Falls
🐾Lucy from Twinsburg
🐾Coco from Chagrin Falls
🐾Bruno from Hudson

Certificate of Excellence
Winner — 2018/19

Mike's Vision

Mike started off with a goal: to save any troubled dog or canine relationship that would have otherwise ended in a shelter, or something worse. This underlying mission is what drove him to open Spot On! in August 2015.

Boasting 15 years of experience, Mike is well equipped to give your dog the best approach to success and obedience. His expertise allows him to connect with dog owners, explaining how to train their dogs in a logical and sensible way. This method thereby equips each dog owner with the skills and tools needed to maintain training with their dog after Mike’s work is done.

Mike’s method of training produces effective results all while keeping your dog’s tail waggin’! With no shortage of positive stories resulting from Mike’s training, you’ll know that your pup is in good hands while also getting the training he or she needs. Mike is also the proud owner of two Belgian Malinois named Zeus and Ziva.

Impulse control is key for every dog, for example, Olive is working hard to master it! This sweet yellow lab gets easily distracted by her buddy Terra, our black shepherd, especially when they’re in close proximity. But we’re teaching Olive how to pause, focus, and resist the temptation to join in the fun at the wrong time. Learning to ignore distractions like Terra is a big step in her training, helping her stay calm and focused when it matters most. It’s all about building patience and control—skills that will make her even more confident and well-behaved in every situation! 🐾❤️

#SpotOnDogTraining #ImpulseControl #DogsAtWork #DogTraining #Dogs #YellowLab #Labrador #Shepherd
🐾 **PLAYTIME!** 🐾

Playtime is essential for dogs after a day of training because it provides much-needed mental relaxation. Training requires focus and discipline, which can be mentally exhausting, so play helps dogs unwind and reduces stress while allowing them to process what they’ve learned. It also offers physical exercise, which helps burn off any remaining energy, promoting physical health. 

Playtime serves as positive reinforcement for the dog, rewarding them for their efforts and making training a more enjoyable experience. It also fosters social interaction, especially if it involves playing with other dogs or people, improving their social skills. Lastly, it strengthens the emotional bond between the dog and their handler, reinforcing trust and affection. This balance between discipline and relaxation contributes to a happy and well-adjusted dog! 🐾❤️🎾

#SpotOnDogTraining #DogsPlaying #Dogs #DogTraining #Playtime
Paws up for completing Spot On’s training program! You've unleashed your potential, and now it's time to chase your dreams like the dogs chase balls! 🐾🎓
 
Congratulations to- 
Sophie the Golden/Cavalier🐾 Kathleen & Hank Z. 
Tito the Shepherd Mix🐾 Linda & Greg K.
Rhys the Welsh Terrier🐾 Chris & Al B.
Copper the Vizsla🐾 Allissa & Ian R. 
Dash&Rosie the Cavalier and Cockapoo🐾 Molly P. 
Ace the Collie Mix🐾 Catherine & Ned W. 
Arlo&Diesel the Beagle Mix and Shepherd Mix🐾 Carla & George K. 

#SpotOnDogTraining #DogTraining #Graduates #DogsAtWork
🐾 **HEEL!** 🐾

and why it’s important- 

•Control and Leadership: It helps establish the handler as the leader, making the dog more obedient.
•Safety: Heeling prevents pulling or wandering, which keeps the dog safe in busy or dangerous areas.
•Reduces Reactivity: It keeps the dog focused on the handler, reducing distractions and bad behaviors.
•Mental Engagement: It challenges the dog mentally, helping burn energy and keeping them focused.
•Better Walks: Walks are more enjoyable with less pulling, making it easier to walk consistently.
•Foundation for Training: It lays the groundwork for advanced training and good behavior in various situations. 

In short, it creates a well-behaved, focused dog that’s easier and safer to handle! 🐾❤️

#SpotOnDogTraining #Heel #DogsAtWork #DogTraining
Hello everyone, I know we haven’t posted in a while. Things have been very busy. We wanted to inform you that during this hot week we are taking extra precautions with the dogs in our care to ensure there are no heat related injuries or illnesses. We are minimizing outside time, ensuring the dogs have fresh water three times a day and all field trips with the dogs will be done at stores with a pre-cooled car before we take them. We are on top of it and look forward to seeing all your for your furry friends.
Come check us out this weekend at the Outdoor Adventure Show at the Huntington Convention Center.  We look forward to meeting you
Come meet Harley at the Auto-Rama all weekend! today thru sunday 💜🚗🚙 Spot On! Dog Training
Hey everyone! 🐾 Wishing you all a tail-waggingly wonderful Easter filled with joy, laughter, and plenty of furry cuddles from all of us at Spot On! Dog Training. Here's to a weekend full of fun and relaxation with your four-legged friends!
Come, check out our booth and meet Harley this weekend at the IX Center for the home improvement show we look forward to seeing you there.
Huge congratulations to Murray the 7mo Collie on his graduation day.  Murray spent a week with us for training and couldn’t have done better. It was a real pleasure working with him and his owner. He is such a sweet dog.🐶🐶🦴🦴💙💙
The Spot On! team had the honor of watching one of our clients perform in a school play. The play is Annie Jr and the Annie is played by the adorable Abby with Sandy the Golden Retriever who is a little over 1 year old. Sandy completed training with us in November and her owners worked hard to have Sandy in this play and did a phenomenal job with her. Huge thanks to Jamie & Scott along with Abby's parents for allowing us to share this with you. They did an amazing job and we couldn't be more proud. 
 ♥ ♥ ♥
Come and check out our booth and meet Knox and Harley who are the trainers dogs at the RV supershow at the IX Center today through Sunday. We would love to see you.
Come check out our booth at Chagrin Falls Blossom Time 2023 this weekend. One of our staff members will be at the booth to answer any questions and you could even sign up for a free in-home demo while you are there. Thank you.
🎓 Last 𝚆𝚎𝚎𝚔𝚜 𝙶𝚛𝚊𝚍𝚞𝚊𝚝𝚎𝚜! (4/2-4/8) 🎓

🐶 Our team would like to offer our biggest congratulations to this past weeks group for completing our program! All of these pups did a FANTASTIC job and we cannot wait to see all that you accomplish in the future! Remember to practice every day and we are always here to help! 🐶

🐾Remy from Newbury
🐾Claire from Avon
🐾Stevie from Novelty
🐾Sonny from Chagrin Falls
🐾Bo from Chagrin Falls
🐾Lucy from Twinsburg
🐾Coco from Chagrin Falls
🐾Bruno from Hudson