Balanced Dog Training for a Better Life.

Cleveland, OH

Our Approach

At Koena K9, I want you to truly enjoy life with your dog—without frustration or stress. My training approach is designed to give you the tools, knowledge, and confidence to communicate clearly and build a strong relationship. You'll soon enjoy a stress-free well-balanced life with your dog.

Whether you’re looking for off-leash reliability, structured obedience, puppy training, or behavior modification, I tailor every training experience to meet your dog’s unique needs.

Learn more
A young woman with red hair and wearing a cream-colored sweater and ripped jeans is sitting next to a long-haired dog with a collie-like appearance against a brick wall on a sunny day.

I’m Christa,

With over eleven years of professional dog training experience, I’m passionate about giving dogs the freedom to enjoy life while ensuring they are happy, well-behaved family members.

My goal is to help dogs be their most confident, balanced, and behaved version of themselves while empowering owners to feel capable and confident in taking their dogs anywhere, stress-free.

where i train

I service North Olmsted Ohio and the greater Cleveland area. You’ll frequently see me at Avon, Medina, Akron, Hudson, Lakewood, Chagrin Falls, Shaker Heights, Parma, and Brecksville.

 

Our Services

  • Two dogs, a golden retriever and a smaller, curly-haired dog, sitting on grass with a clear blue sky and trees in the background.

    Board and Train

    Your dog will live in a home environment with Christa, receiving daily training, structure, and socialization to transform their behavior and set them up for long-term success.

  • Gray curly-haired dog running with a blue ball in its mouth across a green field on a sunny day.

    Private Lessons

    Designed for hands-on owners who want to be involved in every step of their dog’s training. We focus on obedience and real-world application to give you control and confidence with your dog.

  • Group of ten dogs lying on a wooden platform in a snowy forest with leafless trees in the background.

    Hikes & Boarding

    Training doesn’t stop after your program ends! We offer pack hikes and boarding for Board & Train graduates, giving dogs the opportunity to practice their training in a structured, social setting. 

What Our Clients Say

Join Our Pack of Happy & Fulfilled Dogs.

Book a Consult