About us

A Mission Built in Real Life

Lake Erie Dogs began in a 400 sq ft lake shack. No signs, no storefront—just training, word-of-mouth, and trust. One of those early clients saw something in us and offered a life-changing opportunity: a private home on 5 acres where we could raise our children, live with our dogs, and grow this work with care.

Today, we’re a small family business that takes in only 2–4 dogs at a time. We work from home. We train with intention. We stay deeply invested—not just in the dogs, but in the people walking beside them.

A better dog brings more than peace.

It brings connection, clarity, and freedom in life.

Why We Do This

Because we care.

Not in a surface-level way—but in a sit-on-the-floor-with-your-dog, text-you-a-video-midday, celebrate-every-breakthrough kind of way.

We care when owners are overwhelmed.

We care when they finally see their dog’s potential.

We care about dogs being happy, balanced, well-socialized but also safe, calm, and respected.

We’re not a cookie-cutter, brick-and-mortar brand. We’re two humans with a lifetime of experience and a lot of heart, raising our family while helping yours.

We train so you can have a dog that integrates into your life the way you imagined. Not every dog story looks the same but our goal is always the same: to help you bring out the best in the dog you already love.

In Honor of Our Pack

Drax. Sasja. Snow.

They were our first teachers. They showed us how to lead, how to listen, and how to let dogs be dogs. Their memory lives on in our logo and in everything we teach.

We don’t train because it’s our business.

We train because it’s how we grieve, grow, and give back.

Our Living Pack

Birdie, our joyful, fast-moving 2-year-old GSP

Xena, surrendered by a client and adopted by our hearts

Griffin, our 2-year-old son, growing up in a peaceful home full of dogs and movement

Dorothy, our newborn daughter, already nestled into the rhythm of calm observation

This is not just our work. This is our way of life.

We are active members of the International Association of Canine Professionals, this association has been a great resource for us to network with other canine professionals across the US. We are updated on the latest research, techniques, laws, and news information through this reliable source.

We have a goal for 2021-22 to start the process for Tom to become a Certified Dog Trainer through the IACP. ⁠

We are insured through the Pet Services branch of the Business Insurers of the Carolinas, an insurance company specifically for dog trainers and their businesses. Feel reassured that your pet is in safe and reliable environment.

Our family is here to educate the Sandusky community and surrounding area's on building a balanced relationship between dog and owner through Training and Nutrition.

"Balanced Training,

Balanced Diet,

Balanced Life."

What our past clients say!

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