I needed help with my (actually my wife's miniature schnauzer puppy) and his dog aggressive behavior. He is excellent around people (kids, adults strangers) but goes crazy around other dogs. Mainly because I never had a chance to properly socialize him with other dogs and EVERY contact he had with another dog was negative. When we would take our walks it seemed like dogs would come out of nowhere and try to attack him (1 house with 2 dogs, 1 house with 3 dogs, etc) so I always picked him up and removed him from the confrontation. Not sure if I should have just let them "work it out" at some point, but he was a puppy and a lot smaller. Therefore i think mainly his barking and aggression was out of fear. Since I've been working with him quite a bit I also felt that he had basic obedience (or at least a foundation)...but not after I saw Mr. Lindsey's dogs. The main reason why I chose to get some professional help was that we recently moved to a new neighborhood and I basically got tired of being "that guy with the crazy dog" at my daughter's bus stop every morning with the other parents and their well-behaved dogs. Everyone know's one of them, right? When I visited Mr. Lindsey for a consultation, my dog was very aggressive towards his dogs but his dogs had absolutely NO response. They literally just ignored my dog as he barked and snapped at them from inches away. This is what I needed.. a controlled environment for him to work on his socialization without the risk of having multiple out of control dogs or someone getting hurt. While going through Mr. Lindsey's program I had to unlearn quite a few things and understand the mindset of how my dog thinks and I found out that this doesn't stop with me.... it requires a commitment from the entire family to be on the same page with the training goals or things can unravel (by anyone in the household). Mr. Lindsey has not only helped me with his aggressive behavior but he has also helped with his obedience, as well as tracking, and always gave me a lesson plan on what to work on before the next session as well as what needs to be improved on. My dog has come a long way but he still needs a lot of work and I continue to teach him new things. I remember Mr. Lindsey's little saying "Kids and Dogs". Every time I spit out a command and my dog just totally ignores me or keeps playing with his dogs or doesn't come I'd say "but he always does it for me at home". He would say something like (and i'm paraphrasing) "I was a good kid when I was at home and my parents were watching. its when I got out of the house..." I think any type of training requires work, there are no short cuts unless you want to pay 1000's of dollars... and you still have to put the work in afterwards for maintenance. The good thing is that it doesn't take a lot of time and its worth the effort. I work with him at least 3-5 times a day, sometimes 1-2 min or sometimes 30-40 min. I use every opportunity possible (always during walking, before feeding, before letting him out, before letting him back in, etc) sometimes it doesn't even feel like training but it counts. I would highly recommend Mr. Lindsey at TNT Family K9 Academy! Now, train your freakin dog !!! read more

I really don't know what I'd have done without Lindsey. He is the absolute real thing. I had found tnt k9 training before I even got my German Shepherd puppy, Ripley. I had debated doing the normal pet store type puppy training. I had no clue what I was getting into with a GSD puppy! I am so very grateful to Lindsey for how he has helped me. German Shepherds are not for the average dog owner. They are so intelligent, driven and big! Without the proper training, they can be poor companions, and very dangerous to people and other dogs. Ripley is in the final days of her puppy obedience classes with Lindsey. He has not only sculpted Ripley into a fine, obedient dog, he has trained me on the psychology involved in how to focus, and grow, Ripley's drive. If your looking for a 1 hour, once a week class to just play with other puppies and teach your dog how to shake hands, k9 tnt is not the place for you! It is requires dedication and commitment to shape a GSD puppy. Lindsey orchestrates this flawlessly. He is strict and demanding with both you, and your dog. But, the results are outstanding! Ripley has mastered all the basic puppy training and tricks. That's what I expected to learn. What I had no clue about was how I would develop a relationship of respect and love with Ripley that requires both of us to participate in, in order to work. Wherever I take her, people are stunned at her behavior. She is absolutely locked to my side with no pulling, or struggling to get into trouble. Especially in pet stores, where other dogs are with their owners. The other dogs are barking, pulling and being obnoxious. Ripley will sit, or lay and pay no attention to anyone but me. It's so amazing to see. I have people ask me, everywhere I go, who has trained her. I've learned over my several months with Lindsey, just how much he loves, and respects, the dogs he trains. I am already excited about taking Ripley to the next level of training at k9 tnt! read more

I owe lindsey for helping me get to know my best friend. About two years ago i got a MONSTER of a dog from the spca. 75 pounds of hell-raising. I spent the next year and a half frustrated and discouraged as i bounced from trainer to trainer with no success. I found lindsey through a simple google search and figured i didnt have anything to lose. When i showed up, i was already impressed. Its not some big corporate, whitewashed facility. It just looks like a place where serious dog training gets done. So first day in there for the consultation he wont even touch him. Dogs a beast and i dont know how to control him yet. So he spent a lot of time talking to me about his philosophy on training and his experiences with dogs. Really got my mind right so i could come get my house in order before i came back for lessons. By the end of the FIRST LESSON my dog who id never seen calm around another animal is just sitting (albeit a little excited because even he knew what a breakthrough this was) in a room with lindseys 3 other dogs in the corners. The man knows his stuff. That wasn't a miracle cure, more like a glimpse into my dogs potential. Over the last 6 months hes taught me more about small subtle training concepts than i would have even imagined was out there and i can finally feel comfortable taking my dog new places. But ill tell you this: theres nothing like really bonding with your dog, getting to know them, learning to trust them. And thats what lindsey's selling for anyone willing to do their part on their end. read more

I hired this man to train my Rottweiler puppy. When I met with him for the evaluation, his facility was shockingly run down, but the guy talked a good game, sounded like he knew his stuff so I figured don't judge a book by its cover, that was my first mistake. I go for the first lesson and I'm not too keen about all his other dogs lurking around and other dogs screaming in those outdoor kennels (that's just me) but it went ok, go back for the second lesson and things start to get a little strange, the man smelled of alcohol and out of an hour maybe 10 minutes was spent training my dog, the rest of the time my dog was in a dirty crate while he talked endlessly about his past accomplishments and what he had planned for my puppy, my dog is 6 months old and this man is talking about personal protection when 1. that's not what I hired him for I just wanted obedience training and 2. the dog cant even sit on command whos worried about personal protection? I tolerated 3 more "lessons" where my dog spent more time in a crate while this guy babbled on about his past appearing to be under the influence, than my puppy did being taught basic obedience before I asked for my money back. The dude refused to refund my money, even though he couldn't deliver what he promised. That was an expensive lesson learned, just wished my dog would have learned something. read more

Took my dog for training to help me out since I'm disabled. The trainer was great with training the dog and also with training me to be able to work with the dog. Thanks for the training my dog is doing great helping me when I have falls and stays by my side 24/7 to make sure I'm ok, my Dr even wrote papers so my dog can move with me to my new apt. The trainer even provided me to do refresher classes when I feel I need them to follow up on making sure I'm dealing with my dog correctly and my dog is following thru with what it was trained. I recommend everyone that needs training for their dog to go to tnt. My daughter wants to trade dogs because she sees how great my dog is doing since been to tnt but also how I was trained to deal with my dog. read more

If I could give zero stars I would! We had a very bad experience here and ended up pulling our dog out of the program after very aggressive techniques were used on our dog for "training" purposes. We also had issues with his breath smelling of alcohol every time we went. Most of the time was spent chatting while our dog was in one of his outdoor kennels. He bragged about one of his dogs making him so much money because he would adopt her out and no one knew how to control her, so they would return her. He would then turn her around and adopt her out to another family (each time for several thousand dollars) DO NOT GO THERE read more

Lindsey is a fantastic trainer. He really knows what he is doing. He cares about the relationship between the owner and their dogs. I felt very comfortable leaving my puppy in his care when I was in a cast for two months. He really cares about your pet and wants you to be happy and not frustrated with them. Also he gets results when he trains your pet. He is very reasonable in his fees also. I have come to know this trainer personally and would highly recommend him to any pet owner. He has certainly helped me out in a very stressful situation and has went above being a trainer. He is caring and compassionate person. read more

Lindsey is a fantastic trainer. He's taught my whole family how to work with our German Shepherd on sit, stay, down, sit-stay, down-stay, heal, leave it, off and much more. He explains things in a way that helps us relate. I cannot say enough good things about how he balances the training between the dog and the owner. He takes his time and makes sure we are comfortable with the commands. I've already recommended him to a family member and a friend. I highly recommend you call him if you want positive results!! Thank you, Lindsey, for all you're doing for us and Gunner! We appreciate you. read more

This man is a drunken has been. There are verified facts out there where he took clients money and was unable to train their dog only to refuse to give them a refund, was drunk during training, starved dogs in the name of "training", put his hands on female clients. Why this man has not been arrested or at least put out of business is beyond me. Doing business with this man you stand a 50/50 chance of your dog actually being trained, at a couple thousand a pop that's not very good odds. This man is a shady business owner, an unethical and dangerous trainer read more

Lindsay trained my American Bully and has done a wonderful job with her. Started at just 5 months old she is very obedient and a all around better dog. He adjusts his schedule to meet yours, knows what training adjustments to make to get the best results for your dog. I also boarded my pup with him and he continues to work with the dog while he has her. Very patient with the owners and dog. All in all, I have had a wonderful experience with Lindsay, well worth the money and would recommend him to anyone who is looking for a trainer. read more

TNT is hands down the best dog training facility in greater Cincinnati. The owner and trainer, Mr. Lindsey, is incredible. He has an uncanny ability to communicate with the dogs and gain their compliance. My alphapha blue blood bull dog is weighing in at 90lbs at age 9 months. Thanks to Mr. Lindsey he is a model dog and a pleasure to have as a pet. Before TNT I couldn't get the pup to do anything! I highly recommend his training and boarding. Tank always comes home happy and obedient. read more

Lindsey trained my German Shepard and I couldn't be more pleased! The man goes out of his way to help not only me but I saw it time and time again! He's very professional and knows exactly what he's doing! I go out of town and he boards and trains my girl! I've sent several friends to Lyndsey and they all have called to thank me! If you're looking for a trainer that will get the job done then he's your man! read more

I hired this company to help with my aggressive dog. The end result was after him withholding food and aggressive training my dog attacked me. I wasn't seriously hurt, but the damage was done. 2500 + the heartbreak of dropping my beloved rescue to be euthanized, I was beside myself. Stay Away! read more

My dog Denali love's to goto TNT when I have to go on vacation every year or when I need to take a trip. Denali loves the owner. I will not take my dog any where else but to the TNT family. Thanks TNT Family for all the love, caring for Denali! Thanks, Again, Donna read more