Paramount is a top rated dog training and behavior modification business focused on restoring balance to dogs and their owners. No dog and no owner are the same, so we design our dog training plans to meet the individual needs of you and your dog. Paramount is the #1 rated dog training business in Northeast Ohio.

Angie's list award winner 11 years in a row

Our Story

My history with dog training began over a decade ago with my pet "Sluggo", a Siberian Husky from the local Animal Protective League. A purely impulse purchase, I knew nothing about the breed or its needs. I bought him because of his beautiful appearance. Needless to say, the next several years were spent in disappointment and frustration due to the obvious needs of a Siberian Husky that were not being met. I did EVERYTHING wrong in my approach to "Sluggo", and I paid the price: chewed furniture, soiled carpets, "dog at large" fines from the dog warden to name just a few. "Sluggo" taught me many things about dog pack behavior, temperament, and most important, about my true lack of understanding of dog behavior. Thanks to "Sluggo", I began a quest of learning about dog psychology and, to date, I am still learning. Unfortunately, "Sluggo" passed away before I could share my knowledge, but I have dedicated my study and this site to him in hopes of helping others.

In addition to being a graduate of National K9 in Columbus Ohio, I had the good fortune of training under several mentors, who opened up the world of dog behavior to me. I have spent many years learning and training through research, training conferences and studying under respected trainers. I have done the work and research,  and now your pack will reap the rewards!

Mel - Owner/Operator of Paramount Dog Training

Call Us Today  (440) 821-5756

Call us for information about:

• Puppy Classes
• Behavior problems and modification
• Advanced obedience
• Breed and Breeder reference
• On and off leash obedience
• Additional classes

Paramount is recommended by many Veterinarians, Kennels and Groomers in our service areas.

All training is group or private and by a Certified Trainer.

Featured Volunteer

Edwina Hawkins has been a very important part of the growth of Paramount Dog Training.  She has been our number one volunteer for eight years running.  She assists and helps coordinate Puppy Class,  Distraction Class, Agility Class and Rally Class.

Edwina is a retired Speech and Language Pathologist and special education pre-school teacher who first came to Paramount Dog Training for basic obedience training for her lab puppy,  Easy.  Edwina continued training Easy with Paramount to perform specific tasks for Service Dog Certification. She also enjoys doing a variety of therapy dog assignments throughout the community. That training also was offered through Paramount.

Edwina and her husband Frank reside at home with their three labs Easy, Angus, Dunkel and their Yellow-Nape Amazon parrot,  Louie.