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Dog Training in Marysville, Ohio

Professional Boarding, Daycare, and Grooming Services

Looking for top-rated dog care near Marysville? Lead the Way K9 is a family-owned facility in Delaware, Ohio, run by husband-and-wife team Josh and Brittany. We’re located just 20 minutes from Marysville and offer dog training, boarding, daycare, and grooming on our beautiful 5-acre property. Our clients have been with us for years, and their dogs can’t wait to come back! We’d love to have your pup be our guest at Lead the Way for Marysville dog boarding, training, grooming, or daycare.

Why Work With Lead the Way K9 Training & Boarding

Josh and Brittany have been running Lead the Way for over 10 years and are hands-on in the business every single day. We do a full evaluation with every new dog before they join our boarding or daycare program, so we already know your pup before their first real visit. We’re known for quick response times (most messages get a reply within the hour) and we keep owners updated with photos throughout the day, and of course you can check in anytime. Our facility is huge, clean, and designed to give dogs the space and care they need to thrive.

Our Main Services in Marysville, OH

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Dog Training

Have a dog that pulls on the leash, ignores commands, or just needs some structure? Our dog training in Marysville at Lead the Way is designed to tackle the real everyday challenges that dog owners face. Our 7-day puppy program gets younger dogs started on the right foot, and our 2-week board and train produces results that we set you up to maintain at home. Our clients are consistently amazed at the difference in their dogs!

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Dog Boarding

Looking for dog boarding in Marysville, Ohio? Bring your pup to our 5 beautiful acres. They get a consistent daily routine, outdoor time, and, of course, playtime with humans and other dogs. You get photo updates along the way, so you always know how your pup is doing. We offer an AM pickup option for added convenience, and our exit bath service means your dog comes home clean after their stay (something our boarding clients absolutely love!).

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DoGGY DAYCARE

Dog daycare in Marysville for dogs that deserve a great day while you’re at work or out running errands. Your pup spends the day outside on our property with dogs they get along with, supervised by a team that knows them by name. We send photos throughout the day so you can see what your fur baby is up to. Our clients tell us they love seeing their dog having the time of their life!

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Grooming

Grooming appointments that your dog will actually enjoy. Every grooming appointment at Lead the Way includes outdoor playtime before and after, so your dog isn’t just sitting in a crate waiting their turn. Our groomer works with all breeds and sends before-and-after photos every single visit. Full-service dog grooming in Marysville starts at $80, with deshedding, ear cleaning, and nail trims available too. Dog parents love the results, and their dogs love grooming day at Lead the Way.

Reviews From Our Marysville Dog Training
and Boarding Customers

Proudly Serving Marysville Canines

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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I cannot say enough good things about Lead the Way K9! We take both of our dogs, Archie and Peanut, here for doggy daycare, and the experience has been absolutely fantastic. Every single person we have dealt with has been incredibly polite, friendly, helpful, and genuinely seems to care about the dogs they are taking care of. The owners have also been unbelievably accommodating. Whether it is scheduling, answering questions, or just making the whole process easy, they have always gone out of their way to help us. That level of customer service is becoming harder and harder to find, and it absolutely deserves to be recognized. The facility itself is phenomenal. It is clean, well maintained, spacious, and you can immediately tell that a tremendous amount of thought has gone into creating a safe and enjoyable environment for the dogs. But the best review really comes from Archie and Peanut themselves. 😂 The second they realize where we are going, they get excited, and when we pull in they practically break their necks trying to get through the door! Then when we pick them up, they are literally smiling. Happy, exhausted dogs that clearly had an absolute blast. There are plenty of places you can pay to have someone watch your dogs. Finding a place where you genuinely feel like your dogs LOVE being there and are being cared for by people you trust is something completely different. That peace of mind is worth every single penny. We absolutely love Lead the Way K9 and cannot recommend them highly enough. Archie and Peanut give them five stars too! 🐶🐶❤️
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Seth Jump
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Lead the Way is great! The team does an excellent job with our dog and shares pictures of our furry friend while we’re away. I highly recommend boarding your dog with them.
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Tim Newell
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Our fellow love's it here, always comes home and crashes for about 2 days.. Great people..
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We’ve been boarding our two pups here while we travel for work, for the past two years. We have our main residence in Texas and a farm in Ohio and still prefer to fly the pups all the way to Lead The Way no matter where our trip is headed. We have two large high energy dogs, one apricot Golden Doodle, “Georgie”, and one black German Shepherd, “Maizy”, and they both go to “camp” together! The owners specialize in dog training and maintain a very well managed environment for dogs to be and feel safe in. They take a lot of pride in their business, you can tell by how beautifully maintained the facility is the moment you drive onto the property. They also bring a festive holiday spirit to the experience for the dogs and send lots of photos. You can even add an exit bath so that they’re squeaky clean upon pick up! Most of all we are thankful that the team here is flexible as our jobs can be demanding and change at moments notice. 🙏
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They are the BEST! All 5 of our Danes have gone here and the training is top notch!!!
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Mindi Stoner
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We cannot say enough wonderful things about Josh and his team! They have gone above and beyond in caring for our two pups, treating them as if they were their own. What truly sets them apart is their communication. They kept us updated and were honest about how our dogs were doing. It's clear the staff genuinely care about the health, comfort, and well-being of every dog in their care. We are incredibly grateful for their kindness, professionalism, and dedication Highly recommend!
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Robert Brennan
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Amazing place for dog boarding, day care, training, and grooming. Josh and team are awesome
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Meryl Gasser
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We had an amazing experience with Lead the Way K9 Training & Boarding! They took our dog in at the last minute after a scheduling mix-up with another boarding facility, and Josh and his team were incredibly responsive and accommodating from the start. During her week-long stay, they sent us daily photos and updates, which gave us so much peace of mind knowing she was happy and well cared for. They even celebrated the 4th of July with her while we were away 🥹 When we picked her up, she was excited to see us, but as soon as we got in the car, she kept looking back like she wanted to go back and be with all of her new doggy friends! That told us everything we needed to know about how much she loved her time there. It’s never easy leaving your dog behind, but the care, communication, and attention they provided exceeded our expectations. We will absolutely board her there again and highly recommend Josh and the entire team at Lead the Way K9 Training & Boarding!
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We have used k9 lead the way for boarding our 1 yr old mini Bernadoodle, Stanley. We have been consistently impressed with the care and communication shown by Josh and his team. They provided frequent pictures when we were gone, which helped us (especially my kids) know that Stanley was having a great time and in good hands. Additionally, their prices are reasonable and the facility is beautiful and clean. Highly recommend K9 lead the way for boarding needs!!! We will continue to use them any time Stanley needs a place to stay🐾
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Ralph S
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In April of 2021 I sent our Irish Terrier Penny for training and had great results. Over the years since then I have sent Penny and our pug mix Daisy many times for boarding. Josh and his team does a great job keeping us updated with plenty of pictures of dogs and how they are doing. I have referred family and friends to Lead the Way and all have had great experiences like us. I highly recommend Lead the way for your training and boarding needs!

MARYSVILLE SUCCESS STORY

REAL RESULTS FROM MARYSVILLE DOG OWNERS

See how we’re helping dogs and their families thrive in the Marysville community

Piper’s Training Journey

Dog Name: Piper

Program: Adult Dog Training

Location: Marysville, OH

Completed: April 2024

AN UNBELIEVABLE TRANSFORMATION

John brought Piper to Lead the Way for training and witnessed an amazing transformation. The difference between before and after the program was unbelievable, with results that exceeded all expectations.

Lead the Way’s incredible training methods created lasting behavioral changes while ensuring Piper had a blast throughout the process. The team’s expertise and dedication delivered results that left John completely satisfied—though he admits that’s a huge understatement. The positive experience has John looking forward to bringing Piper back for boarding and daycare services in the future.

John Massey

“Lead the Way did an amazing job with our dog Piper. The difference between before and after is unbelievable. To say we are completely satisfied is a huge understatement. They do incredible work and our dog had a blast in the process!”

Our Location

Our facility is located at 4280 Marysville Rd, Delaware, OH 43015, about 20 minutes from Marysville.

Quick route: Take US-36 E toward Delaware, past New Dover and Ostrander, to the facility.