Dog Training in Ostrander, Ohio

Trusted Dog Grooming, Daycare, and Grooming

When you’re just 7 minutes from one of Central Ohio’s most loved dog facilities, there’s really no reason to look anywhere else! Lead the Way K9 is a family-owned facility in nearby Delaware, Ohio, run by husband-and-wife team Josh and Brittany. We offer professional dog training, boarding, daycare, and grooming on our beautiful 5-acre property, and we’d love to welcome your dog into our pack!

Why Trust Lead the Way K9 Training & Boarding

Many of our clients find that their dogs run straight out of their car and to our door at drop-off, which is a testament to how much dogs love it here! We work with all kinds of dogs, from energetic puppies to laid-back adults, and we take the time to really get to know each one. Play time is always included with your service, and we keep owners updated with photos and videos throughout the day. Whether you’re looking for dog training, grooming, boarding, or daycare, find out why dog parents in Ostrander consistently choose Lead the Way.

Our Core Services in Ostrander, OH

Dog Training

Whether your dog is reactive on walks, ignores commands, or just needs some structure, our dog training in Ostrander can help. We offer a 2-week board and train program as well as a 7-day puppy program for younger dogs. At pickup, Josh and Brittany walk you through every command and piece of equipment so you feel set up to keep it going at home, even if it’s your first dog ever.

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Dog Boarding

Dog boarding in Ostrander just 7 minutes down the road. Your dog stays on our 5-acre property and gets a consistent daily routine and plenty of playtime with other dogs and people! We send photos throughout their stay, and many of our clients tell us they can finally relax on vacation knowing their dog is genuinely having a great time. Once your dog sees the building, they won’t look back!

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DoGGY DAYCARE

At our dog daycare in Ostrander, we match every dog with compatible playmates before they ever join a group, so whether your pup is laid-back or a total wild child, they’ll have dogs to play with that match their energy. We send photos and videos throughout the day, and you’ll pick up one very happy (and very tired!) dog at the end of it.

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Grooming

Our professional dog grooming in Ostrander starts at just $80 for a full-service appointment. Our groomer listens to exactly what you’re looking for and delivers. Clients tell us their dogs came back looking precisely how they wanted, and were happy and relaxed at pickup too. We offer baths, haircuts, nail trims, ear cleaning, and deshedding, and send before-and-after photos every visit. The best part? Your dog gets free playtime while they wait their turn!

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Reviews From Our Ostrander Dog Training
and Boarding Families

Find Out Why Ostrander Families (and Pups!) Choose Us

    
 
 
         
   Josh Conway 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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! 🐶🐶❤️
  
 
        
   Seth Jump 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 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.
  
 
        
   Tim Newell 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Our fellow love's it here, always comes home and crashes for about 2 days.. Great people..
  
 
        
   Hannah Sierra, MBA 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 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. 🙏
  
 
        
   Loraine Maguire 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. They are the BEST! All 5 of our Danes have gone here and the training is top notch!!!
  
 
        
   Mindi Stoner 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 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!
  
 
        
   Robert Brennan 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Amazing place for dog boarding, day care, training, and grooming.  Josh and team are awesome
  
 
        
   Meryl Gasser 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 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!
  
 
        
   Katie Trippel 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 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🐾
  
 
        
   Ralph S 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 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!