Focus Dog Training - Private Canine Trainers - Copley, OH
Positive Reinforcement dog training by a certified dog trainer with a degree in Animal Behavior. Specializing in reactivity, tricks and obedience! Offers in home training, day training, group classes and training walks to help get a well rounded dog!
Cass Rocha CTDI, IAABC, FFCP, Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, International Dog Sports Dock Diving Judge. Head Trainer/Owner.
Cass is the owner and head trainer at Focus Dog Training. Her career started in 2017 when her family dog began struggling with reactivity through helping him to handle his emotions and trust in his family, she fell in love with behavior modification and dog training. Today she has a degree in Animal Behavior from Thiel College, is a certified Trick Dog Instructor through Do More With Your Dog!, an Accredited Dog Trainer through the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants, is a Fear Free Certified Professional and is a Canine Good Citizen Evaluator.
She is the proud owner of three dogs who help her every single day Van Zant, Dover and Sixx.
Please contact and book Cass on Petworks. Thank you.
- Licensed
- Certified
- Online Sessions
Pricing Packages
How do you serve precious pets?
- Dog Trainer
- Puppy Trainer
- Dog Obedience Training
- Private Dog Training
- Animal Behaviorist
- K9 Training
- Dog Behaviorist
What training tools do you use?
- Back-clip Harness
- Barriers
- Clicker
- Front-clip Harness
- Head Collar
- Leash
- Long Line
- Martingale Collar
- Muzzle
- Praise/Affection
- Toys
- Treats
Which training type do you employ to encourage paw-sitive behaviors?
- Dog Obedience Training
- Dog Therapy Training
- Pet Behavior Modification
- Service Dog Training
What part of the animal kingdom do you serve?
- Dogs
What licensing do you have?
- Business License
On a scale of snail to elephant, what size animals do you work with?
- 20-39 lbs
- 40-79 lbs
- 80+ lbs
- under 20 lbs
Pet Certifications
- American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen Approved Evaluator (AKC CGC)
- Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA)
- Certified Trick Dog Instructor (CTDI)
- Fear Free Certified Professional
- International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC)
Do you offer mobile services?
- Yes
Which part of the country do you serve pets?
Akron, Fairlawn, Barberton, Norton, Wadsworth, Cuyahoga Falls, Stow, Tallmadge, Richfield, Bath, Medina Ohio
What year did you begin serving pets?
2017
SERVICE AREA: Within 75 miles, including Akron, Fairlawn, Barberton, Norton, Wadsworth, Cuyahoga Falls, Stow, Tallmadge, Richfield, Bath, Medina Ohio
Distinction
How do you serve precious pets?
- Dog Trainer
- Puppy Trainer
- Dog Obedience Training
- Private Dog Training
- Animal Behaviorist
- K9 Training
- Dog Behaviorist
What training tools do you use?
- Back-clip Harness
- Barriers
- Clicker
- Front-clip Harness
- Head Collar
- Leash
- Long Line
- Martingale Collar
- Muzzle
- Praise/Affection
- Toys
- Treats
Which training type do you employ to encourage paw-sitive behaviors?
- Dog Obedience Training
- Dog Therapy Training
- Pet Behavior Modification
- Service Dog Training
What part of the animal kingdom do you serve?
- Dogs
What licensing do you have?
- Business License
On a scale of snail to elephant, what size animals do you work with?
- 20-39 lbs
- 40-79 lbs
- 80+ lbs
- under 20 lbs
Pet Certifications
- American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen Approved Evaluator (AKC CGC)
- Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA)
- Certified Trick Dog Instructor (CTDI)
- Fear Free Certified Professional
- International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC)
Do you offer mobile services?
- Yes
Which part of the country do you serve pets?
Akron, Fairlawn, Barberton, Norton, Wadsworth, Cuyahoga Falls, Stow, Tallmadge, Richfield, Bath, Medina Ohio
What year did you begin serving pets?
2017
🦔 About Cass Koch — Certified Dog Trainer in Copley, Ohio
Cass Koch is a certified dog trainer serving Copley, Summit County, and surrounding areas including Akron, Parma, Cleveland, Mentor, Canton, Euclid, Lakewood, Elyria, Brunswick, Strongsville, dedicated to helping dogs and their families build lasting, trusting relationships. Using positive, science-based methods tailored to each dog's age, temperament, and specific challenges, Cass makes training effective, enjoyable, and built to last.
❤️ The best dog trainers don't just train dogs — they teach you how to communicate with yours. Cass brings that philosophy to every session, working alongside you and your dog to build trust, consistency, and real, lasting results.
What Cass Can Help With
Obedience & manners — reliable commands and respectful behavior at home and in public. Leash & walking confidence — ending pulling, lunging, and stress on walks. Behavior modification — addressing reactivity, anxiety, fear, and aggression. New dog foundations — building good habits and confidence from the start.
Why Book Cass on PetWorks?
Verified, certified professional with credentials you can trust. Personalized one-on-one sessions — in-home, mobile, or on-site. Force-free, positive reinforcement methods that are humane and proven. A judgment-free approach focused on the wellbeing of both you and your dog. Backed by real reviews from pet parents across Summit County and Akron, Parma, Cleveland, Mentor, Canton, Euclid, Lakewood, Elyria, Brunswick, Strongsville.
How Booking Cass on PetWorks Works
Booking Cass is secure and straightforward.
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Click "Book Now" or "Request Quote": If you see a package that fits, you can book directly. If your situation is unique or you'd like to discuss your dog's specific challenges first, click "Request Quote" to start a conversation with Cass.
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Connect & Schedule: Once your booking is initiated, you'll use the PetWorks Inbox to coordinate the best time and location for your session and share any details about your dog that will help Cass prepare.
Ready to get started? Browse Cass's verified reviews, compare credentials, and book confidently on PetWorks — serving Copley, OH and the surrounding Summit County area.
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