Focus Dog Training - Private Canine Trainers - Copley, OH

Member since Dec 2021

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

Starting Price
$ 90.00 Per Hour

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

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BASED IN: Copley, OH
SERVICE AREA: Within 75 miles, including Akron, Fairlawn, Barberton, Norton, Wadsworth, Cuyahoga Falls, Stow, Tallmadge, Richfield, Bath, Medina Ohio

Distinction

CPDT-KA American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen Approved Evaluator (AKC CGC) Certified Trick Dog Instructor (CTDI)

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 – Expert Mobile Dog Trainer based in Copley, OH


Cass is a trusted professional dog trainer in Copley, OH, dedicated to helping dogs and their families build lasting, trusting relationships. With years of hands-on experience working with dogs of all sizes...from playful puppies to seasoned seniors, Cass Koch uses positive, effective, science-informed techniques to make training enjoyable, rewarding, and results-driven for you and your dog.


🏙️ Personalized Training Right at Your Home


Living in a busy urban or suburban environment can bring unique challenges for dogs - distractions, new neighbors, and varying routines. Cass Koch’s canine training services bring expert guidance directly to your door, providing flexible schedules, personalized attention, and safe, fun walks and training sessions for dogs of all energy levels.


🐶 Obedience & Manners – Teaching reliable commands and respectful behavior

📏 Leash & Walking Confidence – Ending pulling, lunging, and stress during walks

🧠 Behavior Modification – Addressing fear, anxiety, reactivity, or unwanted behaviors

🐾 Puppy Foundations - Socialization and good habit development from the start

❤️ Transforming Your Dog’s Life - and Yours


Training is about more than obedience. It’s about connection, trust, and confidence. When your dog understands expectations and communicates clearly, everyday life becomes calmer and more joyful. Imagine stress-free walks, confident greetings at home, and a deeper bond built on love, patience, and understanding. Cass Koch is dedicated to helping you and your dog experience this transformation.


📘 Training Tools & Techniques


Cass Koch uses customized, positive methods tailored to each dog’s needs:

🎯 Clicker or reward-based reinforcement

🦴 Treats, toys, and praise for motivation

🐾 Safe harnesses and leashes for structured practice

🧠 Behavior plans focused on sustainable, long-term results


These techniques strengthen good habits, reduce problem behaviors, and make training fun for your dog.


📌 Book a Session With Cass Koch Today


Ready to see lasting results with your dog? Book a virtual or mobile dog training session with Cass Koch in Copley, Summit County, Akron, Parma, Cleveland, Mentor, Canton, Euclid, Lakewood, Elyria, Brunswick, Strongsville, OH at your convenience.


Whether you’re tackling basic obedience, leash issues, or more complex behavioral concerns, expert guidance is just a click away. Explore verified reviews, request quotes, and start your journey toward a happier, more harmonious life with your four-legged companion!