New Era Dog Training: Training, Reimagined

Discover a more positive, relationship-centered approach to dog training. New Era Dog Training provides family dog mediation, positive reinforcement dog training, and compassionate behavior support throughout Summit, Cuyahoga, and Medina counties—and beyond. Join dog trainer Lisa Yasenchak at our new facility in North Royalton, Ohio!

Ned, the dog who inspired Lisa Yasenchak to start New Era Dog Training
Dog trainer Lisa Yasenchak exploring a shallow creek with a black dog

Building Relationships
Building Confidence

New Era Dog Training was founded by Lisa Yasenchak with one important goal: to help dog guardians better understand and meet the needs of their dogs in ways that work for everyone. Our human world was not designed with dogs in mind, and people are not automatically born knowing how to communicate with them. That is where an experienced, compassionate dog trainer can make all the difference.

At New Era Dog Training, we look beyond commands and quick fixes to understand the dog in front of us. Through positive reinforcement dog training and family dog mediation, Lisa helps families recognize what their dogs are communicating, understand the reasons behind their behavior, and develop practical skills for navigating everyday life together.

Building a lasting relationship with your dog requires time, patience, and, most importantly, understanding. Our dog training classes provide a supportive environment where dogs and their people can develop a shared language built on trust. As communication improves, confidence grows on both ends of the leash.

Whether you are beginning puppy training, strengthening everyday manners, or looking for reactive dog training and behavior support, every training plan begins with your dog’s individual needs. Rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach, we help you build realistic skills and sustainable routines that fit your dog, your family, and your lifestyle.

Our reward-based methods make learning productive, enjoyable, and meaningful. The goal is not simply to teach your dog what to do—it is to help you understand one another, overcome challenges as a team, and create a stronger relationship that lasts a lifetime.

Our Dog

Training Services

New Era Dog Training provides a variety of services tailored to each dog and their family. From newly rescued dogs needing life skills to families needing help meeting their dog’s needs or setting their puppy up for success, New Era Dog Training has got you covered.

Cautious to Confident

We help shy, fearful, and nervous dogs feel safer in our fast-paced human world. Through patient, positive reinforcement dog training, we build trust, encourage confidence, and support progress at your dog’s pace.

Behavior Modification

Some behaviors can feel scary, frustrating, or confusing. Our behavior modification and reactive dog training address challenges like reactivity and resource guarding with safe, positive, personalized support.

Puppy Preschool

Our Puppy Preschool combines age-appropriate socialization, enrichment, and positive puppy training. Build essential skills, encourage confidence, and create a strong foundation for a happy life together.

🐾 Recall Adventure

We’ll teach your dog that coming back to you is rewarding, fun, and worth choosing. Through recall games, movement, rewards, distance, and gradually increasing distractions. 

Positive & personalized.

Basic Manners

Our Basic Manners dog training classes teach practical skills that help your pup navigate everyday life. Together, we’ll build positive habits that work for your dog, your family, and your lifestyle with confidence.

Enrichment Services

Every dog has unique needs and interests. Our enrichment services support their well-being, encourage positive behavior, and keep your pup happily engaged and entertained while you’re at work or away.