Scholars in Collars Academy

Scholars in Collars Academy is a dog training school in Erie, run by trainer and owner Nikki McGaughey. Its core offerings are five-week group classes at four levels, from beginner through therapy dog, and a five-week day school program on Tuesdays and Thursdays that focuses on training, socialization and outings. The academy also offers private packages built around each family's goals.

Private training can be scheduled flexibly and takes place at home. Nikki has about ten years of experience running group and private sessions and previously trained at a large national pet retailer. The academy is at 8321 Hamot Road in Erie, and it also sells branded merchandise and offers dog photography and dog daycare.