We are located on 8 acres of pristine Bluegrass just outside of Lexington, KY. Our dog training programs are built around giving your dog a fun and enjoyable experience, while also teaching them reliable obedience and vital life skills. We have 8 acres of open green space, which is used for both training and freeContinue reading “Explore Our Beautiful Winchester, KY Dog Training Facility!”
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4 Reasons Why Dogs Become Collar Wise
The term “collar wise” is used to describe a dog who only listens and performs when they are wearing equipment. When collars are taken off, the collar wise dog will ignore commands, perform at less than their normal level, and will not take direction from the handler. This is an issue that has a coupleContinue reading “4 Reasons Why Dogs Become Collar Wise”
April Dog Training Class: 2020
We had an awesome, diverse group of dogs for April! Each of these dogs was enrolled in our distraction program, which is a three week program where the dogs learn on and off leash obedience around distractions. Let’s take a look at each of our graduates for this month. Sebastian, Standard Poodle from Louisville, KYContinue reading “April Dog Training Class: 2020”
Off Breeds and Bite Sports
If you hang out in any IGP or PSA Facebook groups, you will start to see a trend. People are looking for advice on selecting an “off breed” for a biting dog sport, or for a club that will let them play. While Malinois and German Shepherds are commonplace in these sports, you will occasionallyContinue reading “Off Breeds and Bite Sports”
FAQ: What goes into the price of a fully trained dog?
The price of our Dream Dogs does vary from dog to dog, but generally is between $10,000-15,000. This price is based on the quality of the dogs in our program, the massive amount of training that goes into them, and the other things that we provide along with the dog. In this post, I willContinue reading “FAQ: What goes into the price of a fully trained dog?”
Success Story: Beau the Goldendoodle
Beau is a social, happy goldendoodle from Lexington, KY. He was struggling with good manners at the door, which is a very common problem with doodles. Having a dog who loves strangers is a fantastic thing to have, but it can lead to issues with jumping and hyperactiveness. Beau also pulled badly on walks, wouldn’tContinue reading “Success Story: Beau the Goldendoodle”
Dream Dog Diaries: Dec 12
Brutus the Boxer is going to be an amazing trained puppy for his family, and he’s going home at Christmas! Follow along with him and his classmates.
November 27: Trained Puppy Training Diary
For some families, raising a puppy from 8 weeks is overwhelming and too risky. You don’t know what your puppy’s personality will be as they mature. You have to deal with teething, potty training, crate training, and socializing your puppy in the midst of a pandemic. Purchasing a trained puppy is the right solution forContinue reading “November 27: Trained Puppy Training Diary”
Littermate Syndrome, and How to Handle It
LITTERMATE SYNDROME IS A PHENOMENON THAT OCCURS WHEN YOU GET TWO YOUNG DOGS AT THE SAME TIME. They don’t have to be actual littermates, but just dogs who grow up together at the same time, in the same house. Puppies need 8-10 weeks with their mother and littermates to learn vital information. They learn howContinue reading “Littermate Syndrome, and How to Handle It”
The Fourth, Fireworks, and Fearful Dogs
FIREWORKS CAN BE VERY SCARY TO YOUR DOG. EVEN A DOG WHO IS NORMALLY VERY CONFIDENT CAN STRUGGLE WITH THE UNEXPECTED LOUD BANGS AND FLASHES OF FIREWORKS. SADLY, EVERY YEAR THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF DOGS WHO GO MISSING ON THE 4TH OF JULY WHEN THEY TRY TO FLEE FROM THE FIREWORKS. Maybe your dog hasContinue reading “The Fourth, Fireworks, and Fearful Dogs”