Canine Unleashed

Canine Unleashed offers structured training programs: Puppy Pre School focuses on early socialization and foundational commands; Basic Manners teaches on-leash obedience, recall, sit, stay, and loose-leash walking; Advanced Off-Leash Obedience builds on this with reliable off-leash control and voice command mastery; Boarding School provides intensive daily training at the trainer’s home over 2.5 weeks; Protection Dog Training offers customized family protection dogs through their Green to Gold Program. All programs are individually tailored and include owner education to reinforce training at home.

Pricing Summary

Pricing details are not publicly listed. Programs include boarding school (intensive 2.5-week program), basic obedience, and advanced training. A free 20-minute consultation is offered to discuss pricing and program options. Protection dog training and boarding fees are available upon request.

Policies

Policy details on cancellations or rescheduling are not provided on the website. One review mentions a refund was promised after a dog’s death in care but was never issued, indicating potential policy inconsistencies. No formal policy is stated publicly.

Canine Unleashed is a professional dog training business based in Richmond, Kentucky, founded in 2005 by Tommy and Vickie Dillon. They offer a range of training programs including Puppy Pre School, Basic Manners, Advanced Off-Leash Obedience, Boarding School (doggie boot camp), and Protection Dog Training. Their services are designed to correct unwanted behaviors such as leash pulling, jumping, destructive chewing, and counter surfing through clear communication and bond-building techniques. They emphasize personalized, results-driven training tailored to each dog’s personality and owner’s goals. In addition to training, Vickie Dillon provides professional dog grooming services. Their Boarding School program allows dogs to stay at the trainer’s home for intensive, daily training over 2.5 weeks. They also offer a free 20-minute consultation to help owners choose the right program.

The business is led by Tommy Dillon, a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) with over 20 years of experience, a psychology background, and prior experience training at PetSmart and Protection Dog Sales. Vickie Dillon holds a sociology degree and is a graduate of Nash Grooming Academy. Their training philosophy centers on positive reinforcement, consistency, and making training fun to build trust and long-term behavior change.

Accomplishments

Tommy Dillon is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) with over 20 years of experience, a Psychology degree from Eastern Kentucky University, and a Business Administration degree from Flagler University. He trained under renowned trainer David Harris and was a top trainer for PetSmart in Florida. Vickie Dillon earned AKC titles with her German Shepherd at nine months old and graduated from Nash Grooming Academy. Both have been training since 1996, with Canine Unleashed operating since 2005.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients can call for a free 20-minute consultation to discuss their dog’s needs and receive guidance on selecting the appropriate training program. No online booking form is available; initial contact must be made by phone.