Charry’s Premier K-9 Training

Charry’s Premier K-9 Training offers several structured programs. The “Intro & Basic Foundation” program is designed for pups who have completed all initial vaccinations. It consists of 3 one-on-one lessons where the trainer demonstrates techniques for the owner to apply independently at home. This program covers imprinting, shaping, luring, behavioral markers, free shaping, engagement, drive building, and introductions to recall, sit, down, place, and heeling.

The “Intermediate to Advanced Obedience” program includes 6 one-on-one lessons, also with a focus on owner application between sessions. This program works under moderate to heavy distractions, covering engagement, manners, education on training tools, leash cues, hand cues, verbal cues, recalls under distractions, extended sits/stays, down/stays, place/stay, and progression from loose leash heeling to off-leash heeling.

The “Board & Train” program requires a minimum age of 5.5 months. During this intensive program, dogs receive multiple training sessions daily at various locations for exposure. Lessons are conducted with the owner on days 7, 14, and 21 to facilitate the transfer of obedience and address any questions. This program addresses imprinting, shaping, luring, behavioral markers, free shaping, engagement, manners, drive building, confidence building, environmental exposure and neutrality, minimizing negative behaviors, training tools education, leash/hand/verbal cues, recalls under distractions, auto sits, extended sits/stays, down/stays, place/stay, and loose leash to off-leash heeling. They also provide Doggy Daycare with optional one-on-one day training sessions and Boarding services.

Pricing Summary

The “Intro & Basic Foundation” program costs $350 for 3 one-on-one lessons. The “Intermediate to Advanced Obedience” program is priced at $600 for 6 one-on-one lessons. The “Board & Train” program is $2,600 for a 3-week duration.

Doggy Daycare is $20 per day, with a multi-dog discount of $15 per day for a second dog. Optional Day training during daycare is an additional $30 for two 15-minute sessions. Boarding services are $50 per day, with an additional $25 per day for additional dogs. Aggressive dogs incur an additional charge, and a consultation is required to determine the level of severity. Multi-dog discounts are also offered for the Board & Train program. Prices for German Shepherd sales vary based on the dog’s level of training.

Policies

Aggressive dogs incur an additional charge, and a consultation is required to determine the level of severity. No other cancellation or rescheduling policies are explicitly stated.

Charry’s Premier K-9 Training, owned and founded by Brian Charry, is a dog training business located on a 35-acre farm on Leestown Road, conveniently situated between Frankfort and Lexington. Brian has a lifelong love for animal husbandry and established CPK-9 in January 2017, dedicating himself to helping clients build stronger relationships with their dogs and sharing his extensive knowledge.

The business’s mission is to develop dogs that meet their owners’ needs and unlock their full potential by understanding their emotional needs, drives, and desires. They offer expert obedience training services designed to establish clear communication and boundaries, fostering a stronger bond, improving safety, enhancing community relations, boosting confidence, and increasing training opportunities for both dogs and owners.

They specialize in public training, which provides real-life experiences with distractions, improves socialization, reinforces obedience commands, and builds confidence in various environments. Brian also breeds, trains, and competes his own German Shepherds, focusing on developing a robust “Von Charry” bloodline known for its temperament, structure, health, and workability. Additionally, Charry’s Premier K-9 Training provides dog boarding and doggy daycare services.

Accomplishments

Brian Charry has a strong background in animal husbandry, having grown up on farms and developing an understanding of animal behaviors, genetics, and psychology through his high school and college studies. He acquired his first working line German Shepherd in 2012, which further developed his interest in training. In 2013, he was introduced to the sport of Schutzhund (now IGP).

Since then, Brian has worked with hundreds of Club, National, and World-level dogs and handlers, continuously enhancing his skills as a helper, handler, and competitor. His competitive achievements and titles include HOT BH (2015, 2018), HOT IPO1 (2016), HIGH HOT IPO2 (2017), HOT IPO3 (2017), BHOT BH (2019), Mid East Regional BHOT IGP 1 vice champion (2020), BHOT IGP2 (2020), and BHOT IGP3 high in tracking (2022). He served as a training helper for multiple club, national, and world-level dogs from 2017 to 2021. In 2023, he was a GSDCA nationals Top10 competitor and received the High Breeder Handler Owner and Trainer award, in addition to being a WUSV world qualifier selection trial competitor. He is also a 2024 GSDCA National competitor.

How to Get Started!

To begin training, clients are encouraged to contact Charry’s Premier K-9 Training to schedule an appointment. For those interested in protection-based sports, scheduling an appointment for a sport evaluation and training is recommended. For specific programs such as Intro & Basic Foundation, Intermediate to Advanced Obedience, Board & Train, Doggy Daycare, and Boarding, clients should contact the business to schedule. For inquiries about German Shepherd sales, clients can contact for availability and information on future dogs.