Competitive Edge Agility & Dog Sports
Ranked #4 in Louisville and #18 in Kentucky
Service area: Competitive Edge Agility and Dog Sports is located at 4600 Shephardsville Road, Louisville, Kentucky 40218. The facility is conveniently located in the center of Louisville, KY, serving the Louisville, Kentucky metro area.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Competition / Agility
- Family Dog
- Working Dog
Specialty Focus Areas
- Basic Obedience
- Fearfulness
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- Group Classes
- Private Facility
Program Formats
- Sessions Package
- Ongoing Weekly
- One-Time Consultation
Types of Dogs
- Herding
- Sporting
- Terriers
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
- Senior (8+ years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Positive Reinforcement Only
Equipment:
- ✓ Obstacle Courses
Competitive Edge Agility and Dog Sports offers a variety of classes including Agility (Advanced, Intermediate, Basics Introduction, Contacts and Weaves), Rally (Introduction, Continuing), Obedience (for family dog), Nosework (Intro, Continuing), CGC Class and Test, and Urban Rat Hunting. Classes typically consist of 4 one-hour sessions. Private training sessions are also available. The business provides “Show and Go” events for practicing agility or rally/obedience in a competition-type setting. Facility memberships offer 24/7 access for experienced handlers to train on their own schedule.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Classes meet for 4 one-hour sessions and cost $100.00, or $125.00 for Rat Hunt classes. Payment can be made via credit card online or by mailing a check after registration. Facility memberships are available for $85.00 per month, with discounted prices for six-month or twelve-month purchases.
Policies
Access to the facility for members may be restricted during special events or scheduled trials, which are traditionally held on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Membership guidelines are available in a PDF document.
Testimonials
“Valerie’s teaching skills are very professional but I think the greatest thing about Valerie as a teacher is making the class fun for the dogs. Keli never fails to have a good time when Valerie is teaching Agility.”
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“I was impressed when Cliffy (my Sheltie) and I were first introduced to Leo Clem. Right off the bat he understood that my Cliffy was very shy and was going to need more than just an introduction to agility. Leo taught Cliffy how to overcome his fears and view parts of his world with increasing confidence.”
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“Not only is she the best trainer in the Louisville, Kentucky metro area, in my opinion, the most important thing about her for me is that she trains using positive methods only. Most people are not aware that this is very rare to find in dog trainers, although it is (finally) becoming more widespread around the country. She exemplifies this perfectly as a dog trainer in that she is always kind and positive while training dogs. There are no aversive techniques used, ever. The dogs love the training “game,” and the people do too.”
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About the Trainer
Competitive Edge Agility and Dog Sports, LLC is a dog training business that emphasizes “Train Where You Trial,” offering a competition-style facility for various dog sports. They provide training classes in Agility, Rally, Obedience, Tracking, Freestyle, Treiball, Scenting, Nosework, and Urban Rat Hunting. Classes cater to a variety of skill levels, from beginner to advanced handler and dog teams, focusing on bonding time or competitive edge.
The facility boasts an 8,000+ square foot indoor arena and smaller classroom areas, all heated and air-conditioned. The arena floor is covered in padded, competition-grade turf flooring (Progreen Agility 70 with 5 Foam padding) to protect joints and enhance performance. They also offer private training sessions and “Show and Go” events for practicing in a competition-type setting.
Competitive Edge Agility and Dog Sports uses positive training methods exclusively, with no aversive techniques. Facility memberships are available, providing experienced handlers with 24/7 access to the facility for training on their own schedule. The facility is also available for rental for organizations or personal events, including meeting room space with kitchen access.
Accomplishments
The business opened in February 2014. Their trainers have extensive experience, with many having over 20 years each in positive dog training, agility, rally, scenting, and obedience. Terry Van Hook is noted for continuously attending seminars and conferences to incorporate the latest training techniques. Valerie Caudill has been teaching classes with CEA for nine years and is recognized for her knowledge of animal behavior training. Jennifer has been training for over 12 years and is a researcher in human/animal bonding and relationships.
How to Get Started!
To get started, clients can sign up for information on classes and memberships via the online member portal. First-time visitors need to build a member page by providing information about themselves and their dog. Once registered, signing up for classes, memberships, events, or open practice time is easy. For facility memberships, a short interview is required prior to purchase, as they require members to be experienced agility or obedience handlers.
Contact Information
Availability
- Weekdays
- Weekends
- Morning
- Afternoon
- Evening
Associations
- AKC
- Accredited
Languages
- English
Misc Features
- wheelchair accessible entrance
- wheelchair accessible parking