Core K9 Training

Core K9 Training offers multiple programs: Board & Train (2–6 weeks with weekend home visits), Day Train (two days per week with overnight home returns), Private Lessons (one-on-one coaching), Puppy Programs (early socialization and obedience), and Overnight Boarding (safe, structured care). All programs emphasize real-world application, with trainers working directly with owners to ensure consistency. The Program Finder tool helps match clients to the best option based on dog age, goals, and time commitment.

Pricing Summary

Pricing varies by program: Private Lessons are tailored to individual needs; Board & Train programs range from 2 to 6 weeks with weekend home visits included; Day Train and Group Classes are structured with set fees. Specific rates are not listed publicly but are provided during consultation.

Core K9 Training is a dog training business based in Richmond, KY, that helps dog owners build a strong, lasting bond with their dogs through relationship-based, real-world obedience training. They focus on creating lasting behavior change without sacrificing the human-dog relationship, using trust, communication, and structure instead of force or gimmicks. Their team, led by experienced trainers Amber and Clayton, offers tailored programs for puppies, adolescents, and adult dogs, including private lessons, group classes, day training, board and train, and overnight boarding. Unique to Kentucky, their Board & Train program includes weekend home visits to ensure better carryover and faster results. They specialize in solving challenging behaviors like leash reactivity, aggression, fearfulness, and separation anxiety, and provide ongoing support to ensure long-term success. They also offer dog boarding with structured routines, socialization, and daily updates to owners.

Core K9 Training emphasizes practical, no-fluff solutions that work at home, in public, and everywhere in between. They do not use cookie-cutter methods and instead customize each program to fit the dog’s age, personality, and the owner’s lifestyle. Their clients include first-time puppy owners, families with multiple dogs, and those who have struggled with other trainers. They are known for their empathy, consistency, and dedication to helping dogs and their people thrive together.

In addition to training, they provide overnight boarding, day training, and puppy programs that include early socialization and foundational obedience. They also offer a Program Finder tool to help owners identify the best training path based on their dog’s needs and their available time commitment.

Accomplishments

Core K9 Training is the only facility in Kentucky offering weekend home visits during Board & Train programs. They have successfully trained dogs previously deemed “untrainable” by other professionals, including aggressive, reactive, and anxious dogs. Their clients report dramatic improvements in behavior, confidence, and bond quality.

How to Get Started!

Owners begin by using the Program Finder tool on the website to answer questions about their dog’s age, goals, and time commitment. Based on responses, they receive a personalized recommendation. Alternatively, they can schedule a free consultation to discuss their dog’s needs directly with a trainer.