Fame Kennels & Training Academy

Fame Kennels & Training Academy offers various training programs including Private Training, Board & Train, and CGC/CGCA/CGCU Testing.

Private Training sessions are 1 hour long, meeting weekly or bi-weekly. These programs can be structured to meet individual dog and owner needs, covering 2-3 skills per class to build a solid foundation. Homework assignments and lesson recaps are provided after each session. Skills covered range from Basic On Leash Skills to Advanced Off Leash reliability, including “Let’s go” (loose leash walk), “Heel” (formal walk), Stay, Come (recall), Sit, Down, and Place.

Board & Train programs are offered in different durations. Puppy Preschool is a two-week course for young puppies focusing on training fundamentals, requiring Rabies and two sets of puppy shots. The 2-Week Board & Train is for dogs over 6 months, teaching fundamentals and basic obedience, with a focus on on-leash skills and starting off-leash reliability at the facility. The 3-Week Board & Train, also for dogs over 6 months, covers basic and advanced obedience, with training conducted both at the facility and off-site for proofing commands, covering on-leash skills and off-leash reliability. The 4-6 Week Board & Train courses are customized for individual dog needs, focusing on behavior modification, off-site training, and complete off-leash reliability.

All Board & Train programs include follow-up sessions and lifetime support. Owners receive picture and video updates 2-3 times weekly on their dog’s training progress.

Pricing Summary

Boarding is priced per night: $40 for a single dog, $60 for two dogs, and $90 for three dogs.

Private Training packages include: 4 sessions for $400, 6 sessions for $600, and individual consultations for $125. In-home training is available for $175 per session.

Board & Train programs include: Puppy Preschool (2 weeks) for $1250, a 2-Week Board & Train for $1750, and a 3-Week Board & Train for $2500. Pricing for 4-6 Week Board & Train programs is tailored to the dog’s needs and requires an email inquiry.

Additional services include “Stay & Train” (dog dependent, email for info), “Pack Play” (dog dependent), “Fetch & Frisbee/Chuck It Ball” (30 minutes of one-on-one play time), and “Basic Grooming” (email for availability and pricing).

Policies

For boarding and training stays, owners must bring enough food for their dog’s entire stay, preferably individually bagged/prepped for each meal with a few extra baggies. Sealed containers are available for full bags of food. Blankets and towels are acceptable, but soft beds are not permitted as elevated Kuranda beds are provided. Any medications must be in their original bottle, placed in a ziplock bag with written dosage and frequency instructions.

For training programs, owners are required to bring a Martingale and/or flat collar, a 6-foot training leash, and two bags of soft treats per week. Up-to-date vaccine records, including rabies, are mandatory and must be uploaded to the online portal or sent directly to famedogtraining@shots.pet; dogs will not be accepted without current records on file.

Drop-off and pick-up times are scheduled for either 9:00-10:00am or 5:00-6:30pm, and clients are asked to adhere to their selected time frame within 15 minutes. Accommodations for different times may be made if notified in advance. The “Pack Play” add-on service is dog-dependent and subject to temperament evaluation; if the service cannot be provided, it will be removed from the bill or substituted.

Fame Kennels & Training Academy offers comprehensive dog training and boarding services, led by owner/trainer Taylor McCuiston. Taylor brings extensive experience from her background as a professional horse trainer, applying a unique, balanced training approach to dogs, guided by the motto “Fair, Fun, & Firm.” They focus on understanding each dog’s individual learning style to provide tailored instruction.

The facility is situated on 30 acres of quiet farmland, providing a relaxed environment for dogs. It features a small, climate-controlled kennel with individual indoor and outdoor runs, multiple play yards, and a large 1-acre fenced area for dogs to enjoy.

Beyond training and boarding, Fame Kennels is also a German Shepherd Dog breeder, showcasing their own titled dogs in AKC Conformation, Obedience, Rally, and Herding. They provide information on upcoming litters and adult dogs available for sale.

Accomplishments

Owner/Trainer Taylor McCuiston has extensive experience in animal training, having previously been a professional horse trainer specializing in disciplines like Barrel Racing and Reining. She personally raises, shows, and trials her German Shepherd Dogs in AKC Conformation, Obedience, Rally, and Herding.

Her dogs have achieved numerous titles and distinctions, including AKC Pointed, Canine Good Citizen (CGC), Beginner Novice (BN), Rally Novice (RN), American Temperament Test (ATT), Farm Dog Certified (FDC), Trick Dog Novice (TDN), Temperament Certified (TC), Canine Good Citizen Advanced (CGCA), Companion Dog (CD), Graduate Novice (GN), Farm Dog Open (FO), and Puppy of Achievement Award. Several dogs have earned AKC Championship points, with one achieving a Major Pointed status and another being close to finishing their AKC Championship. One of their dogs was also donated to Warrior Freedom Service Dogs and has excelled as a Service Dog for a retired military veteran.

How to Get Started!

To begin the booking process, clients should click on any “BOOK NOW” icons, which will direct them to the online booking system. The next step involves creating a profile and filling out personal and dog information. Up-to-date vaccine records, including rabies, must be uploaded or sent directly to famedogtraining@shots.pet.

For future bookings, clients can download the Pet Parents Portal App from app stores, which allows direct booking from a phone after receiving an access code via email or text. Owners will receive updates on their dog’s progress through an online report card system for boarding or via picture and video updates 2-3 times weekly for training.