Hot Diggity Dog

Group classes include Basic Manners and Just for Fun Agility, with drop-in options for agility. Private consultations and board and train programs are tailored to individual behavior issues. Day training allows dogs to receive structured training during the day while owners are away. Training emphasizes positive reinforcement, emotional connection, and real-world application across multiple environments. Programs are designed to build trust, improve communication, and resolve behavioral challenges such as reactivity, separation anxiety, and resource guarding.

Pricing Summary

Discounted packages available for day training, boarding, and group classes. Specific pricing not listed publicly; clients are directed to schedule consultations or view packages via online scheduling links.

Hot Diggity Dog is a dog training and boarding facility led by Lisa Korf, a CPDT-KA certified trainer and IAABC-CDBC certified behavior consultant. The business offers group classes, private behavior consultations, day training, and board and train programs, all centered on building trust and communication between dogs and their owners through positive reinforcement. Lisa has over 20 years of experience in animal welfare, having previously served as Behavior & Training Manager at the Humane Society of the South Platte Valley, where she successfully rehabilitated rescue dogs with issues like reactivity, separation anxiety, and resource guarding. The facility provides a camp-like environment where dogs stay, learn, and play, with ample space for exercise and socialization. Day training allows owners to drop off their dogs for structured training while they go about their day, and board and train options include personalized behavior modification plans. All training emphasizes emotional connection and real-life application, helping dogs succeed in diverse environments.

In addition to training, Hot Diggity Dog offers pet boarding and kennel services, with clients praising the facility for its care, playtime, and ability to handle even the most challenging or anxious dogs. Agility classes are also available as drop-in sessions. The business is located in Columbus, Indiana, and serves Bartholomew County and surrounding areas.

Lisa’s approach is rooted in science-based, reward-driven methods, and she continuously expands her knowledge by consulting with other professionals. She trains not only dogs but also their owners, ensuring long-term success and stronger human-canine bonds.

Accomplishments

Lisa Korf is a CPDT-KA certified trainer and IAABC-CDBC certified behavior consultant with over 20 years of experience in animal welfare and rescue. She served as Behavior & Training Manager at the Humane Society of the South Platte Valley, where she transformed the adoptability of dogs with severe behavioral issues. She has trained volunteers, foster parents, and adopters, and has successfully rehabilitated countless rescue dogs who were otherwise deemed unadoptable.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients can schedule a consultation, day training, or class through the online scheduling links provided on the website. Initial evaluations are conducted to determine the best training approach based on the dog’s needs and the owner’s goals.