Kentucky Dog Training LLC

The Distraction Program is a 3-week intensive board and train teaching sit, down, stay, come, heel, place, kennel, wait, and break commands with reward and correction systems. The Puppy Primer is a 2-week program focusing on basic obedience, potty training, crate training, and manners. The Puppy Platinum includes a 2-week puppy board and train followed by a 2-week adult board and train with remote collar training and unlimited follow-up lessons. All board and train programs include transition lessons for owners. Sport dog and service dog programs are offered as long-term board and train or private sessions.

Pricing Summary

Prices range from $1,475 for the 2-week Puppy Primer program to $2,950 for the Puppy Platinum program (includes two board and train phases). The Distraction Program is a 3-week intensive board and train with pricing not explicitly listed but implied to be premium. Remote collar and unlimited follow-up lessons are included in higher-tier packages. Equipment such as long lines and gentle leaders are provided.

Policies

Board and train programs are limited monthly with a 1–2 month waitlist. Clients are encouraged to contact 2 months in advance to secure a spot. Transition lessons are included for local clients; out-of-area clients can complete lessons at the facility. No explicit cancellation or rescheduling policy is stated.

Kentucky Dog Training LLC is a professional dog training business based in Winchester, KY, serving Lexington and central Kentucky. They specialize in board and train programs that take place in a home setting, not a kennel, allowing dogs to learn real-world obedience around everyday distractions like visitors, deliveries, and household activities. Head trainer Samantha Adams has over 11 years of experience and has trained more than 1,000 dogs through her signature three-week Distraction Program, which focuses on reliable obedience commands and behavior in high-distraction environments. They also offer puppy training, private lessons, snake avoidance, sport dog training (IGP and Mondioring), and service dog programs. Their training emphasizes lifelong results, customized plans, and hands-on owner transition lessons to ensure success at home.

The facility is an 8-acre home-based training center where dogs stay with the trainers, receive personalized attention, and are exposed to real-life scenarios. They provide training equipment, follow-up lessons, and remote collar training for advanced programs. Their trainers have backgrounds in veterinary care, conformation showing, and competitive dog sports, ensuring a well-rounded approach to dog behavior and care.

Accomplishments

Samantha Adams is a nationally recognized trainer with over 1,000 dogs trained. She is a World Team Member in IGP, Reserve National Champion in Mondioring MR1 level, AKC CGC Evaluator, UKC SPOT Evaluator, and IACP Dog Trainer Foundation Certified. She is one of only six handlers to qualify for the Belgian Shepherd World Championships in 2023. Kara, the other trainer, is a veterinary technician and former show dog handler with experience training police K-9s and top conformation dogs.

How to Get Started!

Client engagement begins with a free behavior evaluation. Prospective clients are encouraged to contact the business via phone or email to inquire about availability, join the waitlist, and schedule a consultation to determine the best program for their dog.