Rosetree Dog Training LLC
Ranked #1 in Lexington and #9 in Kentucky
Service area: Lexington, Nicholasville, Versailles, Winchester, Danville, Paris, Carlisle, Georgetown, and surrounding areas in KY
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Competition / Agility
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Basic Obedience
- Puppy Training
- Leash Pulling
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Jumping on People
- Barking Excessively
- Separation Anxiety
- Biting / Nipping
- Potty Training
- Resource Guarding
- Fearfulness
- Recall
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- Group Classes
- In-Home
- Private Facility
- Board and Train
- Day Training
Program Formats
- One-Time Consultation
- Sessions Package
- Ongoing Weekly
- Intensive Program
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Positive Reinforcement Only
Equipment:
- ✓ Food Rewards
- ✓ Obstacle Courses
Rosetree Dog Training offers a variety of group classes and private training options. Group classes include Puppy Kindergarten (for 10 weeks to 5 months, covering socialization, basic commands, and AKC Star Puppy Award preparation), Basic Manners (for dogs 5 months and up, focusing on foundation skills like attention, self-control, and leash walking), and CGC Class (for dogs 6 months and up, preparing for the AKC Canine Good Citizen Test).
Advanced group classes include City Canine Class (for dogs with CGC, training in public for AKC Advanced CGC and Urban Canine titles), Agility Levels 1-4 (for dogs with basic obedience, covering body awareness, handling, and obstacles), Competition Obedience and Show Prep (for dogs with CGC, specializing in Rally and AKC Obedience), and Tricks Class (leading to AKC and DMWYD trick dog titles).
Private training services include a Puppy Package (2 lessons for puppies 6 months or younger, addressing housebreaking, biting, and basic commands), In-Home Behavior Consulting (for issues like aggression, reactivity, fear, anxiety, and resource guarding), Private Obedience Training (for basic manners or AKC titles), Day Training (trainer works with dog, followed by owner sessions), and Board and Train (training while boarding at LexPets).
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Puppy Package: $100 for 2 private lessons.
In-Home Behavior Consulting: Initial Consult: $185; Lessons: $145. Package Discounts: $405 for 3 Lessons, $625 for 5 Lessons.
Group Classes (Puppy Kindergarten, Basic Manners): $235 for 6 weeks (plus 6% sales tax).
Group Classes (CGC, City Canine, Agility Levels 1-4, Competition Obedience and Show Prep): $150 for 4 weeks or $120 for 4 weeks.
Tricks Class: $135 for 4 weeks.
Day Training and Board and Train: Rates based on initial assessment or contact for rates.
Testimonials
“I think Kristyn Kay is amazing! She has helped me tremendously with my Australian Shepherd, Remy. When Remy came into my life, I knew right away I was going to need help. I am so thankful we connected with Kristyn. She has gone above and beyond expectations to help me with Remy’s reactivity and anxiety issues. Her work has enabled me to better understand my dog and his unique needs. Because of her continued work with us, I am much better equipped to help Remy navigate a variety of situations. Without her it would have been much more difficult for Remy to have meaningful relationships with other dogs and people. My relationship with my dog is exponentially better because of Kristyn’s work. She is always exceptionally professional and helpful. I can’t say enough about how helpful Kristyn has been.”
– Haley B, Lexington, KY
“As first time dog owner’s with a high-energy puppy, we had A LOT to learn. Group sessions with other dogs did not seem to work because of Murphy’s anxiety. Murphy did a 2 week board & train with Joan and came back to us with a mindset to listen and respond positively to commands. Joan continued to train US to keep Murphy on track and to set all of us up for success. I highly recommend the one-on-one training after the board and train. Joan has been an invaluable resource in getting both pup and US on the right track!”
– Robey Family
“Chris is an excellent obedience trainer, has worked with many different types of breeds and personalities of dogs. I brought my young GSD to her to work on impulse control and obedience with him. She was so patient with us and my dog is much improved since she gave me tools to work with.”
– Mary S, Lexington, KY
About the Trainer
Rosetree Dog Training LLC offers professional dog training services, including puppy socialization and training classes, group dog training classes, private dog training, behavior consultations, day training, and board and train services. They specialize in puppy packages, private obedience dog training, and addressing behavior issues such as dog aggression, reactivity, fear, and anxiety.
The business also provides training for dog sports like agility, rally, and tricks. Rosetree Dog Training emphasizes positive reinforcement methods to make learning enjoyable for both dogs and humans.
Classes are held at LexPets, a 12,000 sq. ft. facility with 4,500 sq. feet dedicated to training space, featuring specialized flooring and competition-quality agility equipment. They offer in-home private lessons in the greater Lexington area for specific problem behaviors or for clients needing flexible scheduling.
Accomplishments
Chris Miara, MA, CDBC, the owner and head trainer, has been training and showing dogs since 1984, earning multiple titles in AKC obedience, tracking, agility, and field. She is a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant with IAABC and a graduate of IAABC’s Aggression in Dogs Mentorship. Chris also held a license in Psychology at the Master’s level and worked in the field for 30 years.
Kristyn Kay, a Professional Dog Trainer, has been training professionally for over 8 years and is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer—Knowledge Assessed by the CCPDT. She competes in several sports with her dogs and has earned multiple AKC Titles.
Tamara Pigeon, a Professional Dog Trainer, has been involved in agility with her Weimaraners since 2001, with over 20 years of experience as both a student and instructor.
Barb Peppin, specializing in competitive Obedience, graduated from UC Davis with a degree in Biological Sciences and a minor in Animal Behavior, and holds an MA in Counseling Psychology. She has been teaching competitive Obedience since 1975 and has completed obedience titles on 14 dogs of 5 different breeds, also holding titles in Rally, Agility, Tracking, Trick Dog, Herding, and Hunting.
How to Get Started!
To sign up for classes, clients can use the provided registration link. For private training services, including the Puppy Package, In-Home Behavior Consulting, Private Obedience Training, Day Training, and Board and Train, clients are instructed to contact the business to book or inquire about rates and initial assessments.
Contact Information
Availability
- Weekdays
- Weekends
- Afternoon
- Evening
Certifications
- IAABC-CDBC
- CPDT-KA
Associations
- AKC
- APDT
- IAABC
- Accredited
Languages
- English
Misc Features
- wheelchair accessible entrance
- wheelchair accessible parking
Other Services Offered
- Dog day care center
- Pet boarding service