Vice and Virtue Dog Training

Vice and Virtue Dog Training offers customized private lessons for puppies and adult dogs, which can take place in the client’s home or in public. Puppy private lessons are 1-hour weekly sessions, recommended for 6 lessons, covering potty training, kennel training, mouthing, and basic obedience (Sit, Down, Come, leash walking, Leave it). Adult dog private lessons cover basic obedience (Sit, Down, Stay, Come, Leave it, Place, Loose Leash Walking) and behavioral modification, which may require 4-6 sessions or more depending on the dog. Behavioral modification addresses issues like potty training, barking, kennel training, jumping, and mouthing. Day training and group classes (Puppy Class, Basic Obedience for Adults, Scent Detection, Agility) are listed as “Coming Soon.” Service or Therapy Dog Training is also offered, with task training priced at $60.

Pricing Summary

Puppy Private Lessons are $50 per session. Adult Dog Private Lessons, including Basic Obedience and Behavioral Modification, are $60 per session. Service and Therapy Dog task training is $60. Travel fees apply based on distance from Lewisburg, Kentucky: $10 for 30-40 miles and $20 for 50-60 miles.

Vice and Virtue Dog Training LLC is a dog training business founded by Joelie Gengler, who graduated from Bergin University of Canine Studies in May 2018. The business operates on the philosophy that “A balanced dog is a better dog” and emphasizes the crucial human-canine bond as the foundation for effective training. They believe that without a strong relationship, compassion, respect, and understanding of your dog, training is pointless.

The business offers personalized training experiences tailored to unique needs and goals, regardless of the dog’s breed, age, or mannerisms. Joelie specializes in working with German Shepherds and is an expert in managing multi-dog households.

Their training approach combines positive/rewards-based training with corrections, believing there is a fine balance between the two. They aim to increase owner understanding of their dog and improve the dog’s life by teaching owners to see things from their dog’s perspective, fostering coexistence and mutual enrichment.

Accomplishments

Joelie Gengler graduated from Bergin University of Canine Studies in May 2018 with an Associate’s degree in Business & Companion Dog Studies. After graduation, she gained training experience across the United States. She is an expert in managing and maintaining a multi-dog household and specializes in working with German Shepherds. Her personal experience includes researching German Shepherds and their genetics, and she is noted for having one of the first images of a “Panda German Shepherd” appear in Google searches.

How to Get Started!

To get started, clients are encouraged to call to schedule lessons. The business prides itself on customizing the training experience and invites inquiries if a specific service is not listed.