Whetstone Canines

Whetstone Canines offers private lessons at home or at their facility, board and train programs lasting weeks with daily training and a year of post-program support, AKC group classes (S.T.A.R. Puppy and CGC), therapy and service dog training tailored to specific tasks like mobility assistance, PTSD, and seizure alert, and temperament evaluations for breeders, shelters, and pet owners. SAR and detection dog programs are available for professional use. Training is customized to each dog’s needs, with an emphasis on motivation-based learning and clear communication.

Pricing Summary

Pricing is not explicitly listed on the website; clients are encouraged to contact for personalized quotes based on program selection, including private lessons, board and train, and group classes. Board and train programs range from a few weeks to intensive service dog training with follow-up support included.

Whetstone Canines is a professional dog training business based in Rossville, Indiana, offering personalized training solutions for dogs of all ages and breeds. They specialize in private lessons, board and train programs, therapy dog training, service dog training, and behavioral evaluations. Their approach is balanced, combining positive reinforcement with gentle corrections to build confidence and clear communication between dogs and owners. They emphasize making training enjoyable and efficient, with tailored methods based on each dog’s motivation and learning style. In addition to training, they offer overnight dog boarding, temperament testing for breeders and shelters, AKC group programs like S.T.A.R. Puppy and CGC, and sell fully trained service and therapy dogs. They also provide SAR/cadaver detection training and detection dog programs for civilian and law enforcement use. Erica Whetstone, the owner, has trained over 400 dogs in the past 10 years and maintains ongoing support for clients, including a year of follow-up training after board and train programs.

They work with puppies through senior dogs and serve clients across Indiana and nationwide. Their facility is used for training and boarding, and they also offer in-home training sessions. They partner with breeders like Kingston Manor to source high-temperament dogs for service and therapy roles, and provide evaluations for shelters and rescues.

Whetstone Canines is certified by the AKC as an evaluator for CGC, CGCA, CGCU, and S.T.A.R. Puppy programs and is a member of the International Association of Canine Professionals. They hold a Master Canine Trainer certification from Conifer Canine and focus on building lifelong partnerships between dogs and their owners through structured, compassionate training.

Accomplishments

Erica Whetstone has trained over 400 dogs in the last 10 years. She is a certified AKC evaluator for CGC, CGCA, CGCU, and S.T.A.R. Puppy programs. She holds a Master Canine Trainer certification from Conifer Canine and is a member of the International Association of Canine Professionals. She has developed a breeding partnership with Kingston Manor to produce high-temperament service and therapy dogs.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients are encouraged to call or email to schedule a free one-on-one evaluation to determine the best training option for their dog’s needs. This initial consultation helps guide clients toward private lessons, board and train, group classes, or behavioral evaluations based on their goals.