Joan Scott was amazing with my new rescue dog, Luna. She was very understanding and patient with…read moreLuna and was very instructive with me as well. She seemed to connect at a deep level with my dog and understand her fears and anxieties. She helped us overcome some destructive behaviors and get on the right path of understanding each other.

The husband and I met with Chris today at our home for some one on one puppy training. She…read morelistened to our concerns and gave us solutions. Then she took us and the dog outside and trained us on how to train him. We really enjoyed watching her work with our pup. The tips/tricks and ideas she shared made me feel like we can get a handle on the new puppy drama. Basic commands, what to look for, what not to do. I highly recommend if you get a puppy and are new to puppies, give her a call and get the two hour in home puppy sessions. She visits twice, each for an hour at your home without the distractions of other dogs and or setting. We will take her puppy training six week course that will start again in the near future.

Lisa is an absolute genius! We did the board and train with her and our puppy came home much more…read morewell behaved. I highly recommend her services!

Our experience with Consummate Canine is unrivaled. Our dog was trained at Lisa's home with her…read morefamily present. The training results are incredible. Our Golden Retriever is now hearing commands and following them without hesitation. A major improvement. We were concerned about sending our dog out for 10 days but can assure you he lived with Lisa's family, got love and affection and is clearly loved by our dog. Lisa is the best, works with you and your dog and delivers results. Her follow up visit is fabulous and helped us to understand the training and process to keep the training working. You won't go wrong with Lisa

We have a 6 month puppy,She's a handful. One session with Leigh and some of the basic things I…read morewouldn't have thought about, Has her under control. She trainer is great. If you have a dog with bad habits or having trouble your dog or want to get them trained to basic commands. She's your gal. She is well synced with dog community in Central Ky for trading & actives across the state. She does private lessons in Versalles inside.

Leigh is a phenomenal trainer. She recognizes different canine personalities and teaches owners…read morehow to clearly communicate with their pet. Her methods are easily tailored to the owners needs including individual training as needed.

As someone who participates regularly in dog training and canine performance activities, I've had…read morean excellent experience with Manners Matter and highly recommend them to anyone looking for professional dog training in the Lexington area. My beagle, Thea, has completed two classes so far: the Manners Matter foundational training class and Intro to Scent Work. She is about to begin Advanced Scent Work, and she has also participated in the Canine Performance Club where we work on training homework, build conditioning and fitness, and introduce her to different performance sports. What stands out most about Manners Matter is their training philosophy. The environment is supportive and fear free, the classes are intentionally small, and the trainers are knowledgeable professionals who truly put the dogs' wellbeing first. They also take the time to explain the "why" behind the training, which has helped me become a better handler and better understand how my dog learns. One thing I especially appreciate is that Manners Matter focuses on building a strong foundation in dog training rather than rushing ahead and setting dogs and their owners up for frustration or failure. That thoughtful approach makes a huge difference and you can clearly see it in the confidence and progress the dogs develop over time. I have a beagle, and scent hounds can be independent thinkers that easily get themselves into trouble without the right structure and training. When I tell people I have a beagle, the common reaction is often "I could never have a beagle because they're loud, stubborn, and don't listen." I love when people meet Thea and see what consistent training can accomplish. My response is always that you get out of the situation what you put into it. Thea has had an incredibly positive experience in both obedience training and scent work classes, and I've watched her grow into a confident, well balanced dog. She is only a year and a half old and the progress she has made has been amazing. Good dog trainers you can trust with the care of your dog are not easy to find. I drive 45 minutes to attend classes at Manners Matter and it is absolutely worth it for the peace of mind and quality of training we receive. My goal is to be able to take Thea anywhere and know she has the temperament and skills to handle those environments, and this training has played a huge role in making that possible.

I don't really give them any stars. Very weird place. The owner is a bit crazy. I was excited to…read morego to this Red Dog Farm dog pool place with a friend last year. It said it was 22 beautiful acres on Kentucky river. I thought it would be nice to go sit and enjoy the evening with friends and watch our dogs swim. Talk about puffing. It is not beautiful, not even pretty, did not see river anywhere, the pool is in the middle of a cow field, and there are no restrooms, have to use porta potty. It was hot, dusty, stinky and not relaxing. Then the weird part, seems from the conversations with other people, this business is not suppose to be there, zoning or something, but is because the owner knows a few people, but the neighbors do not want the business there. After going there, I can see why, anyway, the owner was telling everybody that when your dog jumps in the pool, stand up, shout and scream as loud as you can so that it aggravates the neighbors. That seemed to be the goal of the evening. They were upset because the neighbors filed a lawsuit or something. Sounded pretty childish to me. A few "regulars" kept doing as she asked. I don't know about ya'll, but I have respect for my neighbors. Somebody even said that one of the dog trainers ran over and killed one of the neighbors dogs, that would make me upset too. I will not go back. Don't want to get involved in law suits or whatever is going on down there. Not very professional of a business owner to use her clients for the purpose of causing problems for the surrounding neighbors.

I highly recommend Stonnie's online puppy classes…read more We never met Stonnie in person but he replies to all our inquiries really fast. His instructional videos are very educational and his program is very informative. We started seeing results within one week of doing his online puppy program. His online puppy classes is beneficial to our family. Our pup, Newton is healthy, happy and on his way to be a well-behaved dog. With Stonnie's program we solved jumping to people, counter surfing, excited urination and pulling. Our pup doesn't chew our sofa, socks and remote control! He only plays/chews on appropriate objects. Thanks to Stonnie! Getting this puppy program is so worth it!

Stonnie and Amy have an amazing facility. Stonnie has you working with all types of dogs, and…read morereally helps you understand yourself as a trainer for your dog. After a month with uncle Stonnie, our lab is a perfect gentleman!!!! Wonderful experience! Wish we could go back just periodically to work with the dogs. So much fun and interesting. Thanks Stonnie and Amy!

I highly recommend these guys. I drive close to 2 1/2 hours for their service and its totally worth…read moreit. They're very professional and know their stuff. There are trainers closer to where i live, but k911 has the expertise and the training facility to boot. They're also extremely veteran friendly.. The building is a little hard to find if you don't know where you're at or what you're looking for if you're not familiar with that area of ky though. Overall I'd say worth it...i started to see results right away.

From the owner: At K911-KY we pride ourselves in developing programs for all kinds of dogs for all kinds of…read morereasons. We will train you and your dog for what your individual goals are. We train in Basic - Advanced Obedience, Specialty Service Dog Work, Therapy Dog Training, Search and Rescue, and Specialty Scent / Detection. We utilize "positive re-enforcement" training methods ensuring that our dogs and humans enjoy working together.

We decided it was time to get some training for our 1 1/2 year old pittie mix. Every since I got…read morepregnant, he's been more reactive and protective on our walks. Can't be pulling a 7 month pregnant lady around! We did the 2 week on-leash program...drop off in the morning pick up in the afternoon. They give you a decent window of time in the AM and PM to drop off and pick up your pup so it's convenient for everyone. He was a little nervous on his first day but quickly warmed up to his trainer, Dakota. At the end of each week, you go in and are given a lesson going over what your dog has learned. Sit, lay, heel and place are just a few of the commands he learned. Our walks are MUCH calmer and we work on what he learned often. The staff is awesome, the place is clean and all in all I think it was worth the time and $ spent. They also have other programs depending what you're looking for.

I have always been impressed with Rich and his Staff; they are dedicated, knowledgeable and give…read moreback to the community by supporting non-profit org training service dogs. Sadly, our dog Remy(white shepherd mix pictured with Rich and my wife) died last year from a sudden heart attack. Rich was so understanding and helpful in helping us find a Service Dog candidate that would meet my needs Better; we rescued a Newfoundland mix. I'm posting pictures from video as she's being trained to assist going up & down stairs. It's my opinion that even if you just try basic obedience, a trained owner and dog adds to the wonderful experience of canine ownership! We feel blessed having found Double H and Rich Hardin.

They have been so helpful with my reactive German Shepherd. Brittany, the trainer, even braved our…read morefirst ever trip to a park. She has had endless patience with my chaotic Gamboo.

My pup and I only just started with Good Boy, and are doing weekly sessions. We are excited to…read moredeepen our connection with the learning and training. I really appreciate the positive reinforcement philosophy and method.

Lin is extremely knowledgeable dog trainer. She is very insightful when it comes to dog behavior…read more I have recommended her to many people, all of whom were pleased with her results.​

I rescued a puppy that had been badly mistreated and was unsocialized. She had never had a collar…read moreon or walked on a leash. She was intensely afraid of people even looking at her. The first trainer I hired unknowingly made the situation worse and I despaired of ever being able to help this girl. I found Lexington Dog Trainer, finally, and was ecstatic when she called me back and told me she has 40 years of experience working with dogs with behavioral issues. I felt hope for the first time for this pup. 5 weeks later my lil girl is finally able to see Lin's training dogs model not only how to follow her instruction, but also how to properly interact with other dogs. In time she will also learn better social behavior with people, as she watch how Carlie stood still and let people pat her. For my pup, this behavioral training is literally saving her life. When a dog is abused they carry a paralyzing fear inside their mind that if left alone lon enough it will destroy every chance for that dog to stay in a loving home. My pup started growing more fearful and aggressive that it was coming down to an inevitable euthanasia. I am beyond thankful to Lin and feel that she is an angel sent by God to help this poor girl to have a second chance at life!

My dog loves to go here. They treat her very well. She has fun playing with the other dogs.read more

Writing this review while a bit upset. We are from S. Carolina and decided to go to Lexington to…read moreattend Keeneland Racetrack. We own a 14.5 lb. Shih-Tzu, and we had to do something with her while we went to the track. I found Dogtopia on the internet and it sounded ideal for keeping her for the day. I set a time for a meet and greet which was scheduled the day of boarding. We arrived and filled out paperwork. We noticed a large room with maybe 30 dogs of all different breeds and sizes. We were told this was not normal as they usually separate large and small dogs. Anyway, they asked us to sit for a few minutes while they judged how our dog would fit in. We were informed our dog failed their test and they would not be able to keep her. We were told our dog actually bit (nipped) the employee and did not interact well with the other dogs. Our Shih-Tzu does suffer from anxiety, and she does get aggressive when frightened. In that environment, there is no doubt she would be scared. I don't doubt anything the employee said but we told him she was crate trained and I noticed two small dogs in crates. It blows my mind while they didn't keep her in the crate for the 6-7 hours they kept her. Needless to say, we did not get to Keeneland and headed back to South Carolina a day early. We did not get a chance to comment on the care at Dogtopia. Please be aware if you decide to use their services, there is a Pass/Fail test as part of the meet and greet. In addition, we used the services of a doggie daycare in Myrtle Beach, SC when our dog was several months old. What we observed at Dogtopia did not measure up to the standards of the Myrtle Beach facility.