MLK9

Dog Training in Northern Kentucky

Dogs That Listen.
Owners That Lead.

Professional dog and puppy training serving all of Northern Kentucky. Real behavior change, built around your dog and your home. We train at your place or a neutral location -- and Board and Train dogs stay with your trainer.

Handler with a focused pit-mix sitting at attention in an open field
In-Home + Mobile
MLK9 Trained by the lineage
30+ yrs Combined LEO + first-responder field hours
N. Kentucky Serving all of Northern Kentucky
100% Owner-trained, lifetime support
Programs

Three Programs.
One Standard.

From dogs other trainers wrote off to puppies you want to raise right the first time. Every program starts with a free consultation so we build the plan around your dog, not a template.

How We Are Different

Outcomes,
Not Methodology.

We do not sell you a philosophy. We sell you a dog you can live with, in public, around guests, off leash. Here is what that looks like in practice.

01
Calm in Public

Restaurants, sidewalks, hardware stores, a public park. Your dog can be there with you and stay neutral.

02
Leash Manners

No more wrestling. Loose-leash walking that holds up around other dogs, joggers, and distractions.

03
Off-Leash Reliability

Recall that works when it matters. Freedom for your dog, peace of mind for you.

04
Owner-Trained

You leave knowing how to maintain everything we built. Lifetime support, not a black box.

05
Structure At Home

The dog you see in training is the dog you keep at home. We build habits that survive the front door.

Behavior Modification

Reactive.
Anxious.
Aggressive.

We work the cases other trainers will not touch. If your dog has been labeled the problem, we want to talk.

  • Leash reactivity
  • Dog-to-dog aggression
  • Resource guarding
  • Stranger fear
  • Separation anxiety
  • Door bolting
Calm Heeler holding a stand stay inside a dining room
In The Field

Real Dogs. Real Work.

Golden retriever puppy on leash on a residential walk
Golden retriever in a down stay on a wooden pier
Two well-socialized Australian Shepherds side by side
Australian Shepherd in profile, focused away from camera
Pointer puppy sitting in fresh recall training in a yard
Service Area

Serving Northern Kentucky.

Training at your home or a neutral location. We serve all of Northern Kentucky.

All of Northern Kentucky
Common Questions

Answers, Quick.

How long is a board and train program?

Most board and train programs run four to six weeks depending on the dog and what we are working on. Dogs split time between the training facility and your trainer's home. Every dog goes home with a structured owner-transfer session so the work survives the trip back home.

Where do you train right now?

We train at your home or a neutral location across all of Northern Kentucky. Board and Train dogs stay with your trainer -- splitting time between the training facility and the trainer's home. Most clients prefer in-home work anyway because real behavior change happens where your dog actually lives.

What does training cost?

Cost depends on the program and what your dog needs. We give you a real number after a free consultation, not a generic price-sheet figure. No high-pressure sales calls.

What should I bring or have ready?

For consultations, just your dog, current leash and collar, and a clear sense of what is and is not working at home. We bring the rest. For board and train pickups we send a packing list ahead of time.

Do you work with aggressive or reactive dogs?

Yes. Behavior modification is core to what we do. If your dog has been labeled the problem by another trainer or vet, we want the case. Bring it to the consultation, we will tell you what is realistic.

Will I have to do the work too?

Yes, and that is the point. A trained dog without a trained owner falls apart in a week. Every program includes structured owner sessions and lifetime support on anything we covered together.

What ages of dogs do you train?

Puppies from about eight weeks all the way through adult and senior dogs. There is no age cap on behavior change, only on which methods are appropriate.

How do I get started?

Call (859) 657-8134 or fill out the consultation form below. We will get back to you within one business day.

Get Started

Tell Us About
Your Dog.

Every program starts with a free consultation. No pressure, no upsells, just a real conversation about what is going on and what is realistic.

Service Area
Northern Kentucky
Call (859) 657-8134