Making Them Learn With Love

Offering on and off leash training for every dog.

Dog Training in Bardstown, KY

Welcome to Kentucky
K-9’s Unleashed

Our #1 goal is to produce obedient canine companions that owners will be proud of. Our friendly and highly-trained staff will treat your pup as if it was their own during the dog training process. No matter what issues you are facing with your dog, our trainers will find a solution that will stick.

Lifetime Guarantee

We are so confident in our training programs that we offer
FREE additional training sessions should your dog need them.

This guarantee is contigent on the owner complying with the training maintenance explained and demonstrated by the trainer.

See the Training in Action!

Our Training Programs

We offer 2 different kinds of dog training programs that cater to the type of training you want your dog to have.

On-Leash Training

This 2-week board and train program focuses on learning the basic commands while on a leash.

  • Commands include: Come, sit, place, down, heel, and off
  • Great for family dogs who mainly stay indoors
  • Training focuses on desensitization in different environments
  • Ecollar, remote & charger included

Off-Leash Training

This 3-week board and train program focuses on learning basic commands without the use of a leash.

  • Commands include: Come, sit, place, down, heel, and off
  • Best for owners who want to take their dog almost everywhere
  • Training focuses on desensitization in different environments
  • Ecollar, remote & charger included
Tail-Waggin' Reviews

Before training some had given my dog the nickname of monster. Lilly really was that difficult. Hannah, her trainer did a fantastic job with her! At the end of the 2 week training Hannah didn’t feel Lilly was quite ready to go home and kept her an additional week to make sure Lilly was successful in her training. She is stubborn and though knew the commands she just wouldn’t comply… This weekend I was able to take Lilly to a very crowded festival and she was fantastic!!! Her sit and heel are on point!!!

Cara Johnson, Bardstown, KY

Everyone at the Critter Cradle truly loves every pet that walks in their building! They took in my fur baby as if she was their own! I love that you get photos and updates on how your baby is doing. Such a great way to get their energy out while knowing they are still being well taken care of. HIGHLY recommend!!

Emilee Shay, Bardstown, KY

Meet Our Trainer

Amber

How It Works

Initial Consulation

This will happen over the phone and usually lasts 30 minutes. We will discuss your concerns and what you would like to see by the end of the dog training session. At this point, you will need to decide if you want your dog to be trained on or off the leash.

Schedule Dropoff

Once we have agreed that our dog training program is a good fit for both parties, we will schedule your dog’s start date. When you bring your dog in, your trainer will go over all necessary paperwork and what the expectations will be during and after training.

On-Leash Training

The first week or so of training will be conducted on the leash while at The Critter Cradle location. We want to make sure the dog initially learns all commands and will follow direction while still tied to the safety net of the leash.

Once your dog has a solid grasp of the commands then the second half of training will be dedicated to learning these commands offsite in different environments. The same commands will be enforced on the leash but now with various distractions. This will help your dog focus on you and the commands you are giving them while they are being tempted with unfamiliar noises and smells.

Your dog will have dedicated one-on-one dog training time for 30 minutes, 3 times a day. This about the maximum any dog can handle in one day before they will start to get tired, shut down and not listen.

Off-Leash Training

The first week or so of training will be conducted on the leash while at The Critter Cradle location. We want to make sure the dog initially learns all commands and will follow direction while still tied to the safety net of the leash.

Once your dog has a solid grasp of the commands then the second half of training will be dedicated to learning these commands offsite in different environments. The same commands will be enforced but now with various distractions and off the leash. This will help your dog focus on you and the commands you are giving them while they are being tempted with unfamiliar noises and smells.

We will utilize an e-collar to communicate with your dog to get their attention and respond to each command. This e-collar delivers the sensation of a muscle contracting rather than an electric shock.

Your dog will have dedicated one-on-one training time for 30 minutes, 3 times a day. This about the maximum any dog can handle in one day before they will start to get tired, shut down and not listen.

Video & Photo Updates

Throughout the duration of the dog training program, you will receive photo updates every other day and four video progression updates.

These updates are meant to show how your dog is progressing through the training.

Training Complete & Turnover Day

Once your trainer is 100% confident your dog has mastered all commands, we will schedule a pickup time.

Should your dog need more training, you will be notified via phone and will not be charged for the additional time.

On pickup day, you will spend 2 hours reviewing and practicing the commands. The first hour is with the trainer learning how to give your dog the commands and use the e-collar.

After this, we will bring your dog out and spend the last hour with you and your dog together on the commands.

Training Maintenance

In order to secure our Lifetime Guarantee, there will be some work on your part.

Your trainer will show you everything you need to do at home in order to ensure your dog continues to respond correctly to the commands.

If at any point after you get your dog home, they need a refresher session, you can bring them back to us free of charge for additional dog training in Bardstown, KY.

Creating Obedient Companions One Dog At a Time

Contact us today to get your dog scheduled for their much needed training session.