Kentucky Dog Training LLC is a board and train specialist serving Lexington and central Kentucky. We specialize in high quality board and trains in a home setting.
Our programs will help you achieve the level of manners and obedience that you are looking for. Life is too short to accept being dragged down the street, or not being able to recall your dog off leash. Head trainer Samantha Adams is nationally recognized, certified, and experienced in bringing out the best in every dog.
Our most popular program is our Distraction Program, which teaches your dog reliable obedience for the real world. They learn their skills in a home setting, and then progress to practicing those skills everywhere from Lowes to the Arboretum.
Training & services
Training goals
Crate training
House training
Obedience training
Behavior support
BarkingCustomer-reported
Reactivity trainingCustomer-reported
How training happens
Board and train
Group classes
In-home trainingCustomer-reported
Owner coachingCustomer-reported
Private training
Dog age
Adult dogs
Puppies
Support between sessions
Follow-up supportCustomer-reported
Go-home lessons
Personalized training plans
Photo updatesCustomer-reported
Assistance and working dogs
Herding training
Your dog’s background
Rescue dogs
Additional services
Boarding
Daycare
Other listed services
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Behavior Evaluation
Belgian Shepherd
Biting Dog
Day Board
Distraction Program
Dog Chiropractor
Dog Jumping
Dog Sports
Dog Training Programs
Extensive Training
Initial Training
Real World Training
Remote Collar Training
Sport Dog Training
Training Routine
Wildlife Rehabilitation
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5/5Amazing transformation! We have a 3.5 yr old white Labrador named Norman. He has a sweet, happy disposition… however he has always been extremely impulsive to the point it wasn’t fun to take him on walks. He would pull us and chase/bark at other people and dogs.
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Amazing transformation! We have a 3.5 yr old white Labrador named Norman. He has a sweet, happy disposition… however he has always been extremely impulsive to the point it wasn’t fun to take him on walks. He would pull us and chase/bark at other people and dogs.
After Sam had him for 18days, he is a different dog!!! He is fun to take on walks and is much more manageable around the house.
I can take his leash off and he will “STAY” regardless of other dogs or people walking by.
The photo of Norman is of him laying in our backyard without a leash on…… which NEVER would have been possible before Samantha and Cici trained him.
We are forever grateful for the work they did and are now able to fully enjoy our sweet pup Norman.
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Shana Stacy
5/5Sam is absolutely amazing to work with. She’s extremely knowledgeable but comes across humble and helpful. She’s great with the dogs. She’s had 3 of mine in board and train programs and my girls love her. She takes wonderful care of them and I know they are safe with her. I trust…Read full reviewClose full review
Sam is absolutely amazing to work with. She’s extremely knowledgeable but comes across humble and helpful. She’s great with the dogs. She’s had 3 of mine in board and train programs and my girls love her. She takes wonderful care of them and I know they are safe with her. I trust her 150%. And the results are fantastic. My Lady is well on her way to getting invites to Rally Nationals next year after spending the summer with Sam to earn some titles. My Aspen is also racking up some titles and Sam is coaching me on showing her in conformation and doing rally with her myself. And my Valka just came home today, happy, healthy and ready to try to earn some titles herself. Sam has also been a great coach for me as I work through some anxiety issues and try to show my dogs myself. I’m absolutely thankful for the help she has given me and can’t wait to see what my pack can accomplish with her coaching us.
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Nicole Denkenberger
5/5I sent my dog to Sam at Kentucky Dog Training for the Distraction program after it was recommended to me by my Vet. He struggled with confidence at times and could be quite reactive. I have told multiple people that this is one of the best or the best thing I have done for this d…Read full reviewClose full review
I sent my dog to Sam at Kentucky Dog Training for the Distraction program after it was recommended to me by my Vet. He struggled with confidence at times and could be quite reactive. I have told multiple people that this is one of the best or the best thing I have done for this dog! He is happy and much more self-assured; this has translated to us having an even better relationship and I can more confidently take him out. He gets to have a much fuller life because of the relationship Sam built with him and the training she has done with him. I have recommended her to multiple people and will use Sam and Kentucky Dog Training with future dogs.
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Stacy Nudd
5/5My dog Chicory recently completed the four week Puppy Plus board and train. I am really happy with the results! I also received a follow-up lesson for myself to ensure that I could keep up his good habits. His trainer, Kara, took excellent care of him and kept me updated on his p…Read full reviewClose full review
My dog Chicory recently completed the four week Puppy Plus board and train. I am really happy with the results! I also received a follow-up lesson for myself to ensure that I could keep up his good habits. His trainer, Kara, took excellent care of him and kept me updated on his progress while he was was with her. (I think he may have been a tiny bit spoiled as he was not happy with me when I had to leave for work this morning.) I definitely appreciated the photos and videos from his "field trips" while he was away. I highly recommend Kentucky Dog Training LLC!
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Jonathan Browning
5/5
Incredible!
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