About Family Favorite Canine

What it is

A board-and-train business run out of Flemingsburg: "Professional Board & Train and private training focused on calm, reliable obedience you can use at home, on walks, and in public. Based in Flemingsburg, Kentucky and serving families throughout Central Kentucky."

The three programs, with prices

All three are published with length and cost. "Leash Manners, 2 weeks – $2,000" covers "Structured leash walking, Sit, Down, Crate manners, Foundation of place, Door and threshold manners, General structure and engagement, Basic impulse control," and the site says plainly what it excludes: "All training in this program is completed on leash. This program does not include e-collar training, off-leash obedience, or advanced behavior modification." "Real-World On-Leash Obedience, 4 weeks – $3,500" is marked "Most Popular" and adds "Structured heel… Recall on leash or long line, Duration work, Distance work, Distraction training… Neutrality around normal people and dogs," again entirely on leash. "Real-World Off-Leash Obedience, 6 weeks – $5,000" includes everything in the four-week program plus "Proper e-collar conditioning, Off-leash recall, Off-leash heel, Off-leash sit, down, and place, Distance obedience, Advanced distraction proofing."

Where the e-collar sits

The site restricts it to one program and says why: "E-collar work is reserved for this six-week program. We believe a dog should first understand the obedience being asked of them before electronic communication is introduced. Proper conditioning takes time, and we do not rush that process simply to produce faster results."

What they ask of the owner

The site is unusually direct about the owner's side of the deal. Under "What We Ask From You": "Be willing to learn how to handle and communicate with your dog. Follow the structure and training plan provided at go-home. Maintain clear expectations and consistency at home. Understand that lasting results require continued follow-through." And: "Our job is to build the training. Your job is to help maintain it."

How a program ends

"Board & Train programs conclude with hands-on owner training so you understand exactly how to work with your dog and maintain the progress we've built."

Credential claimed

One, and it is stated without a name attached: "Family Favorite Canine's owner and trainer is a graduate of the American Standard Dog Training Academy and a Certified American Standard Dog Trainer."

Reach

"Serving Morehead, Maysville, Lexington, and families throughout Central Kentucky."

What to ask

Ask for the owner's name, a street address and phone number, and how long the business has operated.