About Blue County K9

Who runs it

Two trainers are named on the About page. "Melissa has been surrounded by animals her whole life, and her love for dogs grew into a career in 2009. After working in boarding facilities and animal shelters, Melissa dove into professional dog training in 2019, earning certifications from the Michael Ellis School for Dog Trainers and Tarheel K9." The site says she "actively competes in the Protection Sports Association with her Dutch Shepherd, Keen, and Malinois, Kai." Chaz Grider "brings over 14 years of law enforcement experience, including 10 years as a K9 trainer/handler," has "trained dogs in narcotics detection, apprehension, and explosive detection," and "is certified through Tarheel K9 and other elite programs."

Programs

Three are listed by name with their shape spelled out. Board and Train is "An immersive training program where your dog stays with us for 2-6 weeks," and the site calls it "our most popular and in-depth training option available." Private Lessons are "Personalized coaching in your home or at our facility meeting weekly," each "an hour long of one on one coaching you how to train your dog." Working Dog Packages "accommodate and work with all levels and types of working dogs from sport work, personal protection to patrol dogs."

Working-dog and sport side

Beyond the three programs, the site lists tracking — "Develop your dog's instincts into focused skills" — and detection, described as "The tools, techniques, and knowledge to better understand, train, and deploy detection canines in their operational environments."

Bluegrass Barkventures

The site runs a separate off-leash outing service under its own name. "Bluegrass Barkventures gives dogs what every walk should — space to explore, stretch their legs, and just be dogs… We pick your dog up, take them on a safe, structured outing where they can run, sniff, and socialize, then drop them back off tired, happy, and satisfied." The site frames it against daycare: "It's better than daycare, better than another lap around the block."

Affiliations claimed

The About page lists, under "Certifications and Partnerships," the Michael Ellis School for Dog Trainers, Tarheel K9 School for dog trainers, "Nepopo Gold student" and "IACP Member."

Where it works

The contact block gives "146 College Street Middleburg KY" and the service area as "Central Kentucky, including Lexington, Versailles, Nicholasville, Georgetown, Frankfort, and nearby communities."

Before you book

Ask about prices when you call.