About Companion Dog School

About

Companion Dog School is at 6501 Shepherdsville Road, Louisville, KY 40228, and describes itself as "a

premier dog training facility that offers obedience training, agility training, boarding and more."

Its method line is short: "Our positive motivation and reinforcement techniques makes the bond between

the dog and owner stronger."

The school is approved by the American Kennel Club to offer the Canine Good Citizen Test.

Pat Higgins

> "Pat Higgins is nationally known for his dogs accomplishments in the sport of dog obedience, agility

> and conformation. He has over 38 years experience with training and teaching people how to relate

> with their dogs."

He has judged obedience trials internationally and "is regularly invited to judge the national

obedience tournaments." He writes a regular column for the Kentucky Pet Gazette and supports the

Kentucky Humane Society, Pet Groups United, the Louisville Dog Run Association and the Foster Home for

Golden Retriever Rescue program.

Classes

– **Puppy** — for puppies from 9 weeks to 5 months old. Older but smaller dogs may attend if they are

not frightened by bigger dogs.

– **Obedience** — for dogs 5 months and older, covering basic and advanced obedience.

– **Agility** — run on in-house agility obstacles.

Boarding and immersive training

A three-week residential option where the dog lives in Pat's home: "Your dog will get individual

attention for three weeks in Pat's home! We are offering all the basic commands of heel, sit, down,

stay and come. Behavior problems are also addressed during this time. Upon completion of the course,

the owner will then be trained in the methods taught with private lessons."

Dogs sleep in crates at night with a large open area to run and play at other times. Owners must bring

proof of shots, a bordetella (kennel cough) vaccination given 6 months to 72 hours before arrival, a

current flu vaccination, the dog bathed the day before, the dog's own food and medication, and

favorite toys.

Contact

(502) 969-3644.