About Rockcastle Canine Training Center, LLC

Who runs it

"Lance has been training dogs professionally for 14 years. Beginning in the U.S. Marine Corps and continuing throughout professional careers in business and government, Lance's passion for safety and mentoring led him to the establishment of Rockcastle Training Center with the goal of improving relationships; with our dogs and with each other." The home page repeats the span as "over 14 years of Experience" and "100's of Dogs Trained."

How they describe their method

The site sets itself against single-method training: "We're not 'One method' trainers. We're Professional dog Trainers who are extremely well educated in the methodology of dog training. Our approach is based on your individual dogs needs and temperament… We don't sell a one size fits all program. We want to know why your dog does what they do and change the motivation and motivate them to do things that you like."

Programs

Four are named. Obedience lessons are offered "One ON One or Group," with monthly and yearly memberships, and the site is blunt about the format: "This is A diy ( Do It Yourself ) WITH PROFESSIONAL COACHING program," starting with "Sit, Come, Stay, Let's go, Down, and Leave-it." In Kennel Training is the hands-off option — "Let us do All the Hard work for you! For puppy or adult dogs." Problem Solving is for owners who "may not want/need obedience, just that one nagging problem solved." Personal and family protection training is offered with an explicit temperament caveat: "Let us help you build your own dog ( IF it has the correct temperament, genetics , drives needed to do the work) or we can help locate or provide you with a candidate who will protect your family safely."

Group class you can watch

Public observation is invited: "Group class every Saturday at 1pm (except the first Saturday of the month) is open for public observation… A courtesy call is appreciated as seating is very limited." The store hours repeat the arrangement — Saturday "11:30am – 2pm for Group Obedience and Protection Classes every Saturday, EXCEPT the first Saturday of every month. We are CLOSED completely on the first Saturday of every month."

Where it is

"21 White Rock Rd, Mount Vernon, KY 40456," with the training described as "Canine Training In Southeastern Kentucky." Weekday hours are 9am to 5pm.

Before you book

Its one-page site publishes no training prices and names no certifying body, so ask about both. It also offers dogs for sale.