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Dedicated to you & your dog

Our programs are designed with YOU and YOUR FAMILY in mind. There is no "one-size-fits-all" when it comes to dog training.

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Client-Exclusive
Overnight Boarding

Finding someone to trust with your dog while you're away is hard - we get it!

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Client-Exclusive
Structured Daycare

Similar to Doggy-Daycare but with a twist - we work on training!

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Learn How To

Enjoy Your Dog!

At Core K9 Training located in Richmond Kentucky, we provide obedience and behavior modification training for not just your dog, but for you as well.  The biggest part of all of our training programs; training the owner, not just the dog. This means you have to be 100% dedicated to helping your dog.

We teach you how to communicate with your dog effectively no matter what the situation. We will train your dog to pay attention to you regardless of what is happening around you (another dog, a stranger, a squirrel running past you, food on the ground etc). Once you have learned how to gain that undivided attention, the learning ability of your dog will amaze you! Let us show you our commitment to excellence and the incredible possibilities – you will not be disappointed!

Are you facing these common behavior problems?

Manners

Does your dog jump on all of your guests? Or bark at anyone who walks by your house? How about counter surfing?

Leash Walking

Does your dog think they’re a sled dog whenever you take them on walks? Would you take your dog for more walks if it were actually enjoyable and not a work out?

Basic Obedience

Does your dog sit perfectly in the house or whenever you have a treat but when you go outside, they act like they’ve never learned sit before?

Reactivity

Do you cross the street whenever another dog or person is coming towards you? Or do you choose to walk your dog late at night when no one is around because your dog barks and lunges at others?

Separation Anxiety

Do you feel like you can’t leave the house? Has your dog chewed through walls, carpet, flooring etc whenever you leave them alone?

 

Aggression

Has your dog ever bitten a human, or gotten into a fight with another dog and you just aren’t sure what to do now?

How We Can Help:

467+

Dogs Trained

388+

Happy Pet Owners

61+

5 star reviews

15+

Years Experience

- No Breed Restrictions --

We believe ALL dogs deserve to have a chance at training. At Core K9, we do NOT turn away dogs based off of their breed!

The Core K9 Crew

With 20+ years of combined experience caring for family pets, rest assured knowing your furry-friend is in great hands!

Amber Schorpp

Owner / Head Trainer

Clayton Frusco

Owner / Trainer

Samantha Licato

Assistant Trainer / Kennel Technician

What Our Clients Say

Success Stories

Colleen & Remi
Colleen & Remi
APBT
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Remi is able to stay in ”place” while inside and our kids(7, 4, and 1) and our niece/ nephew can play around her and love on her and she knows she has to stay on het cot “place”!! Remi runs around outside and comes when called. She doesn’t jump on the kids. I can finally take Remi and all the kids on a walk!! I am so glad that doug and I sent Remi to “boot camp” because now we have an AWESOME, well behaved family dog!!! I am also grateful that I can text Amber anytime for questions or guidance!! Remi also goes to daycare once a week! Thank you again, Amber!!
Chelsey & Presley
Chelsey & Presley
Rottweiler
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We had been told by other trainers “to give her back to the breeder, there’s no helping her”, the vets office had marked her chart with “aggressive!”. While we know she had a few isolated incidents of aggression, she was not a bad dog and we were not giving up. Amber agreed!
Maggie & Benji
Maggie & Benji
Spaniel Mix
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After Core K9, Benji is no longer scared of people, of dogs or any kind of obscure object. I can walk in the street, and he doesn’t pull my arm off. He will sit, lie down, and get on his ‘place’ on command. He is no longer aggressive with visitors to my home. The biggest achievement is that he is now able to be groomed. Amber was able to bathe him and dry him with a hair dryer. He was combed, and his nasty, matted fur was gone. She was able to trim him up and tidy his paws. This on it's own, given how anxious he was, makes the program worth every cent.
Amanda & Mila
Amanda & Mila
Bully Breed Mix
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The goal I had was for Mila to be off leash, and Amber teaches the basics first and then you can build up from that, building your pups confidence and yours! Mila is working her way up from a runner off leash to being allowed to be off leash in a fenced in area because she can recall now! Mila is also dog reactive which we have worked on a ton, and she has done way better - we even got to train with other dogs that she was working with! o.
Judianne & Baisie
Judianne & Baisie
Blue Heeler
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I may just pack my heeler up in a box and ship her out to Amber. My little lady misses her so much. She taught her confidence and obedience. She’s my shadow and the recall off leash is instant. She works with positive reinforcement and gains the trust and respect of dogs and owners along the way.
Bits & Willa
Bits & Willa
Great Dane
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Amber is not only great with dogs, but she also understands the human interaction element necessary to helping owners maintain the training services she provides. I appreciate that she is non-judgmental when hearing about our problems, and approaches identifying solutions with a collaborative spirit. Understanding the philosophy behind the approaches she uses helps us maintain consistency and "troubleshoot" when a new situation approaches.
Lydia & Waffles
Lydia & Waffles
Austrialian Shepherd
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Amber had no hesitation to meeting my dog waffles. On our first consultation, amber got to meet waffles and took the time to learn what my goals were for him and I. After the consultation, I knew that Amber would be the perfect trainer to help me with waffles reactiveness. He stayed for 3 weeks and throughout the entire stay she would send me pictures of waffles and update me on his progress. All the staff at the kennel were very knowledgeable, nice and kind people. I even got to visit during waffle’s stay and take him on a walk! If your questioning if putting your dog in training is worth it …. It 1000000% is worth every cent to work with Amber! I can now eat dinner without my dog in my face and take him to the store without him trying to bark and attack people.
Katie & Freya
Katie & Freya
Vizsla
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Every dog owner NEEDS Amber! Almost a year ago, as a new puppy owner of an 8 week old Vizsla, Amber helped me to give my dog the absolute best start in life. In this time, my dog and I have gained a solid foundation that has even shown us a path to the world of dog sports! Under Amber’s coaching, my puppy has already won our first rally class, earned CGC and SPOT certifications, and I can enjoy the daily successes off leash freedom, public outings, and having the best connection with my dog. Whatever your goal is, I highly recommend trusting in Amber.
Cheyenne & Timber
Cheyenne & Timber
Rhodesian Ridgeback
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Amber is amazing! She knows what she is doing, how to help the dogs and owner connect. When I asked her for help with off leash work with my puppy she was all for it. She makes learning fun for both Timber and myself.
Chloe & Kiyah
Chloe & Kiyah
Husky
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My dog has been training with Amber for about year and has come leaps and bounds. From a husky that wouldn’t listen to one that actually does has been a game changer! Amber is dedicated to training and tailors each session to meet the dogs needs! Highly recommend checking her out!
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