Always Faithful Dog Training of Kentuckiana
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Dogs in Human Environments
When dogs are born in the wild, they are born in a natural environment. Their mother and older pack members instinctively guide them to learn all the skills for survival. The dogs learn quickly to use those instincts to thrive and survive.
Dogs living with humans are living in an artificial environment. The artificial environment can create artificial problems. We see a range of behaviors including leash pulling, jumping, excessive barking, nipping, anxiety and aggression.
The solution to ALL of these problems is found by using our leadership-based training. Check out the videos below to learn more.
At Always Faithful Dog Training, we teach you to lead your dog using the instinctive methods of a pack leader. Our founder, Abraham Mashal, explains what we call Leadership Training.
Our Founder Abraham Mashal explains how the human created artificial environment takes a dog away from their instinctual natural environment.
No Treats, No Clickers, No Shock Collars, No Gimmicks ®
Dog Training Services
We offer our private, in-home lessons where our trainers come to you and will train your dog in the ideal environment for your dog.
WE OFFER 10% OFF ANY TRAINING TO MILITARY, POLICE OR FIRE DEPT.
Obedience Packages
All Packages start with establishing Leadership. Obedience work is a key element to Leadership resulting in a well-balanced, well-behaved dog.
Basic Obedience
This training package is 4 in-home lessons that include five basic commands: Heel (walking), Sit, Stay, Come and Down. For puppies, we also provide guidance and documentation about house training, crate training, socialization, and responding to common behaviors like nipping & jumping.
Cost: $495 for 1 dog; $695 for 2 dogs
Advanced Obedience
This package is 7 in-home lessons that include the five basic commands and expands their application based on your unique needs.
Cost: $795 for 1 dog; $1095 for 2 dogs
Advanced Obedience with High Distraction
This 9 lesson training package includes everything in Advanced Obedience and adds skills to achieve obedience in high distraction environments (listening with other dogs/people/distractions around).
Cost: $1095 for 1 dog; $1495 for 2 dogs
Foundations
These are short, targeted lessons to set a strong foundation quickly. It’s best to follow these with an Obedience package.
Puppy Starter Lesson
This is a single in-home lesson to assist you & your new puppy to get started on the right foot. We’ll cover house training, exercise, feeding routine, crate training, socialization, responding to common behaviors like nipping & jumping and laying the right foundations for leadership.
Cost: $150
Leadership Essentials
This 3 lesson pack is a more in-depth focus on AFDT leadership techniques, structured leash walk, establishing a daily schedule/feeding routine, impulse control work, and calming exercises to ensure you get started off on the right track to having a more calm, confident, obedient pack member. This package will ensure a strong foundation for future AFDT obedience training packages and strengthen your leadership and position as pack leader. This package is perfect for early puppyhood (8-12 weeks of age), and rescues and other adult dogs with which clients may be struggling to gain trust and respect.
Cost: $395 for one dog; $595 for two dogs.
Foundations
These are short, targeted lessons to set a strong foundation quickly. It’s best to follow these with an Obedience package.
Puppy Starter Lesson
This is a single in-home lesson to assist you & your new puppy to get started on the right foot. We’ll cover house training, exercise, feeding routine, crate training, socialization, responding to common behaviors like nipping & jumping and laying the right foundations for leadership.
Cost: $150
Leadership Essentials
This 3 lesson pack is a more in-depth focus on AFDT leadership techniques, structured leash walk, establishing a daily schedule/feeding routine, impulse control work, and calming exercises to ensure you get started off on the right track to having a more calm, confident, obedient pack member. This package will ensure a strong foundation for future AFDT obedience training packages and strengthen your leadership and position as pack leader. This package is perfect for early puppyhood (8-12 weeks of age), and rescues and other adult dogs that clients may be struggling to gain trust and respect with.
Cost: $395 for one dog; $595 for two dogs.
Specialty Training Packages
One Lesson Wonder
This service gives you our full attention for 90 minutes to solve most dog problems you may be having. We will come to your home, show you how to establish leadership and leave detailed notes and handouts to solve your dog problems. It also includes a follow up call after the lesson. Perfect for the dog who needs a lot of help very quickly.
Cost: $300 for 90 minutes
We Train You Maintain
No time to attend the training sessions? No problem. We’ll train your dog and then show you how to maintain after the training is complete. It includes 5 basic obedience skills plus 2 follow-up lessons with you.
Cost: $845 for 1 dog; $1145 for 2 dogs
Service Dog Training
We train and provide the Service Dog certificate once training is complete.
To train your dog for service work, your dog must pass our behavior evaluation before he/she can be considered for Service Dog work.
Alternatively, we offer Service Dog Training where we select and purchase your dog. This package allows us to pick what is best for the client. We cannot guarantee a specific breed but will do our best to fulfill all breed specific requests.
Please call for pricing.
Therapy Dog Training
Teach your dog to provide affection, comfort and support to people in settings such as hospitals, retirement homes, nursing homes, schools, libraries, hospices, or disaster areas. At our assessment, we will evaluate your dog to determine if his/her temperament is a good fit for Therapy Dog work.
Cost: Starting at $1500
2-Month Tune-Up
A single, 1-hour lesson 2 months following your last lesson to work on any issues or difficulties you may have experienced since graduation.
Cost: $125 for 1 dog; $175 for 2 dogs
Board-and-Train Package
Board-and-Train is an opportunity for your dog to stay at facility for 1-2 weeks depending on the training need and your schedule to receive daily training.
Contact us for pricing
All services are offered throughout —
Southern Indiana including: Charlestown, Clarksville, Corydon, Floyds Knobs, Georgetown, Jeffersonville, New Albany, Sellersburg
and Louisville including: Anchorage, Crestwood, Douglass Hills, Hurstbourne, Indian Hills, Jeffersontown, La Grange, Lyndon, Middletown, Pewee Valley, Prospect, Saint Matthews, Worthington Hills.
Meet the Pack
About Dave
Owner & Level 2 IDTA Trainer
Specialty Certification: Service Dog Trainer, Therapy Dog Trainer
Dave was born near Buffalo, NY and has lived in Southern Indiana since 1997. His wife, Jamy, is a native Buckeye (Ohio) and wanted to move closer to her family near Louisville. Dave was in Information Technologies for over 25 years in the corporate world and private sector, from an energy company to banking and retail. Dave was ready for a career change, one where he could follow his passions for people and dogs, so he and Jamy opened their Always Faithful Dog Training business. It is a perfect fit for them, an opportunity to run a family-owned business, engage the community, and help people strengthen their relationships with their furry family members.
Dave’s role as a ‘servant leader’ throughout his IT career and the community gives him an understanding of the importance of having and maintaining healthy, meaningful relationships. Leadership based, in-home training will teach your dog to trust, follow, and look to you as his or her pack leader. Dave believes in the power of teamwork and looks forward to coaching you in your journey with your canine companion.
About Hailey
Level 1 IDTA Trainer
Hailey has been passionate about animals her whole life. She has been exposed to all types of pets since childhood, and currently has one dog of her own, Bonnie. Her dream has always been to be a part of improving the lives of animals, particularly domestic pets. Hailey’s mission as a dog trainer is to help dogs and their humans achieve a holistic sense of wellness. By teaching the concepts of leadership and encouraging enrichment techniques, it creates a well-rounded sense of happiness for both the dog and the owner.
Hailey was born and raised in Louisville, KY. While training dogs part-time, she is currently working full time as a food science technologist at a large, multinational corporation on the cooking technology team. Supported by a bachelor's degree in nutrition, she is also an NVAC Certified Pet Nutritionist, and is always happy to answer questions regarding your pet's diet and ways to improve their overall well-being through nutrition. She looks forward to helping those in the Louisville area strengthen their bond with their furry friends!
About Hailey
Level 1 IDTA Trainer
Hailey has been passionate about animals her whole life. She has been exposed to all types of pets since childhood, and currently has one dog of her own, Bonnie. Her dream has always been to be a part of improving the lives of animals, particularly domestic pets. Hailey’s mission as a dog trainer is to help dogs and their humans achieve a holistic sense of wellness. By teaching the concepts of leadership and encouraging enrichment techniques, it creates a well-rounded sense of happiness for both the dog and the owner.
Hailey was born and raised in Louisville, KY. While training dogs part-time, she is currently working full time as a food science technologist at a large, multinational corporation on the cooking technology team. Supported by a bachelor's degree in nutrition, she is also an NVAC Certified Pet Nutritionist, and is always happy to answer questions regarding your pet's diet and ways to improve their overall well-being through nutrition. She looks forward to helping those in the Louisville area strengthen their bond with their furry friends!
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Employment
Interested in becoming a Dog Trainer?
At Always Faithful Dog Training of Kentuckiana, we are looking for a very specific person, one with great communication/people skills and a desire to learn how to train dogs. Do you see the good in all canines and want to teach humans how to bring out the best in their dog? No previous dog training experience is needed, but a genuine love of dogs and confident handling of them is a must! We offer training, continuing education, a flexible schedule, and great earning potential.
Traits of a Pack Member
Calm and confident at all times, mixed with a lot of patience.
Practices humility, seeking out help & advice when needed.
Understanding & accommodating our clients’ lives, schedule, and unique needs.
Uses our proven Leadership methods and trusts our process.
Maintains openness to client feedback, coaching, and learning.
Organized, trustworthy, and responsible - takes ownership of scheduling, communicating, training, and following through with each client.
Uses and demonstrates good social skills with the human client first, their dog second. Both must feel comfortable with our trainers.
Has a good sense of humor; silly, embarrassing, or messy things will happen when training.
Comfortable with all walks of life. Our human clients are as diverse as our dogs! We rarely turn down a client unless it is a service beyond our expertise.
Job Requirements
Must have reliable transportation and a flexible schedule.
Ability to travel to homes, parks, and facilities within a 25 mile radius of Louisville to conduct lessons.
Must pass a full background check and have the ability to be bonded & insured.
Permitted to work legally in the US.
Previous or current dog owner.
Must be over 21 years of age.
Part Time positions available. Due to significant training requirements, this is not a seasonal or temporary job.
If you think that you have what it takes and want to help Always Faithful Dog Training of Kentuckiana make a difference in the lives of dogs and their owners, then reach out. We are always interviewing and growing our trainer ranks as we continue to build our business.