Canine Training In Southeastern Kentucky
We’re Different
Dog training that prioritizes your dogs’ motivation
We’re not “method” trainers. We’re behaviorists. We want to know why your dog does what they do and
change the motivation and motivate them to do things that you like. Rather than a rigid relationship full of
commands and corrections or rewards, our goal is to reshape your dog’s character to need you and prefer to please you!
We offer
Obedience lessons
Let’s start with teaching the basics: Sit, Come, Stay, Let’s go, Down, and Leave-it. These are the building blocks that a better relationship will rest on.
In Kennel Training
Your busy schedule doesn’t leave room for a strict training schedule and weekly lessons? We get it. Let us do the work for you! For puppy or adult dog.
Problem Solving
You may not want/need obedience, just that one nagging problem solved. Tell us the issue and we may be able to fix it without traditional obedience training.
Family Protection
In today’s world, peace of mind and security for your family is invaluable. Let us help you find or provide you with a candidate who will protect your family safely.
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100’s
of Dogs Trained
discover what it can accomplish
Obedient/good behavior
The better behaved your dog is, the more you want to be around them. The more you’re around them, the better behaved your dog is!
good manners in group settings
A supportive, coaching environment where everything you learned comes together. A huge confidence builder!
Public Access ability
Want to take your dog everywhere with you? Sports activities, picnics, festivals, hiking, boating, airports; The whole world opens to you and your pet.
Family Protection
A deterrent or a crime-stopper. Not everyone feels comfortable with self-defense. Let us train your defender together.
All training options
“Obedience is the opposite of impulse”
come out for our public events
21 White Rock Rd. Mount Vernon, Kentucky
Group class every Saturday at 1pm (except the first Saturday of the month) is open for public observation. Our groups are a great time to meet trainers and handlers and see first-hand what RCTC’s training programs can accomplish. A courtesy call is appreciated as seating is very limited.
Buddy
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Lottie
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About the founder
Lance Dickert
An apprentice of Master Trainer David Harris, Lance has been training personal-protection dogs professionally for 13 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.
“A dog is a gambler. If he believes there’s a jackpot, it’s worth it to him to try.”
Find us
Tue 9am – 5pm
Wed 9am – 5pm
Thur 9am – 5pm
Fri 9am – 5pm
Sat 11:30am – 2pm *Closed