Real-World Dog Training for Real Family Life
Professional Board & Train and private training focused on calm, reliable obedience you can use at home, on walks, and in public.
Based in Flemingsburg, Kentucky and serving families throughout Central Kentucky.
What Family Favorite Canine Does
Family Favorite Canine provides structured Board & Train and private training designed to create calmer, more reliable dogs for everyday life.
We focus on practical obedience that helps families enjoy their dogs at home, on walks, and out in public — with training built around clear communication, consistency, and realistic expectations.
Better leash manners and everyday control
Reliable obedience at home and in public
Clear structure for dogs and owners
Owner education that helps training last
Training Programs
Board & Train programs built for real life — from better leash manners to dependable off-leash obedience.
Leash Manners
2 weeks - $2,000
Focused on structured leash walking, basic obedience, better manners, and creating a calmer dog that is easier to live with.
Real-World On-Leash Obedience
4 weeks - $3,500
Most Popular
Complete on-leash obedience built for reliable behavior at home, on walks, and around real-world distractions.
Real-World Off-Leash Obedience
6 weeks - $5,000
Our most complete program, progressing from strong on-leash obedience into properly conditioned e-collar work and dependable off-leash freedom.
How Training Works
Start With a Conversation
Tell us about your dog, the challenges you're having, and what you want life with your dog to look like. We'll help you determine which training program best fits your goals.
Structured Training
Your dog's training is built around clear communication, consistency, and real-world practice — not quick fixes or rushed results.
Owner Education
Training doesn't stop when your dog comes home. We teach you how to handle, communicate with, and maintain the training so the results carry into everyday life.
Go-Home Delivery
Board & Train programs conclude with hands-on owner training so you understand exactly how to work with your dog and maintain the progress we've built.
Who This Training Is For
A Good Fit For:
Families who want practical, reliable obedience for everyday life
Owners who value structure, consistency, and clear communication
Dogs that need better leash manners, stronger obedience, or greater off-leash reliability
Families willing to follow through with the training once their dog comes home
What We Ask From You:
Be willing to learn how to handle and communicate with your dog
Follow the structure and training plan provided at go-home
Maintain clear expectations and consistency at home
Understand that lasting results require continued follow-through
Our job is to build the training. Your job is to help maintain it. When both sides do their part, the results have a much better chance of lasting.
Ready to Get Started?
Tell us about your dog, the challenges you're dealing with, and what you'd like training to accomplish.
We'll help you determine which program makes the most sense for your dog and your goals.