Making 'heads and tails' of your training needs!
From group clinics to 1-on-1 sessions, we take you through the heads and tails of training to help your dog 'SHINE'!
WHO WE ARE, WHAT WE DO
Our Origin
Our Trainers
Our Trainers
Bootlegger K-9 Training & Rehab grew from the founder's passion for dog training, and the recognition of a large need in Franklin County and surrounding areas. Bootlegger K-9 strives to be not only a positive force for dog training, but also grow strong roots in the local community.
Our Trainers
Our Trainers
Our Trainers
Our Founder and Director of Training, Erik, has worked with dogs for most of his life, starting as a training assistant for police K-9 dogs.
After a career in the US Army, Erik re-discovered his passion for working with dogs when he adopted Sarge, a former Bedford County drug dog and started rehabilitating him into service life. He also r
Our Founder and Director of Training, Erik, has worked with dogs for most of his life, starting as a training assistant for police K-9 dogs.
After a career in the US Army, Erik re-discovered his passion for working with dogs when he adopted Sarge, a former Bedford County drug dog and started rehabilitating him into service life. He also recently adopted another young Malinois. He is certifying in obedience training and canine behavior through Catch Canine Training Academy, and will be a certified Canine Good Citizen Evaluator through the AKC.
Our Chief Administrative Officer, Barbara, is here to make sure your experience flows smoothly from initial call to graduation!
Our Goals
Our Trainers
Our Goals
Bootlegger K-9 Training & Rehab is more than just a dog training service. We are the link to understanding how to get the most out of the relationship with your dog. We use a behavior-focused, minimally-invasive, balanced training approach which is carefully curated for you and your dog's specific needs. We do not recommend or use e-colla
Bootlegger K-9 Training & Rehab is more than just a dog training service. We are the link to understanding how to get the most out of the relationship with your dog. We use a behavior-focused, minimally-invasive, balanced training approach which is carefully curated for you and your dog's specific needs. We do not recommend or use e-collars or other strong methods without prior consultation with the owner, and then only if certain criteria are met.
We are also committed to forming strong bonds in the community through volunteer work at facilities such as the Franklin County Animal Shelter and other non-profits by working with their special cases - we make sure every dog gets a chance to find a new fur-ever home!