Love ’Em & Lead ’Em

In this short trailer, we introduce ourselves—Melaney, a former Military Police K9 handler, and Cory, a recovering special education teacher and co-owners of Dog Training Camp USA Louisville—and share the heart behind our approach to training. You’ll hear why we started this show, what you can expect in upcoming episodes, and how we help dog owners stop choosing between loving their dogs and leadi...

This one’s for the crusty white dogs, the bird nerds, and anyone who's ever been told to “fake it till you make it.” In this episode, Mel and Corey dive into their early days of dog training chaos — from rogue German Shepherds and crusty little biters to leadership clashes and business-growing pains. They reflect on what it takes to lead people and dogs, share hard-won lessons from the field, and...

Is your dream dog the kind that trots beside you leash-free, ready to recall at a whistle? In this episode, Melaney and Cory break down the fantasy and reality of off-leash dog training. From personal stories of their own pack to real-world client struggles, they tackle what it actually takes to build a reliable off-leash recall. Discover why long leash training, relationship-based obedience, and...

Cory and Melaney talk about the two different kinds of services for puppy training: private lessons and puppy camp.

Cory and Melaney discuss personal protection training as well as a dog they helped recently named Spud.

Cory and Melaney discuss the hardships of older people owning young dogs, their favorite mini Australian shepherd Dixie, and a difficult potty training case.

Cory and Melaney discuss the common behavioral issue of dogs jumping on their owners, an interesting camp dog named Max, and a behavioral case involving integrating a new dog into an established pack.