Helping Shelter Dogs Succeed — One Home at a Time

As part of her commitment to giving back, Cora Amis proudly offers free training for rescue and shelter dogs across Scott, Jennings, Jefferson, Decatur, and Jackson counties.

This special program is designed to help adopted dogs make a smooth transition into their new homes and set them—and their families—up for long-term success.

🐾 What’s Included

6-Week Obedience or Puppy Class

Positive, practical training in a home environment

Support for basic manners, socialization, and confidence-building

📝 Eligibility Requirements

Must provide proof of current vaccinations

Must submit adoption paperwork

Must sign a Donation Contract (no charge, but helps ensure program sustainability)

This is a completely free service for qualifying rescue dogs, offered as part of Cora’s mission to reduce shelter return rates and help more dogs find — and stay in — loving homes.

Because every dog deserves a chance, and every home deserves a well-prepared companion.

From Basics to Advanced – Tailored to Your Dog’s Needs

At Cora’s Canine Solutions, we use a Balanced Training Method, combining structure, communication, and positive reinforcement to create real-world results. Each training plan is thoughtfully adapted to your dog’s unique needs, temperament, and learning style.

🐶 Training Levels

Beginner Obedience: Foundational commands, leash work, focus, and manners

Intermediate Obedience: Building consistency with added distractions and new environments

Advanced Obedience: Off-leash reliability, advanced commands, and long-term behavior shaping

✏️ Custom Training Plans

Every dog is different — that’s why we provide a fully personalized training plan, emailed and printed just for you. Your plan includes:

Step-by-step training goals

Homework and reinforcement guidance

Progress tracking

Adjustments as your dog grows and improves

💰 Pricing

Single Sessions:

$180/hour

Includes travel within service area

Payment is required before training begins on the day of the session

Training Packages:

$600 – $900, depending on training level and number of sessions

Includes a custom plan and discounted rate

Must be paid in full at the time of booking

📌 Important Policies

Training is non-refundable once booked.

A signed service contract is required before your first session.

Cancellations or missed appointments are subject to our no-refund policy.

Balanced methods. Personalized plans. Real results — right at your door.

Confidence, Control, and Commitment — Not Just Bites

At Cora’s Canine Solutions, our Protection Dog Training program is built on structure, safety, and responsibility. True protection work is about more than aggression — it’s about control, obedience, and trust. We help build confident, stable dogs that can protect when needed, and stay neutral when not.

⚠️ Obedience First – No Exceptions

No dog may begin bite work without first completing foundational training. This includes:

On- and off-leash obedience

Focus, neutrality, and confidence in varied environments

Reliable recall and impulse control

Strong handler-dog communication

Protection work is only introduced once your dog meets strict behavioral and obedience standards. Safety comes first — for your dog, your family, and the community.

🛡️ What This Program Covers

Personal & handler protection fundamentals

Bite work (equipment only, sleeve/suit)

Target training, out/release commands

Drive development (defense and prey balance)

Confidence building under pressure

Controlled aggression and threshold management

💰 Pricing & Structure

$180/hour — includes travel time

Must be paid in full before the session begins

Training Packages start at $2,500

Includes all foundational obedience work

Custom training plan tailored to your dog

Behavior evaluations and goal tracking

Controlled bite work progression, based on your dog’s readiness

📌 Requirements & Policies

No refunds for canceled or missed services

Full payment is required at the time of booking

A signed insurance liability waiver and training contract are required before training begins

Dog must pass temperament and obedience evaluation for program eligibility

Controlled protection is earned — not rushed. With the right foundation, your dog can protect with purpose, not unpredictability.

Prepare your dog to demonstrate good manners and behavior in everyday situations through the AKC’s Canine Good Citizen program. We offer training and testing for all levels, with personalized coaching to set you and your dog up for success.

CGC (Basic Canine Good Citizen)

Description:
The foundational test assessing basic obedience and good manners such as sit, stay, coming when called, and greeting strangers politely. Ideal for pet dogs of all ages.

Includes:

Training sessions to teach all test exercises

Practice in real-life environments

Final CGC test administered by Cora (AKC Certified Evaluator)

Price:

Prep Package: $250 (Includes 3 training sessions + practice)

Test Only: $75 (For dogs already prepared)

CGCA (Advanced Canine Good Citizen)

Description:
Focuses on more advanced obedience and self-control behaviors including longer stays, more distractions, and walking politely through a crowd.

Includes:

Training to develop and proof skills under distractions

Handling techniques for advanced commands

Official CGCA test with evaluator

Price:

Prep Package: $300 (4 training sessions)

Test Only: $85

CGCU (Urban Canine Good Citizen)

Description:
Tests dogs’ behavior in urban environments with additional distractions like traffic, bicycles, and public settings.

Includes:

Training in urban settings or simulated distractions

Focus on calm, polite behavior in challenging environments

Urban CGCU test

Price:

Prep Package: $350 (4-5 sessions including urban simulation)

Test Only: $90

CGCB (Community Canine Good Citizen)

Description:
Highest level focusing on community safety, control, and advanced obedience with distractions in public places like stores or events.

Includes:

Specialized training for public places and community environments

Advanced behavior control and handler skills

CGCB test administered

Price:

Prep Package: $400 (5-6 sessions)

Test Only: $100

📌 Important Policies

No refunds on any training packages or testing fees once booked

Payment in full required at the time of booking

All sessions and tests are non-transferable

DescriptionUnleash your dog’s fun side while building focus, coordination, and obedience with the AKC Trick Dog program. Whether your dog is a beginner or ready for advanced tricks, we help you both learn exciting skills that impress and entertain.

Program Overview

The AKC Trick Dog program is a fun way to strengthen your bond through positive training. Tricks range from basic moves like shake and spin to complex tasks involving props and multiple-step sequences.

Training & Testing Levels

Novice: Basic tricks such as sit pretty, rollover, and paw targets

Intermediate: More challenging tricks including weaving, fetching specific items, and playing dead

Advanced: Complex tricks involving multiple steps, props, and commands

What’s Included

Personalized trick training sessions tailored to your dog’s skill level

Step-by-step instruction with clear goals

Practice guidance for home sessions

Official AKC Trick Dog test administered by Cora

Pricing

Prep Package: $250 (3 sessions + practice support)

Test Only: $75

Combined Packages: Discounts available when bundled with CGC or obedience training

📌 Important Policies

No refunds once packages or testing are booked

Payment in full required at booking

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Start your puppy’s life off right with the AKC STAR Puppy Program — designed to build a foundation of good manners, socialization, and positive training habits.

Program Overview

The STAR Puppy program focuses on early training and socialization for puppies aged 8 weeks to 1 year, helping them develop confidence, focus, and basic obedience skills.

What’s Included

Puppy socialization classes in a safe, controlled environment

Basic obedience commands like sit, come, and stay

House manners and crate training guidance

Positive reinforcement methods tailored for puppies

Preparation for the official STAR Puppy test, administered by Cora (AKC Certified Evaluator)

Pricing

6-Week STAR Puppy Class: $300

Test Only: $75 (For puppies already trained and ready)

📌 Important Policies

No refunds once classes or testing are booked

Payment in full required at booking

Puppies must have current vaccinations to participate

Testing scheduled upon completion of class or when ready

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Develop your dog’s natural instincts and skills for real-world Search and Rescue missions, including both live find and cadaver detection work. Our SAR training focuses on building reliable, confident, and focused K9 teams ready for the challenges of fieldwork.

Program Overview

SAR training requires patience, dedication, and precision. We provide hands-on coaching in:

Live Find: Teaching your dog to locate missing persons in wilderness, urban, and disaster environments

Cadaver Detection: Training to detect deceased human scent for recovery missions

Tracking and trailing skills

Handler-dog communication and teamwork

Search techniques and scent discrimination

Training Approach

Balanced, reward-based training methods tailored to your dog’s drive and temperament

Gradual exposure to complex search scenarios

Emphasis on control, focus, and reliability under real conditions

Regular assessments and progress tracking

Pricing

Hourly Sessions: $180/hour (includes travel, payment required at session start)

Training Packages: Starting at $2,500 (includes foundation obedience, search skills development, and evaluations)

📌 Important Policies

No refunds once training sessions or packages are booked

Full payment required at booking for packages

Liability waiver and training agreement must be signed prior to start

Dogs must pass an initial evaluation for suitability

Ready to take your dog’s abilities to the next level and contribute to life-saving missions? Contact us to learn more about our SAR training programs. goes here

Description goes herePrepare your dog to meet the official AKC Home Manners requirements through structured training and professional evaluation. Our training is available virtually or in-person, and the official AKC Home Manners test can be conducted virtually or in-person, providing flexible options for your convenience.

Training Options

In-Person Training: Hands-on coaching at your home or a convenient location in Southern Indiana and Northern Kentucky

Virtual Training: Live video sessions tailored to your schedule, with personalized plans and ongoing support

Program Overview

The AKC Home Manners test evaluates your dog’s ability to demonstrate polite, controlled behavior in everyday home settings, including:

Walking calmly on a leash

Coming when called promptly and calmly

Sitting and staying on command

Greeting people politely without jumping or excessive excitement

Settling calmly on a mat or designated spot for at least one minute

Allowing grooming and handling without resistance

Leaving food or objects when told

Puppy Home Manners Training

For puppies 8 weeks to 6 months old

Focus on socialization, bite inhibition, basic obedience, and house manners

Prepares puppies for the AKC Home Manners test at an appropriate developmental stage

Price:

6-Week Puppy Home Manners Course: $300 (Virtual or In-Person)

Adult Dog Home Manners Training

Customized training addressing existing behavior issues and refining manners

Emphasizes calm greetings, impulse control, and reliable obedience

Price:

Single Sessions: $180/hour (Virtual or In-Person)

Packages starting at $600

AKC Home Manners Test

Official evaluation by Cora (AKC Certified Evaluator)

Test can be completed virtually or in-person based on your preference

Covers all AKC-required home manners behaviors

Price:

Test Only: $75

📌 Important Policies

No refunds on all training packages, sessions, or testing fees once booked

Payment in full required at booking or prior to sessions/test

Signed training agreement and liability waiver required before beginning training or testing

Flexible and convenient training and testing options to fit your lifestyle — so your dog can succeed on your terms!

Behavioral Modification

Is your dog struggling with unwanted behaviors such as aggression, anxiety, excessive barking, digging, or destructive habits? Our Behavioral Modification program is designed to address these challenges through patient, individualized training tailored to your dog’s unique needs.

Program Highlights

Comprehensive behavior assessment and evaluation

Customized training plan targeting root causes

Positive, balanced training techniques emphasizing trust and communication

Focus on problem behaviors such as:

Reactivity or aggression toward people or dogs

Separation anxiety

Fearfulness or phobias

Excessive barking or destructive chewing

Resource guarding

Regular progress reviews and plan adjustments

Owner education and support to maintain results

Pricing

Initial Consultation & Evaluation: $180 (1-hour session including travel)

Behavioral Modification Sessions: $180 per hour (includes travel)

Packages:

4-Session Package: $680 (prepaid; saves $40)

8-Session Package: $1,320 (prepaid; saves $120)

Packages provide a consistent, structured approach necessary for lasting change.

📌 Important Policies

No refunds once sessions or packages are booked

Payment in full required at booking for packages or prior to individual sessions

Signed training agreement and liability waiver required

Behavioral challenges require commitment and consistency — I’m here to help you and your dog build a happier, healthier relationship!

1. Puppy Socialization Classes

Group Class (6 weeks): $150 per dog

Private Session: $100/hour

2. Canine Fitness & Conditioning

Single Session: $120/hour

Package (4 sessions): $440

3. Nose Work / Scent Detection Classes

Group Class (4 weeks): $140 per dog

Private Session: $110/hour

4. Private Obedience Refresher Courses

Single Session: $180/hour

Package (4 sessions): $680

5. Therapy Dog Training & Public Access Prep

Initial Evaluation & Consultation: $180

Training Sessions: $180/hour

Packages starting at $1,000

6. Dog Walking & In-Home Pet Sitting

Dog Walking (30 min): $25

In-Home Pet Sitting (per visit): $35

7. Group Classes or Workshops

Single Workshop (2 hours): $50 per person/dog

Series (4 workshops): $180

8. Online Courses or Training Memberships

Single Course: $75-$150 depending on content

Monthly Membership: $30/month

9. Behavioral Consultations for Veterinarians or Shelters

Offered Free of Charge

10. Microchipping: $45.00 FI NANO

📌 Important:

All services (except #9) are subject to the No Refund policy once booked. Payment in full is required at booking for packages and prior to sessions for single services.