Building Healthy Dog Relationships Through Leadership
Dog training and boarding Louisville, KY. I believe a good dog starts at the beginning of the leash. My goal is to educate pet owners on their dog’s needs, how to communicate with them, and how to coexist with their dog in a healthy and constructive way.
About the Trainer
Hello! My name is Michaela. I got my start dog training by competing in IGP and SDA with my late dogs Marzipan and Rama. I continue practicing family obedience with my current dogs Posy and Bowie. I also have experience working in dog kennels. My love of dogs lead me to opening my home to those who need an extra hand with their furry friends!
About Me
Hello! My name is Michaela. I got my start dog training by competing in IGP and SDA with my late dogs Marzipan and Rama. I continue practicing family obedience with my current dogs Posy and Bowie. I also have experience working in dog kennels. My love of dogs lead me to opening my home to those who need an extra hand with their furry friends!
Referrals get 10% off their next service!
Dog Training & Boarding Services
All boarding, board-and-train, and daycare services are performed at my home. Private lessons can be done on location, at your residence, or at my home. Dog walks are conducted where your dog is currently residing.
Services
Book a Service
Submit a consult request or schedule a dog for a boarding or training service. I will be follow up to confirm your desired appointment or to ask additional questions. Please check your spam folders if you do not receive a response. To add on an activity or dog bath to your dog’s boarding stay, click here!
Book a Service
Submit a consult request or schedule a dog for a boarding or training service. I will be follow up to confirm your desired appointment or to ask additional questions. Please check your spam folders if you do not receive a response. To add on an activity or dog bath to your dog’s boarding stay, click here!
Testimonials
I can’t tell you how much we appreciate your work with Zeeboi! You literally saved his life by getting him out of here and giving him some life skills.
Michaela is LITERALLY the reason we have our awesome dog, Zeke. He came to her as a foster from KHS with lots of anxiety and behavioral concerns. We met Zeke after he had been training with her for a few weeks and he was already a very different dog than had been described to us. She was able to address his particular issues with compassion, care, and patience, and we are the lucky beneficiaries of her hard work.
Pepper loved boot camp. She has learned so much. Amazing! Love Dirigo. Can’t praise enough the progress Pepper has made. Michaela is fantastic so patient so consistent so dedicated. Pepper loved her. We do also. Thank you Michaela!
Nalley loves his accommodations at Dirigo when I travel. I know he’s safe, will be loved and well taken care of. Michaela is a pro with all under her care. Before we get to the driveway, as soon as we pull on her street, he starts getting excited and when he gets out of the car he can’t wait to get to the door and see her. It’s his home away from home.
Michaela does a great job working with all breeds of dogs. She most recently helped me out with dog walking services while I traveled. She was easy to communicate with, prompt, and followed all instructions. Plus, my pups love her!
I most certainly do recommend Michaela/Dirigo!!!!! When we couldn’t take our Carta to her, when we had to find sec choice, we dropped her off & I cried, I’d never cry with Michaela! She’s absolutely amazing in so many ways – love, patience, knowledge, experience & more whether boarding, training, or grooming!! She’s one of our big baby’s best friends!!!!
I highly recommend Dirigo Training and Boarding, I used them for training during my first year with my Airedale Terrier puppy and it has made THE WORLD of difference. She now listens, she’s obedient, she’s calm, she’s responsive, she is a pure angel. It is so worth it. I now feel comfortable taking my Airedale anywhere and she is an absolute delight. Same cute personality, just better behaved. I also have used Dirigo multiple times for boarding and she always comes back safe and happy. I trust Dirigo whole heartedly with my pet.
My doggos, Gracie and Holly, absolutely love boarding with Michaela at Dirigo Training & Boarding! They get plenty of exercise outside in their big play area and lots of loving and treats! We will always board there! Thank you for taking such good care of my babies!
I’m so thankful and blessed you helped me and Barkley. You have a special talent and I’m very grateful for your help.
