Welcome to Love ‘Em & Lead ‘Em—the podcast that keeps it real about dogs, dog training, and the humans in the middle of it all.
We’re Cory and Melaney, the dog behavior-obsessed duo behind Dog Training Camp USA in Louisville, KY. As a former special education teacher and a former Military Police K9 handler, we bring practical know-how, heart, and a whole lot of humor to every episode.
🎧 New episodes drop every other week, covering:
Real-life client stories (yes, the wild ones too)
Training tips that actually work—no gadgets, no bribes
Conversations about business, mental health, and friendship
And the occasional birding joke… because why not?
Whether you’ve got a well-behaved pup or a full-blown dumpster fire, you’re not alone—and we’ve got your back.
🐾 Subscribe, laugh, learn, and maybe cry a little.
🦴 Because loving your dog and leading them go hand in hand.
—
📍 Based in Louisville, KY
🐶 More about our training: https://dogtrainingcampusalouisville.com
📲 Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/dogtrainingcampusalouisville
📬 Call/Text: 502-356-3059
🎙️ Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & more: https://bit.ly/Loveemleadem
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Welcome to Love ‘Em & Lead ‘Em—the podcast that keeps it real about dogs, dog training, and the humans in the middle of it all.
We’re Cory and Melaney, the dog behavior-obsessed duo behind Dog Training Camp USA in Louisville, KY. As a former special education teacher and a former Military Police K9 handler, we bring practical know-how, heart, and a whole lot of humor to every episode.
🎧 New episodes drop every other week, covering:
Real-life client stories (yes, the wild ones too)
Training tips that actually work—no gadgets, no bribes
Conversations about business, mental health, and friendship
And the occasional birding joke… because why not?
Whether you’ve got a well-behaved pup or a full-blown dumpster fire, you’re not alone—and we’ve got your back.
🐾 Subscribe, laugh, learn, and maybe cry a little.
🦴 Because loving your dog and leading them go hand in hand.
—
📍 Based in Louisville, KY
🐶 More about our training: https://dogtrainingcampusalouisville.com
📲 Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/dogtrainingcampusalouisville
📬 Call/Text: 502-356-3059
🎙️ Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & more: https://bit.ly/Loveemleadem
Episode 14: So You Think You Need a Service Dog? Listen to This First
Love ’Em & Lead ’Em
39 minutes
1 month ago
Episode 14: So You Think You Need a Service Dog? Listen to This First
Service dogs change lives—but the path to one isn’t simple, quick, or cheap. In this episode, we break down what the ADA actually says (and doesn’t say), what task training really means, why public access skills matter, and how to tell if a dog–human team is a good fit. We share stories from our own case files—mobility tasks, psychiatric alerts, scent work, even siren alerts—plus the hard conversations we have when a well-meaning doctor says “get a service dog” and a family is left on their own to figure it out.
You’ll hear:
The ADA definition of a service animal and why tasks must mitigate a disability
The difference between agency-trained, self-trained, and our hybrid model
Realistic timelines, costs (why $50–60k isn’t a scam), and waitlists
Kid handlers, school realities, breed myths, and when we say no (for the dog’s sake and yours)
How to start smart: evaluating the dog you already have vs. sourcing the right puppy
If you’re considering a service dog—or you work with clients who might—this is your friendly, no-nonsense guide before you make big decisions.
Love ’Em & Lead ’Em
Welcome to Love ‘Em & Lead ‘Em—the podcast that keeps it real about dogs, dog training, and the humans in the middle of it all.
We’re Cory and Melaney, the dog behavior-obsessed duo behind Dog Training Camp USA in Louisville, KY. As a former special education teacher and a former Military Police K9 handler, we bring practical know-how, heart, and a whole lot of humor to every episode.
🎧 New episodes drop every other week, covering:
Real-life client stories (yes, the wild ones too)
Training tips that actually work—no gadgets, no bribes
Conversations about business, mental health, and friendship
And the occasional birding joke… because why not?
Whether you’ve got a well-behaved pup or a full-blown dumpster fire, you’re not alone—and we’ve got your back.
🐾 Subscribe, laugh, learn, and maybe cry a little.
🦴 Because loving your dog and leading them go hand in hand.
—
📍 Based in Louisville, KY
🐶 More about our training: https://dogtrainingcampusalouisville.com
📲 Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/dogtrainingcampusalouisville
📬 Call/Text: 502-356-3059
🎙️ Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & more: https://bit.ly/Loveemleadem
