Always Faithful Dog Training of Charlotte

Serves Charlotte, NC

35244

Hired 4 times

3 employees

1 year in business

$200

5.0

This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, Credit card, and Venmo.

Next Service

Credentials

Background Check

Cailyn Barnum
Completed on 1/27/2025

Introduction

SERVING ALL OF CHARLOTTE, NC! No Treats, No Clickers, No Shock Collars! The Always Faithful Dog Training method aims to help you understand your dog's language, which we refer to as Leadership Dog Training. As pack animals, dogs naturally seek to follow a leader. Our leadership-focused techniques empower you to become that pack leader and give your dog the life it deserves. Common dog behaviors such as pulling on the leash, jumping, barking, digging, and not paying attention are indicators that your dog is trying to take the lead. Our private in-home lessons will promptly address these behaviors and equip you with the skills needed to sustain your leadership.

Q&A

What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?

Our prices are determined by the number of lessons performed. We offer a 5% discount to active military, police, or fire department employees.

What is your typical process for working with a new customer?

We schedule an in-home assessment to understand the goals of our client with their dog. Once we complete the assessment we suggest how to approach the lessons and schedule.

What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?

All trainers are trained by our Master dog trainer and are IDTA Certified. Our Master dog trainer has trained over 10,000 dogs and each trainer must meet a minimum qualification of dog handling with a senior trainer, prior to training on their own. We also receive on-going education and support from our Master trainer to guide our methods for any unfamiliar behavioral issues we need to address with our clients' dog.

How did you get started doing this type of work?

We love dogs and wanted to offer our clients a business that gives them professional help with their family pet. We are a franchise organization and that gives us access to a wealth of knowledge beyond our own dog training experience. With over 30 franchisees and our franchisor, we have access to dog trainers around the country who can help us get the right solutions for any dog obedience issue we come across.

What types of customers have you worked with?

Our clients are as diverse as the dogs we train. We work with all dog owners who have dogs at least 8 weeks old. We train all types of dogs and ages and are versed in the different methods to handle them all. Big, small, short, or tall, we train them all!

Describe a recent project you are fond of. How long did it take?

We had an owner call us crying because the two trainers she spoke with before us told her that her dog was a lost cause - they wouldn’t even go out for a consult. We reassured her that we would do our best to help, performed the consult, and 8 weeks of training. Romeo successfully graduated training, gained confidence, and became a totally different, happier dog.

What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?

Make sure you are comfortable with your trainer's methods and your role in the training. Our training methods do not use treats, shock collars, or clickers and instead teach leadership methods.

What questions should customers think through before talking to professionals about their project?

They should ask about: 1. Additional costs for tools that will be used during training 2. Methods trainer will use during training 3. Level of hands on training the owner will receive (doing vs observing) 4. Follow up support between sessions 5. Convenience of scheduling sessions 6. Level of individualized support for their dog (private vs group)