Dog Training in Huntersville, NC

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.

Holland K9 Services has been providing world class dog obedience training in and around the Charlotte area for over 10 years. We offer customized training programs to address any of our clients' needs; from basic obedience, to advanced behavior modification and we are one of the only certified service dog training companies in the area. We offer unlimited sessions on all programs and offer a lifetime guarantee with free tune-ups. Our customer service and customer retention is second to none! I love seeing the relationship between owner and pet grow stronger through training. Not to mention the satisfaction in helping other individuals (assisting), with the different struggles we face nowadays. From Service training, to basic Obedience, we can guarantee you'd get back a good boy/girl !

How well you train and socialize your new puppy in its first few weeks sets the stage for its success in the years to come. Working with a new puppy is a full-time job, so I have made it mine! I have been raising foster puppies for 9 years and have had hundreds of dogs come through my door. Animal welfare is my passion and while working with multiple rescues and shelters, I noticed how many dogs were surrendered by their owners due to basic behavioral issues. Many such issues, like potty-training, crate-training, and socialization, can be solved with time, effort, and the guidance of an experienced trainer before becoming the type of problem that strains the relationship between puppy and owner. The goal of Puppy Preparatory School is to set puppies up for success in their new homes and help prevent negative behaviors in the future.

Hello! This is Kevin Shaffer, owner of Kevin's K-9 Academy, LLC. I'm a Certified Canine Training Specialist that loves helping dogs and owners speak the same language in efforts to not only live but thrive harmoniously together. Prior to dog training, I was a successful sales representative but over the years I began to seek a more meaningful and fulfilling career. This journey started with me volunteering at a local Humane Society and quickly resulted in the realization that my passion is being an advocate for dogs. I have always been a dog owner (I have 3 rescues myself- Chloe, Bailey and Brady) so a career in dog training was the perfect fit. I am a relationship based balanced trainer/behaviorist and a graduate of the Charlotte, N.C based The Dog Knowledge. My primary goal is to ensure that I set both you and your dog up for success so my approach is always customized to your specific need(s). This will include step-by-step instruction for obedience that will leverage motivating techniques such as food, verbal praise, gentle touch, toys, etc. as well as variable reinforcement and wean methods. Various approaches are also used for problem/unwanted behaviors in efforts to address resource guarding, jumping, bolting out the door, etc. such that your dog and/or a family members remain safe. I remain dedicated to you and your dog only during our time together and I keep you fully informed with daily communication that includes video journals outlining your dog and the techniques they are learning which will serve as a valuable resource for you to maintain consistency for long-term success. Depending on your specific need(s), I offer day camps, board & trains and private lessons. I look forward to the opportunity to help you and your dog speak the same language as nothing is more satisfying to me than hearing back from satisfied clients how their relationship is more fulfilled.