Professional Dog Training in Mooresville, NC

Give us a call so that we can discuss your needs and what we can do to help! We can help prevent long-term problems before they develop, help you overcome negative habits that may have taken hold, teach you how to recognize normal canine behavior and address common training issues, and more!

Absolutely! For our Lodge & Learn clients, our trainers send out email updates with photos every other day so you can keep up with your pet's progress. For our Day Training clients, there are email updates as well as multiple transfer sessions throughout the program to discuss what your dog has learned and to teach you the skills so we can partner in your dog’s success!

Our programs build the skills, habits and positive behaviors your dog needs to thrive and creates good communication between parents & pups. Although we do not address serious behavioral issues or potty training, we can teach your dog obedience skills & leash walking and address specific problems such as jumping, bolting through doors, play biting, and work on his/her socialization.

We are members of The Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT), which supports a Least Intrusive, Minimally Aversive (LIMA) approach to behavior modification and training. So, we use the tools and techniques that will bring the best results such as affection, treats, and toys to motivate our students. When it comes to collars and leashes, we use what will work best for the situation and include your preferences in the solution, including harnesses, martingale collars, gentle leaders, slip leads and training collars. We do not use e-collars or retractable leashes in our training.

We're teaching your dog a new language and a better way to communicate with you. The dog is 50% of the conversation - you're the other 50%. The effectiveness of training and the dog's behavior will always be influenced by the skills and demeanor of the owner/handler. For best results, you'll learn and practice your role frequently, working on confidence assertiveness, timing, use of the leash as a tool, use of treats and positive reinforcement, and effective correction.

Many people commonly believe that their dog jumps, pulls his leash, or chews your shoes to establish dominance. In reality, your dog displays this undesirable behavior because he hasn't learned the correct way. Proper training can re-establish an understanding between you and your dog.

If you let your puppy chew on everything because "that's what puppies do," you're not doing yourself or your dog any favors. Discouraging bad behavior right away forms a solid foundation for training.