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Dog Owner's Academy

Charlotte, North Carolina

4.9/5· 121 Google reviews

About Dog Owner's Academy

Dog Owner’s Academy provides professional dog training in Charlotte, NC and surrounding areas using our Train As You Live™ approach. Since 2008, we’ve helped train more than 5,000 dogs through practical, real-life training designed for the moments that matter most: at home, on neighborhood walks, around guests, and in distracting environments. Our programs include private in-home dog training, board and train, puppy training, and group classes for continued practice after graduation. Whether you’re dealing with leash pulling, jumping, reactivity, basic obedience, or everyday manners, our trainers help you build a calmer, more reliable life with your dog. Book a free in-home consultation to get started.

Training & services

Training goals

  • Behavior consultation
  • Leash training
  • Obedience training
  • Puppy training
  • Recall training

Behavior support

  • Aggression training
  • Fear and confidence
  • Reactivity training

How training happens

  • Board and train
  • Group classes
  • In-home training
  • Online or virtual training
  • Private training

Dog age

  • Adult dogs
  • Puppies
  • Senior dogs

Support between sessions

  • Follow-up support
  • Personalized training plans

Your dog’s background

  • Rescue dogs

Other listed services

View 6 additional details
  • Dog owner training
  • In-Home Consultation
  • Online Dog Trainer
  • Support Dog
  • Training Tricks
  • Unique Training

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Customer reviews

Google listing
4.9
out of 5121 Google reviews

Mentioned in reviews

  • Group lessons 16
  • Confidence building 11
  • Customized training 8
  • Leash training 8
  • Knowledgeable trainers 5
  • One on one classes 4
All 10 topics
  • Rescue dog training 4
  • Dog language 2
  • Energetic puppy 2
  • Free consultation 2

Google review topics, not confirmed services.

100 collected reviews

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Mandy Heck
5/5
We hired Dog Owner’s Academy to start training of our puppy. We immediately felt at ease with everyone. They make you feel like family, and so comfortable. Their expertise is unmatched. They all have the most incredible balance of kindness + firmness to help you and your dog feel…Read full reviewClose full review

We hired Dog Owner’s Academy to start training of our puppy. We immediately felt at ease with everyone. They make you feel like family, and so comfortable. Their expertise is unmatched. They all have the most incredible balance of kindness + firmness to help you and your dog feel successful for the long haul. I’ve recommended multiple friends to DOA, and truly cannot speak higher of each of the trainers and their approach.

Angie Allred
5/5

I’ve had a really good experience with DOA! Today James came by for a tune-up (with me, not really the pup) and he was great. I enjoyed meeting him and found him super helpful!

Dianne Maxwell
5/5

An outstanding company staffed by dog-loving professionals!! We took on an owner surrender pup who was 9 months old and demonstrated some serious discipline problems including biting. Dominic and his recently retired father, Ron, worked with us and our dog is now a dream dog!! Outstanding!! 💕🦮

Nancy Powery
5/5
I had my dog trained at Borran train when he was 14 months old because he was a very fearful and aggressive dog. However, they did not teach me how to continue the training or what to do to have him heal sit stay those kinds of things. Dog Owners Academy teaches the owner how to …Read full reviewClose full review

I had my dog trained at Borran train when he was 14 months old because he was a very fearful and aggressive dog. However, they did not teach me how to continue the training or what to do to have him heal sit stay those kinds of things. Dog Owners Academy teaches the owner how to have the dog Respond properly and in various . My dog is now eight and no longer aggressive. He’s very well behaved, and I am thankful to being trained myself to teach him.

Jared
5/5

Caelan and Jay are amazing trainers who go above and beyond in each training session! They’ve been very patient with my dog and are always available for questions and extra training advice. They explain the “why” behind the training which is extremely helpful and appreciated. HIGHLY recommend!

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