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.
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Behavior consultation
Leash training
Obedience training
Puppy training
Recall training
Behavior support
Aggression training
Fear and confidence
Reactivity training
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Board and train
Group classes
In-home training
Online or virtual training
Private training
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Adult dogs
Puppies
Senior dogs
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Follow-up support
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5/5I could not recommend Dog Owner’s Academy more! From my initial consultation with Turk I knew this was the right team to help our family of humans and fur babies. I adopted a rescue who was an absolute love but we needed help acclimating the dog with our cats, as well as crate tr…Read full reviewClose full review
I could not recommend Dog Owner’s Academy more! From my initial consultation with Turk I knew this was the right team to help our family of humans and fur babies. I adopted a rescue who was an absolute love but we needed help acclimating the dog with our cats, as well as crate training and walking on a leash without pulling or lunging at passing people & dogs.
Dom and Amya started our first session by listening to our needs, observing behaviors, and came up with activities and homework to address my highest priorities. After the very first lesson of leash walking I went from dreading anxiety-filled walks to enjoying being outside with my pup! With Amya’s and Dom’s coaching we progressively introduced my dog and cats, crate trained, and worked on commands like “place” and walking “with me”. We are starting to venture out more to dog-friendly shops and are excited to begin group lessons too!
Thanks to Amya and Dom, I have more tools, knowledge, and confidence to improve our relationship with our pup. I better understand his body language and how I can lead and reward him rather than feed into bad behaviors. They really are training me more than the dog and their expertise continues to amaze me. I am so thankful to have these wonderful and caring trainers helping our family!
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Hallie Cornetta
5/5
“Get a Cavapoo, they are so well behaved and easy to train” HA! Not our stubborn, overly dominate furball!
Caelan at Dog Owner’s Academy has been a saving grace!! She’s patient with our pup and me, loves him like her own, and constantly provides new and effective tips and techniques to correct and reinforce behavior.
Highly recommend Caelan and team!!
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Joseph Powell
5/5Caelan and Amya have been incredible at training our dog Winston. Turk is a great leader and helped us understand exactly what the plan should be to train Winston from the beginning. Winston was a very dominant and stubborn dog and we were literally at out wits end. We loved h…Read full reviewClose full review
Caelan and Amya have been incredible at training our dog Winston. Turk is a great leader and helped us understand exactly what the plan should be to train Winston from the beginning. Winston was a very dominant and stubborn dog and we were literally at out wits end. We loved him, but he was our first dog and we were just not sure how to get him on a schedule and to adjust to our way of life. The Dog Owner's Academy made it possible for our family to truly welcome Winston into our family. Our girls had long-desired a dog and it would not have been even remotely possible without Caelan, Amya, and Turk's help. We can say with 100% sincerity that they are not only THE BEST, but true wizards at what they do. If you need training for your dog, there is NOWHERE else to consider! TY TY TY! We are eternally grateful!
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Clare Kennedy
5/5
Great training session today with Amya. She was patient with Finn and us. We continue to learn so much.
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Jonathan Palumbo
5/5
My dog is much happier now that I am being trained to be a good Dog owner!! They are a great team! Thanks y'all! 🫶🏼
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