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
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Dog owner training
In-Home Consultation
Online Dog Trainer
Support Dog
Training Tricks
Unique Training
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5/5I am new to the Dog Owners Academy family but can already say with confidence that I made the right choice. During the consultation, Dominic and Jay spent time getting to know me and Lucy. They explained the training program options and allowed me to make a choice based on my i…Read full reviewClose full review
I am new to the Dog Owners Academy family but can already say with confidence that I made the right choice. During the consultation, Dominic and Jay spent time getting to know me and Lucy. They explained the training program options and allowed me to make a choice based on my individual situation without feeling pressured. And it was so comforting to watch Jay interact with Lucy in a positive way even though she was being crazy!
A few days later we had our 1st At Home session. Jay described everything as it was happening so I fully understood the philosophy behind what he was doing with Lucy. He kept her spirits up and adjusted when he noticed she needed a break. Jay also showed kindness and patience towards me when it was time for the dog owner to be trained!
By the end of the lesson Lucy and I were able to walk together instead of Lucy dragging me down the street. Jay's explanation of everything (my training) allowed me to continue making progress after he left. Its only been a couple days but we can leave my street now and calmly walk through the neighborhood - even if another dog walks by! It's amazing to see such a dramatic improvement after just one session. Thank you Jay!
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Lilach Asofsky
5/5
Jay has been a pleasure to work with, very easy-going, explains things clearly and well, and creates a pleasant yet productive environment. Our dog likes him very much, and responds very well to him. Thanks to Jay, we are confident that we will get the results we seek. 🐶
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Liz Crowther
5/5
Caelen and Turk are the best dog trainers we have ever worked with! They are gentle with positive energy and our dog responds well to them. Highly recommend them for anyone!!
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Kimber Zappia
5/5
The trainers are professional and so nice. They truly speak “dog language” and have worked with me to learn it so that my girl understands what I want. Wonderful experience
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Caroline Sampsell
5/5
Wonderful experience and already on our way to reaching our goals. They don’t judge if sliding backwards in training and are always validating and encouraging while challenging us to improve! I couldn’t thank them enough!!!! Caelan had been so communicative, flexible, and adaptive to our schedule and needs! The groups are invaluable to progress. Thank you all! We are so proud and grateful!
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