For over 20 years, Highland Canine Training, LLC has been creating better lives for dogs and the people who love and work with them. We offer companion dog obedience and behavior training, advanced police and service dog programs, and professional education through our School for Dog Trainers. Located in the foothills of North Carolina, our campus features a 23+ acre training facility and 50+ acre Canine Education Center, welcoming civilian and government K9 teams from around the world. Whether you’re training your pet or building a K9 career, we deliver proven results backed by two decades of experience.
Training & services
Training goals
Behavior consultation
Leash trainingCustomer-reported
Obedience training
Recall trainingCustomer-reported
Behavior support
Jumping upCustomer-reported
Reactivity training
How training happens
Board and train
Group classesCustomer-reported
Owner coachingCustomer-reported
Private trainingCustomer-reported
Dog age
PuppiesCustomer-reported
Training level
Advanced training
Assistance and working dogs
Service dog training
Therapy dog training
Additional services
Boarding
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Questions & answers
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What people have asked about this business.
Wondering how much it would be to get one of my GS in a class or two.?
Service training
Community answer · Jackie Omelian · 2021-09-21
Depends on what classes you are looking for. Are you looking for in kennel or private lessons. It is best to call the office and get a direct quote.
5/5Saw another guy from my class that had left post a review about Highland that was completely rude and negative. I just wanted to come on and say that although he had a slow start due to COVID to ensure the health and safety of staff and students, Highland Instructors, Trainers, a…Read full reviewClose full review
Saw another guy from my class that had left post a review about Highland that was completely rude and negative. I just wanted to come on and say that although he had a slow start due to COVID to ensure the health and safety of staff and students, Highland Instructors, Trainers, and Educators have never once backed down from any question you may have. They try to ensure every student gets the education they deserve and every student understands the content presented as long as they are aware that you need help on the subject. I could not have made a better choice with this training program and enjoy every minute of it. From hands on or in the classroom.
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thomas costa
5/5I was scrolling through the comments and saw a review from this guy Todd. He was complaining about having a hard time understanding someone who spoke English as a second language. It looks to me like he needs English lessons himself. He doesn’t even know the difference between di…Read full reviewClose full review
I was scrolling through the comments and saw a review from this guy Todd. He was complaining about having a hard time understanding someone who spoke English as a second language. It looks to me like he needs English lessons himself. He doesn’t even know the difference between discovery and discover in his opening sentence. You should try mastering one language before you knock someone that speaks two or more. Food for thought. You get what you put in. Didn’t sound like you made much of an effort. This sounds more like a Karen or in your case a Ken review. I feel sorry for the instructors that had to deal with you. Highland Canine keep up the good job!
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Jordan Schroeder
5/5In short, the team at Highland Canine changed our family’s life. When my husband and I learned we were expecting our first child, we were faced with a heartbreaking situation. Our beloved husky Goose struggled with some aggression and resource guarding that we knew we could not h…Read full reviewClose full review
In short, the team at Highland Canine changed our family’s life. When my husband and I learned we were expecting our first child, we were faced with a heartbreaking situation. Our beloved husky Goose struggled with some aggression and resource guarding that we knew we could not have around our baby boy. We didn’t want to have to find a new home for him, but it seemed we had no choice. Desperate to find a solution that would somehow enable us to keep Goose, my husband discovered Highland Canine. Not only were they the only place to give us hope that they could help rehabilitate Goose, but they were, by far, the most equipped to do so of any training facility we looked at. After three months in their care while I was still pregnant, Goose is now a new dog. Our son is 12 weeks old, and Goose’s obedience and loving behavior around him is nothing short of an answer to prayer. We cannot thank Highland Canine enough for their understanding, love for our pup, capabilities in training, and for giving us a life as a family of four. We are forever grateful.
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Nancy Fields
5/5
The classes were great. Full of helpful information for training in different situations. Lots of time for questions and demo/return demo.
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Megan Wilson
5/5We recently obtained an autism assistance dog for our son from Highland Canine's service dog program and couldn't be happier. He is such an amazing dog, and they did a great job finding a dog that was a great match for our son. The first match they suggested was a breed we weren'…Read full reviewClose full review
We recently obtained an autism assistance dog for our son from Highland Canine's service dog program and couldn't be happier. He is such an amazing dog, and they did a great job finding a dog that was a great match for our son. The first match they suggested was a breed we weren't entirely comfortable with and after talking through our concerns they agreed we should wait and they would find us a dog better suited for our family. Once we matched with Wally they sent us pictures of him often. The best part of the process for us, though, was the delivery. The two trainers, Carlos and Christine, who came to train us were phenomenal. So knowledgeable, so helpful, super attentive to detail, and really gave us 100% of their time and attention and energy for those 4 days. Although becoming service dog handlers has been a bigger adjustment than we anticipated, with the support of the trainers at Highland we feel confident. Five stars for our dog, Wally, and for his trainers!
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