My pup and I enjoyed the one-on-one puppy class. It was great for his socialization and to solidify his puppy training. The puppy socials were fun and my puppy got to discover his love for swimming in a safe environment. The instructors were great with the pups and were very flexible with the vocab we had already begun working with. We are continuing with the adult dog classes!

Kabler School For Dogs
Asheville, North Carolina
About Kabler School For Dogs
By Appointment only. At Kabler School For Dogs, we specialize in transforming the lives of dogs and their owners through effective, balanced training methods tailored to meet individual needs. With locations in Columbia, South Carolina, and Asheville, North Carolina, our experienced team, led by David Kabler and Candy Breisecher, offers a range of programs, including puppy enrichment, day training, private lessons, and specialized courses for service dogs. We focus on fostering positive behavior and building strong relationships, ensuring that every dog feels safe, loved, and understood. Our supportive environment helps both pets and their owners thrive. Join our community today and discover how we can help you and your furry companion!
Training & services
Training goals
- Behavior consultation
- Canine Good Citizen preparation
- Leash training
- Obedience training
- Puppy training
- Recall training
- Socialization
Behavior support
- Fear and confidence
- Reactivity training
How training happens
- Board and train
- Day training
- Group classes
- Owner coaching
- Private training
Dog age
- Puppies
Training level
- Advanced training
Support between sessions
- Homework and practice
Assistance and working dogs
- Police K9 training
- Protection training
- Service dog training
- Therapy dog training
Dog sports
- Agility
- Dock diving
- Scent work
Your dog’s background
- Rescue dogs
Training approach
- Balanced training
- Positive reinforcement
Additional services
- Boarding
Consultations
- Free consultation
Other listed services
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- Advanced Off Leash
- Bathroom Breaks
- Canine First Aid
- Dock Jumping
- Dog Biking
- Dog Hiking
- Dog Trotting
- Dogs Consultation
- Free Training Evaluation
- Lab Pup
- Obstacle Course Training
- Off Lead Training
- Off Leash Courses
- Pup Session
- Scent Detection
- Shy Dog
- Swim Lessons
- Swimming Class
- Class Training
- Dog Training Courses
- Family Dog Training
- Home Training
- Park Training
- Pitbull Training
- Residency Training
- School Dog Training
- Swim Training
- Training Evaluation
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Questions & answers
From GoogleWhat people have asked about this business.
Do you have rescue dogs for adoption?????
No but we highly recommend one of the areas many shelters or animal rescues.
Community answer · David Kabler · 2019-09-21
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Customer reviews
Google listingMentioned in reviews
- Residency program 16
- Off leash training 11
- Knowledgeable trainers 7
- Obedience training 7
- Dock diving 6
- Group lessons 5
All 10 topics
- Reactive dog training 4
- Board and train program 3
- Loose leash walking 3
- Dog park excitement 2
Google review topics, not confirmed services.
I imagine this school works for many. But when it didn't work for my young dog, they had NO solution but the runaround. My dog is a difficult to train terrier breed. The very expensive cost (over $3K) brings with it the expectation of results. While the dog learned many tasks…Read full reviewClose full review
I imagine this school works for many. But when it didn't work for my young dog, they had NO solution but the runaround. My dog is a difficult to train terrier breed. The very expensive cost (over $3K) brings with it the expectation of results. While the dog learned many tasks, her response to commands is still poor and the aggression towards other dogs hasn't been put fully under control. Instead of treating this as an anomaly that they needed to deal with, they've turned their back on us. Not what anyone expects from a competent vendor.
The Kabler School for Dogs has been amazing for my mini dachshund. Candy, Mars, and Bennett have been great to work with. They don't just train the dog, they work with and encourage the owner/dog parent! They are very patient! The best part is that my puppy, Bobby, is ALWAYS excited to go there.
Bernie used to ignore us when other dogs were around. After Kabler’s six-week training program, Bernie is far more attentive during walks. At his graduation exercise, Bernie demonstrated recall (return to owner when I say “come”) and a sustained stay despite heavy distraction fro…Read full reviewClose full review
Bernie used to ignore us when other dogs were around. After Kabler’s six-week training program, Bernie is far more attentive during walks. At his graduation exercise, Bernie demonstrated recall (return to owner when I say “come”) and a sustained stay despite heavy distraction from the trainer’s playful dog. Kabler trains a lot of skills designed to keep your dog safe and to make your dog a good citizen, including: * walking attentively with the owner without pulling on the leash or walking directly under the owner’s feet. * walking off leash next to the owner. * heel walking, where your pup is glued to your left side—great for crossing the street. * robust recall in the presence of distractions. * go-place: stay for an hour or more on a mat—great for restaurant dinners! * robust “sit”, “down” and “stay” commands—essential when working around other dogs or people. In addition, Kabler trains the owner in dog behavior and the humane use of dog training tools such as prong collars and e-collars. The only thing better than a good dog is a well-trained good dog. I highly-recommend the Kabler School for Dogs and especially our trainer, Bennett!
Very pleased with Mars and the whole program. My 8-month-old puppy, Goose, is a stubborn, strong-willed boy, but he now listens much better and has more self-control. And I have learned strategies to manage his behavior. Mars was loving and fun, but commanded his attention, and taught me how to do the same. Definitely recommend!
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