Behavior consultation in Asheville, North Carolina

Ruff Life Dog Training Services has been helping dogs and their people live happier lives together in the Asheville area since 2018. Founded and led by renowned trainer, Tessa Sternbach, Ruff Life delivers the knowledge, practice, and confidence needed for you and your dog to develop deep trust and enjoy a positive, tranquil relationship. Choose from personalized private sessions at your home or at our newly constructed facility, group classes on a variety of topics, drop-off training, and board & train. No matter what your dog’s obedience level or behavioral challenges, we will give you the guidance and personal attention that will enable you to learn as a team. Call, fill out a form on our website, or email us at [email protected]!

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!

The Dog Door Behavior Center provides a comprehensive approach to canine behavioral health. We are an experienced team of fully certified dog behavior consultants and trainers, and we help dogs with everything ranging from severe behavior issues, to family dog and puppy training, to Service and Therapy Dog training. We offer one-on-one training, group classes, day training, and boarding. Dog Door services are based in games and enrichment - the science of meeting dogs’ natural mental needs through deliberately constructed activities. This approach not only changes behavior, it deepens relationships and builds understanding - AND it's fun for both dogs and their humans!

RELATIONSHIP: Coaching owners to believe in their K9 partners by developing a powerful relationship is the foundation of my training program , obedience, sports, and/or behavioral modification. PROMISE: I’m excited to draw on my knowledge and experience to deliver the ultimate toolbox of training and behavior modification based on science and proven results! EXPERIENCE: For almost 30 years, I have been training and competing with my own dogs in scent work, SAR, tracking, and agility. I’ve enjoyed working alongside owners to accomplish training goals ranging from obedience, sports, and behavior modification , anxiety, on-leash or off-leash aggression, harmony in the house with multiple dogs, and sensitive dog issues like sep. anxiety.