We cannot say enough wonderful things about Kabler School for Dogs. From the initial interview, I…read moreknew that this was the place for my Aaron Pierre. Mars is incredibly patient, knowledgeable, kind, and genuine in every interaction. Her love for what she does truly shines through in the way she works with both Aaron and myself. Mars took the time to understand Aaron's unique personality and caters to what he needs the most, making training such a positive experience for the both of us. We have learned so much from her, and the progress I've seen with Aaron has been amazing! Aaron and I appreciate her dearly and are so grateful for her dedication, compassion, and expertise. I would recommend Mars and the amazing staff at Kabler School for Dogs without hesitation! You will not be disappointed. Thank you Mars!

Our dog has recently graduated from the Kabler School for Dogs on-lead obedience course and we…read morecan't thank David enough!! Pepperoni fell into our laps after a friend started fostering her to get her out of a kill shelter in South Carolina. We were in love with our snuggly girl from the start, but she was also timid, skittish, poorly behaved on the leash, and terrified of strangers (especially men). We tried to take her to a doggie daycare for socialization, but she was so terrified, she escaped within a half hour and was not allowed back. Over the course of six months, David helped us build Pepper's confidence and bring her out of her shell. She now sits with us at dog-friendly restaurants, greets every guest at the door, and just spent her first day at doggie daycare (no escaping! No hiding!) We cannot thank David enough for all he has done and his patience in going the extra mile for a more difficult case. We're so grateful to have a happy, healthy dog!

I cannot day enough good things about Gail Hubbard with WNCK9! Our goldendoodle Winston is over a…read moreyear old and having issues with potty training and food aggression. Gail came to our house and evaluated him and gave us some homework. That was over a week ago and not ONE SINGLE ACCIDENT since then. We have also made so much progress with the food aggression that I can almost stick my hand completely in his bowl while he is eating. Gail is a miracle worker with dogs and has an amazing intuition with them. Watching her in action is inspiring! We have signed Winston up for her K9 manners course and we are so excited to see how he continues to progress. Thanks a million Gail! Much love, Winston and Family

What a truly great place this is, I don't know if I would have made it on my own with my very high…read morestrung and anxious puppy and after asking around in several pet stores I finally found Gail Hubbard and her place. Good for me because Dog Training is crazy expensive I noticed ( so expensive that I m going to become a dog trainer in my next life!!!) This place is different Gail tries to make dog training affordable and fun. First I went to puppy class, every Saturday for $10 a mixed puppy class with socialization training and simple tasks for owners and dogs alike. This is a hands on place , the dog is not getting "fixed" you learn how to work with the animal and what to do in any situation. After that I went to "manners 1" a six week course where you meet once weekly and work with your animal . The classes are small the place is big with a large agility area , a playground and a piece of forest to walk in. There are all kind of fun things offered Agility Training, Treibball and ongoing Manners classes up to training for service dogs. Gail is full of knowledge gives you direct feedback if you call her and a certificate after a successfully finished "Manners" class. The approach is gentle with lots of treats, no yelling no "NO" it's about leading the dog in the right direction, about being smart with the opportunists they are and build a beautiful and trusting relationship. We are happy here and will stay and come back many more times!

Kiera is the dog whisperer. She is teaching old dogs new tricks. Within the first week our dogs…read moreshow amazingly improved social skills. Kiera keeps us updated daily with their progress.

From the owner: Hello! We are Camp K9 LLC - a dog training school in the Asheville area. Our goal is to help create…read morea tailored training plan for your dog that suits your lifestyle. We offer board and train programs, private lessons, and group classes for any breed, age, or experience.

Zoe has been a life saver for us & our pittie mix Bailee, who has been working on leash reactivity…read morearound other dogs. We came to Zoe after working with two other trainers and feeling very defeated. During our very first session Zoe had Bailee laying down comfortably on a leash next to another dog! It wasn't long before Bailee was able to play off leash with other dogs in Zoe's pack. After over a year of her having no dog to dog contact, this nearly brought me to tears. We have learned so much from Zoe about general dog behavior, but most importantly we've learned much more about Bailee and how we can adjust our behaviors to best meet her needs. Zoe is as good at training humans as she is at training dogs! Training can be a very long process, and it has its ups and downs. Zoe is there through it all with kindness, empathy, and support. She is so knowledgeable, very communicative, and you always feel like you are her most important client. Although we still have work to do, Bailee is now enjoying "adventures" with Zoe's dog pack & we know she is in the very best hands. I always look forward to training days with Zoe, we are so lucky to have her in our lives!

Zoe is fantastic!! She spends quality time with our two golden retrievers, including an older girl…read more(nearly 14!). The dogs love her and learn while with her too! We have had Zoe take the dogs on day excursions and stay with her while we are out of town. I could not recommend her more strongly!!

Central Bark is run by such a joyous and capable set of staff! I SO appreciate them keeping my dogs…read moresafe while I had movers in and out of the house! I will definitely use them again. They even had treats that I could buy to give the dogs at night to chew on. Smooth handoff, good communication, good computer system. I couldn't be happier!

Our dog has been going to Central Bark for overnight stays, daycare twice weekly and training…read moreclasses. She has grown so much and loves every minute of being there! The owners are incredible and the entire staff treats the dogs as if they were their own, truly. Could not reccomend more!

We were in town visiting and they were so helpful with information, had a fun shamrock hunt going…read moreon for the holiday for a discount and even had handouts including one on fun hikes to take with your pup. They were great at helping pick out a new toy for our dog breed that we'd not seen before. It's not as big as other shops since they're a behavioral center but I imagine they'd be wonderful to work with if you need training help based on how friendly and knowledgeable staff were during our visit.

I may just come to Asheville to shop here for my dog! My dog has been slipping out of his harness…read morefor the past year. Every dog store we went to in Charlotte could not give us a solution we could live with. (Choke chains, shock collars, etc) I had found The dog door online with the campaign of Asheville being a dog city. We were going to stop in Asheville on our way home from a hike. When we came into the shop and shared our issue, the staff member took us in the a separate room. She gave our dog treats and created a positive experience in trying on her suggested new harness. The harness is amazing and he has yet to slip out of it. He loves his harness and has made him a more confident dog, in stressful situations. I will be back!

I took my dog to Ruff Life for training and could not have been more pleased. Joey is a miracle…read moreworker! The positive change in my dog is amazing. I highly recommend this business. Thanks! Janet W.

I am so happy I followed someone's recommendation for Ruff Life! They are masterful at introducing…read more4 month old puppies into a playgroup with socialization cues (rather than just throwing them into a daycare situation.) They are professional, courteous and extremely knowledgeable trainers AND very welcoming, friendly and accommodating! I've happily parted ways with my other daycare because they pale in comparison.

sold us a neurological defected snake (I took her to a professional and that's what we were told)…read moreshe died after her first feeding. Never buy pets here (it's not there fault they got it from a mill but corporate needs to do better) please go to a breeder where you know your getting a healthy pet. I know it's easy and I know it's cheap getting them here but please don't!

The customer service was truly slow and terrible, I have not had such a ridiculous experience at a…read morePetco in all my life.

Please do not take your dog here. The "trainers" are not educated or certified and are using…read moremethods that are at best out-dated and at worst harmful to your dog. I was going to take a puppy training class here and came to the humans-only intro session. There, a person asked what to do when their puppy mouthed them-a perfectly normal thing for a puppy to do-and the "trainer" said to grab the puppy by her cheeks, roll her on to her back and yell in her face until she stopped struggling. This was to demonstrate the owner's dominance. In my opinion, that is abuse and there's no better way to destroy your relationship with your dog.

From the owner: Specializing in: - Dog Training…read more- Pet Training - Pet Services

Great first-time visit here with my pup, Brooks. Usually we go to tractor supply because they have…read moreself-washing stations for dogs too, but we stumbled across this place and LOVED the ability to make reservations beforehand, which is definitely a game-changer because oftentimes the line can be pretty backed up at Tractor Supply. We got a great overview from Carly upon arrival, and they were exceptionally helpful throughout. Clean facility, plenty of options with shampoo/conditioner, ample towel supply, and a really effective blow dryer. All this for only $15 and every 7th bath is FREE. We will be back--Thank You!

Wonderful place. Clean. Friendly staff. Lots of space between the stainless steel tubs with walk in…read moreramps, curtains for privacy, a shelf with shampoo & conditioners, towels, cotton balls, other supplies and aprons. They even give you a few treats for your buddy to get acclimated. The water pressure was perfect. The price was reasonable. And if you are a regular there is a free bath in it for your pet. Lots of food choices, treats, and assorted goodies. We found a new product called a "No Hide" chew stick. And aside from being quite the thrill for my dog there was no upset tummy either. Yay! I am jealous. We don't have such a splendid facility where we live. Lucky you Asheville pet owners.