Cheryl is a phenomenal resource and the depth and breadth of information and expertise that she…read moreprovides is second to none. She is masterful in her delivery of training but al so is able to leverage her network to provide the most holistic version of complete animal training and care. I have worked with dozens of trainers but have yet to run into someone who is as compassionate and helpful as Cheryl. Give her a call and schedule time with her. It would be worth every penny if you care for your dog as much as I do.

I am so thankful I found Cheryl at Indian Trail Dog Training. She is so patient with my mini…read morelabradoodle, Gracie, and with me. I have used dog trainers in the past. None of them had the skills and the knowledge that Cheryl has. She made sure I understood what she was doing and why. I learned so much from her. It is very apparent that she is well educated in her field. Cheryl gave me the tools I need to continue working with Gracie so she doesn't slip back to unwanted behaviors. Gracie and I are always happy to see her walk through the door. She is simply the best!

I cannot recommend Trusted Tails enough! Sam is the best trainer I've ever worked with. She is…read morepatient with me and my pup. She understands the needs of each individual dog and breed. She believes in positive reinforcement which is a priority for me. I recommend Trusted Tails and Sam to everyone in need of dog training!

Sam has been nothing but excellent every time we have worked with her! She has been an integral…read morepart of our Therapy Dog journey and we cannot thank her enough. She approaches dog training with an adaptive and positive framework that allows her to mesh with any dog and set them up for success. I'm quite picky about who works with my dog, but I would use Sam time and time again! We love her!

We adopted an 18 month old great Dane with no boundaries, distracted by everything. Richard…read moreeducated my husband and I, helping us first. After a few weeks with Richard, our great Dane came back with boundaries and understanding commands. Richard spent time again with us so that we had the tools to maintain what he learned. Richard establishes a relationship with the dogs. He's very straightforward and honest. And he offers continued assistance. We highly recommend.

So, Richard just left from our first meeting. I think I'm more exhausted than the dogs are. All…read morethree babies did amazing and learned so much. First off, Richard is a passionate and talented man, it's easy to see from the moment you meet him; Richard does what he loves. Second, he speaks dog... like direct communication, but what's cool is before I knew it, I was communicating with my babies even better. He was teaching me to talk to the dogs the whole time and I had no clue. Third, he inspired me! It is not often you meet somebody with the courage to walk away from every comfort they know to pursue something they love. Richard listened to what I wanted to do, I wanted to strengthen the bond between myself and the dogs. I already see a difference, they do too. I've worked with several trainers in the past and never felt a comfortable, or confident connection and neither did my dogs. I don't know who's more excited about our next lesson, me or the dogs. I can tell you there's more to come. If you want to get to know your dogs better and really strengthen that bond, call Richard. I assure you; you won't have any regrets.

We used The Dog Knowledge to train our 7 month Australian Labradoodle. It was a fantastic…read moreexperience! He came back to us a MUCH better behaved dog. We were especially struggling with his leash behavior. He learned to "heel" and no longer drags us on walks. He also generally is doing a better/faster job of calming down when we need it while maintaining his playful puppy behavior. The Dog Knowledge team has been great with their follow up including a recent follow up training session in our home. We would strongly recommend The Dog Knowledge to others seeking dog training.

This is our second time using The Dog Knowledge. We have become such busy people as a society and…read morethe thought of trying to train our dogs without help was just too overwhelming. The 4 week program gave us the perfect foundation to build on and have a well behaved member of our family. Highly recommend

DSL is just amazing! Been coming here for over a year since our pup was old enough to attend…read more They are extremely great at communicating for booking day-care or boarding. We've used both - our gal gets a really great workout and a nice playdate on a day-care day. We've also used them multiple times for boarding, and they are affordable, flexible on drop/pick up times, GREAT staff, and our gal always seems so happy & de-stressed after a visit here! They use text for drop & pick up, and it's very easy. Dogs get lots of supervised and structured play time, smaller and younger dogs protected and separated if needed. Great facility!!!!

Can't say enough good things about DSL! They take care of my fur babies as if they were theirs…read more Great customer service and friendly staff.

Blair is wonderful. Our German Shepherd, Zena, has calmed down so much and is so much more content…read moreand obedient since training with Blair. She trains with kindness and patience and has great communication with clients Highly recommend!

I found Blair through a Yelp inquiry. We've used Heart Dog's in-home private training and board and…read moretrain services for our shy and fearful now 10-month old puppy. Blair is extremely knowledgeable. She is great with dogs, and with humans. She gives clear feedback to help improve body language, tone and communication. We have seen major confidence gains along the way and appreciate Blair's thoughtful, personal approach to working with her clients. Blair has helped us with generalized anxiety, resource guarding, housemate dynamics, leash walking, barking and obedience. I highly recommend her services!

I can't recommend Patrick highly enough!! I reached out to him for help with my foster dog, Fisher,…read morewho was scared and unsure of people due to an abusive past. He has been starting to show some fear aggression so I decided to get some assistance. Patrick was incredibly patient, compassionate, and understanding. He never rushed Fisher (or me) or expected too much too soon. Instead, he focused on helping him feel safe and building his confidence at his own pace. What really stood out to me is Patrick's genuine interest in helping shelter dogs. He understands the unique challenges these dogs can face and truly cares about giving them (and their foster parents/owners) the tools and confidence they need to succeed. Thanks to Patrick, I feel much better equipped to help Fisher, and I've already seen positive changes in him. I'm incredibly grateful for his knowledge and expertise! Fisher is available for adoption through the Charlotte Mecklenburg County Animal Shelter if anyone is looking for a cute new companion!

Working with Patrick has been such a game changer for us and for our pup, Bondi. In just a couple…read moreof hours of training, we saw big shifts in her focus, regulation, and our own confidence. It felt immediately practical and grounded, not overwhelming or overly rigid... and actually, fun! One of the biggest takeaways was learning how to use the growl/bah cue as a simple "focus on me" signal, paired with really big, enthusiastic praise when she listens or offers good behavior. That combination alone made a noticeable difference in how quickly she engages and settles. Patrick also gave us clear daily practices to work on, especially around reducing attention-seeking behaviors, managing front door and doorbell excitement, helping her place and settle, and most importantly supporting her adrenaline and impulse control. It all feels doable and structured without being stressful. On top of the training itself, Patrick was also incredibly helpful in guiding us through a diet transition for Bondi. That kind of whole-dog support really stood out because he clearly cares about Bondi's wellbeing -- not just obedience. Patrick is knowledgeable, calm, supportive, and really good at explaining the why behind what you're doing. We left sessions feeling empowered instead of confused, which says a lot. We're honestly thrilled with the progress we've already made and excited to keep building on it. If you're looking for a trainer who is thoughtful, effective, and genuinely invested in your dog's success and your relationship with them, we would absolutely recommend Patrick without hesitation.

Our puppy "Zeke" is a sweet dog who gets lots and lots of love. What we didn't know before we met…read moreRebecca with Love in the Lead, was that Zeke was suffering from a significant case of separation anxiety, and that we were feeding into the issue. We were referred to Rebecca from a friend and after speaking with her on the phone, we decided to spend the money, and do the 3 week board and train class for Zeke. This has been the absolute best decision we have ever made for Zeke. Prior to Zeke going to Love in the Lead, he would pace back and forth, would not go into his crate and be calm - (or sleep), he would whine and cry if "Dad" went somewhere - even if "Mom" was still with him (making it very difficult to do anything). After Zeke went through Love in the Lead's Board and train program, he has made huge improvements. He sleeps in his crate at night and actually loves it, he can be walked off leash, has a solid recall, and is just an all around more confident and obedient dog. Thank you so much Mrs. Rebecca!!

From the owner: Love in the Lead Canine Training specializes in:…read more Service Dog Training Obedience Training Behavior Modification Off-Leash Training Puppy Training In-Home Boarding* *For current & past clients of Love in the Lead