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!

Jackie is an amazing trainer, she works hard and caters to your dogs needs! Jackie was a mentor for…read moreme when I was becoming a trainer and she is such a great teacher! Compassionate and understanding works with you until you've understood what she's teaching and has such a great way with dogs! You will not be disappointed with Jackie and her work ethic. She gets the job done and helps the pet parent and pooch to have a better relationship through obedience and understanding doggie language. You won't be disappointed with Canine Academy Dog Training.

Jackie was phenomenal!! She was on time with tools and treats. Worked with my almost 100# seven…read moremonth old puppy using treats with fast and positive results! My puppy was very focused and worked like a champ. I learned how to quickly train him without getting frustrated. Jackie explained the "why's" of what she was doing which reinforced my retention. Jackie understood his breed traits and addressed how to redirect him, when necessary. I highly recommend Jackie at Canine Connection Dog Training for working on getting a well behaved and confident dog!

I've taken my cat Alice here two times now. And I really like how the cats are in their own area…read moreand it's not just a small cage like that their in if they where at the vets. It's like a closet size where the cats have different levels to up on. You can even let the staff play with them in an open space, or if your at is like mine and doesn't care too much for strangers they can just chill on one of the meany levels. Also for boarding a cat is a really great price. And if anything happens they call you and your furry family member's vet.

I brought my rescued English Bulldog to Sissy about two weeks ago. She was highly recommend by…read moreanother Charlotte dog lover who had brought her pups their for training. I have had Bane for about a year and a half (his about 3 1/2 years old.) He has been almost uncontrollable since day one. Although there was some initial improvement, he has had no sense of boundaries and could get aggressive when touched. Sissy and I spoke at length by phone prior to bringing Bane there. She seemed very knowledgeable about training, in general, as well as being keenly aware of the specific needs and disposition of English Bulldogs. Bane boarded and worked with Sissy for training at Off Broadway Pet Boarding and Training for a full week. While the space was fairly small, I was impressed with the cleanliness and order. Sissy and I spoke almost daily about Bane's progress. It because apparent by day 3 that I needed the training as much as he did. Upon picking him up, he seemed happy and well adjusted. He is now able to follow simple commands, which we continue to work on at home. Since I opted to use a pinch collar with him, it is important I continue to execute the training and coaching she provided for us. His overall behavioral changes have been nothing less than miraculous. He is much more calm, isn't aggressive towards other people or dogs and seems much happier, as are well! I would highly recommend Sissy for any training and/or boarding needs you may have.

We were fortunate enough to find Todd and Aaheville Dog Co to board our small dog for 10 days…read more Little did we know hurricane Helene would come around while we were gone. Our dog was very well cared for and Todd sent us texts and pictures. When we went to pick him up we got lost because of GPS down and Todd instantly went out of his way to bring our pup and his supplies to us. It's a good feeling to know that when you have to board a loved one they are in good hands with no need to worry, thank you Todd!

Something is not right with this guy. We hired him for training and he charged $100 an hour. It was…read morevery expensive, but seemed to be pretty good training. We had an agreement to work with him for a while. We had our next training set up and then he just completely disappeared. It's like he ghosted us. I don't know what happened. I saw him at Publix a few weeks later and he still had the Asheville Dog Company sticker on his car. It would have been nice for someone to have reached out to explain that he would no longer be working with us and maybe a little explanation. Was just strange to be ghosted by a professional. He was also trying to raise the price of the trainings after we had an agreement on the price. Just very unprofessional. He did seem like a good trainer but then it just got weird.

My dog is no longer walking me... enough said! Just amazed to witness the unlocking of his…read morepotential. Invaluable!

Mindy is a one of a kind animal trainer…read more As a dog trainer, she is kind and patient. She doesn't rush the process, so that you can build a foundation to have a very well behaved pet. She helped me work on my dogs food aggression issues at meal time and his recall off leash. Her own dogs have done everything from hunting to agility to winning obedience classes. As a horse trainer, she has achieved incredible feat. In the 90s she bought a cheap off the track thoroughbred to olympic level, training him from scratch to compete (and win) against some of the best riders in the world with a stable full of million dollar horses. Give her a call, you will not regret it!

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!

Lisa is great! She does a great job no matter if you need training, grooming or boarding! She…read morereally cares about the dogs and it shows in everything she does.

From the owner: Hi. My name is Lisa Monteith. I am the Owner, Trainer and Groomer at K-9 Curriculum, Inc. I am a…read morecertified pet trainer and certified pet groomer. I am trained in Pet First Aid and CPR so whether your dog is training with me or being groomed they will be in good hands. I am a life-long animal lover and dog enthusiast. My motto is "The Best Things in Life Are Furry!" I was born in Asheville, North Carolina and raised in Glenville, North Carolina. I learned my love for animals from my Mom and Dad. I have always dreamed of training and working with animals and thought its time to bring those dreams to life. I enrolled in the Penn Foster Grooming Program and the Dog Obedience Training Program at Animal Behavior College and here we go. . . When you think about all the dangers your dog could be exposed to in this world, it is hard to believe that the leading cause of dogs being surrendered to shelters and/or ultimately euthanized is behavior problems. Having a good relationship with your dog from the beginning, whether you get them as a puppy or adopt an older dog from a shelter is extremely important. K-9 Training Classes go along way to help you get this relationship off on the right paw.

I had two small dogs & suddenly had a third added that a family member couldn't keep anymore. With…read morethe introduction of the third dog who had not been trained, my pet household was turned upside down. Lots of unwelcome behavior started occurring which inhibited our ability to simply take walks together. By the grace of God, I found Karen online and I couldn't be happier. She uses only positive reinforcement for the dogs (and the owner as well). She is more than willing to help & answer questions, meet out at a local park for practice and more. I tend to be an anxious person, but Karen's calm demeanor helped me immensely. She has a great personality and often made me laugh through my worries. My dog's behavior has improved tremendously, which has helped to bring peace & calm into our lives & increased our happiness. I can't express how grateful I am for Aunt Karen!

Bear and I have learned a lot from Karen. We are in the long process of retraining a large dog that…read morewas probably abused. Bear has made great improvement thanks to Karen's help. I would recommend Karen to anyone. Cindy

Can't say enough about the pawfect place.We boarded clarabell our golden retriever with them for…read moretwo weeks last August while we were on vacation, the first couple days she was there she had some stomach issues, they called right away and took her to our vet and took great care of her! The basic obedience training she received was amazing she was like a diffrent dog...In the best way! Cassidy is amazing as is the whole staff and we can't recommend them enough.

From the owner: Tri-Cities only Canine Wellness Center! Obedience Training,…read moreCanine Nutrition, Behavior Modification, and Boarding Positive First - Balanced Training

Agape Oasis took such wonderful care of my two dogs, Olivia and Josie. Hailey made herself…read moreavailable for questions daily about their well-being. Picking them up was also a breeze. We will definitely be bringing our girls back to Agape!

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