In the 4-5 years we have known Drew Thomason, our regard for him only continues to grow. Our…read moreCavalier King Charles Spaniel, Lila, came into this world with an unusual temperament and personality for the breed, and tackling her stubborn streak was a challenge, but one easily met by Drew. In addition, she had been traumatized by an unfortunate encounter with an invisible fence that was set too high. Drew resolved these issues in short order and we moved on to more advanced training, which was the real fun! Drew's affinity for her personality, along with his expertise in dog training, has made life in our home much more enjoyable and Lila is now a true delight! We trust him explicitly with her care and do not hesitate to recommend him. He exceeds every expectation! Debra & Michael Booe Charlotte, NC

What an awesome experience! Drew is an awesome trainer and provides an excellent environment for…read moreeach dog he trains and boards. He was very communicative when I would "check in", and Lambeau Joe absolutely loves him. I first brought Lambeau to Drew as a puppy, and upon his return he was house broken, could sit, place, and come when called. Now when we have a "visit" or a brush up lesson, I know Lambeau is in excellent hands. I give Drew 5 stars for his professionalism, and an added 5 stars for taking away my worries when I have to travel.

I have been taking my dogs to Wyolina Kennel for over a year now and I am absolutely happy with the…read morecare they receive. My dogs are always happy to go and always happy when they see us again. They obviously have a lot of fun while they are there, they come home and sleep for a day or two. I have met and gotten to know several of the people and we know they love and care for our dogs well. We are absolutely thankful for everything at Wyolina: the kennels offered, the play time, the personal care and on and on. I can't say enough good. Very thankful for them and worth the 30 minute drive it takes to get to them. They are excellent.

I moved to Charlotte back in March and was worried about who would watch my dog when I go out of…read moretown (I travel a lot and he takes some time to warm up to new people). Through my searches, I found Wyolina and decided to try them out since they indicated that they allowed dogs even if they had social issues. My dog can be very nervous in new environments. From the first trial visit to all my subsequent stays, the staff was very friendly and attentive to our needs. They even eased him into the play groups (spoiler alert: he loved it!). I now take my dog to Wyolina for all of my trips! He is now excited every time we walk in and he is happy to greet the staff. We are glad we found them!

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

We just finished a four-week board and train with Carson at The Dog Knowledge. Worth every penny!…read more Not going to lie - the first couple weeks were rough on us, not him. We missed him like crazy and worried about how he was feeling. Dennis actually had us come in halfway through, showed us what Carson had been learning, and said something that I keep thinking about: Carson wasn't missing us. Not because he doesn't love us, but because dogs live in the now. He was busy, focused, doing his thing. We felt so much better after that. Carson came home happy and calm and confident. He understood the rules and felt good about it. And he wasn't (as our son put it) a "bot" now - he was the same sweet and goofy pup but now, he could follow instructions and maintain self control when we needed him to. The staff were also straight with us about the fact that he'd have setbacks. That's normal. They spent a lot of time explaining what you do when it happens. In fact, they spent almost an entire day with all the families at graduation - going over what the dogs learned, getting you hands on practicing how to do it, answering questions, and really teaching a ton of helpful information. We're about to set up our in-home training visit, which will be for all of us, including our three kids - really great to get everyone aligned with Carson's training. The Dog Knowledge is fantastic! We are members now and plan to board our dog with them whenever we go on vacation. I cannot imagine trusting any place like we trust them.

Gosh there are no words to adequately describe our experience working with Rachel and Keendog…read moretraining. She was our 3rd trainer and honestly last resort before turning to medicating our reactive dog. She got back to basics, tailored her approach to his breed and genetic instincts and layered in play with a balanced training approach with positive reinforcement and correction techniques. This truly has been the only approach that has worked and our dog is thriving. Rachel is so knowledgeable and has made this the best experience for our family and our dog. We are so grateful!

We have had 4 dogs work with Keen Dog trainers and have been very happy with the results. All the…read moretrainers we have worked with have been excellent and very accommodating to our needs and schedules. I am constantly amazed with all the little things they pick up on, which I never would have noticed.

To think where we would be without Liz at Carolina Canine Training is scary! Like everyone else we…read moregot a puppy and thought we could manage with the training ourselves with just a typical puppy class. You know the story.... Life got in the way and our efforts were just not making the cut.... it was time to turn to a Professional! Thinking about leaving our "baby" in the care of someone else for 4 whole weeks was a bit scary at first! As soon as Banks met Liz and seemed to just melt around her all of our fears were quickly gone! Liz has the presence where dogs just know to respect her :) 4 weeks later Banks was walking on a leash well enough for a toddler to walk him, had learned how to "Place" on his bed and went into his Kennel with ease. He no longer jumped all over us and had a sense of calm about him we had never seen before. I only wish I would have taken a Before video as the changes were that remarkable. Banks is a very smart dog but we were very amazed at the things he was able to master in his 4 weeks at Carolina Canine Training. I can't recommend this team enough and am so thankful we have a place to send our next puppy!! I wonder if they take kids too? ;) Oh, and we loved all of the updates we received via email, text and phone. I'm pretty sure the hardest part of dog training might be dealing with the parents!

From the owner: At Carolina Canine Training we provide the most comprehensive training programs available…read more Our programs are tailor made for you, your dog, and your lifestyle. Best of all, we offer a variety of affordable and reliable training options. Our trainers will help you determine which training methods will allow your dog to reach its highest potential while keeping training fun and result oriented. Whether you are looking to bring a new puppy into your home, have a well mannered family dog, or solve a difficult behavior problem from destructiveness to aggression, Carolina Canine Training has the plan for you!

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!