Charlotte Certified Dog Trainers

Another crucial factor is education. Your dog wants to please you, but until you he’s been trained, he does not know how. We won’t just train your pet; we’ll give you an understanding of his nature and behavior so you can understand the why as well as the how of each technique.

Jason & Red
Dog Trainer

I can’t wait to help you parent the paw-fect pup! Dogs don’t sit, stay, or heel instinctively but through practiced training and focused guidance. I’m here to help you and your dog establish good habits and an unbreakable bond. Together we will select the training method that works best for your lifestyle and your pup’s personality.

Chris & Leyna
Dog Trainer

I want you to get as much joy out of your fur family as I do! I take pride in providing pet parents with individualized attention and professional instruction rooted in the science of animal behavior. My goal is to help you better understand your dog so he or she can be not only a lifelong companion, but a true best friend.

Michael & Lucy
Training Assistant

Happy Clients

We brought our Brittany, named Ruby, to Canine Scholars in October 2024 for their two week adult board and train. Ruby... was ~9 months old and we were having a lot of trouble raising and training a working dog, especially since she was also each of ours first dog! Ruby came back so well trained from Chris and the others at Canine Scholars and we genuinely had a sigh of relief.Chris has also been our go to “first responder” over the last year and a half whenever we have questions or concerns about Ruby’s training / personality / etc. With consistent training and using the techniques Chris taught us, her obedience keeps improving and it’s so fun to watch :)We’re planning to get a new puppy (another Brittany) within the next year or so and there’s no doubt we will be sending the new pup to Canine Scholars!! Here are some cool pics of Ruby’s place trainingread more
brittany friese
brittany friese
We can’t say enough wonderful things about our experience with Canine Scholars. Jason is knowledgeable, patient, and... thorough!He helped us work through leash pulling, reactivity, and off leash training. He really took the time to understand our dog’s personality and our goals and was always patient with answering all of our questions (which there was many!).The results have been incredible and he is always willing to help when more questions come up.If you’re looking for someone who is professional, compassionate, and truly invested in your success, I highly recommend Jason. It was one of the best decisions we’ve made for our dog and our family!read more
Kali Kammholz
Kali Kammholz
We have been so happy with the board and train services our dog received with canine scholars. Pretraining, walks were... getting nearly impossible due to constant pulling. Now, our dog walks perfectly with each member of our family, young kids included. The training has allowed us to include our dog in more activities making him truly a family dog and a member of our family.read more
John Wyatt
John Wyatt
Canine Scholars was recommended to me by a neighbor after I asked how and why her dog was so well behaved!Both Chris... (adult training) and Michael (puppy training) trained all three of our large breed dogs. We have been very pleased with each training session.The dogs have been well taken care of, well treated and returned to us in great shape. Even though it is training and work our dogs have 'enjoyed' their time away. This is evident by the dogs excitement when they have seen Chris and/or Michael weeks/months after training for boarding. More importantly though, the dogs are returned to us well trained and we are armed with tools and tips on how to reinforce and maintain the training at home.Highly recommend!!read more
Jameela Nikolich
Jameela Nikolich
Our pup loved this experience and came back a new dog. Highly recommend Chris Wrigley!!
McClain Goodwin
McClain Goodwin
We sent our 8 month old puppy to the 2 week board and train with the goal of a well trained dog. When it was time to... get Luca back, Chris spent one on one time with us showing us all Luca has learned, how we can implement it, and how we can correct it. Walking Luca is so much more enjoyable now! He now walks by our side, pays attention to us, and is way less reactive to people and animals walking by than he used to be. Luca is now able to “place” in a busy park! Nothing we could’ve achieved without Canine Scholars.They are very in tune with dogs and have so many tips and tricks. This was a great investment! Having a well trained dog is invaluable! Thank you Chris, Jason, and Michael for all your help!!read more
Krista Ruano
Krista Ruano
We sent our 8 month old puppy to the 2 week board and train with the goal of a well trained dog. When it was time to... get Luca back, Chris spent one on one...read more
Kaleb S.
Kaleb S.
Several years ago, I worked with Chris at Canine Scholars to train my two Labradors, Scout and Sorella. The experience... was outstanding -- Chris was patient,...read more
Meagan I.
Meagan I.
We were thrilled to discover Jason and his company, Canine Scholars Training. Our golden retriever, Hadley Rose started... her training with Jason at 6 months old. Jason met with us and listened to our goals and then worked to achieve them. He is truly like the "dog whisperer!" Hadley immediately took to him and followed his direction. We too, as puppy parents listened to Jason's insightful advise and worked with Hadley. It was so convenient for Jason to meet with us at our home in Hadley's normal environment. We too, traveled to local parks to add in plenty of distractions so Hadley could really learn how to behave in public arenas. If you are looking for a top quality and trustworthy company to train your dog, look no further than Canine Scholars Training. I highly recommend. Even after our training goals were met with Hadley, Jason is still available for questions and advise. You will not regret your decision!Carpe Diem! Matthew Paul Brown"Photo of Hadley displaying her "place skills!"read more
Matthew Paul Brown
Matthew Paul Brown
Jason and his team at Canine Scholars gave me back my sanity. Our huge, lovable, energetic pup quickly became a part of... our fam but in order for him to stay - we needed serious help! After puppy training and a two week intensive training, we got back a puppy who no longer jumped on people, accidentally ran over kids, placed on command and could be walked without pulling or dragging (and so much more). I’ve been able to enjoy life with our pup more since his time with Jason and his team. I don’t know what I would’ve done without them.read more
Alice Barbour
Alice Barbour
Just finished our 3rd board and train with Canine Scholars. We have been so impressed with the change we see in our... dogs after just 2 weeks. Our newest dog is a 1 yr old husky/shepard rescue from the shelter. He had no manners and was very cautious of strangers. I was worried that sending him away for training so early would make him more afraid, but it did the opposite. He came back to us a confident dog! It is such a joy to take 3 well behaved dogs out on a walk together and we couldn't have done that without the great training by the Canine Scholars team! Thank you for taking such good care of Hatch, Willow and Hank!read more
Erica Green
Erica Green
I sent my dog Arlo to Chris at canine scholars. They did a fantastic job! When I got Arlo back I kept telling my... girlfriend how it was a completely different dog. He’s much more obedient thanks to his new commands. I did the 2 week board and train. It’s night and day now, he is much more calm and way easier to handle. I highly recommend them.read more
William Sabates
William Sabates
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Charlotte Dog Training Services

Whether you need help house training a new puppy, modifying the behavior of a misbehaving pet or coaching your pet towards specialized AKC trick dog or therapy dog certification, we’re here for you!

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We’re Charlotte’s leading dog trainers, offering more than a dozen nationally and internationally recognized training programs. We offer group and individual classes, home visits and even boarding services when your furry friend can’t travel with you.

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We would love to schedule a FREE in-home evaluation with you and your dog. We can discuss your goals and issues. At this time you can ask us all sorts of questions about our training methods, pricing and results.

It’s simple, let us show you how our dogs compare. Sure, you don’t need your dog to throw trash out or do a handstand, but you’re hiring a professional…shouldn’t their dog blow your mind? And really, don’t you deserve the best trainers – with the best training?

Nada, Nothing, Zilch. Who doesn’t like showing off their work? We would love to come out and show you our dogs, so you can see the quality of our training program with your own eyes. At this time we will evaluate your dog and go over your goals. If you are looking for pricing on our programs, that can be found here: https://www.caninescholars.com/charlotte-nc/training-cost/

I’m a dog trainer, of course I own a dog! A dog trainer without a dog is like a handyman without any tools…

Getting your dog to the next level is our highest priority. When we leave, Canine Scholars wants you to feel confident that, regardless of the situation, your dog will respond even if his best buddy in the neighborhood just stopped over to see if he could play.

Training appointments are scheduled at your convenience. Typically sessions last approximately 1hr and are on a weekly basis. After the first session you will be amazed at the results!

Our dogs perform lots of fun tasks, maybe you don’t need all of it, but as a company we want our dogs to be the best they can possibly be…that leads to the best trainers in the Charlotte NC area.

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