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

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
Jason is amazing. We added a new 14 month old puppy to our family. Jason came over and in 1 session corrected most of... the behavioral problems we were having. Excellent work and great to work with. Jason is a pro and would recommend him to anyone.read more
Brad Brantley
Brad Brantley
Canine Scholars is amazingly incredible! The two week board/training program was exactly what Finnley, my 3 year old... male Golden Retriever and myself needed.Chris and Jason and the team are fantastic! I was frustrated walking Finnley and quite honestly not enjoying our time together. Finnley would pull and bark and freak out when he saw squirrels. Sometimes I could not control him on his leash and would have to let go or lose my arm which was unsafe for everyone.I felt like a bad dog mom.Now Finnley walks nicely, doesn’t bark at other dogs, and we walk past squirrels without being pulled to the ground.I can take him places and enjoy our walks .It’s so wonderful .Canine Scholars are professional, trustworthy and knowledgeable.I always loved my sweet Finnley but they gave us a new leash on life😊read more
Francine Raymond
Francine Raymond
Jason is amazing! His understanding of how dogs learn and his ability to explain the reasons behind the training is... great. He takes a step-by-step approach that didn’t overwhelm us or the pup. When he’s with us it never feels like he’s “watching the clock” or rushing. He took all the time necessary for us und practice the lessons until we got it. Most importantly, the training is working. Highly recommended!read more
Lee Warren
Lee Warren
Canine Scholars is incredible. We were in between a few different trainers in Charlotte and I’m so glad we went with... them. Every single staff member is wonderful, I knew our dog was safe, and his training has changed his quality of life so much! So much more freedom when walking on leash. They also watched him for us after training when we were away for two weeks and I knew he was in good hands. He loves them equally as much as they love him and it shows!read more
Laura Martini
Laura Martini
This was our first experience using a dog trainer, and now I wonder why we’ve waited so long! My husband and I adopted... a 9 month old rescue that was extremely fearful of all humans. He would bark and growl when people came into our home and I was scared it would eventually turn to aggression. Jason was awesome, he immediately took control and worked with Max and showed us how to correctly work with him. Each session we watched Max’s confidence grow, with the power of place (among other skills) we were able to have family and friends over and he could stay in his safe place. He used to freeze in fear in walks and now he heels beside us like a pro. We even trust him off leash, which I never expected. We cannot recommend Jason and canine scholars enough.read more
Chelsea Winters
Chelsea Winters
Can't sing Canine Scholars' praises enough! We sent our pups to their 2-week board and train program and have seen such... great results. They're walking in...read more
Jessa O.
Jessa O.
Amazing trainers! They took my wild rescue puppy and made him obedient and non-aggressive. Easy to work with and great... follow up! Highly recommend!read more
Meredith Tye
Meredith Tye
Amazing trainers! They took my wild rescue puppy and made him obedient and non-aggressive. Easy to work with and great... follow up! Highly recommend!read more
Meredith T.
Meredith T.
Canine Scholars, and Jason, specifically, are amazing!!! Helped us tremendously!! Our pup, Murphy, thinks everyone... should love him. Canine Scholars taught him to control his excitement!! We can now take him anywhere off leash. He now follows commands so well that daily activities are so easy.read more
Traci Murray
Traci Murray
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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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