Blue Ridge Canine Academy

After adopting a 2-year-old rescue who'd had practically no training, we knew we'd need some help with her, and we'd heard good things about BRC. Those things turned out to be 100% accurate. We started both of our dogs on weekly lessons at BRC (our older boy needed a refresher, too) for a couple of months before their dropoff at the board-and-train program. With just those hour-long lessons and the little bit of homework Cameron gave us, there was marked improvement in both dogs, but especially in our younger dog. If you put in the work, both you and your dog will be happier. The dogs have now finished their monthlong board-and-train course and the difference in their confidence and behavior is remarkable, even in our dog who had previously been formally trained a few years ago. We now have clear, simple daily routines to keep the dogs engaged in their good habits, and tools to help them (and us) navigate new experiences. There has also been some marginal improvement in the behavior of our dogs' owners (i.e., us)! A big, big part of well-behaved dogs depends on their humans’ understanding of what motivates the dogs and how best to communicate with them. Cameron and Courtney are very skilled (and very patient with anxious dog owners) at helping people understand what works best for each dog. They are also very generous with their time both before and after the board-and-train course, and are always available to answer questions and clarify things. If you want to improve life with your dog and your dog's happiness, a training program like Blue Ridge Canine Academy's is very much a worthy investment of your money and time.

My wife and I are moving to another country soon, and we needed our four-year-old Doberman to be a bit more disciplined. He hasn’t always been great with other animals and often struggled to follow our commands. After a six-week board-and-train program with Blue Ridge Canine Academy, he’s truly transformed. We’ve never been able to take him out to eat with us, inside of Lowe’s/Home depot, and now, being able to do so for the first time—and watching him lie down calmly, completely unbothered by anything around him—is incredible. Cameron and Courtney are fantastic; they’re accommodating, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about what they do. We absolutely love everything they’ve done for our dog. Highly, highly recommend Blue Ridge Canine Academy!

Blue Ridge Canine Academy has been incredible for our dogs (and for my husband and me)! We sent our pup Cooper for a month-long board and train, and the progress he made was amazing!We’re now taking our other dog, Eva, for private lessons and also learning how to work with both dogs together. We’ve worked with both Cameron and Courtney, and they are knowledgeable, fun, and truly great to work with. We’re so confident in their care and training that we’re already planning to send both dogs back for a two-week board and train while we travel next year. Highly recommend!

We cannot say enough great things about Blue Ridge Canine Academy. Our Puppy Cooper (who was 10 months old) recently completed their 4 week board-and-train program while we traveled abroad. From the moment we dropped him off, we knew he was in the hands of people who truly care about the dogs they work with. Cameron & Courtney took the time to understand Cooper’s personality, strengths, and challenges. Throughout the program, they kept us updated with photos and progress reports—something that gave us peace of mind. When we picked Cooper up, we were blown away by how confident, well-mannered, and responsive he had become. His obedience, off & on leash skills, and focus have improved dramatically, and the team made sure we were fully prepared to continue reinforcing his training at home. Blue Ridge Canine Academy exceeded every expectation. We highly recommend them to anyone looking for professional & compassionate training for their dog.