Dog Owner’s Academy provides professional dog training in Charlotte, NC and surrounding areas using our Train As You Live™ approach. Since 2008, we’ve helped train more than 5,000 dogs through practical, real-life training designed for the moments that matter most: at home, on neighborhood walks, around guests, and in distracting environments. Our programs include private in-home dog training, board and train, puppy training, and group classes for continued practice after graduation. Whether you’re dealing with leash pulling, jumping, reactivity, basic obedience, or everyday manners, our trainers help you build a calmer, more reliable life with your dog. Book a free in-home consultation to get started.
Training & services
Training goals
Behavior consultation
Leash training
Obedience training
Puppy training
Recall training
Behavior support
Aggression training
Fear and confidence
Reactivity training
How training happens
Board and train
Group classes
In-home training
Online or virtual training
Private training
Dog age
Adult dogs
Puppies
Senior dogs
Support between sessions
Follow-up support
Personalized training plans
Your dog’s background
Rescue dogs
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Dog owner training
In-Home Consultation
Online Dog Trainer
Support Dog
Training Tricks
Unique Training
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5/5We hired Dog Owner’s Academy to start training of our puppy. We immediately felt at ease with everyone. They make you feel like family, and so comfortable. Their expertise is unmatched. They all have the most incredible balance of kindness + firmness to help you and your dog feel…Read full reviewClose full review
We hired Dog Owner’s Academy to start training of our puppy. We immediately felt at ease with everyone. They make you feel like family, and so comfortable. Their expertise is unmatched. They all have the most incredible balance of kindness + firmness to help you and your dog feel successful for the long haul. I’ve recommended multiple friends to DOA, and truly cannot speak higher of each of the trainers and their approach.
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Angie Allred
5/5
I’ve had a really good experience with DOA! Today James came by for a tune-up (with me, not really the pup) and he was great. I enjoyed meeting him and found him super helpful!
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Dianne Maxwell
5/5
An outstanding company staffed by dog-loving professionals!! We took on an owner surrender pup who was 9 months old and demonstrated some serious discipline problems including biting. Dominic and his recently retired father, Ron, worked with us and our dog is now a dream dog!! Outstanding!! 💕🦮
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Nancy Powery
5/5I had my dog trained at Borran train when he was 14 months old because he was a very fearful and aggressive dog. However, they did not teach me how to continue the training or what to do to have him heal sit stay those kinds of things. Dog Owners Academy teaches the owner how to …Read full reviewClose full review
I had my dog trained at Borran train when he was 14 months old because he was a very fearful and aggressive dog. However, they did not teach me how to continue the training or what to do to have him heal sit stay those kinds of things. Dog Owners Academy teaches the owner how to have the dog Respond properly and in various . My dog is now eight and no longer aggressive. He’s very well behaved, and I am thankful to being trained myself to teach him.
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Jared
5/5
Caelan and Jay are amazing trainers who go above and beyond in each training session! They’ve been very patient with my dog and are always available for questions and extra training advice. They explain the “why” behind the training which is extremely helpful and appreciated. HIGHLY recommend!
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