We offer expert dog training in Rock Hill, SC and Charlotte, NC including all surrounding areas. We train any breed, size, age and behavior. Choose from any of our Board & Train programs and let our professional team of trainers turn your dog into a model canine citizen.
All programs are customized to your dog's specific needs, so whether you want a good foundation for your puppy or off leash training, we have you covered. Other common areas addressed are: leash pulling, jumping, nipping / biting, counter surfing, house breaking / crate training, separation anxiety, barking, chewing, not coming when called and more!
Training & services
Training goals
Behavior consultationProgram details
Better Behavior. Guaranteed. Freedom K9 will help you and your pup enjoy more FREEDOM than you ever imagined! We provide owners with the coaching and skills that help them enjoy their dog under any circumstance.
Crate training
House trainingProgram details
We customize all of our programs to your dog's individual needs. Let us help you with house breaking your dog.
Leash trainingProgram details
We customize all of our programs to your dog's individual needs. Let us help you with proper leash manners so that walks are more enjoyable.
We do the hard work for you by teaching your dog a clear communication system of what we want and don't want from them. At the end of their Board & Train, we will have a Pass Off Lesson for you, the owner, so that we can teach you everything you need to maintain this new communication system at home
Obedience trainingProgram details
Better behavior. Guaranteed. Lifetime support Free evaluations Custom training programs Licensed and insured Competitive rates Family friendly Personalized training methods Guaranteed results All-inclusive board and trains
Puppy trainingProgram details
Getting your puppy started off on the right path is extremely important. Contact us today to discuss setting your puppy up for success. From obedience, to addressing problem puppy behaviors, to confidence building and exposure - we address all your needs to develop a well rounded puppy.
Recall training
Behavior support
Aggression trainingProgram details
Better Behavior. Guaranteed. Freedom K9 will help you and your pup enjoy more FREEDOM than you ever imagined! We provide owners with the coaching and skills that help them enjoy their dog under any circumstance.
Barking
Counter surfing
Fear and confidence
Reactivity trainingProgram details
Better Behavior. Guaranteed. Freedom K9 will help you and your pup enjoy more FREEDOM than you ever imagined! We provide owners with the coaching and skills that help them enjoy their dog under any circumstance.
Separation anxiety
How training happens
Board and trainProgram details
We do the hard work for you by teaching your dog a clear communication system of what we want and don't want from them. At the end of their Board & Train, we will have a Pass Off Lesson for you, the owner, so that we can teach you everything you need to maintain this new communication system at home
Have a busy schedule, but still want exceptional results? Our in-home Board & Train is perfect for those that want a professional trainer to lay the foundation for you and then teach you how to follow through with the results upon your dog returning home.
Online or virtual training
Private training
Dog age
PuppiesProgram details
Better behavior. Guaranteed. Lifetime support Free evaluations Custom training programs Licensed and insured Competitive rates Family friendly Personalized training methods Guaranteed results All-inclusive board and trains
Let us help you navigate the difficulties of new puppy ownership and set the foundation for long term training. House breaking, crate training, and addressing unwanted behaviors such as jumping and biting are just some of the topics covered and will be tailored to your puppy’s individual needs.
Training level
Advanced obedience
Support between sessions
Personalized training plans
Refresher training
Dog sports
Dock diving
Additional services
Boarding
Consultations
Free consultationProgram details
Contact us today to discuss which program is right for you and your dog!
Other listed services
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Dog trainingProgram details
Better behavior. Guaranteed. Lifetime support Free evaluations Custom training programs Licensed and insured Competitive rates Family friendly Personalized training methods Guaranteed results All-inclusive board and trains
Additional Training
Boundary Training
Custom Training
Dog Lessons
Dog Training LessonsProgram details
Better Behavior. Guaranteed. Freedom K9 will help you and your pup enjoy more FREEDOM than you ever imagined! We provide owners with the coaching and skills that help them enjoy their dog under any circumstance.
Dogs Education
Free Evaluations
Immersion CourseProgram details
We do the hard work for you by teaching your dog a clear communication system of what we want and don't want from them. At the end of their Board & Train, we will have a Pass Off Lesson for you, the owner, so that we can teach you everything you need to maintain this new communication system at home
Individual Dog
Personalized Training
Specialized Training
Training Help
Training Programs
Confirm current programs and availability directly.
Questions & answers
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What people have asked about this business.
How do I schedule a dog vacation boarding stay?
Vacation Boarding may be booked directly through our hosted app, called Gingr. If you are not currently in the app, please contact us to gain access.
Community answer · Freedom K9 Dog Training · 2025-09-21
Boarding is $55 per day per dog. You may add in Refresh Training for $35 per dog per day. You may also add on Pickup and Drop Off at your home for $25 roundtrip.
Community answer · Freedom K9 Dog Training · 2025-09-21
What should I bring to a Dog Training Refresh Class?
We recommend coming prepared with the following equipment: a 6 foot leash, long line, flat collar, treat pouch, high value food rewards and/or a toy. If your dog has been conditioned to any of the following, please bring these as well: prong collar and ecollar. If place cots are recommended, it will be communicated to you ahead of time.
Community answer · Freedom K9 Dog Training · 2025-09-21
How many dogs do you take at a time in the board and train program?
Each trainer only takes a few dogs at a time, however this is dependent on that trainer's desired workload, lifestyle and home accommodations. While training is our number one service, we also offer Vacation Boarding for our clients, which may impact how many training dogs can be accomodated. In short, trainers are never given more than they can handle, which is why there may be a waitlist to start training, since we need to allow for ample time with each dog throughout the day to get multiple sessions and plenty of individualized care.
Community answer · Freedom K9 Dog Training · 2025-09-21
I'm afraid my dog will think I abandoned them. Have you dealt with this?
Dogs feel welcomed wherever their needs are met. In the instance of sending your dog to training, your Trainer will be the provider of all things comforting (food, water, shelter, play, affection, structure, etc). Once training is complete, this source of comfort and security will be transferred back to you, making the transition simple for your dog.
Community answer · Freedom K9 Dog Training · 2025-09-21
I'm afraid my dog will look great with my trainer, but I will not be able to replicate what the trainer has accomplished. Have you ever had a dog not listen to the owner once returned home?
This is a great question and a simple one...if your trainer can get your dog to listen, so can you! While your trainer will have TAUGHT the skills for you, it is imperative that you FOLLOW THROUGH with these skills once your dog comes home. Consistency is the key. So if you consistently follow through with what you ask of your dog, you will see the exact same success that your trainer has experienced. This is why we include continuing education in the forms of Follow Up Lessons and Refresh Classes. We want to ensure that you have the continued coaching you need to be just as successful as your Trainer!
Community answer · Freedom K9 Dog Training · 2025-09-21
Please consult your trainer for specific needs for your individual lesson, however you can never go wrong with coming prepared with the following equipment: 6 foot leash, long line, flat collar, treat pouch, high value food rewards, a toy. Depending on the dog, you may need a prong, slip lead, ecollar or place cot, if your dog is conditioned to these tools. Please check your program to see if tools are provided.
Community answer · Freedom K9 Dog Training · 2025-09-21
Boarding itself may vary, depending on the needs of the dog and other dogs in your trainer's care. Feeding and medications are included in all boarding fees, as well as supervised free time or potential socialization with other client dogs, IF they are a good play match. Otherwise, training includes supervised free time. Should you opt info Refresh Training as an Add On, refresh sessions will look different day to day depending on your trainer's schedule, the weather, etc. Options are not limited to field trips, tagging along to follow up lessons, group training, hikes, etc.
Community answer · Freedom K9 Dog Training · 2025-09-21
For dog boarding, you will need to send your dog's food (individually packaged), as well as any medication they receive. Please also send your dog wearing a flat collar. If your dog is scheduled for Refresh Training during their stay, please send your dog with any training collars they received during their program (prong, ecollar, etc). Trainers are equipped with all other equipment needed for your dog's stay, so NO need to send crates, place cots, etc.
Community answer · Freedom K9 Dog Training · 2025-09-21
We have everything we need for your dog's program. All you will need to send is your dog's food (individually packaged), as well as any medication they receive. You will also send your dog wearing a flat collar. Trainers are equipped with everything else needed for your dog's stay.
Community answer · Freedom K9 Dog Training · 2025-09-21
This is dependent on the dog's age, needs, circumstance, but approximately every seven to ten days. Please consult with your trainer for their recommendation.
Community answer · Freedom K9 Dog Training · 2025-09-21
Dog Training Refresh Classes are open to dogs who have completed any of our obedience based programs. These are not open to the public as they are not an opportunity to learn new skills, simply an opportunity for our Freedom K9 community to refine the skills they have previously invested in. If you are unsure whether your and your dog are eligible to attend, please contact us directly.
Community answer · Freedom K9 Dog Training · 2025-09-21
What is the purpose of attending a dog training Refresh Class?
Dog Training Refresh Classes are designed to take the skills you and your dog have been taught in your program and help you fine tune those skills in a more distracting environment. We don't believe training should stop after you receive the fundamentals. Trainers will help you navigate the skills you and your dog have already acquired and help challenge your training so that you can continue to learn and grow with the Freedom K9 community.
Community answer · Freedom K9 Dog Training · 2025-09-21
5/5Mary was amazing!! She took our little rascals Bo & Peanut from excessive yankers and barkers to the calm, behaved sweetie pies we knew they could be. 10/10 would recommend and will continue our boarding and training sessions. Mary is very knowledgeable and was able to teach my …Read full reviewClose full review
Mary was amazing!! She took our little rascals Bo & Peanut from excessive yankers and barkers to the calm, behaved sweetie pies we knew they could be. 10/10 would recommend and will continue our boarding and training sessions. Mary is very knowledgeable and was able to teach my wife and I tactics that have literally changed our relationships with our fur babies for the better. Could not be more impressed!!
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Jenn Aviles
5/5Look no further- Freedom K9 is the REAL deal…So grateful to Lindsey for truly giving our girl Venus, FREEDOM. She is a totally different dog capable of going anywhere and managing anything thrown at her. We sent our 125 lb XL Bully that came to us with some negative learned behav…Read full reviewClose full review
Look no further- Freedom K9 is the REAL deal…So grateful to Lindsey for truly giving our girl Venus, FREEDOM. She is a totally different dog capable of going anywhere and managing anything thrown at her. We sent our 125 lb XL Bully that came to us with some negative learned behaviors to Freedom K9 for her 30 day board and train program and are so glad we did. It was a financial investment in our dogs life but also our families life with our pet. Before finding Lindsey, we contemplated if we were the right parents for her, but we trusted in her abilities and are SO glad we did! Our dog came home a different animal, her anxiety is completely gone!!! She listens better than ANY dog I’ve ever had which says a lot as I have owned border collies in the past. We get lifetime support as well as an extremely professional and organized online library of training content!!!! That’s worth every penny in and of itself. We also get to experience group trainings and see the families she has helped while working our girl through high stress environments. Venus will now be a bully that will never fall into the negative stigma attached to her breed. She is a strong, sweet, and loving dog who aims to please. Thank you thank you thank you! Hope to catch up soon, 🎾🐾
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Lindsay Moore
5/5We sent Cocoa to be trained with Tristian and could not be any happier. Tristian was thorough and meaningful every step of the way with Cocoa. He truly treated her as if she were a part of his family. He worked tirelessly to make sure Cocoa mastered all commands before coming bac…Read full reviewClose full review
We sent Cocoa to be trained with Tristian and could not be any happier. Tristian was thorough and meaningful every step of the way with Cocoa. He truly treated her as if she were a part of his family. He worked tirelessly to make sure Cocoa mastered all commands before coming back to the house. He also worked wonderfully with our family and showed us the new expectations he laid out for Cocoa through his training. He kept us informed daily with videos and texts on her progress and always explained what he was doing to us as her owners so we understood. We are so thankful for Tristian and all the work he did to ensure Cocoa was well taken care of, loved, and taught during her time away. He is one of a kind and Cocoa has already been back once to run with his pack! Thank you Tristian! We appreciate you!
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Kyle Gray
5/5I recently had my Chocolate lab go through the Puppy foundations and Leash manners training and I was very impressed! My trainer Tristan was very thorough in explaining the process and was very clear on what to do during my dogs go home lesson. I was able to tell Tristan certain …Read full reviewClose full review
I recently had my Chocolate lab go through the Puppy foundations and Leash manners training and I was very impressed! My trainer Tristan was very thorough in explaining the process and was very clear on what to do during my dogs go home lesson. I was able to tell Tristan certain things I’d like to focus on for my pup and he was able to cater to those things extremely well! I would definitely recommend Freedom K9 to anyone looking for obedience training!
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David Bowman
5/5
My wife and I decided to get a puppy 7 weeks ago and Freedom K9 has helped us through the process from day 1. We could not be happier with service and professionalism we have received. We would highly recommend Freedom K9 for any of your training needs!
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