Asheville Dog Academy

At Asheville Dog Academy, we are a family owned and operated team dedicated to enhancing the quality of life between you and your beloved four-legged family member. With over 20 years of experience in dog training, we specialize in practical, real-world, on and off-leash obedience and behavioral training. Our goal is to help you experience the joy of having a well-behaved dog.

Our team, led by Chris, is comprised of professional dog trainers who are committed to helping you achieve a harmonious relationship with your dog. Chris has been a lifelong animal lover and has spent years studying under world-renowned trainers to learn cutting-edge, kind, and result-driven techniques. As a Training Without Conflict Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Chris has extensive experience in pet training, behavioral work, competitive obedience, protection training, and trick training.

Our Services

At Asheville Dog Academy, we offer a wide range of services designed to address your specific needs and goals. Whether you're looking to improve your dog's obedience, modify behavioral issues, or simply strengthen your bond with your dog, we have the expertise and resources to help you achieve your objectives.

Our services include practical, real-world on and off-leash obedience training, which covers essential commands such as loose leash walking with auto-sit, sit and stay, down and stay, place and stay, door manners, being calm and relaxed, and coming when called every time. We also work on modifying behavioral issues such as excessive barking, jumping on people, separation anxiety, fear issues, counter surfing, stealing food, chewing and destruction, nipping, bolting out of doors, running away, resource guarding, growling, human aggression, dog aggression, animal aggression, leash reactivity, and more.

Why Choose Asheville Dog Academy?

At Asheville Dog Academy, we are dedicated to providing you with the very best relationship possible with your dog. Our training methods are based on proven principles that get amazing results and last a lifetime. We are recommended by veterinarians, groomers, other dog trainers, and past clients over and over again.

We understand that every dog is unique, and we tailor our training programs to meet your specific needs and goals. Our trainers are knowledgeable, patient, and dedicated to helping you achieve a harmonious relationship with your dog. With Asheville Dog Academy, you can enjoy the very best relationship possible with your dog.

Our Community

At Asheville Dog Academy, we are proud to serve the communities of Buncombe County, Haywood County, Henderson County, and Transylvania County, including Arden, Asheville, Hendersonville, Waynesville, Biltmore Forest, Black Mountain, Brevard, Canton, Clyde, Etowah, Flat Rock, Fletcher, Laurel Park, Mills River, Waynesville, Weaverville, Woodfin, Bent Creek, Candler, Enka, Fairview, Leicester, Oteen, Skyland, Swannanoa, and more.

We believe in building a strong and supportive community of dog owners who share our passion for enhancing the quality of life between humans and their four-legged companions. Through our services, we aim to create a network of dog owners who can support, learn from, and enjoy each other's company.

Join Us

If you're ready to experience the joy of a well-behaved dog, we invite you to join us at Asheville Dog Academy. With our expertise, patience, and dedication, we can help you achieve a harmonious relationship with your dog. Contact us today to learn more about our services and how we can help you and your dog live the life you've always dreamed of.