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DOG SCHOOL TRAINING PROGRAMS

Our programs utilize positive training methods that focus on building strong bonds with the dogs, understanding their needs, creating enriching learning environments, and giving them the skills to live successfully in a human world.

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PUPPY KINDERGARTEN

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FOUNDATIONS

DAY SCHOOL

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ADVANCED

DAY SCHOOL

BOOK A FREE CONSULTATION

Not sure where to start with training? Book a free consultation with our Dog School team — available by phone or in person. We’ll talk through your dog’s behavior, goals, learning style, and the training options that make the most sense for your lifestyle.

Our training is science-based and built entirely around positive reinforcement. We do not use prong collars, e-collars, or fear-based methods — just clear communication, trust, and practical skills that help dogs and humans live better together.

PUPPY KINDERGARTEN

Day School course designed to give your puppy a great start in the world by working on confidence-building, development, and manners. This course is fun and full of positive reinforcement, including verbal praise and treats. We introduce your puppy to basic obedience skills such as sit, down, come and stay. In addition, exercises are structured to help build self-control and learning skills in your puppy.

This course includes: multiple private training lessons throughout the day plus our enrichment daycare.

Puppies 4-6 months. They must be fully vaccinated to start.

2 days a week for 4 weeks  $800

FOUNDATIONS DAY SCHOOL 

For dogs who need structured learning during the day, while still sleeping at home. This is daycare plus obedience training. 

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Includes:

  • Structured training sessions throughout the day

  • Enrichment daycare participation

  • Real-world manners practice

  • Personalized learning approach based on your dog’s personality and motivation

  • Weekly progress updates

  • Go-home exercises for owners

Focus Areas:

  • Leash skills

  • Calm behavior

  • Confidence building

  • Attention around distractions

  • Household manners

  • Engagement & relationship building

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2 days a week for 6 weeks  $1,200

3 days a week for 6 weeks  $1,800

ADVANCED DAY SCHOOL

Focused on advanced obedience skills taking your dog's accomplishments to a higher level. Specifically working on increasing distance and duration, as well as adding distractions. We also take it up a notch by transitioning to off lead obedience.

Includes everything in Foundations Day School plus:

  • Increased training repetition

  • More advanced distraction work

  • Public-access style outings (if appropriate)

  • Higher-level enrichment challenges

  • Expanded impulse control work

Ideal for:

  • High-energy dogs

  • Easily overstimulated dogs

  • Dogs struggling with focus

  • Owners wanting accelerated progress

 

Your dog must have completed Foundations Day School to participate. This course can be repeated.

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2 days a week for 6 weeks  $1,200

3 days a week for 6 weeks  $1,800

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ADVENTURE DAY SCHOOL

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2 WEEK BOARDING SCHOOL

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3 WEEK

BOARDING SCHOOL

PRIVATE TRAINING

​ADVENTURE DAY SCHOOL 

A real-world training program designed for dogs who are ready to move beyond the basics and learn how to confidently navigate public environments alongside their humans.

Adventure Day School combines structured training, enrichment daycare, and carefully guided off-site field trips to help dogs practice their skills in the real world — not just inside a training room.

Focus Areas:

  • Calm behavior in public

  • Loose leash walking

  • Neutrality around people & dogs

  • Settling in busy environments

  • Confidence in new places

  • Engagement with handler despite distractions

  • Appropriate greetings & impulse control

  • Real-world manners & social skills

Includes:

  • 2 or 3 enrichment daycare days per week

  • Structured private training sessions

  • Carefully supervised off-site training outings

  • Public exposure & socialization practice

  • Adventure walks & confidence-building exercises

  • Personalized progress updates

  • Homework & handler coaching

  • End-of-program private lesson

Perfect For:​

  • Dogs preparing for pet-friendly public spaces

  • Owners wanting a more polished companion

  • Dogs who already have foundational skills and are ready for the next level

 

Important Note

Adventure Day School is designed for dogs who already have foundational skills and are comfortable working around other environments. Dogs are evaluated to ensure they are a good fit for off-site training experiences.

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2 days a week for 6 weeks  $1,500

3 days a week for 6 weeks  $2,100

2 WEEK BOARDING SCHOOL

Build the foundation for a more focused, confident, and enjoyable dog to live with.

Our 2 Week Boarding School is customized to your dog’s learning style, personality, and individual needs while teaching practical skills that carry over into everyday life.

We build the foundation — but continued success depends on owners reinforcing training consistently at home. Training is a team effort, and you become your dog’s handler after graduation.

Focus Areas:

  • Foundational obedience

  • Manners and impulse control

  • Managing distractions

  • Engagement and handler focus

  • Confidence building through enrichment

Includes:

  • 13 nights of standard lodging

  • Martingale collar

  • Multiple daily private training sessions

  • Enrichment activities and structured play

  • Progress report cards

  • 1 private follow-up lesson

Perfect For:

  • Dogs needing basic obedience and manners

  • Adolescent dogs

  • Dogs struggling with focus and impulse control

  • Owners wanting a strong training foundation

Private lessons must be scheduled within 10 days of program completion.

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2 Weeks $1,900

​3 WEEK BOARDING SCHOOL

Our 3 Week Boarding School gives dogs additional time to build reliability, confidence, and stronger real-world skills. Training is customized to your dog’s personality, motivation, and learning style to help create lasting progress.

The added time allows for deeper consistency and progression into more advanced skills, but owners must continue reinforcing training at home for long-term success.

Focus Areas:

  • Foundational obedience

  • Manners and impulse control

  • Managing distractions

  • Advanced reliability

  • Off-lead foundations (when appropriate)

  • Confidence building through enrichment

Includes:

  • 20 nights of standard lodging

  • Martingale collar

  • Multiple daily private training sessions

  • Enrichment activities and structured play

  • Progress report cards

  • 1 private follow-up lesson

  • 1 in-home lesson

Perfect For:

  • Dogs needing more time and consistency

  • High-energy or easily distracted dogs

  • Owners wanting advanced reliability

  • Dogs preparing for off-lead foundations

Private lessons must be scheduled within 10 days of program completion.

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3 Weeks $2,800

​PRIVATE LESSON

Our private lessons are designed to work with you  and your dog when there is a need for concentrated work on a specific skill or challenge. To schedule a 1 hour private lesson, please click below. We will work to help you and your dog achieve your goals.

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On Campus: $120

In Home*: $150

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*Additional fees may apply for addresses outside of a 10 mile radius of our address.

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TRAINING TUNE-UP  $25

Perfect for dogs who just need a refresher while they stay.

Includes:

  • 1 daily private training session

  • Reinforcement of existing skills

  • Leash manners

  • Calm behavior practice

  • Basic obedience refreshers

  • Personalized report card updates

Great for:

  • Previous training clients

  • Dogs needing consistency

  • Busy owners wanting maintenance training

Training Upgrades for Lodging

Concierge Training Experience
$55 per session Min. 5 sessions

Accelerate progress with daily coaching, personalized training sessions, and a fully immersive learning experience.

Includes:

  • Daily private training sessions

  • Adventure walks

  • Enrichment activities

  • Personalized progress updates

  • Go-home coaching notes

  • Trainer recommendations

 

​The Concierge Training Experience is designed as a fully immersive coaching stay and requires a minimum 5-night reservation.

Puppy Foundations Package
$35 per session Min. 3 sessions

Turn your puppy's stay into a learning opportunity with foundational training, social skills, and confidence-building exercises.

Focus Areas:

  • Confidence

  • Handling exercises

  • Calm greetings

  • Attention & engagement

  • Confidence-building

  • Introduction to leash skills

  • Appropriate social exposure

Includes:

  • Daily short training sessions

  • Enrichment-based learning

  • Puppy progress report

Confidence Builder
$40 per session Min. 5 sessions

Help your dog develop resilience, confidence, and the ability to navigate new experiences with ease.

Focuses on:

  • Confidence-building exercises

  • Positive exposure experiences

  • Enrichment-based learning

  • Handling comfort

  • Novel object work

  • Calm engagement games

Includes:

  • Personalized confidence sessions

  • Low-pressure enrichment activities

  • Progress notes & recommendations

 

Confidence-building takes time, trust, and thoughtful pacing. To give dogs the best experience possible, this package requires a minimum 5-night stay.

Household Manners Package
$35 per session Min. 4 sessions

Turn everyday frustrations into everyday wins with better impulse control, calm behavior, and polite manners.

Can include:

  • Jumping

  • Door manners

  • Settling calmly

  • Waiting politely

  • Place work

  • Impulse control

  • Attention around distractions

Adventure Skills Package
$45 per session Min. 3 sessions

Improve focus, leash manners, and responsiveness in real-world environments filled with distractions.

Includes:

  • Adventure walk training sessions

  • Loose leash practice

  • Engagement games

  • Recall foundations

  • Impulse control work

  • Real-world confidence building

Enrichment & Learning Package
$45 per session Min. 2 sessions

Challenge your dog's mind while building problem-solving skills, confidence, and emotional balance.

A hybrid of:

  • Mental stimulation

  • Confidence work

  • Problem-solving

  • Training games

  • Scent activities

  • Engagement exercises

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Designed to fulfill your dog mentally, emotionally, and physically while building focus, confidence, and healthy coping skills.

Location

1923 Charlotte Hwy

Fairview, NC 28730

828-628-1997

Dog Hotel & Daycare Hours
Monday - Friday: 8am - 12pm & 4pm - 6pm
Saturday: 8am - 12pm
Sunday: 4pm - 6pm

Groom Salon Hours

Tuesday -Saturday

Appointments set between: 8am - 1pm​

Pick up upon completion

*Lobby closed:

Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day & New Years Day

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