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Dog Training in Boone, Blowing Rock, Banner Elk, West Jefferson, Ashe, Avery and Watauga Counties of North                                                                     Carolina.

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• Private In-Home Obedience and Family Manners Training
• Behavior Consultation and Modification 
• Help for Aggressive, Fearful, Shy, Reactive or Nervous Dogs, and Dogs with Separation Distress or Anxiety
• Board and Train
• Puppy Programs
• Group and Specialty Classes
• AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluations
• Telephone Consults
• Therapy Dog Training
• Preparing Your Dog for The New Baby or Interacting With Children
• ​K9 Nose Work®
  
• ​Seminars and Workshops
  

Happy owners.

Happy dogs.

At Good Dog! Training, it's all Good! We use modern, gentle, effective and humane  methods  to help you train your dog. What this means is that by rewarding behaviors you like, you'll see more of that good behavior in the future. Research has shown that the use of positive reinforcement techniques leads to higher levels of obedience and less problematic behavior. Positive reinforcement training is fun and enjoyable for you and your dog. It is  effective for dogs of all ages, sizes and temperaments. When the emphasis in training your dog is based in positive reinforcement, learning becomes a shared experience that leads to a powerful bond of love, trust, cooperation and joyfor both dog and owner.     

If a hectic environment or a very busy schedule makes in-home training impractical, or if you just want to “jump start” your dog’s training, consider enrolling your dog in our Board and Train "Home Stay" Program. Check out or Services page, and read more below. 
 
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How To Choose a Dog Trainer

​*American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior Provides Tips on How To Choose a Trainer

*Association of Professional Dog Trainers - Resources on How To Choose a Trainer

*When Choosing a Dog Trainer, Buyer Beware!

​Is Your Dog Dominant?

​*Experts Say It's Not About Dominance - What Science Has Taught Veterinarians Who Specialize in Behavior

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Dog training in Boone, Blowing Rock, Banner Elk, West Jefferson, Ashe, Avery & Watauga Counties, NC

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