The Best Board and Train Dog Trainers in Charlotte, NC of 2026

Welcome to the Sniffspot list of top-rated dog trainers for Board and train in Charlotte, NC. Based on feedback and votes from our Board and train community, we've curated a list of top-rated trainers in the Charlotte area.

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  Shannon Burch

  She holds certification from the Animal Behavior College (ABCDT) and is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer - Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA).

  Board and train, In home training, Puppy training

  Charlotte, Lake Wylie, Belmont, Gastonia, and Fort Mill areas

  After spending 10 years in the equine training industry, Shannon made the transition to dog training in 2014. She saw a great need for educated trainers with powerful and accessible tools for everyday dog owners to communicate with their pets. She holds certification from the Animal Behavior College (ABCDT) and is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer - Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA).
  
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  Cheryl Connolly

  Karen Pryor CTP, Fear Free, ABC-DT.

  Deaf dog training, Service dog training, Agility training, Board and train, In home training, Puppy training

  South Charlotte, Union County

  Force free, fear free positive reinforcement only trainer.

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  Rachel Williams

  Board and train, In home training, Off leash training, Puppy training

  Hey, hey! Rachel Williams here, and let me just say if you're looking for a team of amazing individuals that all share the same fiery passion for training dogs, then look no further. I'm more proud to be a member of the KeenDog team than ever before. I started my training journey when I worked for a franchise dog daycare and boarding facility back in 2015. I loved spending my days surrounded by...

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  Kat Minerva

  Board and train, In home training, Off leash training, Puppy training

  Hi! My name is Kat and I like dogs!I've worked with dogs for almost 10 years and am still amazed I can make a career out of something I love so much! I got my start in the dog world in 2012 while I was still in college. I dabbled in dog training while working for a boarding/training facility but I wasn't too keen (see what I did there) on the methods used. So, I decided to see what else was out...

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  Kress Walters

  Board and train, In home training, Off leash training

  Kress utilizes quick and easy methods for training and teaching pet dog owners. His approach is simple ,teach dog owners how to understand and properly communicate with their dogs to create a positive, productive and lasting relationship. Some of the methods of dog training utilized for teaching dogs include Clicker Training, Positive Reinforcement and motivational skills training, as well as r...

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  Dave Meyer

  Board and train, In home training

  Qualifications & Experience:2016- Present: Owner and Head Trainer of Allegiant K9s2011- 2016: Full-time Certified Guide Dog Trainer for Leader Dogs for the Blind 2014: Helper/decoy for personal protection dog training with Elite-K910+ years experience with behavior modification 10+ yrs experience with advanced off leash training2001 Sled dog "musher" for Spirit of the North ...

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  Rebecca Golian

  Board and train, Service dog training, Off leash training, Puppy training

  Rebecca grew up in Frederick County, Maryland and found her passion for working with animals at a young age. She competed as an equestrian athlete for over 15 years and ran a successful equestrian training and sales business in Maryland and Northern Virginia.
  
  Rebecca started professionally training dogs in college. While attending the University of Maryland, Rebecca offered a variety o...

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  Meagan Karas

  Board and train, Service dog training, Off leash training, Puppy training

  Originally from Norfolk, VA, Meagan has over 20 years experience working with dogs. She has raised and trained dogs for service dog organizations, volunteered and worked at rescues and veterinary clinics, and has over 10 years managerial experience with dog daycare and boarding facilities.
  
  Meagan also spent many years working at breeding facilities; raising and caring for a variety of...

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  Gabby Changanaqui

  Board and train, Service dog training, Off leash training, Puppy training

  Gabby was born and raised in the Charlotte area and her passion for working with animals has been cultivated through a variety of experiences in the animal industry. While in college she became a kennel attendant at a local doggy daycare, eventually growing into a bathing/grooming position and assisting in training.Gabby also has experience training service dogs; training her own personal dog a...

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  Rob Gunsel

  Board and train, Service dog training, Off leash training, Puppy training

  Rob grew up with a passion and love for animals. While attending UNC-Wilmington, Rob decided to change that passion into practice and enrolled in a two year service dog program that showed him the true healing power of dogs. During that time, Rob applied and was accepted into a three month internship and was able to assist in the training and placement of privately owned service dogs. He was th...

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  Hunter Smith

  Board and train, Service dog training, Off leash training, Puppy training

  Hunter was born and raised in Charlotte, North Carolina. Her love for training dogs started when she was a young child when her family received an autism assistance service dog for her brother.
  
  Hunter has been professionally training dogs for over two years and worked for several training counties across the country.
  
  When not working, she enjoys reading, hiking, and spending t...

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  Gracie Clingenpeel

  Board and train, Service dog training, Off leash training, Puppy training

  Gracie has always had a deep connection with dogs. Born in Indiana, she moved to Charlotte at a young age, where her love for dogs continues to grow. From the moment she welcomed her German Shepherd, Selene, into her life, Gracie knew that working with dogs was her true calling. She brings with her a military background, having served in an esteemed capacity. As a graduate of South Carolina You...

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  McKenna Cranford

  Board and train, Service dog training, Off leash training, Puppy training

  McKenna's love for dogs developed at a young age, and she has been actively involved in the dog world for most of her life. She started out volunteering with animal rescues in middle school and started fostering animals in high school. She has a particular interest in helping dogs reach their full potential and is dedicated to expanding her knowledge of dog behavior and training.McKenna self-tr...

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  Valerie Seeley

  Board and train, Service dog training, Off leash training, Puppy training

  Growing up in Bessemer City, North Carolina Valerie grew up with multiple animals and always knew he was an animal lover from childhood. During high school she started fostering and rescuing cats. She also has years of experience working at dog daycare and boarding facilities. Valerie started at Love in the Lead in 2023 and is one of our dog care assistants!
  
  Outside of work, Valerie e...

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  Emily Harris

  Board and train, In home training, Off leash training, Puppy training

  Like many dog trainers, Emily discovered her love of training after adopting a difficult rescue dog and winding up in over her head. She employed the help of KeenDog trainer, Rachel, to set her rottweiler bully mix, Samson, up for success, and quickly fell head over heels in love with training. Craving more, Emily decided to leave the corporate world behind and join our team as a trainer in 202...

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  Lavelle Brown

  Aggressive dog training, Board and train, Reactive dog training, Off leash training, Puppy training

  Hello wonderful dog owners. I'm Lavelle Brown a Through The Leash trainer in the beautiful Los Angels, CA area. I have always loved animals and nature in general so dogs being man's best friend makes them my favorite animal. I am originally from Cleveland, OH and I am a University of Cincinnati alumni. I will never forget when I got my first puppy which was a Maltese. I taught her how to jump t...

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  Sam Ferry

  Aggressive dog training, Board and train, Reactive dog training, Off leash training, Puppy training

  Hi! My name is Sam Ferry and I am the Training Director in the Cleveland/Akron area. I studied wildlife conservation and ecology at Bowling Green State University. I've always had a passion for helping animals since I was a kid. I started getting into training in high school when I trained a medical alert service dog for myself. From there my passion in training grew. I worked in shelters all a...

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  Rayne Hurley

  Aggressive dog training, Board and train, Reactive dog training, Off leash training, Puppy training

  Thank you for reading my bio. I have been in the dog training industry for about 13/14 years now and call me biased but Through The Leash is most definitely a cut above the rest. I work in the back end of the company in the office, making sure things are running smoothly. Most likely you have spoken to me at one point or another, I'm the one with the strong English accent. I am one of the bigge...

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  Steve Urbanski

  Aggressive dog training, Board and train, Reactive dog training, Off leash training, Puppy training

  A little bit about myself. I was born and raised in Southern New Jersey. I was an avid athlete that always accepted a challenge and strove to be the best at what I did. I attended The College of New Jersey and received my Bachelor of Science from their School of Business. I spent the next 14 years in the sales organizations for Pharmaceutical and Biotech companies. All the while growing up ...

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  Ki Kearns

  Aggressive dog training, Board and train, Reactive dog training, Off leash training, Puppy training

  Hi, I'm Ki (key) and I'm a canine coach in Akron Ohio. I've always loved animals and helping people. Working for Through the Leash has helped me find a place where I can do both. It's great to be able to say I love my career and my awesome coworkers. I've learned so much about dog behavior and I'm excited to learn more every day. Helping clients communicate with their pups and improve their rel...

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  Matt Barfield

  Aggressive dog training, Board and train, Reactive dog training, Off leash training, Puppy training

  Hey there my name is Matthew, but you can just call me Matt. Let me tell you a little bit about myself, I've been with Through The Leash for a little bit over 2 years. Before then my love and fascination for animal of all sizes drew me towards the science of animal studies in college. Despite knowing and pursuing my passion for animals I still wasn't sure wanted to do as a career, until I meet ...

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  Kayla Scott

  Aggressive dog training, Board and train, Reactive dog training, Off leash training, Puppy training

  Hello! I'm Kayla, and dogs have been my absolute passion since I was a child. Understanding their body language and behavior has always come naturally to me. Dogs hold a special place in my heart, and I am dedicated to improving their lives through training and behavior modification. Having graduated from Animal Behavior College, specializing in basic obedience and positive reinforcement traini...

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  John Thompson

  Aggressive dog training, Board and train, Reactive dog training, Off leash training, Puppy training

  John Thompson is the owner and founder of Through the Leash Dog Training, a renowned organization dedicated to transforming the lives of dogs and their owners. A true embodiment of resilience and compassion, John's journey began with a distinguished career as a military veteran, where he honed his unwavering discipline, leadership, and devotion to service.After transitioning from the military, ...

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  Anna Claire

  Board and train, In home training

  After being a full time trainer with Allegiant K9s for 3 years, Anna Claire has recently made the decision to transition into a part time role with Allegiant K9s. While she no longer does Board and Train Training, she continues to assist with follow-up sessions with her clients , offers general boarding for all Allegiant K9s graduate dogs and assists with pack walks and events as well. While we...

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  Jill Beitel

  In home training, Board and train

  a graduate of NC State University, has over twenty-five years of dog training experience. She is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Knowledge Assessed, (CPDT-KA) by the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers. She is a member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers and Pet Professional Guild, and a member of two local dog training clubs. She is active in several dog rescu...

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