Asheville Dog Academy

The Ultimate Success Obedience Program is an 11-week, once-per-week series covering on and off-leash obedience and manners, including recall, sit/stay, down/stay, place, loose leash walking, crate training, and door manners. They also offer intensive board-and-train programs (e.g., 21-day and 5-week reactive dog programs) where dogs live at the facility and are trained by certified staff. Private lessons and group classes are available for ongoing training. Training emphasizes communication, consistency, and real-world application with tools like e-collars, prong collars, and harnesses as needed.

Pricing Summary

Pricing is not explicitly listed, but programs include an 11-session Ultimate Success Obedience Program and intensive board-and-train options. Clients describe training as expensive but worth the investment due to transformative results. Free consultation offered to discuss pricing and program fit.

Asheville Dog Academy is a family-owned dog training business with over 20 years of experience helping dog owners build joyful, harmonious relationships with their pets through practical, science-based training. They specialize in on and off-leash obedience, including loose leash walking, sit/stay, down/stay, place, door manners, and recall, as well as modifying serious behavioral issues like leash reactivity, aggression, separation anxiety, resource guarding, barking, chewing, and bolting. Their team includes certified trainers who use kind, result-driven techniques, and they offer training in their facility, in-home sessions, and board-and-train programs. They are recommended by veterinarians, groomers, and past clients, and have over 500 five-star reviews across Google and Facebook. They train dogs of all ages, breeds, and issue levels, with a focus on real-world results that last a lifetime.

Trainers Chris, Violet, Anna, and Rebecca bring diverse expertise—from competitive obedience and scentwork to holistic nutrition and behavior modification. Chris and Rebecca are Training Without Conflict Certified by Ivan Balabanov, and Violet manages the board-and-train program with a focus on dog care and facility hygiene. Anna leads private and group classes with hands-on experience from rescue work. The academy serves Buncombe, Haywood, Henderson, and Transylvania Counties, including Asheville, Mills River, Hendersonville, Waynesville, and surrounding areas.

They offer a free consultation to begin the process and emphasize building trust, clear communication, and consistent practice between owner and dog to ensure long-term success.

Accomplishments

Over 20 years of dog training experience. Trainers Chris and Rebecca are Training Without Conflict Certified by Ivan Balabanov, a 2-time World IGP Champion and 15-time National IGP Champion. Over 500 five-star reviews on Google and Facebook. Recommended by veterinarians, groomers, and other trainers. Trained over 1,000 dogs with documented success in severe behavioral cases.

How to Get Started!

Client engagement begins with a free consultation, which can be scheduled online. During the consultation, trainers assess the dog’s behavior, discuss the owner’s goals, and recommend the appropriate program—whether private lessons, group classes, or board-and-train. Follow-up sessions are scheduled based on the chosen program.