Asheville Dog Company
Service area: Serves Asheville and Western North Carolina, including Weaverville and surrounding areas within a 15-mile radius of downtown Asheville.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Basic Obedience
- Puppy Training
- Leash Pulling
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Jumping on People
- Barking Excessively
- Separation Anxiety
- Potty Training
- Resource Guarding
- Fearfulness
- Recall
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- In-Home
- Board and Train
Program Formats
- One-Time Consultation
- Sessions Package
- Ongoing Weekly
- Intensive Program
Types of Dogs
- Small
- Medium
- Large
- Giant
- Herding
- Sporting
- Working
- Hounds
- Doodles
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
- Senior (8+ years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Positive Reinforcement Only
Equipment:
- ✓ Clickers
- ✓ Food Rewards
- ✓ Harnesses
- ✓ Flat Collars
Training programs are customized through a free evaluation and delivered primarily in-home for personalized attention. Programs include basic obedience, puppy training, and behavior modification for issues like aggression, reactivity, and separation anxiety. Sessions are ongoing and tailored to the owner’s schedule, with follow-up support and education provided to ensure long-term success. Intensive programs are available for complex behavioral challenges.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Pricing details are not publicly listed; clients are encouraged to schedule a free evaluation to receive a customized quote based on their dog’s needs and chosen program.
Testimonials
Todd is a very skilled trainer of both dogs and their owners. We took our eight month old male GSD, Buck, to be trained by Todd. Todd was highly recommended by our veterinarian. Buck is extremely protective so he could be challenging, but Todd used his skill and techniques to modify his behavior in social settings. Todd also gave us several recommendations for specific training aids (collars, training snacks and toys) which proved to be successful. My husband is a retired educator of 35 years and recognizes a great instructor when he sees one. We gained as much from Todd’s training as Buck did. We would highly recommend Todd for your dogs training needs.
– Anonymous
Todd is the absolute best. I have a four month old Cavalier (was 2 months when we started training) and everyone always comments on how well behaved and sweet she is. We caught bad habits early, and she can sit, down, come and kind of stay. She has no bad habits. He’s cheaper than the place right downtown, and comes to you house, and does an awesome job. Highly recommended!!
– Anonymous
Todd has been working with me and my labradoodle pup for several months now, and I am beyond pleased with the results. Todd is generous with his time and has answered all of my questions fully, even going into a bit of the theory behind why we’re doing the training exercises that we’re doing. He clearly understands how a dog’s mind works and how to work with their thought patterns/behavioral tendencies. I also believe he has a real passion for what he does and that it shows through in our training sessions. If you’d like a well-trained animal, then to be sure, most of the work needs to come from YOU, the dog’s owner, but as far as dog trainers go, look no further than Todd. Thank you for all of your help!
– Anonymous
About the Trainer
Asheville Dog Company is a family-owned dog training business based in Asheville, NC, with over 20 years of experience helping dog owners build stronger, more respectful relationships with their pets. They offer personalized, science-based training focused on real-life results, using positive, reward-driven methods tailored to each dog and owner’s unique needs. Training is conducted in-home for maximum convenience and customization, covering everything from basic obedience and puppy training to advanced behavior modification for issues like aggression, reactivity, leash pulling, separation anxiety, and potty training. They also provide dog boarding services and are developing a new state-of-the-art kennel facility in Weaverville, NC. Their lead trainer holds a degree in Animal Sciences from Cornell University and actively competes in IGP (Schutzhund), ensuring deep expertise in canine behavior and training. Clients consistently praise Todd’s patience, professionalism, and ability to educate both dogs and owners.
The business emphasizes a free initial evaluation to assess individual needs and create a customized plan. They work with all dog ages and types, including puppies, adolescents, adults, and seniors, and have successfully trained breeds ranging from Basset Hounds and Saint Bernards to German Shepherds and Doodles. Their approach is grounded in animal psychology, with a strong focus on communication, trust, and lasting results.
In addition to training, they offer resources, blog content, and success stories to support dog owners, and their team includes trained professionals like Anna who provide compassionate, client-focused instruction.
They are not a boarding facility yet but are in the process of building one, and currently do not offer grooming, walking, or daycare services.
The business is locally trusted, with numerous testimonials highlighting transformative outcomes and exceptional customer service.
Accomplishments
Founded by a Cornell University graduate with a degree in Animal Sciences. Lead trainer has over 20 years of experience and actively competes in IGP (Schutzhund), one of the most demanding canine sports. Has trained hundreds of dogs and families in Western North Carolina over two decades.
How to Get Started!
Begin with a free phone evaluation to discuss your dog’s needs, goals, and concerns. A detailed questionnaire is used to tailor a training plan, and appointments can be scheduled via the contact page.
Contact Information
Availability
- Weekdays
- Weekends
- Morning
- Afternoon
- Evening
Associations
- APDT
- IAABC
Languages
- English
Other Services Offered
- Pet boarding service
Location
4 Comfrey Ln, Weaverville, NC 28787Listing Tools for Trainers
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