Backyard Canine Academy

4.9 Stars,58 Reviews
2164 Colony Rd, Gibsonville, NC 27249

Service area: Serves Burlington, Greensboro, Raleigh, Cary, Garner, Apex, Lillington, Fayetteville, Asheboro, Liberty, and Charlotte areas.

Service Overview

Types of Dog Training

  • Family Dog
  • puppy
  • Behavior Modification

Specialty Focus Areas

  • Puppy Training
  • Basic Obedience
  • Leash Pulling
  • Potty Training
  • Recall
  • Separation Anxiety
  • Biting / Nipping

Training Formats Offered

  • Private Lessons
  • Group Classes
  • Board and Train
  • Private Facility

Program Formats

  • Intensive Program
  • Sessions Package
  • Ongoing Weekly

Types of Dogs

  • Herding
  • Sporting
  • Working
  • Doodles
  • Brachycephalic

Age of Dogs Trained

  • Puppy (<1 year)
  • Adolescent (1-2 years)
  • Adult (2-8 years)

Dog Training Methodology

Methods: 

  • Positive Reinforcement Only

Equipment: 

  • Clickers
  • Food Rewards
  • Harnesses
  • Flat Collars
  • Obstacle Courses

Programs include Puppy Jump Start Training (12 weeks to 7 months), which includes crate and potty training, loose leash walking, basic commands, public field trips, daily video updates, 2 free follow-up lessons, and a hands-on Go Home lesson. Private Lessons are 100% hands-on, tailored to individual goals like obedience, problem-solving, or confidence building, held at their Gibsonville facility. Group Classes focus on socialization and basic to advanced obedience in a controlled environment. Board & Train offers intensive, immersive training with daily progress updates and post-program support.

Pricing & Policies

Pricing Summary

Puppy Jump Start Training (3 weeks): $1,600. Private Lessons: $100 per session, $540 for 6 sessions, $900 for 10 sessions. Group Classes: $65 per dog (minimum 4 dogs). Training tools and equipment included in packages. Follow-up lessons included at no extra cost.

Policies

Includes 2 free follow-up lessons within one month after board and train completion. No explicit cancellation or rescheduling policy mentioned.

Testimonials

“Backyard Canine Academy is by far the BEST place when it comes to dog training! They are so caring and compassionate about what they do and the animals they work with! Watching them in action is surreal at times with just how in tune they are with each and every animal that comes their way! I would trust my dog with anyone else! And then seeing the difference from before and after is amazing! Just have to remember to keep working with them at home or more than 1 class bc its not a 1 and done thing. But SO worth it!!”
-S Jones

“I have brought my doberman puppy here three times now, and had great experiences every time. One on one sessions have been great for my puppy and I can already see an improvement! Friendly, family atmosphere.”
-Graham L

“I was blessed to receive Nacho, my Belgian Malinois-German Shepherd mix, from Backyard Canine Academy, and I can’t say enough great things about this program. Chris and Aisha are amazing trainers and even better people. As a veteran-owned company, they truly go above and beyond to support veterans and make a difference.”
-Client

About the Trainer

Backyard Canine Academy is a veteran-owned, family-run dog training business based in Burlington, North Carolina, serving multiple surrounding areas including Greensboro, Raleigh, Cary, Garner, Apex, Lillington, Fayetteville, Asheboro, Liberty, and Charlotte. They provide personalized dog training services focused on building a positive relationship between dogs and their owners. Their programs include Puppy Jump Start Training, Private Lessons, Group Classes, and Board & Train options. They emphasize hands-on coaching, customized training plans, and ongoing support through unlimited access to private social media groups and follow-up lessons. Training is conducted at their facility in Gibsonville, which features a large fenced-in training area and a dedicated training building. They use positive reinforcement methods and provide training tools and equipment included in packages. Their trainers are praised for their compassion, professionalism, and ability to make training feel natural for both dogs and owners.

They specialize in puppy training, basic obedience, leash walking, recall, potty training, and behavior modification. Clients receive daily video updates during board and train programs and a hands-on “Go Home” lesson to ensure continued success at home. The team is known for treating every dog as if it were their own and offering affordable, high-quality training without compromising skill level.

Accomplishments

Trainers are veteran-owned and highly regarded by clients for their compassionate, professional approach. Clients report significant improvements in dog behavior, including advanced obedience and service dog readiness. Trainers are described as knowledgeable, patient, and dedicated to both dogs and owners.

How to Get Started!

Interested clients can contact the business to schedule a session or learn more about programs. Private lessons and group classes require scheduling via contact. Board & Train programs begin with a consultation to assess the dog’s needs.

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  • Free Consultation

Availability

  • Weekdays
  • Weekends
  • Morning
  • Afternoon
  • Evening

Languages

  • English

Other Services Offered

  • Pet boarding service

Location

2164 Colony Rd, Gibsonville, NC 27249

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