Companion Dog Training School

Programs are divided by skill level and dog age: Puppy Level I and II (7–16 weeks), Beginner Level I and II (17+ weeks), Advanced Beginner, Advanced Novice, Open and Utility Obedience, and Rally classes (Novice, Beginner, Advanced/Excellent). Each class meets once weekly for one hour over four weeks. Drop-in classes are available for advanced obedience on Saturdays. AKC STAR Puppy and Canine Good Citizen certifications are offered upon completion.

Pricing Summary

Group classes cost $80 for a 4-week session. Private lessons are available but pricing is not listed. All classes are paid per session package; no monthly or annual fees are mentioned. Vaccine records are required before attending class.

Policies

Vaccine records must be submitted before the first class. Students must email to register with specific required information. A 48-hour response time is stated for emails. No cancellation or rescheduling policy is explicitly stated.

Companion Dog Training School has been serving dog owners in Western North Carolina since 1980, offering group and private training sessions for puppies and adult dogs. They provide structured classes in obedience, rally, and agility, with options for beginners through advanced competitors. Their facility features a large indoor, air-conditioned training ring, ensuring comfort year-round. They offer AKC STAR Puppy certification and Canine Good Citizen testing, and their instructors are active competitors, bringing proven techniques to their training. Private lessons are available for behavioral issues or competitive preparation, customized to individual needs.

They serve dogs of all ages, from puppies (7–16 weeks) to adults, with separate programs for puppy socialization, basic obedience, advanced obedience, and rally. Classes are held on weekdays and weekends during mornings, afternoons, and evenings. Their instructors include Jane Johnson, who specializes in advanced obedience and has been training for over 40 years, and other certified trainers focused on rally, obedience, and behavior.

The school emphasizes positive, reward-based methods and encourages socialization and cooperative care. They require up-to-date vaccine records and offer photo/video permission options for social media. Their training philosophy centers on building strong human-dog teams through consistent, structured learning.

Accomplishments

Founded in 1980, the school has over 40 years of experience. Instructors include Jane Johnson, who trains advanced and competitive obedience and has been active in the field for decades. The school offers AKC testing and certifications, and instructors compete with their own dogs, validating their methods.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients must email companiondog@yahoo.com with their name, phone number, dog’s name, breed, age, preferred class time, behavior concerns, and photo/video permission. Vaccine records must be emailed or brought to the first class. Private lesson inquiries should contact Jane or Kathy via their provided emails.