HomeGrown Dog

The HomeGrown Puppy Program offers two pathways: Board & Train + Owner Coaching (2–4 weeks of immersive training in the trainer’s home, plus weekly 1-hour private lessons and post-program resources) or Private Lessons (customized sessions with the same curriculum but owner-led training). Both include access to online training programs, an exclusive community, discounts on future services, and a follow-up lesson. Board and train programs focus on foundational behaviors, impulse control, and confidence-building in a home environment. Private lessons allow owners to actively participate in training with professional guidance between sessions.

Pricing Summary

Pricing is not publicly listed. Clients are invited to schedule a free evaluation to discuss customized pricing based on program selection (private lessons, board and train, or puppy program). Board and train programs last 3–6 weeks with tailored pricing; private lessons are offered in 4- or 8-session packages. Membership to online resources and community is included with program completion.

HomeGrown Dog is a Jacksonville, North Carolina-based dog training business founded in June 2022, led by certified trainer Jack Eells with over a decade of professional experience. They specialize in building strong, lasting bonds between dogs and their owners through intentional, relationship-based training that avoids quick fixes and cookie-cutter methods. Their flagship offering is the HomeGrown Puppy Program, which focuses on foundational emotional and behavioral development during the critical early stages of a dog’s life. Services include private lessons, board and train programs (with dogs living in the trainer’s home, not a facility), and access to exclusive online training resources and a supportive community. They also offer dog daycare as an additional service. Their approach emphasizes structure, enrichment, and customized plans tailored to each dog’s temperament and lifestyle, helping owners raise calm, confident, and well-adjusted companions.

Jack’s personal journey with rescued dogs—Chloe, a German Shepherd with behavioral challenges, and Shylow, a Chihuahua mix saved from a kill shelter—has deeply shaped his philosophy. He believes training is about connection, not control, and supports owners through every stage of dog ownership, from puppyhood to adulthood.

They serve dog owners seeking long-term behavioral development rather than temporary obedience fixes, and their training is designed to be sustainable, with ongoing support to prevent future issues.

Accomplishments

Jack Eells has over 10 years of professional experience training dogs, including roles as a U.S. Air Force military working dog handler and veterinary assistant. He is a certified dog trainer whose methods are shaped by rescuing and rehabilitating dogs with severe behavioral issues, including Chloe and Shylow, whose transformations inspired his training philosophy. His work has helped numerous dogs overcome fear, reactivity, and anxiety, earning consistent client praise for his patience, expertise, and results.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients fill out a contact form with name, email, and phone number. Jack personally responds via text or email to schedule a free evaluation for the dog and owner to determine the best training program fit.