Indian Trail Dog Training LLC
Service area: Serving Indian Trail, Stallings, Monroe, Mint Hill, Matthews, Marvin, Wesley Chapel, Weddington, Waxhaw, Ballantyne, and Blakeney in North Carolina.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Service Dog
- Therapy Dog
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Puppy Training
- Leash Pulling
- Separation Anxiety
- Potty Training
- Fearfulness
- Recall
- Reactivity / Aggression
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- Group Classes
- In-Home
- Private Facility
- Board and Train
- Day Training
Program Formats
- One-Time Consultation
- Sessions Package
- Ongoing Weekly
- Intensive Program
Types of Dogs
- Small
- Medium
- Large
- Giant
- Herding
- Sporting
- Working
- Doodles
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
Training programs include one-on-one in-home sessions, small group classes at local parks, day training (three sessions/week at home), board and train (2 weeks or monthly), and puppy home schooling. Hybrid packages combine in-home and group training for faster results. Programs focus on obedience, socialization, loose leash walking, and behavior modification using positive reinforcement. All programs include owner education and weekly progress reviews. Puppies as young as 8 weeks can start, with programs tailored to age and needs.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Initial consultation: $100. Puppy Home School: $2,750/month. Day Training: $2,000 for 12 sessions. In-Home Training: $800 for 6 sessions. Hybrid packages: $950 (6 group + 6 in-home sessions). Board and Train: $3,500 for 2 weeks. Zen Academy: $2,500/month. Loose Leash Walking group class available. Pricing reflects individualized, intensive training with weekly reviews and home support.
Testimonials
Abby our now six-month-old Portuguese Water Dog has benefited amazingly from the sessions with Cheryl and her team. We just can’t say enough about how impressed and pleased we’ve been. Cheryl’s knowledge and skill as well as her love of dogs are all so obvious.
When we bring Abby and open the car door, she immediately jumps out and runs enthusiastically to the front door waiting to be welcomed in. Cheryl has also spent several sessions with Abby and us in our home to help individualize the training to our own environment.
I don’t want to fail to comment as well about the education we’ve received, how Cheryl has taught us, one on one, techniques to use in successfully continuing Abby’s training and responding to any behavioral issues.
My wife and I enthusiastically recommend Indian Trail Dog Training. I should add that we’ve also been very happy with the grooming service as well.
– Abby’s Owner
Cheryl was wonderful. She taught me so many helpful tips for my puppy. I have felt that my puppy has gotten much better with obedience after going to her. Cheryl was very flexible with me and my scheduling and willing to help with whatever I needed. I highly recommend Indian Trail dog training with Cheryl, she is great!
– Puppy Owner
I did the in-home training classes with Indian Trail Dog Training. I had a great experience with Cheryl!
She showed me how to confidently train my dog. She answered all of my questions (even text!) and was understanding when I got confused or if my dog didn’t do something quite right.
My dog is 2.5 years old and very very nervous around people. She quickly learned that Cheryl always had the best treats and would get excited when she saw the car pull up.
I always thought my dog was “trained” just because I had taught her a few fun tricks. I had no idea the impact that overall obedience training had on a dogs anxiety levels.
Cheryl taught me essential skills for interacting with my dog. It definitely eased my own anxiety levels towards my sweet girl and now instead of getting frustrated, I can communicate with a command my dog understands.
It’s been a couple months now and after practicing for just a FEW minutes daily, my dogs anxious behavior has improved as a result.
My dog and I live happier now that I can tell her something and she can confidently act accordingly.
My tip for people getting classes with Cheryl- take notes! I’m so thankful that I took notes to refer back to, I wholeheartedly agree with her fear free approach.
High fives all around!
– Nervous Dog Owner
About the Trainer
Indian Trail Dog Training LLC is a certified positive reinforcement dog training business serving dog owners in the South Charlotte area. Led by Cheryl Connolly, a Certified Training Partner with the Karen Pryor Academy and certified through the Animal Behavior College and Fear Free organizations, the team specializes in humane, fear-free training techniques to transform challenging behaviors into joyful companionship. They offer in-home training, group classes, day training, board and train programs, and puppy home schooling—all designed to build strong owner-dog communication through rewards, play, and praise. Services include puppy training, loose leash walking, behavior modification, and specialized programs for therapy and service dogs. They also provide pet boarding and day care under the name “Zooming to Zen.” Their approach emphasizes personalized plans tailored to each dog’s environment and lifestyle, with ongoing support and education for owners to maintain progress at home.
The business is insured and bonded, and all trainers are certified professionals. Clients receive clear guidance on setting expectations and using effective communication tools, helping reduce anxiety and improve obedience. Their hybrid packages combine in-home and group sessions for accelerated learning, and they serve dogs of all ages from puppies to adults.
Additional services include AKC Canine Good Citizen evaluation and participation in pack walks for continued socialization and skill reinforcement.
They are a registered business with the North Carolina Secretary of State and members of the Pet Professional Guild and Association of Professional Dog Trainers.
Accomplishments
Cheryl Connolly is a Certified Training Partner (KPA-CTP), certified through the Animal Behavior College and Fear Free, and an AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator. She has been training since 2015 and is a member of the Pet Professional Guild and Association of Professional Dog Trainers. The business is registered with the NC Secretary of State and insured.
How to Get Started!
Client engagement begins with a $100 initial consultation, where training goals and behavioral history are reviewed, and a customized plan is developed. After the consultation, clients can schedule in-home sessions, group classes, or intensive programs based on their needs.
Contact Information
Availability
- Weekdays
- Morning
- Afternoon
- Evening
Hours
9am-7pm
Certifications
- KPA-CTP
- Credentialed
Associations
- AKC
- APDT
- PPG
Languages
- English
Other Services Offered
- Dog day care center
- Pet boarding service
- Pet groomer
Location
4015 Fawnbrooke Dr, Indian Trail, NC 28079Listing Tools for Trainers
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