Mariah Hinds Dog Training

Ranked #4 in Charlotte and #33 in North Carolina

4.7 Stars,78 Reviews
14812 Karina Falls Ct, Charlotte, NC 28273

Service area: Charlotte, NC (including South Charlotte, Southpark Charlotte, Steele Creek, South End Charlotte, Noda, Plaza Midwood, Dilworth, Myers Park, Ballantyne, Quail Hallow, Cotswold, Freedom Park, Charlotte Center City), Fort Mill, SC, Pineville, NC, Lake Wylie, SC, Tega Cay, SC, Rock Hill, SC

Service Overview

Types of Dog Training

  • Family Dog
  • Service Dog
  • Therapy Dog
  • Competition / Agility
  • Behavior Modification

Specialty Focus Areas

  • Basic Obedience
  • Puppy Training
  • Leash Pulling
  • Reactivity / Aggression
  • Jumping on People
  • Barking Excessively
  • Separation Anxiety
  • Biting / Nipping
  • Potty Training
  • Resource Guarding
  • Fearfulness
  • Stealing Food
  • Recall

Training Formats Offered

  • Private Lessons
  • Group Classes
  • In-Home
  • Board and Train
  • Day Training

Program Formats

  • One-Time Consultation
  • Sessions Package
  • Ongoing Weekly
  • Intensive Program

Types of Dogs

  • Small
  • Medium
  • Large
  • Giant

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: 

  • Food Rewards

Mariah Hinds Dog Training offers various programs including In Home Dog Training, In Home Dog Training Academy, Puppy Training Daycare, and In Home Puppy Training. The In Home Dog Training involves trainers coming to the client’s home, neighborhood, or local park to address problem behaviors and teach obedience. The In Home Dog Training Academy is an intensive program where trainers work with dogs twice a week at the client’s home, with owner transfer sessions every other week.

Puppy Training Daycare is a comprehensive program for puppies aged 8 weeks to 7 months, where puppies attend twice a week for three weeks. They learn basic manners, socialization, confidence building, and real-world listening skills, with daily field trips and pick-up/drop-off services. In Home Puppy Training offers two options: “Guided In Home Dog Training” where the trainer teaches the owner to train their puppy weekly, or “Charlotte Puppy Training School” where the trainer trains the puppy for four weeks, twice a week, including field trips and transportation.

The business also specializes in addressing anxiety, fearful behavior, and leash reactivity, using reward-based methods to help dogs with aggression, barking, lunging, and fear around people or other animals. They offer group classes for dog obedience training.

Pricing & Policies

Pricing Summary

An initial one-hour in-home consultation costs $120. This payment allows access to additional training resources before the session. After the initial consultation, customized training packages are offered based on specific needs and goals.

Testimonials

“We now have a well behaved dog!”
– Sara C.

“Mariah was great!!! She came in and quickly started with training and giving tips.”
– Kayla S.

“We saw immediate results after the first session!”
– Ryder C.

About the Trainer

Mariah Hinds Dog Training offers personalized, in-home dog training and puppy training services aimed at transforming dogs into well-behaved companions. The business focuses on making life with a dog fun by addressing problem behaviors and teaching good manners. They provide various programs including In Home Dog Training, In Home Dog Training Academy, Puppy Training Daycare, and In Home Puppy Training.

The In Home Dog Training involves trainers working with dogs in the client’s home, neighborhood, or local park. The In Home Dog Training Academy is an intensive program where trainers conduct sessions twice a week at the client’s home, with owner transfer sessions every other week. Puppy Training Daycare is a comprehensive program for puppies aged 8 weeks to 7 months, including basic manners, socialization, confidence building, real-world listening skills, daily field trips, and pick-up/drop-off services. In Home Puppy Training offers options for guided owner-led training or trainer-led puppy school.

Mariah Hinds Dog Training also specializes in addressing anxiety, fearful behavior, and leash reactivity, using reward-based methods to help dogs with aggression, barking, lunging, and fear. They emphasize positive reinforcement techniques to achieve lasting results and offer group classes for dog obedience.

Accomplishments

Mariah Hinds has over 18 years of experience as a dog trainer, having developed a passion for dog training from a young age. She is a certified dog trainer through the Certification Council For Professional Dog Trainers (CPDT) and is committed to continuous education in the latest training techniques. Mariah regularly competes in dog sports like Agility, Competition Obedience, and Rally, achieving first place in competitions, including a statewide competition with 100 dogs. Her competitive experience enhances her ability to train dogs for off-leash reliability.

How to Get Started!

To get started, clients are encouraged to contact Mariah Hinds Dog Training via email or text message for a free phone consultation to discuss their training needs and goals. Following this, an initial one-hour in-home training session can be scheduled for $120, during which the trainer will begin working on 2-3 desired behaviors. Clients are asked to complete a form prior to this consultation to maximize training time.

Mariah Hinds Dog Training featured image for this Dog Trainer
  • 18 Years Experience

  • Free Consultation

Availability

  • Weekdays
  • Morning
  • Afternoon

Certifications

  • CPDT-KA

Languages

  • English
  • Women-owned
  • onsite services
  • wheelchair accessible parking
  • wheelchair accessible seating
  • restroom unisex
  • LGBTQ-friendly

Other Services Offered

  • Dog day care center
  • Pet boarding service

Location

14812 Karina Falls Ct, Charlotte, NC 28273