New Hope Dog Training Center

The flagship program is a 3-week in-board training where dogs stay at the facility and receive daily obedience and behavior modification training. Commands taught include sit, stay, come, and leash walking. Problem behaviors like jumping, chewing, barking, and reactivity are addressed. Owners receive three mandatory Zoom lessons—one per week—to learn how to maintain the dog’s training. Attendance is required and cannot be rescheduled. The program is designed for busy families seeking a hands-off solution with guaranteed results.

Pricing Summary

The primary program is a 3-week in-board training at $2,200. A multi-dog discount is available. No other pricing tiers or packages are listed. A 100% money-back guarantee is offered if the owner completes all lessons and the dog does not show significant improvement.

Policies

Refunds are only available under the 100% money-back guarantee if the owner completes all three scheduled Zoom lessons (with camera on), submits a written request within 30 days of dog’s return, and the dog shows no significant improvement. Lessons cannot be rescheduled. Dogs with a history of aggression toward people or animals are exempt from the guarantee. Only one dog per household is covered by the guarantee.

New Hope Dog Training Center is a professional dog training facility in the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill area, led by certified trainer Gene Lonsway, known as Mister Obedience™, who has been training dogs since 1985. They specialize in in-board (board and train) programs that last three weeks, where dogs stay at their state-of-the-art 3,000-square-foot facility with indoor and outdoor training areas, including a climate-controlled kennel and five acres of natural terrain. Their training philosophy emphasizes teaching dogs that obedience is mandatory, not optional, focusing on reliability even in distracting environments. They offer three mandatory owner lessons via Zoom to ensure dogs respond to owners as well as trainers. They guarantee results with a 100% money-back guarantee if owners complete all lessons and the dog shows significant improvement.

They train all breeds and ages, from puppies to senior dogs, and specialize in family pets and multi-dog households. Common issues addressed include leash pulling, jumping, barking, chewing, housebreaking, reactivity, and recall. They also offer multi-dog discounts and have trained dogs for the Durham Bulls baseball team. Their facility is designed for canine comfort with epoxy floors, multiple heating zones, and spacious runs.

Additional services include pet boarding and kennel care. They do not offer grooming, walking, or daycare as advertised services. Training is conducted exclusively at their facility, not in-home or in group classes.

Accomplishments

Gene Lonsway has been a certified professional obedience trainer since 1985 and has trained thousands of dogs. He is the official dog trainer for the Durham Bulls baseball team. His facility was built in 2011 and features a state-of-the-art 3,000-square-foot training center with five acres of outdoor space.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients must fill out an intake form on the Training Programs page. After submission, the head trainer will contact them to answer questions and schedule the dog’s start date. Due to limited weekly capacity, early contact is encouraged.