P.O.P. Dog Training

Private lessons are weekly, one-hour sessions where the trainer works with the dog first, then coaches the owner on how to replicate techniques at home. Board-and-train programs last 4–8 weeks, during which the dog lives with the trainer and learns obedience, socialization, and behavior modification. Upon return, owners receive three follow-up lessons to reinforce training. Both programs include home practice guidance and support for issues like leash pulling, reactivity, and separation anxiety.

Pricing Summary

Pricing is not publicly listed. Clients begin with a free initial consultation to evaluate needs and receive customized program quotes for private lessons or board-and-train packages. Follow-up lessons are included with board-and-train programs.

P.O.P. Dog Training is owned and operated by Clint and Ashlynn Johnson, offering personalized dog training services in Belmont, NC. They specialize in obedience training and behavior modification for dogs of all breeds, sizes, and ages, using balanced-reward based methods that combine positive reinforcement with controlled corrections. Their programs include private one-on-one lessons and intensive board-and-train packages, with a focus on teaching owners how to communicate effectively with their dogs to build trust and lasting results. Clint, the primary trainer, has over 8 years of experience, including an apprenticeship at Dogs by Andy K-9 Services and extensive hands-on work with anxious and reactive dogs like his own rescue, Kato. They also offer post-program boarding for graduates and follow-up lessons to ensure success at home.

Every dog receives individualized attention, and clients are actively involved in the training process. The business emphasizes emotional support for owners, helping them overcome frustration and build confidence in handling their dogs. Additional services include confidence-building exercises, leash reactivity correction, separation anxiety management, and socialization training.

P.O.P. Dog Training also provides pet boarding for dogs who have completed their training programs, ensuring a familiar and comforting environment during stays. Clients receive regular updates during board-and-train programs and are guided through transition lessons upon pickup.

Accomplishments

Clint Johnson completed an apprenticeship at Dogs by Andy K-9 Services in 2016, gaining experience in obedience, therapy, service, search, detection, and protection training. He has successfully trained his own rescue dog, Kato, from severe anxiety to a well-behaved companion, and regularly volunteers at local animal rescues and attends industry workshops.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients begin with a free initial consultation where Clint meets the dog, evaluates behavior, and discusses goals. This meeting helps tailor a training plan and determine whether private lessons or a board-and-train program is best suited.