Star Dog
Service area: Serves Charlotte, NC and surrounding Uptown neighborhoods within a 15-mile radius of 700 NC Music Factory Blvd.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Behavior Modification
- Competition / Agility
- Working Dog
Specialty Focus Areas
- Puppy Training
- Basic Obedience
- Leash Pulling
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Recall
- Separation Anxiety
- Barking Excessively
- Biting / Nipping
Training Formats Offered
- Group Classes
- Private Facility
- Day Training
- Private Lessons
- Board and Train
Program Formats
- One-Time Consultation
- Sessions Package
- Ongoing Weekly
- Intensive Program
Types of Dogs
- Small
- Medium
- Large
- Giant
- Herding
- Sporting
- Working
- Terriers
- Doodles
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Positive Reinforcement Only
- ✓ Positive with Some Corrections
- ✓ Balanced Training
Equipment:
- ✓ Clickers
- ✓ Food Rewards
- ✓ Harnesses
- ✓ Flat Collars
- ✓ E-Collars
- ✓ Obstacle Courses
Star Dog offers a structured progression starting with a facility evaluation for new clients. Programs include Puppy Education, STAR DOG Bootcamp (intensive 5-day e-collar training), Fast Paced Obedience and Agility group classes, and daily Exercise DayCamp. Home training and one-on-one sessions are available. Training focuses on obedience, behavior modification, and socialization using a balanced method. Programs are ongoing with weekly group classes and flexible day camp scheduling.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Pricing is not publicly listed; clients are encouraged to schedule an evaluation for personalized quotes. Day camp and group classes are competitively priced, with packages available for training programs. E-collar bootcamps and private sessions are offered at premium rates.
Policies
Client evaluations are required before participation in day camp or group classes. Cancellation and rescheduling policies are not explicitly stated on the website, but clients are encouraged to contact the facility directly for scheduling changes.
Testimonials
“Top notch facility, great staff. They work with your dog and have classes you and your dog can attend. I have personally seen some amazing changes in animals that spend time there!!!”
– Jefferson Ferriss
“My Ellie has been going to Stardog since she was 12 weeks old. She has participated in Saturday classes regularly and more recently went through adult dog 1:1 training. I highly recommend Andy and his team. Ellie did great!”
– Julie Sikes
“What a wonderful experience we had at Star Dog! Andy and his crew are excellent! Trained our two puppies to be obedient dogs and stopped aggressive behaviors towards children. I can’t say enough good things about them!”
– Katie Williams
About the Trainer
Star Dog Charlotte is a canine training and exercise club located in Uptown Charlotte, NC, designed specifically for urban dogs. They offer a 30,000 sq ft facility with a 10,000 sq ft indoor training arena featuring recycled tire flooring and a 16,000 sq ft outdoor artificial turf dog park. Their services include puppy education, group and private training, day camp, e-collar training, and behavior modification. They emphasize giving dogs purpose through schooling and socialization in a supervised, safe environment. Staff members like Andy Bunn, Jarrell Brown, and Genna Rittenhouse provide hands-on training, and they offer home training services and animal chiropractic care. The facility is open Monday–Friday from 7am–6pm, with Saturday classes from 9am–11am. New clients must complete an evaluation before participating in day camp or group programs.
Star Dog also hosts events such as dog birthdays, corporate gatherings, and video shoots, and provides grooming, boarding, and retail services through their shop. Their team is praised for personalized attention, community involvement, and going above and beyond for clients, including helping with car troubles after hours.
They serve dogs of all ages and sizes, with a focus on obedience, reactivity, leash walking, and recall, and use a balanced approach combining positive reinforcement with corrections when needed.
Accomplishments
Star Dog has been recognized by clients for transforming dogs with aggression and reactivity issues, especially in urban settings. Their team includes certified trainers with over a decade of combined experience. The facility is praised for its size, safety, and community impact, including therapy dog work and event hosting.
How to Get Started!
New clients must schedule an Evaluation & Facility Tour before enrolling in any training or day camp services. This allows staff to assess the dog’s needs and match them with appropriate programs.

Contact Information
Availability
- Weekdays
- Weekends
- Morning
- Afternoon
- Evening
Hours
7am-6pm
Associations
- AKC
- APDT
- IAABC
- IACP
Languages
- English
Misc Features
- wheelchair accessible entrance
- wheelchair accessible parking
Other Services Offered
- Dog day care center
- Dog park
- Pet groomer
- Pet boarding service
- Pet supply store
Location
700 Nc Music Factory Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28206Listing Tools for Trainers
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