Weller Kennels/Dog Obedience
Ranked #3 in New Bern and #84 in North Carolina
Service area: Weller Kennels is located in New Bern, North Carolina. Their clientele includes customers from various locations across North Carolina, such as Elm City, Selma, Jacksonville, Onslow County, La Grange, Rocky Mount, Raleigh, and Pine Knoll Shores. They also serve clients from Virginia, including Richmond and Virginia Beach.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Competition / Agility
- Working Dog
Specialty Focus Areas
- Basic Obedience
- Puppy Training
- Leash Pulling
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- Private Facility
- Board and Train
Program Formats
- Intensive Program
Types of Dogs
- Small
- Medium
- Large
- Giant
- Sporting
- Working
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
- Senior (8+ years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Balanced Training
Equipment:
- ✓ E-Collars
Weller Kennels offers Basic and Advanced Obedience Training and Retriever Training programs. Obedience training focuses on foundational skills for all breeds, including on and off-leash training, collar work with different e-collars, and one-on-one owner training.
Retriever training is available for hunting/gun dogs and all levels of competition, including AKC Field Trials and Hunt Tests. Programs include Young Dog Programs (for puppies as young as 16 weeks), collar work, gun dog specialization, hunt test handling, AKC field trial training, and a force training program.
The facility provides training areas used year-round, including water designed for hunting retrievers and competition dogs. A 24-hour on-call vet is available.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Training programs are priced at $850 per 4 weeks. Proof of up-to-date vaccinations (DHLPP, Rabies, Bordatella within 6 months) is required for all dogs.
Testimonials
“Just a note to let you know how much I appreciate all that you have done for Harlee and for me! She is doing great and proof of just what a terrific team and program that you have established. She has not lost her personality in all of her training, but definitely defined it! A little cocky at times, but that is due to the self confidence she developed! Much thanks and continued success to you all!”
– Jan Sheppe
“John Weller of Weller Kennels is an incredible person with a spiritual connection to Labrador retrievers unlike anyone you’ve ever known. His integrity is visible in the quality of his facilities for training and breeding. He genuinely cares for his dogs like children and personally follows their development in their new homes.”
– Artimus Pyle – APB Band
“All I can say is, the 4 months Sage was with you guys was worth every minute. She was awesome. There were about 20 hunters in the field. Sounded like Iraq for about three hours. She was really scared at first with all the loud shooting. Was really hard to keep her in one place with a lead. I killed six birds the first three hours. She marked them all and retrieved them back like a pro. Still a little skittish with the shooting. After about three hours she settled down and never moved when a gun fired. I loved it when I saw that! She marked and I sent her and she came back like a pro to heel then released the drop like she was taught.”
– Floyd & Sage
About the Trainer
Weller Kennels/Dog Obedience is a veteran-owned dog training business celebrating over four decades of professional dog training. Led by John Weller and his team, they offer comprehensive training programs for all breeds of dogs, from basic obedience to advanced retriever training.
Their services are designed to help dogs achieve their maximum potential, whether for hunting, competition, or as a family companion. They emphasize developing the bond between owners and their dogs through one-on-one owner training.
Weller Kennels also provides dog breeding services, offering AKC registered pups several times a year. They maintain a facility with training areas used year-round, including water designed for hunting retrievers and competition dogs.
The team includes John Weller and Anthony Abernathy, an assistant trainer for over 20 years, with trainers specializing in different canine personalities and training forms. They are dedicated to truthful evaluations, honest work, and genuine care for the dogs.
Accomplishments
John Weller is recognized as the first trainer/owner to achieve the North American Hunting Retriever Association’s (NAHRA) first Grand Master Hunting Retriever (GMHR) title with his dog, Moses. He has been featured in N.C. Wildlife Magazine and Sports Afield 100th Anniversary Edition.
John has titled hundreds of dogs in NAHRA Retriever Tests and has successfully competed in AKC Field Trials and Hunt Tests, as well as ESPN’s Super Retriever Series. His dog, Weller’s Judgment Day “Judge”, was one of twelve retrievers nationwide to compete in ESPN’s Great Outdoor Games. The business is also veteran-owned.
How to Get Started!
To get started, interested clients can contact Weller Kennels by phone or email to discuss puppy obedience classes or other training needs. They encourage potential clients to call 252-636-5225 or email John@wellerkennels.com. A contact form is also available on their website.
Contact Information
Associations
- AKC
- NAHRA
- UKC
Languages
- English
Misc Features
- wheelchair accessible parking
Other Services Offered
- Dog breeder
- Kennel
- Pet boarding service
- Pet supply store