what makes us special:
PackagesAt Canine Scholars Inc., our mission is to provide dog owners with the necessary tools and techniques to maintain off-leash control over your pet when facing severe distractions. Through our transformational programs, your new puppy, loyal rescue, or beloved senior will develop obedient habits or modify existing behaviors to follow your every command. Our training methods are flexible enough to move at your (or Fido’s) own pace and guaranteed to deliver a stellar sidekick. At Canine Scholars Inc., our pets are considered members of our family, and each new client is treated as an extension of our own. With our level of professional training services, you can expect a happy, obedient, and reliable dog to complete your family.
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Canine Scholars Inc. is committed to bringing you the highest quality of dog training and service. We’ll teach your dog the skills to make them your paw-fect companion.
RECALL
Your pup may think they have free rein, not to worry. Test your scholar’s skills to come when called, even in the stickiest situations.
SIT
Master this foundational basic to develop the ultimutt focused companion.
DOWN
Defy distractions and keep your canine calm with this introductory move.
PLACE
Send your sidekick to his spot and enjoy your romantic dinner for two without puppy-eyes preying on your side dish.
HEEL / WALKING WITH YOU
Dogs instinctively want to be leaders, but we’ll teach you to pull rank on your walks and keep your pup in line and you at ease.
DOOR MANNERS
Ding dong, your Amazon package has arrived at the door and so has your frenzied fur-baby. Keep your dog from dashing out the door – their safety (and the UPS man) depend on it.
CHEWING / BITING
Whether it’s new puppy gnawing or matured aggression, we’ll ensure your pup expresses their curiosity by chomping on bones instead of your slippers.
JUMPING
Keep the spring in your step and maybe a little less in your spaniel, together we’ll master the art of keeping your pooch off furniture and friends.
DIGGING
While it seems your pup is on an endless quest to uncover buried treasure, we’ll focus their behavior above the surface, saving your beautiful flower beds in the process.
BARKING
Transform your retriever’s communication style from puppy yaps and booming woofs into golden silence.
POTTY TRAINING
Caring for a new puppy is a real treat, but housebreaking can be ruff. Check out our Puppy Potty Log App to develop a schedule for potty training your pup.
SOCIALIZATION
Introduce your pup to the world around them so they leave every new meeting confidently with a new friend, head pat and a “good boy”.
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check out our 5-star reviews
There aren't enough stars to give Canine Scholars! We did their in-home training sessions with our American Bully, T-Rex. They helped him build... confidence, master commands and ultimately had him walking off leash at the end of our training together.Their ability to explain the training process and psychology was easy for us to understand how dogs process and think. Again, we can't say enough good things about their training and program!read more
Jeff O'Keefe
We brought our Brittany, named Ruby, to Canine Scholars in October 2024 for their two week adult board and train. Ruby was ~9 months old and we were... having a lot of trouble raising and training a working dog, especially since she was also each of ours first dog! Ruby came back so well trained from Chris and the others at Canine Scholars and we genuinely had a sigh of relief.Chris has also been our go to “first responder” over the last year and a half whenever we have questions or concerns about Ruby’s training / personality / etc. With consistent training and using the techniques Chris taught us, her obedience keeps improving and it’s so fun to watch :)We’re planning to get a new puppy (another Brittany) within the next year or so and there’s no doubt we will be sending the new pup to Canine Scholars!! Here are some cool pics of Ruby’s place trainingread more
brittany friese
We can’t say enough wonderful things about our experience with Canine Scholars. Jason is knowledgeable, patient, and thorough!He helped us work... through leash pulling, reactivity, and off leash training. He really took the time to understand our dog’s personality and our goals and was always patient with answering all of our questions (which there was many!).The results have been incredible and he is always willing to help when more questions come up.If you’re looking for someone who is professional, compassionate, and truly invested in your success, I highly recommend Jason. It was one of the best decisions we’ve made for our dog and our family!read more
Kali Kammholz
We have been so happy with the board and train services our dog received with canine scholars. Pretraining, walks were getting nearly impossible due... to constant pulling. Now, our dog walks perfectly with each member of our family, young kids included. The training has allowed us to include our dog in more activities making him truly a family dog and a member of our family.read more
John Wyatt
Canine Scholars was recommended to me by a neighbor after I asked how and why her dog was so well behaved!Both Chris (adult training) and Michael... (puppy training) trained all three of our large breed dogs. We have been very pleased with each training session.The dogs have been well taken care of, well treated and returned to us in great shape. Even though it is training and work our dogs have 'enjoyed' their time away. This is evident by the dogs excitement when they have seen Chris and/or Michael weeks/months after training for boarding. More importantly though, the dogs are returned to us well trained and we are armed with tools and tips on how to reinforce and maintain the training at home.Highly recommend!!read more
Jameela Nikolich
Our pup loved this experience and came back a new dog. Highly recommend Chris Wrigley!!
McClain Goodwin
We sent our 8 month old puppy to the 2 week board and train with the goal of a well trained dog. When it was time to get Luca back, Chris spent one... on one time with us showing us all Luca has learned, how we can implement it, and how we can correct it. Walking Luca is so much more enjoyable now! He now walks by our side, pays attention to us, and is way less reactive to people and animals walking by than he used to be. Luca is now able to “place” in a busy park! Nothing we could’ve achieved without Canine Scholars.They are very in tune with dogs and have so many tips and tricks. This was a great investment! Having a well trained dog is invaluable! Thank you Chris, Jason, and Michael for all your help!!read more
Krista Ruano
We sent our 8 month old puppy to the 2 week board and train with the goal of a well trained dog. When it was time to get Luca back, Chris spent one... on one...read more
Several years ago, I worked with Chris at Canine Scholars to train my two Labradors, Scout and Sorella. The experience was outstanding -- Chris was... patient,...read more
We love what we do here at Canine Scholars, and after 13 years of helping families and dogs, our reputation speaks for itself. Recently, someone... we've never...read more
Private Training Programs
Puppy 101
$500
Start off on the right paw with our specially tailored classes for the newest member of your family. For dogs 12 weeks to 6 months.
Private Session
$160
Our single sessions are a buildable option to assess your dog’s current progress, give you the tools to take control and techniques to identify and address future issues.
ultiMUTT
$1800
Our most popular program, this private training package includes all of the fundamental commands and mastery of your dog’s off-leash practice. Watch your dog transform into the leader of the pack and talk of the dog park.
Board & Train Programs
dogs must be at least 7 months old
QuickStart
$2,800
Looking for all the gain…without the pain? Leave all the work to us and our comprehensive one-week training program and you’ll be amazed with the progress from man’s best friend.
2-Week
$3,800
Expand beyond the fundamentals and defy distractions while your dog learns the foundation of strong communication.
3-Week
$4,800
Experiencing issues with aggression, reactivity, or behavior modification? This minimum required time frame allows us to evaluate and correct unfavorable actions.
Charlotte Certified Dog Trainers
We focus on our customers. With dedicated attention to your needs, successful goals are closer than you think.
Jason & Red
Dog Trainer
Chris & Leyna
Dog Trainer
Michael & Lucy
Pamper Professional
Get in touch
Questions? We’d love to hear from you. Here’s how you can reach us..
Canine Scholars Dog Training Inc.
1235 East Blvd E123, Charlotte, NC 28203