Dog Trainer in Forsyth, North Carolina

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Updated October 31, 2026

Off Leash K9 Training

Dog Trainer

Kernersville, NC

Off Leash K9 Training offers private lessons, puppy programs, and board-and-train across Winston-Salem and nearby Triad cities.

  • Dogs needing off-leash obedience and recall
  • Dogs with leash pulling, jumping, barking, reactivity, or impulse-control issues
  • Puppies needing house-training, crate training, socialization, and early obedience

K9 Coaching Academy

Dog Trainer

Winston-Salem, NC

K9 Coaching Academy offers small-group training with at least two trainers, private lessons, and therapy-dog preparation in Winston-Salem.

  • puppy owners seeking structured classes
  • dogs needing manners, obedience, or loose-leash training
  • owners pursuing competition obedience or Rally

Elite Canine

Dog Trainer

Winston-Salem, NC

Elite Canine provides force-free puppy, obedience, recall, and loose-leash training backed by trainer Geralyn Kelly’s 20 years of canine experience.

  • Puppies needing early socialization and basic manners
  • Dogs needing loose-leash walking or recall instruction
  • Owners seeking private training at home or virtually

K-9 Rehab

Dog Trainer

Winston-Salem, NC

Winston Salem Dog Training Club

Dog Trainer

Winston-Salem, NC

Winston-Salem Dog Training Club offers $120 eight-week group classes and has operated since 1964.

  • Puppy and beginner obedience classes
  • All-breed group training
  • Dogs pursuing agility, rally, scent work, tracking, or flyball

Jim Hodges Dog Training

Dog Trainer

Pfafftown, NC

Jim Hodges Dog Training offers 14-15 day board-and-train stays where dogs live with the trainer rather than in a kennel.

  • owners seeking a 14-15 day board-and-train program
  • dogs needing 2-6 weeks of extended residential training
  • extreme behavior problems requiring behavior modification

Pawsitive Leash Dog Training

Dog Trainer

Kernersville, NC

Pawsitive Leash Dog Training handles aggression, anxiety, recall, and leash reactivity without shock, e-collars, prong, or choke collars.

  • dogs with aggression toward people or other animals
  • dogs with leash reactivity or lunging
  • dogs experiencing fear, anxiety, or separation anxiety

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FAQ

How much do dog-training classes cost in Forsyth County?

Winston-Salem Dog Training Club lists eight-week group classes at $120 unless otherwise noted. Private, residential, and behavior-modification programs may require a direct quote.

How long does dog training usually take?

The listed programs range from weekly 60–90-minute sessions to eight-week group classes, two-week board-and-train programs, and 14–15-day or 2–6-week residential stays.

Should I choose group classes or private dog training?

Group classes fit puppy, beginner obedience, and dog-sport goals, while private or in-home training is available for recall, leash issues, anxiety, aggression, and other individualized behavior concerns.

Do Forsyth-area dog trainers provide emergency or after-hours help?

The listed trainers describe routine lessons, consultations, classes, and residential programs rather than emergency or after-hours services. A dog posing an immediate safety risk may need veterinary or emergency behavioral support.