Top Dog Training and Resort

Dog Trainer

Hillsborough, NC

Top Dog Training and Resort provides obedience training, boarding school, grooming, and Triangle-wide door-to-door shuttle service.

  • dogs needing obedience or recall training
  • dogs needing help with house training or excessive barking
  • boarding stays with weekday day school and weekend supervised play

Hearth and Hounds, LLC

Dog Trainer

Chapel Hill, NC

Hearth and Hounds serves Chapel Hill through CPDT-KA-led private training and Canine Good Citizen preparation.

  • Basic obedience training
  • Loose-leash walking and recall training
  • Crate training

New Hope Dog Training Center

Dog Trainer

Chapel Hill, NC

New Hope Dog Training Center offers a guaranteed three-week, $2,200 in-board program serving Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and Cary.

  • busy families seeking a drop-off board-and-train program
  • multi-dog households needing simultaneous obedience training
  • dogs needing help with jumping, barking, chewing, housebreaking, or leash manners

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FAQ

How much does dog training cost in Orange County?

Hearth and Hounds lists private training starting at $90 per hour, with discounts for additional sessions. New Hope Dog Training Center lists its three-week in-board program at $2,200.

What should I look for in a dog trainer?

Look for training that matches the problem—such as recall, leash manners, barking, or housebreaking—and check relevant credentials. Hearth and Hounds lists CPDT-KA certification, while New Hope lists Certified Professional Obedience Trainer status since 1985.

How long does dog training usually take?

The listed programs range from individual private sessions at Hearth and Hounds to New Hope's fixed three-week board-and-train program. New Hope requires three owner handling lessons so the training can continue at home.

Is board-and-train available for multi-dog households?

New Hope specifically lists obedience training for multi-dog households and accepts dogs of any age and breed starting at approximately 14 weeks.

Can a dog trainer handle aggression or veterinary emergencies?

The listed services focus on training, boarding, grooming, or transportation rather than veterinary care. New Hope says its program does not guarantee results for dogs with a history of aggression toward people, dogs, or other animals.