Asheville Dog Academy is a family owned and operated team here to help you dramatically increase the quality of life between you and your beloved 4-legged family member. We're top-of-the-line dog trainers offering top-of-the-line dog training and consistently getting results both you and your dog will love. Wouldn't it be nice to have a happy, well-behaved, mannerly dog who listens to your every command on and off leash, regardless of what's going on?
Asheville Dog Academy: Dog Trainers Committed To Helping You Experience the JOY of a Well-Behaved Dog. With over 20 years of dog training experience we specialize in practical real-world on and off-leash obedience and behavioral training, which includes loose leash walking with auto-sit, sit and stay, down and stay, place and stay, door manners, being calm and relaxed, and coming when called every time!
We also work on modifying behavioral issues such as excessive barking, jumping on people, separation anxiety, fear issues, counter surfing, stealing food, chewing and destruction, nipping, bolting out of doors, running away, resource guarding, growling, human aggression, dog aggression, animal aggression, leash reactivity, etc.
Asheville Dog Academy: Dog Trainers Committed To Helping You Experience the JOY of a Well-Behaved Dog. With over 20 years of dog training experience we specialize in practical real-world on and off-leash obedience and behavioral training, which includes loose leash walking with auto-sit, sit and stay, down and stay, place and stay, door manners, being calm and relaxed, and coming when called every time!
We also work on modifying behavioral issues such as excessive barking, jumping on people, separation anxiety, fear issues, counter surfing, stealing food, chewing and destruction, nipping, bolting out of doors, running away, resource guarding, growling, human aggression, dog aggression, animal aggression, leash reactivity, etc.
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Chris has been a lifelong animal lover and professional dog trainer for over 20 years.
Chris's experience is practical and deeply rooted in science-based and proven training principles.
Chris's enjoys practicing a holistic style training approach which focuses on looking at the big picture and using the very best combination for the specific dog and owner dynamic.
Chris has experience in the area of practical pet training, behavioral work, competitive obedience, protection training, trick training, and he's also trained dogs for film work.
Chris's experience is practical and deeply rooted in science-based and proven training principles.
Chris's enjoys practicing a holistic style training approach which focuses on looking at the big picture and using the very best combination for the specific dog and owner dynamic.
Chris has experience in the area of practical pet training, behavioral work, competitive obedience, protection training, trick training, and he's also trained dogs for film work.
If you're the type of person that wants to be there for every step of the way of your dog's training, this most comprehensive program covering on & off-leash obedience PLUS manners is the program for you!
Communication - (Good, No/Ah-ah, Free) Be able to communicate with your dog when it does something you like or don't like for maximum clarity and the ability to navigate your dog into the behaviors you'd like them to do.
Coming when called - Be able to enjoy your dog off-leash, do many more things with your dog and keep them safe by knowing they will come back when called.
Communication - (Good, No/Ah-ah, Free) Be able to communicate with your dog when it does something you like or don't like for maximum clarity and the ability to navigate your dog into the behaviors you'd like them to do.
Coming when called - Be able to enjoy your dog off-leash, do many more things with your dog and keep them safe by knowing they will come back when called.
We highly recommend Chris at Asheville Dog Academy.
He did a TOTAL transformation on the behavior of our five and half month old Goldendoodle.
Thanks for all your hard work Chris!
It was a great investment in our dog.
Golden Retriever Sampson used to jump uncontrollably, bite and relentlessly tug when having him on a leash, pull on leash, not come when called and more.
Check out a video of his transformation.
Bernese Mountain Dog mix Daisy came to us with reactivity at strangers who would come to the house and approach the car.
He did a TOTAL transformation on the behavior of our five and half month old Goldendoodle.
Thanks for all your hard work Chris!
It was a great investment in our dog.
Golden Retriever Sampson used to jump uncontrollably, bite and relentlessly tug when having him on a leash, pull on leash, not come when called and more.
Check out a video of his transformation.
Bernese Mountain Dog mix Daisy came to us with reactivity at strangers who would come to the house and approach the car.
I started with 80+ pounds of hyper dog that I could barely control, but after working with Chris Valdes the transformation was amazing.
The training has been very liberating.
I can take him anywhere with me and not have to worry about him.
I can't say enough about the spectacular training that both my dog and I have received.
The clicker-training program I went through with Chris Valdes was a very positive experience.
They have given me the confidence to successfully train my Corgi while maintaining his enthusiasm.
The training has been very liberating.
I can take him anywhere with me and not have to worry about him.
I can't say enough about the spectacular training that both my dog and I have received.
The clicker-training program I went through with Chris Valdes was a very positive experience.
They have given me the confidence to successfully train my Corgi while maintaining his enthusiasm.
We are overjoyed to see what Chris and the staff at Asheville Dog Academy have accomplished with our dog, Skeeter, a terrier mix, during the 3 week boarding boot camp!
Skeeter started with the puppy primer at 8 weeks of age.
Chris was patient and kind when he came to our house for training.
We learned basic commands and reward strategies.
We moved onto the boot camp to reinforce these desirable behaviors (sitting, staying, healing) and expand upon them.
We are in awe of the transformation from unruly puppy to controlled and very happy young adult.
Skeeter started with the puppy primer at 8 weeks of age.
Chris was patient and kind when he came to our house for training.
We learned basic commands and reward strategies.
We moved onto the boot camp to reinforce these desirable behaviors (sitting, staying, healing) and expand upon them.
We are in awe of the transformation from unruly puppy to controlled and very happy young adult.
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