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Building calm, confident dogs through structure, trust, and proven training methods.

At Appalachian Dog Training, we offer programs designed to help every dog — and every family — thrive together. Whether you need safe and enriching boarding, focused training, or expert behavioral guidance, our team blends science, structure, and compassion to bring out your dog’s best.

Boarding: A Calm Place to Stay

Structured care and daily enrichment for your dog while you’re away. Our boarding program provides consistency, safety, and routine — all led by professional trainers who understand canine behavior.

Training Classes: Learn Together, Grow Together

Join our weekly private or small-group classes for hands-on guidance in real-world manners, obedience, and socialization. A great fit for owners ready to continue their dog’s progress with expert support.

Board & Train: Total Immersion Training

Our most comprehensive program for building obedience and confidence. Dogs stay with us for personalized, hands-on training that creates lasting results and stronger communication between dog and owner.

Behavior Evaluation: Understanding Your Dog’s Needs

For dogs showing fear, reactivity, or other challenging behaviors, we offer professional evaluations to uncover the “why” behind the behavior and create a customized training plan.

Golden Retriever Puppies

Purpose-bred Golden Retrievers raised for health, temperament, & working ability. Our puppies are carefully matched with homes seeking calm companions, therapy prospects, or future working dogs.

Therapy / Facility Dogs

Dogs trained to provide calm, reliable support in schools, facilities, and therapeutic settings. We focus on stable temperaments, clear communication, and real-world reliability.

Service Dogs

Individually trained dogs prepared to support specific medical or mobility needs. Each service dog program is customized to the handler and built on consistency, structure, and long-term partnership.

Apprentice trainer working with Mack during an on leash Board and Train graduation session at Appalachian Dog Training in North Carolina.
Great Dane Magnolia receiving a treat from staff in indoor kennel during dog boarding stay at Appalachian Dog Training in Mills River Western NC
Dog owners and their dogs posing together during Saturday group class pack walk at Appalachian Dog Training in Mills River Western NC
Three boarding dogs relaxing in spacious indoor kennels at Appalachian Dog Training's climate-controlled boarding facility in Mills River, North Carolina.
Appalachian Dog Training group class clients with dogs calmly greeting Teddy the miniature pony during outdoor training class in Mills River Western NC
Happy client and puppy Chief earning AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy certification through Appalachian Dog Training classes in Mills River Western NC
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Appalachian Dog Training trainer guiding client and dog over agility seesaw during outdoor group dog training class in Mills River Western NC
Kennel technician providing hands-on care and positive reinforcement to a dog at Appalachian Dog Training in Mills River, North Carolina.
Head dog trainer coaching a family during a board and train graduation lesson with their dog in Mills River, North Carolina.
Appalachian Dog Training head trainer and staff trainer socializing two client puppies during outdoor training session in Mills River Western NC
Puppy Head Start Board & Train | Appalachian Dog Training