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Our goldador, Wyatt, is a lot of dog - sweet, but couldn’t manage his energy. While we’re still fine tuning a few things since his 21 day board and train, we are enjoying him SIGNIFICANTLY more now and he seems so much happier. We took him to Carrier Park recently and noticed several dog owners struggling with dogs pulling, whining, and just generally not listening to them. It reminded me of how we used to struggle with Wyatt, despite working diligently to train him on our own for nearly 1.5 years. I felt so relieved that we’re not struggling like that anymore! Chris and his team at Asheville Dog Academy did wonders with Wyatt. In addition to being much more manageable in public, he’s so much calmer at home as well. While quite the investment, totally worth the money! Chris has made it clear that this is a lifetime guarantee and we’re confident that he’ll continue to work with us and Wyatt, as/if needed.

Chris is amazing!!! Our sweet Chance has always been a good boy but is very strong and walking could be difficult. After Asheville Dog Academy, he is a dream to take out on the town. Chris did exactly what we asked and much more. I would recommend Asheville Dog Academy time and time again. Thank you Chris & Violet!!

After the 21 day program Sassy is no longer pulling me or running wild. We go outside and play fetch and she is the fun loving well behaved dog we always wanted. Chris and Violet took Sassy into their home treating her as one of the family. I felt reassured with the love and discipline Sassy received she was happy and healthy for the 21 days she was away I would do it all over again, thank you Chris. Cathy & Richard Nigro

We came to Asheville Dog Academy( Chris Valdes ) with our large 8 1/2 month old female Lab who was highly active and much too much dog for us, both being over 70 . Chris assured us with three weeks’ training we would get back a still spirited affectionate dog but one totally changed. Chris kept his word to a T! She is still spirited but focused on us which she never was before, she is quieter, mannered and obedient. A wonderfully changed dog to be sure! And one we can now live with! In addition he provides very well organized and thoughtful written instructions that one can always refer to to check that one is on the mark at home, as well as follow up sessions for man and canine. Chris is a fully competent trainer who works with kindness and great respect for his charges . We can’t thank him enough for what he has done for her and us! Judy Warner and Lee Dudley

My dog used to bark at everything, pull my arm on every walk, jump all over people as they walked in the door and was uncontrollable. Now after 21 days with Chris. My dog can heal while he ignores dogs and cars that are passing. He can be told to place for over an hour, which is so helpful while guest are over or dinner is being made. He learned door manners and many more great behaviors. The best thing of all though is he is so calm and so relaxed. He is still playful and has his life to him that I love but its manageable and is now always at the right time and place. I can not thank Chris enough for all the work on my dog. The results are worth every penny!

We adopted our lab mix, Cooper, when he was 6 months old and we were both still in school. When we brought him home he was so sweet but skittish and scared. After completing the basic and advanced training with Chris, Cooper has become confident, loving and full of energy. We were concerned we wouldn’t be able to afford training and if we could we weren’t sure it would be worth the money, as we’re students, but we would HAPPILY pay over and over again to get the results we did. Would recommend Asheville Dog Academy to anyone who wants to feel comfortable taking their furry companion in to any type of situation. Whether we’re going hiking, going to eat downtown, or hanging out with friends and their dogs I’m confident Cooper will behave and that we have the tools to help him do so.