The Perfect Pup

Dog training with a balanced and individualized approach

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The Perfect Pup

The Perfect Pup

We are a small obedience training, sports dog training, and behavioral modification trainer in Statesville, NC

Certified Master Dog Trainer through Highland K9 training.

Our radius for in person sessions expands from Waynesville NC to Greensboro, NC

🌧️ Pack Walk Canceled 🌧️ Due to the rainy weather, today's Pack Walk has been canceled for the safety and comfort of everyone involved. We'll see everyone at our next Pack Walk! In the meantime, enjoy some indoor training, enrichment games, or a rainy-day snuggle with your pup. 🐾 Thank you for understanding, and we'll keep you updated on our next group outing! 🐶💙
UPDATE: PACK WALK CANCELED DUE TO SURPRISE THUNDERSTORM 🐾 Pack Walk Today! 🐾 Join us today from 2:00–3:00 p.m. for our weekly pack walk! Please RSVP so we know you're coming. It helps us make sure we have enough trainers and know who to expect. Bring your dog, wear comfortable walking shoes, and come enjoy an hour of training, socialization, and fun with us. We'll see you in Statesville for the pack walk! Send us a message to RSVP. 🐕🚶
🚨 August Board & Train Spots Are Open! 🚨 We have 7 Board & Train spots available in August, and they fill up fast! Whether your dog needs: 🐾 Basic obedience 🐾 Off-leash reliability 🐾 Behavior modification —we've got a program to fit your goals. Not sure what your dog needs? That's okay! We offer FREE evaluations, so there's no pressure or commitment. It's a chance to meet our trainers, discuss your dog's behavior, and see which program is the best fit. If you've been thinking about training, now's the time to reserve your spot before they're gone. 📩 Send us a message today to schedule your free evaluation!
A month ago, Fig came to us with a long list of serious behavioral challenges. She struggled with impulse control that had resulted in bites to people and other animals, redirected aggression toward her handler, resource guarding around food, dog aggression, and a prey drive that had already led to a cat being severely injured. She had been sitting in boarding, waiting and hoping a rescue would take a chance on her. When they did, they quickly realized she wasn't ready for a typical home yet. We're now about halfway through her six-week behavior modification program, and today we witnessed something we honestly celebrate with dogs like Fig. For the first time, after weeks of carefully building neutrality around other dogs, Fig was able to engage with another dog, disengage on her own, accept a correction appropriately, and then calmly re-engage when it was appropriate—all without additional guidance from her handler. That may not sound like much to the average person, but for a dog with Fig's history, it's a massive milestone. Progress like this reminds us why we do what we do. Dogs like Fig aren't "bad dogs." They're dogs who need structure, guidance, and someone willing to understand them. The heartbreaking reality is that when Fig's board and train ends, she'll have to return to boarding. Without another option, that may ultimately be the end of her story. We believe Fig deserves the opportunity to keep proving herself. What she needs now is an experienced foster or adopter—a truly special home willing to continue her journey. We'll continue supporting her training for life, because we want her to succeed. If you think you might be that person, or even if you just want to meet her and learn more, please send us a message. And if you can't foster or adopt, the easiest way to help is to share Fig's story. The right person can't find her if they never see her.
🐾 Pack Walk Today! 🐾 Today's pack walk will be led by our working dog trainer, Melina, from 2:00–3:00 p.m. Please RSVP if you're planning to attend. Just send us a quick message saying, "I'll be there for the pack walk." If we don't receive any RSVPs, we'll assume no one is coming and will cancel today's pack walk. Since Melina is covering the walk by herself and has other responsibilities today, we want to make sure people are planning to attend before asking her to make the time. We'll see you this afternoon if you're joining us!
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