Highland Canine Training offers top dog training programs and courses

Highland Canine Training, LLC is one of the largest and most respected professional dog training companies in the Southeastern United States. Highland Canine Training, LLC is often recommended as the dog trainer of choice by veterinarians, shelters, rescue groups, pet retailers and other pet industry professionals. Our staff continuously strives to remain up to date on dog training techniques and methods in this ever changing industry by regularly attending training courses, seminars and conferences. Highland Canine Training, LLC strives to provide customer service oriented dog training and programs for our clients. This dedication to our clients and our reliable approach to training dogs and people make us a leader in the industry.

Our corporate office is located on 17+ acres, North of Charlotte, in the foothills of North Carolina. We offer a broad range of dog training programs and courses that allow us to meet the needs of our clients. We offer a School and Certification Program for Dog Trainers which teaches innovative ways of training dogs designed for those wanting to begin their new career in the dog training industry. Highland Canine Training also offers Police K9 and working dog sales as well as training for Narcotics Detection, Explosives Detection, Human Remains Detection, Personal Protection and Search and Rescue. Assistance Dogs for Autism, a division of Highland Canine Training, LLC, offers affordable and reliable dogs to assist children and families affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders. We also offer dependable, customized service dogs and training for individuals with physical challenges and disabilities. Our experience and team of trainers is one that is unequalled in the industry.

Highland Canine Training, LLC has locations in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Florida. Our trainers are dedicated to providing quality solutions to fit the needs of our clients and their dogs. At Highland Canine Training, we understand how important your dog is in your life. We also understand how important it is to have a well trained dog. Our trainers offer professional dog obedience training as well as dog behavior modification and we specialize in aggressive and “hard to train” dogs. We offer puppy training, basic and off-leash dog obedience training as well as private dog obedience lessons for all breeds and all ages.

Our high standards and attentiveness to our clients and their dogs is the result of years of professional experience. Besides being members of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers, our instructors are also Canine Good Citizen Evaluators for the American Kennel Club. We proudly serve the Greater Charlotte, North Carolina area, the Lake Wylie, South Carolina area, the Atlanta Georgia Metropolitan area as well as the Tampa-Clearwater area of Florida. Our training is Veterinarian Recommended, Guaranteed for Life and we offer free evaluations with no obligation. Call us today, toll-free at 866.200.2207 and begin making life with your dog a little easier!

Dog Training Programs

Dog Training Programs Our Private Lessons are designed for the owner who wants to be an active part of their dogs training. With our basic private lessons we teach you how to train your dog. And best of all, we come to you for in home dog training! Our basic training course teaches the sit, stay, down, come and heel while on leash. We also deal with any problem behaviors that you may be having with your dog during our private lessons.

Our In-Kennel Dog Training programs are excellent for owners who are busy, traveling or just do not have the time to get their dogs training started. At the end of the In-Kennel dog training, we cover all commands with you and make sure that you are comfortable working with your newly trained dog. We also include a DVD of your dog's training at our facility.

We provide Dog Behavior Modification courses to solve issues such as: Jumping, Pulling on the Leash, Biting, Mouthing, Fearfulness, Growling, Possessiveness, Dominance, Phobias, Territorial Aggression, Fighting and more! We specialize in dog behavior problems and deal with what are considered difficult and hard to train dogs.

With our In Home dog training programs, we come to your home and spend several hours training your dog to ensure that they are well mannered members of your family. Our In Home training packages allow our dog trainers an opportunity to work with our clients one-on-one and to observe the dog in it's natural environment.

Working Dog Training

Working Dog Training Highland Canine Training, LLC specializes in training working dogs and handlers in Police Patrol, Narcotics Detection, Explosives Detection and Search & Rescue. We also provide in-depth training for police dog handlers and administrators. If you are a department establishing a new Police K-9 program and are in need of guidance, a department with an experienced team of handlers that would like advanced tactical training, or if you would like to host a class or seminar, we specialize in providing police dog training that is customized to fit your needs.

We offer various breeds, Labradors, German Shepherds and Belgian Malinois as well as other breeds upon request. All of our police dogs come with a two-year health guarantee and all police dog packages include a comprehensive police canine handler’s course taught by current and former law enforcement handlers.

Highland Canine Training strives to offer total support to our clients. We understand the importance of properly trained and properly maintained police dogs. We can assist your department with everything from developing and researching policy to advanced tactical dog training seminars. All of our police dog packages include in-service training and annual re-certification at no extra cost.

Police Dog Handler Training

Police Dog Training Highland Canine Training, LLC takes a proactive approach to teaching police dog handlers the required skills to effectively work a police patrol dog, drug detection dog, explosives detection dog or tracking dog in the field. . Our handler courses are intensive and include lecture, classroom and practical exercises. Our Police Dog handler training ensures that police dog handlers understand the processes and basic principles involved in training police dogs. With this knowledge, they are better capable of problem solving and working through extreme conditions in the field. We offer realistic, scenario-based certifications in the areas of detection, patrol, evidence search, tracking/trailing and SWAT applications. Learn More on Police K9 Training

Protection Dog Training

We also offer professional protection dog sales and training. If you are considering the purchase of a personal protection dog, please give us a call. We offer protection dogs and protection dog training at all levels. We strive to offer the most reliable protection dogs for you and your entire family. Highland Canine Training can import German Shepherds and Belgian Malinois as well as other breeds for your home, family or place of business. We ensure that all of our protection dogs are completely socialized and will fit well in your home environment. Training courses are included with the purchase of your personal protection dog to ensure that you are completely comfortable in handling the dog. Follow-up training to maintain your new personal protection dog is also included at no cost. Learn More on Protection Dog Training.

Dog Trainer Courses

Dog Trainer School Want to Start a Career with Dogs? We offer a dog training school and certification program that will teach you progressive and innovative methods of beginning your new dog training career. Whether you are interested in learning basic or advanced obedience training, behavior modification, Police K-9 training, competition or sport dog training or even want to advance your skills for a dog related business that you already own, our School for Dog Trainers is the best place to begin. We offer dog trainer programs for Detection, Protection, Police K-9, Search and Rescue as well as our Canine Training and Behavior Modification Professionals Course. Learn More on our Dog Trainer School.

"The lessons were so simple and easy. With each lesson I've come to enjoy my dog more."

Tammy L. -Mount Holly, NC

"The training exceeded our expectations. We're looking forward to Advanced!"

Kristen H. - Cornelius, NC

"Our dog had the usual puppy problems, jumping on guests, pulling on the leash, chewing things, nipping the kids and generally being a puppy nuisance. The difference in him before and after is remarkable!"

Tara F. - Fort Bragg, NC

"Thanks a million for all your work with Maggie and Shadow. Being an owner of two large dogs is much more enjoyable now. Maggie has given up on the whole aggression act!"

Carrie M. - Mooresville, NC