Dog Training NC, Dog Trainers at Highland Canine

James Fallon serves our clients in the Mooresville, Lake Norman, and Statesville areas of North Carolina. James has owned dogs all of his life and has been training and working with dogs for the last several years. He has worked with all types of dogs and has assisted owners in dealing with aggressive or "hard to train" breeds. James utilizes a variety of dog training techniques, methods and dog training approaches to work with owners and their dogs to develop positive communication and quick results. He offers in home dog training as well as group lessons and free evaluations for dog owners.
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704.498.6115 Email jfallon@highlandcanine.com

Jaime Stuart assists with training dogs that are enrolled in our In Kennel training and behavior modification programs. She also works with owners and their dogs at our facility conducting private lessons and group classes. Jaime assists with the training of service dogs as well as working dogs in training for police, detection, protection and search and rescue. She has worked for 5 years as an assistant at several local animal hospitals. Jaime has also coordinated cadaver dog training for more than 3 years through the Anthropology Department at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN.

Email jstuart@highlandcanine.com

Jason is the training director of Highland Canine Training, LLC. A reserve police officer and former Police Canine Handler, Jason conducts police canine handler courses as well as trainers courses and all working dog training. Jason earned his Police Canine Instructor's Certification and has trained canines in the areas of Narcotics Detection, Explosives Detection, Police Patrol, Urban Disaster, Scent Discrimination Tracking and Cadaver Detection. Jason has instructed seminars for Police Canine Handlers at NASA, the Pentagon Police and for many other professional, government and law enforcement teams across the world.

704.728.9494 Email jpurgason@highlandcanine.com

Erin is the owner of Highland Canine Training, LLC and has been a sworn law enforcement officer since 2002. She directs our In Kennel obedience and behavior modification programs and also assists with the training of dogs for police patrol, detection and search and rescue. Erin conducts private lessons to help clients understand dog behaviors and better work with their dogs. She trains service dogs for the disabled and also assists with teaching students in our trainers courses. Erin has worked with animals in clinical settings since 1995 and has owned and worked with dogs all her life. Erin also handles a scent discrimination tracking bloodhound for K-9 Search and Rescue. Erin is a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers and a certified American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen evaluator.

704.500.8367 Email epurgason@highlandcanine.com

Police Officer since 1995
Police Canine Handler since 1996
SWAT team member since 1996
K-9 and Swat Instructor
K-9 Supervisor/Trainer - Reidsville Police Department, NC
Vice Narcotics Supervisor
Attended over 1,000 hours of criminal/narcotics interdiction training
Attended over 3,000 hours of Police Canine Training
Has Instructed various Seminars for Departments and Agencies, Worldwide
Former North Carolina Certified Law Enforcement Instructor
K-9 Expert Witness, NC
Certified Police Canines through United States Police Canine Association, International Police Working Dog Association and Eastern States Working Dog Association
Vice President and Trainer/Handler - FAS-TRAX K-9 Search and Rescue
Member, National Association for Search and Rescue
National Association for Search and Rescue SARTECH III
Certified American Red Cross, Pet First Aid Instructor
Member United States Police Canine Association
Member NC Narcotics Enforcement Association
Member Dogs Against Drugs / Dogs Against Crime
Member International Association for Counterterrorism and Security Professionals
Certified Protection Sports Association Decoy
Member American Police Dog Tactics Association
American Kennel Club - Canine Good Citizen Instructor/Evaluator
Member - Association of Pet Dog Trainers
Member - National Criminal Enforcement Association
Member - Carolina German Shepherd Working Dog Club
Member - Humane Society of Catawba County
Member - Humane Society of Iredell County
Certified Therapy Dog Instructor / Evaluator
Member - North Carolina Sheriff's Association
Trainer for the Great Dane Rescue of the Carolinas

Highland Canine Training Center is located on 11+ acres of training grounds, surrounded by relaxing countryside in the foothills of North Carolina. Highland Canine Training is just minutes away from many NASCAR shops and garages and only a short drive from beautiful Lake Norman and the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway.

A great deal of our training center is still under construction and should be completed in the near future. Our facility has several large training fields, fenced areas for exercise as well as ponds and nature trails for walks. Visitors are always welcome during business hours - appointments are requested to ensure the availability of staff.

Statesville Regional Airport is 21 miles from the Training Center, and is very conveniently located minutes from Downtown Statesville.

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) is less than an hour drive from the Training Center. Airport pick-up and delivery is available.

Highland Canine offers on-site housing for police dog handlers and working dog clients during their stay at our facility. We also offer affordable housing for students of our dog trainer courses.

Linda proudly serves our clients in the Charlotte, Matthews, and Pineville areas. Linda has been in the training field since 1998. Her instruction teaches the importance of the client-dog relationship and the impact this has on successful training. Linda will discuss your goals and design a training/obedience program based on the individual needs of both the owner and the dog. Linda’s focus is on pet obedience, behavior modification and therapy dogs. Her skills in working with people as a personal trainer also makes her an excellent resource to pet owners to learn their important role in the development and training of their dog. Linda is a Certified Therapy Dog Trainer and is also a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers and a certified American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen evaluator. >>READ MORE

704.500.6810 Email ltaylor@highlandcanine.com

Rickey is currently the Military Working Dog Trainer with the 96th Security Forces Squadron at Eglin Air Force Base and has earned his Police Canine Instructors Certification. Rickey assists with instructing seminars as well as working dog training. Rickey has sought out training from some of the best dog trainers in the country and has attended countless hours of training. He has a unique ability to incorporate many different ideas to form his own training approach. Rickey is currently in charge of the training of all Eglin's Dogs and Handlers.