Two time winner of the Western N.C. Frisbee dog club competition '89 & '90

Raised and assisted with numerous litters of Rottweiler pupies bred by his grandfather through 1983-1986

Volunteered with veterinarian hospital in Asheville, NC 1991

Bird dog guide on hunting trips 1993- Current

Worked with resolving extreme behavior problems of dogs for NC Rottweiler Rescue and All Dogs Heaven Rescue- Troutman, NC. 2006 – Current

"James,

I truly appreciate all that you have done with and for Radar. While being his foster mom for 3 months, he had behavioral issues that I was unable to break which made it hard for him to get adopted. In just this short time that you have worked with him, there is such a difference. While he is still his loving self, he has now become a dog that can be around children without worry. You have done wonders to make his life a happier one. I know he will be a great addition to his new family!"

Jermaine R - Mooresville, NC

When we brought our 4 month old puppy home from a rescue shelter, I knew we had an extreme timidity problem, but I also knew that nobody else would ever adopt this pup, fearful of life as he was. I'd trained all my other dogs, and felt that although Tiger would take alot of patience, I had the skill and love to help him become a happy, confident dog.

We worked for six months, and tried every trick in all the books I'd read, tv shows I'd watched, and classes I'd attended. Tiger slept in bed, became very affectionate, and loved us. We attended two clicker puppy obedience classes, and although he improved, strangers continued to cause him such severe stress, it was pitiful to watch. We tried everything to get him over his phobia of getting in a car, including feeding his meals in a car, but to no avail.

We missed him terribly while he went to James for rehabilitaion, but he is so vastly improved, better adjusted, and happier that it was well worth it. James let us know from the beginning that we would need to continue training when Tiger came home. On the now fewer and fewer occasions that Tiger regresses and momentarily shuts down from stress, James has taught us how to snap him out of it and remind him that Life Is Good.

We can entertain friends with no trauma for Tiger. He happily gets in the golf cart to run his daily nine holes, and jumps into the car to go new places with me. He eagerly goes to greet another dog rather than running in terror.

We are extremely grateful to James and his family.

Steve and Kitt S. - Statesville, NC

The philosophy and techniques that James employs when teaching private lessons and other training classes is to ensure that the owner understands the training and is able to apply effective training and handling skills to any dog that they own or work with.

He also owns an Australian Shepherd that does herding work and James focuses on this herding training to incorporate obedience skills with the mental stimulation and physical challenges that are involved in herding. James assists in teaching group classes and private lessons in herding training at our facility in Harmony, NC.

Contact James at 704.498.6115 or email him at jfallon@highlandcanine.com

Highland Canine Training proudly offers a variety of dog training and dog related services in the Lake Norman NC area. We offer In Home Dog Training. In-Kennel Training, Group Classes, and Canine Good Citizen Classes. Our service area includes:

Mooresville, NC - Lake Norman, NC - Statesville, NC - Troutman, NC - Davidson, NC
Cornelius, NC - Newton, NC - Claremont, NC - Denver, NC - Sherills Ford, NC
Terrell, NC - Conover, NC - Hickory, NC

Highland Canine Training offers safe and reliable dog training that meets the needs of both the dog and the owner(s). Our training methods are quick and reliable and are easy for owners to understand and follow through. Our behavior modification and rehabilitation courses and training are second to none. We have been able to successfully rehabilitate hundreds of dogs throughout NC and the entire East coast. Call us today for a free evaluation!