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"The live calls completely changed how I walk Cooper. Hearing a trainer troubleshoot other dogs helped me realize my own leash tension was causing his reactivity!"

— Mike & Rex, Charlotte NC
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Tired of gig apps sending amateurs to handle your dog's reactivity?
Search our directory for rigorously vetted, science-backed pros. No prongs. No shock collars. Just results.

Featured Trainers in North Carolina

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RECOMMENDED PRO
5.0 (200+)
Ali Baldwin

Ali Baldwin

Raleigh, NC
16+ Yrs Experience
All Ages Specialty
ABA Science Methodology
In-Home Format
Reactivity Leash Pulling Biting

Master of Arts in Applied Behavior Analysis, specializing in science-backed behavior change since 2010.

Adheres to force-free guidelines.
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VETTED PRO
4.9 (84)
Trainer

Marcus Cole

Charlotte, NC
8+ Yrs Experience
Adults/Rescues Specialty
CPDT-KA Certified
Facility Format
Urban Reactivity Fearfulness

Expert in helping fearful and reactive rescue dogs build confidence in highly stimulating urban environments.

Adheres to force-free guidelines.
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VETTED PRO
4.8 (112)
Trainer

Pawsitive Paths

Durham, NC
5+ Yrs Experience
Puppies/Teens Specialty
Socialization Methodology
Group Class Format
Basic Manners Agility Intro

Fun, engaging group classes for adolescent dogs who need to burn off energy and learn foundational manners.

Adheres to force-free guidelines.
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Interactive Coaching + A Proven Curriculum

The Live Advice Masterclass

Standard online courses leave you guessing. We built an interactive experience where you learn the science and get twice-monthly live coaching directly from a Master's level behavior expert.

THE CORE VALUE

The Proven Curriculum

A comprehensive, step-by-step video roadmap. Stop guessing what to do next and follow a clinical-grade system that builds lasting behavior from the ground up.

Structured Pacing

No more getting overwhelmed. We unlock training modules step-by-step so you focus entirely on one critical skill at a time.

Peer Community & Live Q&A

You are 10x more likely to finish when training alongside others. Join our live twice-monthly calls to ask a professional trainer questions directly and learn from breakthroughs in the group.

EXPLORE THE ACCOMPANYING SYLLABUS
    LIVE CALLS STRICTLY CAPPED AT 25 DOGS

    Get Live Expert Advice.

    Our live coaching groups are strictly capped at 25 dogs per month to keep the community intimate. While we can't guarantee personal hot-seat time on every single call, students find massive value in listening, participating, and seeing real-time feedback applied to dogs just like theirs.

    Lock in Founding Member Pricing: $1,097 $497
    No spam. You will be notified 24 hours before public launch.
    Got Questions?

    Frequently Asked Questions

    When do the live calls start?
    We are currently putting the finishing touches on the accompanying video modules. By joining the waitlist, you'll be the first to get access (and secure the founding member price) the moment doors open.
    Is this coaching for puppies only?
    No! While the foundations are excellent for puppies, the live advice and behavior modification protocols cover adolescence and adult obedience (like reactivity and severe leash pulling).
    How does the live coaching work?
    These are live group Zoom calls that happen twice a month. You can ask questions about your specific dog, get real-time advice from a dog trainer, and learn from the breakthroughs of others in the cohort.
    Do you use E-Collars or Prongs?
    No. We are strictly force-free and science-based. We use positive reinforcement to build behaviors and management to prevent unwanted ones.