Caring breeders and trainers delivering well-behaved dogs in Durham.
Dog Academy of NC, LLC in Durham, NC, at 1215 Stone Rd, is a breeder and training facility known for a clean, caring environment and strong welfare focus. Reviews praise transparent communication, regular progress updates with photos and videos, and professional care. Services include basic obedience training and boarding, helping families raise well-behaved, happy dogs.
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1215 Stone Rd, Durham, NC 27703, USA
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Comprehensive obedience training for puppies, including commands like sit, stay, and crate training, with owner education sessions.
Safe and clean boarding facilities with training reinforcement, ideal for trips or extended care needs.
Ethical breeding of well-socialized puppies, such as poodles and Yorkies, with health and temperament prioritization.
Targeted training for issues like aggression or chewing, using balanced correctional and affectionate techniques.
Personalized guidance for owners to learn effective dog management and training methods at home.
Specialized training to develop basic skills for dogs intended as service animals, including public behavior.
Overall rating
Sainah Theodore
I recently had the pleasure of acquiring a poodle from Sandra and Michael and I must say, it was an experience that exceeded all expectations. From the moment I made contact with them to the day I brought Onyx home; every aspect of the process was handled with the utmost professionalism and care. First and foremost, the welfare of their dogs is clearly their top priority. Upon visiting their facility, I was impressed by the clean and well-maintained environment in which their dogs are raised. It was evident that each dog received ample love, attention, and socialization from the breeder and their staff. This nurturing environment undoubtedly contributes to the excellent temperament and demeanor exhibited by their dog. Throughout the entire process, Sandra remained transparent and communicative. They provided regular updates on the progress of my puppy, including photos and videos, which only served to increase my excitement and anticipation. Additionally, they were readily available to answer any questions or concerns I had, both before and after bringing my puppy home. In conclusion, I cannot recommend Dog Academy of NC, LLC highly enough to anyone in search of a puppy. Their dedication, commitment to quality, and customer service set them apart as a breeder of excellence. Thanks to them, I now have a beloved companion who brings joy to my life every day.
Noah Carter
Was a great and eye opening experience for my girlfriend and myself. Taught me a lot about myself not only the dog. I'd say Michael trains you just as much as your dog. We have a Yorkie puppy and she was in need of basic obedience training. She wasn't bad before. We just had to learn how to properly coach her I'd say. My favorite part was he used a correctional device paired with your affection. With a balance of the two I find it much better than having to keep treats on you with your every move. Learned a-lot and about to board her here for our upcoming trip. ( A perk after training). I looked over the reviews and can say many of them are misleading. Glad I overlooked them and met with Michael! I wanted to include a post training of Peach demonstrating the "place" command lol!
felipa santamaria
I can’t say it enough how amazing this place is!! We are first time dog owners and getting our doggo from here was the best decision ever. It’s only been a little over a month. Our pup was practically trained for us. We never have any problem and he does so well. Touching his paws when cleaning him upon entering the house, it makes me especially happy that his crate is his safe space and sleeps there all through the night without having to lock it. We did exactly as they told us and he only chews on his toys, loves car rides and doesn’t mind other animals, children and social/crowded places. I would definitely recommend getting your puppy here!
Brooke Lockett
We got our Puppy, Stitch, when she was 8 weeks old from friends of ours who were breeders. She was a very active puppy but she was also a biter, was aggressive, and had myriad other behavioral issues. It got so bad for me that I told my husband that we would probably have to give her back. Insert Michael Ward and the Dog Academy of North Carolina. Michael was recommended to us by our dentist and he has been a God send since the moment we contacted them. He and his wife, Sandra, were professional and extremely informative throughout this whole process. We decided to have her boarded for the 2 week training and it was the best decision EVER! My husband and I were able to visit often and were shown how to properly train once she comes home. Michael always answered our questions was very patient with us and Stitch. Stitch has returned home and the difference in her behavior is astronomical. She is like a brand new puppy. We are continuing to use the techniques that Michael taught us and are looking forward to our puppy's continued improvement. I would recommend Michael to anyone that needs services for their dog. A million thank you's to Michael, Sandra, and the Dog Academy of North Carolina for helping our family and our puppy!!!!
Tiffanie Brinson
We contacted the Dog Academy when we purchased a Briard Service Dog for our son and the company shut down. We were suppose to get him at a year old fully trained and they handed us a large 35 pound 3 month untrained puppy. I had him an hour, and he chewed up a seat belt in my car. He also went the bathroom in my car and chewed all over my son. It was my worst nightmare. I handed Michael a big mess. We had never had a dog and I personally felt lost and helpless in handling our dog. I am not a dog person at all. Michael Ward was our saving grace. He not only trained our dog but also put in countless hours working with me to teach me how to manage and care for him. We have had him home now for almost a month. We are currently looking into the next step in training for our dog for being a full time service dog for our son Charles. Other trainers and many people are shocked how well behaved our dog is currently. The crazy part is our dog already fulfills many of the beginning requirements for the basic skills. He is crate trained with no bathroom issues. He can come, sit , stay, walk by my side in public with no issues. He doesn't bark, chase anything or jump up on anyone. He is quite in the crate and house most of the time. We still struggle with puppy chewing and hyper activity due to age but that's about it. Thanks to Michael our dog brings joy to our family and most importantly is already a well behaved friend for our son and family. If you need help with your dog or are a first time dog owner in the triangle area I would really consider using Dog Academy.
