Board & Train Programs in Huntersville & Lake Norman, NC
We train your dog for you — so you can finally enjoy life together.
Imagine calm walks, polite greetings, and relaxing evenings without constant barking or chaos.
Our Board & Train programs take the daily struggle off your plate and deliver a dog who listens anywhere you go in Huntersville, Lake Norman, Cornelius, Mooresville, and beyond.
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Why Local Dog Owners Love Our Board & Train
Life with your dog should be fun. Instead…
✔️ Walks feel like a tug-of-war every… single… time.
✔️ Guests get jumped on the second they walk in
✔️ “Come” means “Catch me if you can.”
✔️Public outings? Too stressful to even try.
The more you try to train on your own, the more it feels like you’re stuck in a cycle of frustration.
If nothing changes, you risk another season of leash pulling, constant apologies, and avoiding Lake Norman patios or Cornelius parks altogether.
We train your dog in real-life environments so you can enjoy life again.
Your dog comes to live with us, not in a warehouse-style kennel and learns how to listen, stay calm, and respond in everyday situations. When they come home, we show you exactly how to maintain those results.
This isn’t just about obedience.
It’s about creating a dog who’s a joy to live with… whether that’s walking the trails at Jetton Park, relaxing on a Lake Norman brewery patio, or greeting guests politely at your Huntersville home.
Skills Your Dog Will Learn During Our Board & Train
Our Board & Train dogs master:
✅ Loose-leash walking without pulling
✅ Reliable recall — even with distractions
✅ Calm behavior around guests, kids, and other dogs
✅ Polite greetings (no more jumping)
✅ Place training for downtime in the home
✅ Fixes for unwanted habits like counter-surfing or barking
Real Results from Real Charlotte Dog Owners
Samantha has helped me completely transform my English bulldog, Tucker. Before training with her he had zero boundaries, selective hearing, and loved to harass company as they were walking in the door. He’s now a well-behaved boy that everyone can enjoy!
-Cayla Bowman, Concord NC
Prepare for an extraordinary life with your dog
Book a Free Evaluation
We’ll meet your dog, understand your goals, and design a custom plan.
Drop Off for Training
Your dog stays with us for 2–4 weeks of personalized, real-world training.
Enjoy Your New Life Together
You’ll get a fully trained dog and the tools to keep that training going for years.
"We had watched a few YouTube videos…but we needed a lot of help!"
Hear why Emily chose A Dog's Life Training, and how her life with golden-boy Dwight has been transformed.
Program Options for Every Dog
Whether you need a little polish or a full lifestyle transformation, our Board & Train programs are designed to fit your dog’s needs and your goals. From basic manners to advanced off-leash reliability, we deliver training you can trust.
2-Week Board & Train — Foundation Skills
Perfect for: Dogs who need a manners reset and reliable basics.
What you’ll get: Core commands, leash manners, home behavior skills, and one-on-one coaching at pickup so you know exactly how to keep it going.
Best for: Jump-starting your dog’s obedience without overhauling their entire routine.
3-Week Board & Train — Advanced Manners
Perfect for: Dogs who need distraction-proof training, behavior cleanup, or more practice in the real world.
What you’ll get: All Foundation Skills plus outings in Lake Norman, Cornelius, and Mooresville to master calm behavior around people, dogs, and busy environments.
Best for: Building public-ready manners you can rely on anywhere.
4-Week Board & Train — Elite Off-Leash
Perfect for: Dogs with advanced goals or big behavior challenges who need maximum transformation.
What you’ll get: All Advanced Manners plus fully customized off-leash training and lifestyle skills tailored to your home, hobbies, and daily life.
Best for: Owners who want total peace of mind — no matter where their dog goes.
Real Results from Real Charlotte Dog Owners
Samantha adapts to whatever we as owners need, and the ability to have unlimited training is amazing. Sometimes I don't think I'm the best owner, but she's been so patient with me. The process has been fantastic, and Jack has dramatically changed.
-John Teeling, Huntersville NC
