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Popular Asheville dog trainers
Prices are estimates per training session for 1 dog. Pricing may vary based on your search and includes a booking fee of 11%.
About: I do not have a long history of training, but I am passionate about it and ready to build on my initial experience. I am particularly suited to immersive training during pet sitting, but also work with regular visits in my sitting area.
“Erika is the most knowledgeable dog trainer we’ve worked with. She brings both a track record of success with many different types of animals and also a fundamental understanding of human+dog psychology that makes her very effective.”
“This is our second session we have had with Jasmine with our two border Collies. Working with her is such a treat! She is so calm and patient with the dogs and with us. She has given us some good tools to continue to work on at home and does not over stress the dogs with too much information at one session. We are very grateful that we have found her and are excited to continue to work with her. She is very reliable and has been on time each time and responds quickly to inquiries.”
About: I have a master's degree in animal behavior and decades of experience working with dogs, cats, and horses. If you're local to the Asheville area, we can work at my farm in Mars Hill, ideal for socializing puppies to my friendly dogs and creatures of other species, or using them as distractions for more advanced training. My focus is first on meeting your dog's social and physical needs, often behavior problems have unfulfilled needs at their root..
“Professional, knowledgeable, and dependable. The results truly speak for themselves. Our dog went from inconsistent obedience to reliable commands on and off leash. Each session built on the last, with clear structure and expectations. We felt supported throughout the process and gained confidence as owners. If you want real training with lasting results, this is the trainer to hire.”
How dog training on Rover works
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3. Book training sessions
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Dog Training FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Rover
Trainers listing on Rover must be credentialed dog trainers, commit to reward-based training methods, and pass a background check to offer dog training in Asheville.
Reward-based training encourages dogs to offer desired behaviors by reinforcing the behavior with something the dog likes; treats, play, or toys. Reward-based training prioritizes using the least intrusive intervention; it promotes thinking rather than punishing mistakes.
When rewards are used, the likelihood the behavior is repeated increases. The positive connection to the reward results in making learning enjoyable, strengthens the human animal bond and over time leads to consistent desired behaviors.
Training can happen many places — your home, a park, a store, or anywhere else that you and your trainer decide is best for the training you are doing! Many trainers will recommend training in your home. This allows them to observe your dog in their natural environment so they can effectively assess and best help reach your training goals.
Trainers will often mention on their profile where they typically hold training sessions, but you can always contact a trainer to learn more!
Rover makes it easy to find Asheville dog trainers to provide loving care from their own home. The background-checked, 5-star trainers you can find on Rover will work with you and your dog to build new skills and address behaviors. Dog trainers can work on:
- Puppy training, adult dog training, agility training, clicker training and advanced training.
- Behaviors such as barking, leash manners, leash reactivity, house manners, jumping, fearful behavior, anxious behavior, separation distress, recall, biting, chewing, mouthiness, potty training and resource guarding.
Of course! Having a trainer that is the right fit for both you and your pup is an important step to reaching your training goals. We recommend reaching out to any trainer that interests you. Your initial request is not final until both you and the trainer decide you want to move forward with booking.
Also, trainers may offer or require consultations. Make sure to ask trainers so you can make the best decision for you and your pet.
Many trainers on Rover indicate experience in a wide range of behaviors, from puppy training to more advanced behaviors and training types.
Review a trainer’s profile to see if their experience aligns with your needs, and if you have questions, don’t hesitate to contact them to ensure they’re the right trainer for you and your pet.
We get it—sometimes plans change and you may need to cancel your dog training service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your trainer’s cancellation policy.
Note: If your dog trainer requested to cancel this booking, then they need to cancel from their account. Please contact them via Rover Messages.
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