Certified Dog Trainers in Weaverville, North Carolina

At My Fantastic Friend, we use positive-reinforcement-based training, without the use of fear, intimidation, force or pain. Semi-private group classes and private in-home classes for puppies, basics and tricks. Behavior consultations for problems including separation anxiety. Online training options available for classes and consultations.

Pia is an internationally recognized dog trainer and lecturer with over 40 years experience. She was instrumental in helping to change the world of dog training by becoming a charter member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers. Her goal has always been to combine her love and affection of dogs with her respect for people, understanding that time is precious. As a result, she comes up with innovative, successful programs for the busy household. She enriches the lives of both through humane relationship work and training. Pia has been training trainers around the world for 25 years. Her specialties focus on behavioral rehabilitation of extremely fearful or aggressive dogs. She developed the first "Feisty Fido's" class when living in N.J. which focuses on helping dogs get along with other dogs. At this time, she offers private one-on-one consultations for clients. She comes highly recommended by veterinarians, behaviorists and thousands of clients who have seen great success in her work. Don't pass up the chance to work with her!

Kim Brophey is an applied ethologist, awarded behavior consultant and trainer, and celebrated educator who has been working with dogs and their families for over 25 years. Her L.E.G.S.® model of integrated canine science has been embraced internationally as her book - Meet Your Dog, market-disrupting L.E.G.S.® Applied Ethology Family Dog Mediation® Professional Course and community, The Dog's Truth documentary, L.E.G.S. in Motion Professional Conference, ground-breaking Total Welfare™ Model and mobile app, and countless professional collaborations are collectively catalyzing a worldwide initiative to welcome in a "welfare-first" approach to our canine relationships and professional work. Kim continues to endeavor to build bridges and invite others to contribute to a new conversation about dogs - one that challenges us to redefine how we perceive, talk about, provide for, and live with our canine companions as a society.