Decoding Dog Body Language During Social Interactions
Decoding Dog Body Language During Social Interactions

At Dog Owners Academy, we believe that dog training isn’t just about commands—it’s about communication. Whether your dog is greeting another dog at a Charlotte-area park or meeting new people at home.

Breed-Specific Training in Charlotte
Breed-Specific Training in Charlotte

Your dog is not a generic algorithm; it’s a product of history, instinct, and a unique personality. Yet, many training programs apply a one-size-fits-all methodology, often leading to frustration for both you and your canine companion.

Dog Diet and Behavior: A Guide to a Calmer Pup
Dog Diet and Behavior: A Guide to a Calmer Pup

A sudden bout of restlessness, persistent anxiety during thunderstorms, or uncharacteristic irritability—as a devoted dog owner in Charlotte, you know when something is amiss with your companion. While training and environment

Canine Cognitive Biases: A Dog’s-Eye View
Canine Cognitive Biases: A Dog’s-Eye View

Ever wonder why your dog seems to expect the worst during a thunderstorm, or why they are hesitant to try a new activity? The answer might lie deeper than simple personality traits.

Stop Your Dog Jumping on Guests: A Guide
Stop Your Dog Jumping on Guests: A Guide

The doorbell chimes, and a familiar mix of excitement and anxiety fills the air. You’re happy to see your friends, but you’re already bracing for the inevitable—your dog, in a burst of enthusiasm, launching itself at your guests.

Creating Positive Associations for a Confident Dog
Creating Positive Associations for a Confident Dog

The sudden roar of a motorcycle on Tryon Street, a new neighbor approaching on the sidewalk in Dilworth, the cacophony of sounds at a Freedom Park festival—for many Charlotte dogs, these everyday events can be sources of anxiety.

Destructive Chewing: A Guide to Saving Your Sofa
Destructive Chewing: A Guide to Saving Your Sofa

You return home to a scene of domestic chaos: pillow stuffing carpets the floor, a remote control is missing in action, and the leg of a cherished coffee table bears new, unwelcome teeth marks. This scenario is more than just frustrating;

Puppy Socialization: The Golden Window
Puppy Socialization: The Golden Window

The clock starts ticking the moment you bring your new puppy home. According to the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior (AVSAB), behavioral issues—not infectious diseases

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