Dog Owner's Academy

Metropolitan Group Lesson w/ Turk
2024-02-03 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Halifax) | Charlotte – Metropolitan, 1110 Metropolitan Ave., Charlotte, NC, 28204
Start your New Year right.
Metropolitan Group Lesson is one of our most popular group lessons.
This Group is Suitable for ALL Levels.
Ideal for beginners and people just starting their group lessons
PARKING: Park at 1300 Baxter Street and meet near Trader Joe’s Metropolitan
Some of you drive 40+ minutes. So we have established some general rules to cut down on unnecessary travel time.
🔥 General Rules:

Group Lessons are cancelled Above 90 degrees or below 32 degrees and/or heavy rain 1 hour before any group lesson
We begin at the posted time promptly. We will stay 15-30 minutes after the group for Q&A
Always follow leash laws. We require all dogs leashed at the beginning of the group lesson.
Do not let your dog rush up to other people’s dogs before the group.
Aggressive Dogs must wear muzzle unless directed otherwise.
Group Lessons are what we work on Advanced Handling Skills. If this is your first group lesson expect it to be hard (that’s where the fun/growth is)
Having fun is required. If you’re not having fun, you’re doing it wrong 😜

What We Work On:

Leash walking
Meeting other dogs
Meeting other people
Sit w/ distractions
Sit walk away
Crossing street
City / Traffic related issues
Greenway walking
Stairs

Expected Distractions

Other people
Other dogs
Cars
Bikes
Kids
Runners
Strollers
Homeless people
Traffic
Unexpected people

Freedom Park Group Lesson w/ Turk
2024-02-03 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-01-27 16:00 - 17:00 | Discovery Place Nature Center @ Freedom Park, 1658 Sterling Road, Charlotte, 28209, United States
All Levels Group Lesson: This is an Outdoor Event
Freedom Park Group Expectations
This is a great beginner group for newly qualified handlers, and a very nice group to expand your the skills if you’re an experienced handlers. Turk runs a fluid group lesson to help each person get better.
We will start with Meet & Greet and let the group’s skill set determine how we will proceed. By the end of the group lesson you will be much better handler.
Some of you drive 40+ minutes. So we have established some general rules to cut down on unnecessary travel time.
🔥 General Rules:

Group Lessons are cancelled Above 90 degrees or below 32 degrees and/or heavy rain 1 hour before any group lesson
We begin at the posted time promptly. We will stay 15-30 minutes after the group for Q&A
Always follow leash laws. We require all dogs leashed at the beginning of the group lesson.
Do not let your dog rush up to other people’s dogs before the group.
Aggressive Dogs must wear muzzle unless directed otherwise.
Group Lessons are what we work on Advanced Handling Skills. If this is your first group lesson expect it to be hard (that’s where the fun/growth is)
Having fun is required. If you’re not having fun, you’re doing it wrong 😜

✅ Areas of Focus

Leash Walking
Ignoring Distractions
Meeting Other Dogs
Playing Nicely
Meeting Other People

💣 Expected Distractions / Challenges

People and Kids
Other Dogs including untrained stranger’s dogs
Bikes / Moving Things
Runners
Tight Spaces

✅ Commands Practiced

Come
Sit
Place
Release
Off

Metropolitan Group Lesson w/ Turk
2024-01-20 10:00 - 11:00 | Charlotte – Metropolitan, 1110 Metropolitan Ave., Charlotte, NC, 28204
Start your New Year right.
Metropolitan Group Lesson is one of our most popular group lessons.
This Group is Suitable for ALL Levels.
Ideal for beginners and people just starting their group lessons
PARKING: Park at 1300 Baxter Street and meet near Trader Joe’s Metropolitan
What We Work On:

Leash walking
Meeting other dogs
Meeting other people
Sit w/ distractions
Sit walk away
Crossing street
City / Traffic related issues
Greenway walking
Stairs

Expected Distractions

Other people
Other dogs
Cars
Bikes
Kids
Runners
Strollers
Homeless people
Traffic
Unexpected people

Saturday Nature Walk with Turk |
2023-11-18 15:00 - 16:00 | Discovery Place Nature Center @ Freedom Park, 1658 Sterling Road, Charlotte, 28209, United States

Level 1 Group Workshop w/ Turk @ Pearl St Park
2023-11-11 09:30 - 10:30, 2023-10-14 09:00 - 10:30 | Pearl Street Park, 602 Kenilworth Ave, Charlotte, NC, 28202, United States
This is a Level 1 Distractions Group (Low level of distractions, dogs are on leash)
Areas of Focus 🌟

🐾 Joyful Leash Walking
🐾 Friendly Meet & Greets
🐾 Polite Playtimes

Why Join?
If you have any questions or little struggles with your dog, this is your chance to find joyful solutions and make new friends, both furry and human! 🎉
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Doggie-Friendly Social Event @ TheLodge (South Park)
2023-11-08 18:00 - 19:30 | The Lodge, 7725 Colony Rd, Charlotte, NC, 28226, United States
:: This event is an Outdoor Patio Event. Will be postponed if it’s raining:::
Dog Owner’s Academy is so excited to introduce you to another #DogsWelcome Blue Bucket businesses! 🪣
Join us at The Lodge: A Sportsman’s Grill ( https://www.lodgecharlotte.com/)
This is NOT a group training.
Invite your friends, grab a drink, and show off your pup’s skills.
Why Should You Attend?
1. ❓This is a great opportunity to ask your trainer in general or things specific to your dog.
2. 🍽️ Restaurants have a number of different stimuli. Doing a social event with us at a restaurant will help expose your dog or puppy to the stimuli of a new environment.
3. 🍺 The food and the service is paw-some! The Lodge knows how to treat their patrons as family.

Dogs & Donuts @Good Vets Montford
2023-11-04 10:00 - 11:30 | Good-Vets Montford, 4444 Park Rd, Charlotte, NC, 28209, United States
We’re going to be at Good Vets Montford for a social gathering.
and of course donuts

Seoul Food Woof a Ween
2023-10-31 17:00 - 21:00 | NC
One of our #DogsWelcome Partners Seol Food is hosting a dog friendly event
DETAILS:
– Located at our dog park and back patio
– Dogs will come in costume for fans to vote on their favorite. Winners announced at 9pm.

POSTPONED | South End Block Party
2023-10-26 17:00 - 19:00 | NC

Sycamore Brewery Pup Palooza
2023-10-19 18:00 - 22:00 | Sycamore Brewery, 2161 Hawkins St., Charlotte, NC, Charlo28203-5395
From Sycamore Brewery :

This Thursday we kick off SYCAVERSARY with our Pup Palooza!
Both Skiptown CLT & Dog Owners Academy will be here and we will have pup cups and treats galore from our cafe!

We are also incredibly excited because Forgotten, Now Family Rescue will be here for a special adoption event! Come support a wonderful cause that’s close to our hearts & help us celebrate our furry friends this Thursday

Dog Owner's Academy Social @ Sycamore Brewery
2023-10-10 18:30 - 20:00 | Sycamore Brewery, 2161 Hawkins St., Charlotte, NC, Charlo28203-5395
We are thrilled to extend a wagging invitation to join us for a delightful evening filled with cheerful barks, hearty laughs, and refreshing brews!
We invite all our wonderful clients to come and hang with us at one of our #DogsWelcome Partners Sycamore Brewery to celebrate the extraordinary progress each of you has made with your furry companions.
Why Attend?

🌟 Celebrate Your Progress: Unwind and rejoice in the accomplishments you and your four-legged friends have achieved through our training programs. It’s a day to reflect on the journey, celebrate the milestones, and create aspirations for the future!
🐕 Mingle with Fellow Dog Lovers: Get to know other canine aficionados within the academy. Share your stories, exchange tips, and maybe even find a playdate for your pup!
🍻 Enjoy Craft Beers & Delicious Bites: Savor the array of splendid craft beers that Sycamore Brewery offers, accompanied by a variety of delicious food options available.
