Dog Owners Academy

Camp North End Group Lesson w/ Amya
2025-07-15 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Camp North End, 300 Camp Rd, Charlotte, NC, 28206, United States
💥 Meet In front of Grow.
This Group is Suitable for All Levels
10 Dogs Maximum
PARKING: Parking Entrance is off Statesville Avenue
🔥 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

Expected Distractions

Other people
Other dogs
Cars
Bikes
Families
Homeless people
Traffic
Unexpected people

Rea Farms Level-1 Group Lesson w/ Caelan
2025-07-16 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-08-07 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-08-23 09:00 - 10:00 | Rea Farms, 9855 Sandy Rock Pl, Charlotte, NC, 28277, United States
💥 Meet In front of Improper Pig
This Group is For Level-1s, but Advanced handlers can attend
10 Dogs Maximum
PARKING: Plenty of parking
🔥 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

Expected Distractions

Other people
Other dogs
Cars
Kids
Runners
Strollers
Traffic
Unexpected people

Camp North End Level-1 Group Lesson w/ Caelan
2025-07-19 09:00 - 10:00 | Camp North End, 300 Camp Rd, Charlotte, NC, 28206, United States
💥 Meet In front of Grow.
This Group is Designed for Lavel-1 handlers
10 Dogs Maximum
PARKING: Parking Entrance is off Statesville Avenue
🔥 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

Expected Distractions

Other people
Other dogs
Cars
Bikes
Families
Homeless people
Traffic
Unexpected people

Birkdale Level 1 Group Lesson w/ Amya
2025-07-19 18:00 - 19:00 | Birkdale Village, 16950 Birkdale Commons Pkwy, Huntersville, NC, 28078, United States
Meet in front of the Regal Birkdale Movie Theater.
This Group is Suitable for Level 1.
PARKING: Plenty of parking at the Birkdale Movie Theater.
🔥 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

Expected Distractions

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

White Water Center OffLeash Group w/ Amya- Level-2
2025-07-20 09:00 - 10:00 | White Water Center, 5000 Whitewater Center Parkway, Charlotte, NC, 28214, United States
💥 PARKING: Fee is $12 for Non-USNWC members
Upon main entrance follow the signs through South Lot Parking to the Off Leash parking lot. Once parked, guests will keep their dogs on leash until after they enter the double gates into Off Leash area.
$10/ dog to enter the Off-Leash Dog Park.(Non-USNWC members)
https://whitewater.org/activity/off-leash/
This Group is 100% Off Leash.
No Aggressive Dogs & No Reactive Dogs.
Group Lessons are cancelled if :Less than 3 RSVPs 24 hour priorAbove 90 degrees
🔥 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
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
Off Leash Obedience with HIGH DISTRACTIONSRecall from playOff Leash Walking/Hiking

Expected Distractions
Other peopleOther dogsCarsBikesKids

Midwood Park Group Level 1 w/ Caelan
2025-07-23 18:00 - 19:00 | Midwood Park
This Group is Level 1, but plenty of advanced options
Max occupancy 12 dogs.
PARKING: Plenty of Parking available
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
Playing Nicely

Expected Distractions

Other people
Other dogs
Cars
Bikes
Kids

OffLeash Hike w/ Turk- NO Aggressive Dogs
2025-07-27 09:00 - 10:00 | Reedy Creek Park, 2986 Rocky River, Charlotte, NC, 28215, United States
💥 PARKING: Free
Follow directions to NATURE CENTER
No Aggressive Dogs & No Reactive Dogs.
Group Lessons are cancelled if :Less than 3 RSVPs 24 hour priorAbove 90 degrees
🔥 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
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
Off Leash Obedience with HIGH DISTRACTIONSRecall from playOff Leash Walking/Hiking

Expected Distractions
Other peopleOther dogsCarsBikesKids

Rea Farms Level-1 Group Lesson w/ Amya
2025-08-02 09:00 - 10:00 | Rea Farms, 9855 Sandy Rock Pl, Charlotte, NC, 28277, United States

OffLeash Hike w/ Turk - McDowell Nature Preserve.
2025-08-03 08:00 - 09:00 | McDowell Nature Preserve | Waterfront Deck, 15222 York Rd., Charlotte, NC, 28278, United States
💥 Meeting Location: McDowell Waterfront Deck –
Upon main entrance follow the signs to Waterfront Deck.
💥 ADVANCED GROUP. NOT SUITABLE FOR NEWBIES
Group Lessons are cancelled if :Less than 3 RSVPs 24 hour priorAbove 90 degrees
🔥 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
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
Off Leash Obedience with HIGH DISTRACTIONSRecall from playOff Leash Walking/Hiking

Expected Distractions
Other peopleOther dogsCarsBikesKids

Midwood Park Group w/ Caelan
2025-08-09 09:00 - 10:00 | Midwood Park

White Water Center OffLeash Group w/ Amya- NO Aggressive Dogs
2025-08-10 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-08-17 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-09-13 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-09-14 09:00 - 10:00 | White Water Center, 5000 Whitewater Center Parkway, Charlotte, NC, 28214, United States

Group Lesson w/ Caelan at the Bowl
2025-08-13 18:00 - 19:00 | OMB Charlotte, 4150 Yancey Rd, Charlotte, NC, 28217, United States
This Group is Suitable for every level
Meet in front of OMB Brewery.
No Aggressive Dogs
PARKING: Street parking and lot parking near OMB Charlotte
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.
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: parking-lot manners, entering a busy brewery, working on attention in highly distractive area.

Leash walking
Meeting other dogs
Meeting other people
Sit w/ distractions
Sit walk away
Brewery / Traffic related issues

Expected Distractions

Other people
Other dogs
Cars
Kids
Traffic
Unexpected people

Camp North End ADVANCED Group Lesson w/ Amya
2025-08-14 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-09-18 18:00 - 19:00 | Camp North End, 300 Camp Rd, Charlotte, NC, 28206, United States
💥 Meet In front of Grow.
This Group is for ADVANCED Handlers. Not suitable for First/Second Group
10 Dogs Maximum
PARKING: Parking Entrance is off Statesville Avenue
🔥 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

Expected Distractions

Other people
Other dogs
Cars
Bikes
Families
Homeless people
Traffic
Unexpected people

Midwood Park Beginners Group w/ Caelan
2025-08-16 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-08-21 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-09-06 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-09-20 09:00 - 10:00 | Midwood Park

Rea Farms ADVANCED Group Lesson w/ Amya
2025-08-20 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-09-25 18:00 - 19:00 | Rea Farms, 9855 Sandy Rock Pl, Charlotte, NC, 28277, United States
💥 Meet In front of Improper Pig
This Group is For Advanced handlers. Not suitable for a First Group
10 Dogs Maximum
PARKING: Plenty of parking
🔥 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

Expected Distractions

Other people
Other dogs
Cars
Kids
Runners
Strollers
Traffic
Unexpected people

Midwood Park Beginners Group w/ Amya
2025-08-30 09:00 - 10:00 | Midwood Park

Rea Farms Beginners Group Lesson w/ Caelan
2025-09-09 18:00 - 19:00 | Rea Farms, 9855 Sandy Rock Pl, Charlotte, NC, 28277, United States

Matthews Group w/ Caelan
2025-09-13 09:00 - 10:00 | Downtown Matthews | Stumptown Park, 120 S Trade St, Matthews, 28105, United States
💥 Meet at Stumptown Park
This group is suitable for All Level.
PARKING: Plenty of parking at Stumptown Park
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

Matthews Group w/ Amya
2025-09-21 09:00 - 10:00 | Downtown Matthews | Stumptown Park, 120 S Trade St, Matthews, 28105, United States
💥 Meet at Stumptown Park
This group is suitable for Level 1.
PARKING: Plenty of parking at Stumptown Park
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

Midwood Park ADVANCE Group w/ Caelan
2025-09-23 18:00 - 19:00 | Midwood Park
This Group is for ADVANCED Handlers
Max occupancy 12 dogs.
PARKING: Plenty of Parking available
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
Playing Nicely

Expected Distractions

Other people
Other dogs
Cars
Bikes
Kids
