Dog Owner's Academy

Midwood Park Group Lesson: Level 1
2024-09-21 09:30 - 10:30, 2024-09-12 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Midwood Park
💥 New Location 💥
This Group is Suitable for ALL Levels.
Ideal for beginners and people just starting their group lessons
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
Crossing street
Playing Nicely
Stairs

Expected Distractions

Other people
Other dogs
Cars
Bikes
Kids
Unexpected people

Matthews Group Lesson: Level 1
2024-09-14 09:30 - 10:30 (America/New_York) | Downtown Matthews | Stumptown Park, 120 S Trade St, Matthews, 28105, United States
💥 Meet at Stumptown Park
PARKING: Park 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

Pearl St. Park Group-Level 1
2024-09-07 09:30 - 10:30, 2024-08-17 09:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | Pearl Street Park, 602 Kenilworth Ave, Charlotte, NC, 28202, United States
All Levels Group Lesson: This is an Outdoor Event
Pearl St. Park Group Expectations
Please Note: If there is a sporting event Parking will be challenging. Please give yourself extra time
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
Cars
Sporting Event

✅ Commands Practiced

Come
Sit
Place
Release
Off

Midwood Park Group Lesson: Level 1 & 2
2024-09-03 18:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Midwood Park

Midwood Park Group Lesson (Level 1)
2024-08-31 09:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | Midwood Park

Southend- Railyard Group (Level 1)
2024-08-27 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-08-13 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-08-03 09:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | The Railyard, 1414 South Tryon, Charlotte, NC, 28203, United States
🅿️ PARKING 🚙 🚙
Common Market Validates for 90 minutes. PARK ON THE SECOND FLOOR
🚙 There are 2 entrances: W. Bland and Winona

Meetings are cancelled Above 90 degrees🥵 or below 32 degrees and/or heavy rain 1 hour before any event.

Off Leash Obedience Workshop - Advance Handlers - No Aggressive Dogs
2024-08-24 09:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | Midwood Park
This Workshop is for Advanced Handlers & Non Aggressive Dogs
Please Note: Playing rough and “some” reactivity is acceptable.
If you’re not sure please message your trainer for clarification
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:

Off Leash Control
Long distance recall
Meeting other dogs
Playing Nicely
Advance Handling Skills

Expected Distractions

Other people
Other dogs
Cars
Bikes
Kids
Unexpected people

Ballantyne Group Lesson (Level 1)
2024-08-20 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Rea Farms, 9855 Sandy Rock Pl, Charlotte, NC, 28277, United States
💥 Meet In front of Improper Pig
This Group is Suitable for ALL Levels.
Ideal for beginners and people just starting their group lessons
PARKING: Plenty of parking
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
Traffic
Unexpected people

Metropolitan Group Lesson (Level 1)
2024-08-17 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Charlotte – Metropolitan, 1110 Metropolitan Ave., Charlotte, NC, 28204
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

Matthews Group Lesson w/ Turk
2024-08-10 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Downtown Matthews | Stumptown Park, 120 S Trade St, Matthews, 28105, United States

Midwood Park Group Lesson
2024-08-10 09:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | Midwood Park

Camp Northend Group Lesson
2024-08-06 19:00 - 20:00 (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.
Ideal for beginners and people just starting their group lessons
PARKING: Parking Entrance is off Statesville Avenue
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

Camp Northend Morning Group Lesson w/ Turk
2024-07-27 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Halifax) | Camp North End, 300 Camp Rd, Charlotte, NC, 28206, United States

Have beer w/ Turk and your dog. Let's celebrate your success.
2024-07-23 19:30 - 20:30 (America/Halifax) | The Railyard, 1414 South Tryon, Charlotte, NC, 28203, United States
Advanced Handlers Only -min 4 groups attended
Train as you live™ Event

🅿️ PARKING 🚙 🚙
Common Market Validates for 90 minutes. PARK ON THE SECOND FLOOR
🚙 There are 2 entrances: W. Bland and Winona

Meetings are cancelled Above 90 degrees🥵 or below 32 degrees and/or heavy rain 1 hour before any event.

Morning in the Queen City Group Lesson w/ Turk
2024-07-20 08:30 - 09:30 (America/Halifax) | The Railyard, 1414 South Tryon, Charlotte, NC, 28203, United States
This Group is Suitable for ALL Levels.
Ideal for beginners and people just starting their group lessons

🅿️ PARKING 🚙 🚙
Common Market Validates for 90 minutes. PARK ON THE SECOND FLOOR
🚙 There are 2 entrances: W. Bland and Winona

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 walkingMeeting other dogsMeeting other peopleSit w/ distractionsCity / Traffic related issues

💥🐕 Expected Distractions 💥🐕Other peopleOther dogsCarsBikesKidsRunnersStrollersTrafficUnexpected people

😎 Advance Challenges 😎
Leave dog get coffee.
Leave dog walk away (AKC)
Send dog to place away from you
Grass command
Leaving my food alone

Midwood Park Group Lesson w/ Turk
2024-07-16 18:30 - 19:30, 2024-07-13 09:00 - 10:30 (America/Halifax) | Midwood Park

Midwood Park Group Lesson w/ Turk
2024-06-29 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Halifax) | Midwood Park
💥 New Location 💥
This Group is Suitable for ALL Levels.
Ideal for beginners and people just starting their group lessons
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
Crossing street
Playing Nicely
Stairs

Expected Distractions

Other people
Other dogs
Cars
Bikes
Kids
Homeless people
Unexpected people

2024-05-18 11:30 - 18:30 (America/Halifax) | Midwood Maynia, 2100 Wilhelmina Ave, Charlotte, NC, 28205
Midwood Maynia is Plaza Midwood’s official event to welcome warmer weather, the blossoms of spring and the beginning of the outdoor festival season with live music, food, beer from a local brewery, parade, great local merchants and fun activities for the kids. This event is free to all, so we welcome you to join friends, family, neighbors, artisans and many of our local businesses in beautiful Midwood Park for the annual Midwood Maynia festival.
💥 DETAILS 💥

MIDWOOD MAYNIA PET PARADE 🐕🐕🐕

Gather at The Vine for a Blessing of the Pets: 10:15 am.
Parade starts: 10:30 am with Grand Marshal Ken Riel.

FUN IN THE PARK: Food, cold beverages, lots to do, and great music. 11:30 am – 6:30 pm

KIDSWOOD IN THE PARK: Kid-oriented fun! 11:15 am – 2:30 pm

Story Time with the library at 11:15 a.m.
Appearance from Chubby (Checkers Mascot) at 1:30 p.m.
Other kids’ activities include a bounce house and slides, face painting and a balloon artist.

IN THE GARDEN

1:30 – 3:30 pm – Children’s Stepping Stone Art Project
2 – 3 pm – Earth-friendly Gardening & Landscaping: Join neighborhood expert Don Boekelheide for ideas and tips

🎸🎷 MAYNIA MUSIC 🎸🎷

12 noon: Ellie Morgan – Soulful Pop
1:30 pm: Mike Strauss Band – One of Midwood’s favorites; Americana/Folk
3:00 pm: Groove Masters – Jazz
4:30 pm: Cody Lane Band – Country
6:00 pm: Catching Venus – Femrock

🍔🍕🥤 FOOD TRUCKS 🍔🍕🥤

Carolina Smash Truck
Don’s Jamaican Kitchen
Wolfman Pizza
King of Pops
Happy Hot Dog Cart

🍺🍷 BEER AND WINE 🍺🍷

Birdsong
The Bohemian.

Camp Northend Group Lesson w/ Turk
2024-05-15 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-05-04 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-04-27 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Halifax) | Camp North End, 300 Camp Rd, Charlotte, NC, 28206, United States

Metropolitan Group Lesson w/ Turk
2024-05-11 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Halifax) | Charlotte – Metropolitan, 1110 Metropolitan Ave., Charlotte, NC, 28204

Doggie Social @ Canteen-Camp Northend
2024-05-08 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Halifax) | Canteen @ Camp Northend, 1824 Statesville Avenue, Charlotte, NC, 28206
DOG FRIENDLY EVET.

Here’s the 411 on this pawsome event:

📅 Date: May 8th ⏰ Time: 6-8 PM 📍 Location: Canteen, Camp Northend, Charlotte
Google Maps: 1824 Statesville Ave. #100. Charlotte, NC
Get ready to unleash the fun as you mix and mingle with fellow dog parents, sharing hilarious stories and epic training fails, all while your four-legged besties make new fur-ever friends.
Please RSVP by replying to this email or clicking the link below to let us know if you’ll be attending:
[Yaaay We are coming to hang out with y’all]
For more info about Canteen, check out their website: [Canteen’s link]

Pearl St. Park Group w/ Turk
2024-04-27 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Halifax) | Pearl Street Park, 602 Kenilworth Ave, Charlotte, NC, 28202, United States

Freedom Park Group Lesson w/ Turk
2024-04-23 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Halifax) | 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
