Dog Owner's Academy

Blakeney Group w/ Amya
2025-12-13 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Blakeney, 9812 Rea Rd D, Charlotte, NC, 28277, United States
This Group is Suitable for All Levels
No Reactive/Aggressive Dogs
PARKING: Parking available at Blakeney near Banana Republic.
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: OffLeash attention & recall

Leash walking
Meeting other dogs
Meeting other people
Sit w/ distractions
Sit walk away

Expected Distractions

Other people
Other dogs
Cars
Kids
Strollers
Unexpected people

Rea Farms Group Lesson w/ Amya
2025-12-20 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-01-24 10:00 - 11:00 | Rea Farms, 9855 Sandy Rock Pl, Charlotte, NC, 28277, United States
💥 Meet In front of Improper Pig
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

Pearl St. Park Group-Level 1 w/ Amya
2026-01-10 10:00 - 11:00 | Pearl Street Park, 602 Kenilworth Ave, Charlotte, NC, 28202, United States
This is an Outdoor Group
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

Camp North End Group Lesson w/ Amya
2026-01-17 10:00 - 11:00 | 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

Reactivity Workshop w/ Turk at Charles Ave. Park
2026-01-18 09:00 - 10:00 | Charles Ave. Park, 800 Charles Ave., Charlotte, NC, 28205, United States

Off Leash Mastery w/ Turk @ WWC
2026-01-25 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

Group- Pearl St. w/ Dom
2026-01-31 10:00 - 11:00 | Pearl Street Park, 602 Kenilworth Ave, Charlotte, NC, 28202, United States
This is suitable for All Levels including Newbies
Pearl St. Park Group Expectations
Please Note: If there is a sporting event Parking will be challenging. Please give yourself extra time
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

Advanced Group- Pearl St. w/ Dom
2026-02-07 10:00 - 11:00 | Pearl Street Park, 602 Kenilworth Ave, Charlotte, NC, 28202, United States
This is an Outdoor Group
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 advanced group NOT suitable for newly qualified handlers.
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

Rea Farms Group Lesson w/ Dom
2026-02-14 16:00 - 17:00 | Rea Farms, 9855 Sandy Rock Pl, Charlotte, NC, 28277, United States

Camp North End Group Lesson w/ Amya
2026-02-21 10:00 - 11:00 | Camp North End, 300 Camp Rd, Charlotte, NC, 28206, United States
💥 Meet In front of Grow.
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
