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Isaiah Robinson
Isaiah Robinson 2026.08.14
     
Amya is amazing with our dog Luna. The results are remarkable and life changing for us and our dog.
Reply from Dog Owner's Academy 2026.08.14
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We are so thrilled to hear how much Luna has accomplished. Knowing that the training has been life-changing for your family means the absolute world to us. Thank you for trusting Dog Owner’s Academy with Luna! Looking forward to seeing you in a group lesson or a doggy social soon. 🐾 Uncle Turk & Dog Owner’s Academy Team🐾
Be the owner your dog deserves™
Lynn Dermott
Lynn Dermott 2026.08.13
     
Reply from Dog Owner's Academy 2026.08.05
Thank you so much for the 5-star rating! We truly appreciate your support and are so glad to have you as part of our community.

Looking forward to seeing you in a group lesson or a doggy social soon.
Uncle Turk & Dog Owner’s Academy Team
Be the owner your dog deserves™
Alessia Barberi
Alessia Barberi 2026.08.05
     
We LOVE Amya!!!
Reply from Dog Owner's Academy 2026.08.05
We couldn't agree more! We are so proud of our trainers and so happy to hear that you had such a great experience with us. Thank you for the love!

Looking forward to seeing you in a group lesson or a doggy social soon.
Uncle Turk & Dog Owner’s Academy Team
Be the owner your dog deserves™
Joseph Starr
Joseph Starr 2026.07.22
     
Awesome training for my doodle. He loved his trainer. Amya is great and she really focused on what was needed to get him ready to hangout at the stores and parks.
Reply from Dog Owner's Academy 2026.07.25
Hi there! Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We are so thrilled to hear that your doodle loved his trainer and that we were able to help him get ready for all those fun trips to stores and parks. We truly appreciate your support and look forward to working with you and Rigley again!

Looking forward to seeing you in a group lesson or a doggy social soon.

Uncle Turk & Dog Owner’s Academy Team🐾
Be the owner your dog deserves™
Kristin Auerbach
Kristin Auerbach 2026.07.21
     
Dominic has been absolutely wonderful to work with. He is currently training both of my dogs—a four-month-old puppy and my two-year-old dog—and the difference has been remarkable. What I appreciate most is that he doesn’t just train the dogs; he teaches us how to communicate with them in a way they understand. He is patient, knowledgeable, and explains the “why” behind everything he does, which has given us so much more confidence at home. He has been fantastic at adapting his approach to each dog’s personality and stage of development. Our puppy is learning great habits from the beginning, while our older dog has made tremendous progress as well. The training is practical, positive, and easy to continue between sessions. If you’re looking for someone who genuinely cares about your dogs and wants to set both you and your pets up for long-term success, I can’t recommend Dominic highly enough. We are so grateful for everything he has done and look forward to continuing to work with him.
Reply from Dog Owner's Academy 2026.07.21
Thank you so much for this incredible review! We are absolutely thrilled to hear about the remarkable progress your four-month-old puppy and two-year-old dog have made! It is always our primary goal not only to train the dogs, but to empower owners by teaching clear communication, patience, and the "why" behind every technique so you feel confident at home. Seeing how well the training adapts to each dog's unique personality and developmental stage means the world to us. We truly appreciate your kind words and are so grateful for the opportunity to be part of your pets' long-term success story!

Looking forward to seeing you in a group lesson or a doggy social soon.

Uncle Turk & Dog Owner’s Academy Team🐾
Be the owner your dog deserves™
Latrisha Whitehead
Latrisha Whitehead 2026.07.18
     
Amya is great with Riggs. He’s improved so much since working with her. She firm but so patient. We’ve grown as well it’s been a bit of a learning experience for us to practice consistency and patience. Thank you Amya
Reply from Dog Owner's Academy 2026.07.20
Thank you so much for this wonderful review! We are incredibly proud of the amazing progress Riggs has made. It is always our goal to provide guidance that is firm yet patient, and we are absolutely thrilled to hear that it has been such a great learning experience for you as well. Your dedication to practicing consistency and patience at home truly makes all the difference in Riggs' success!

Looking forward to seeing you in a group lesson or a doggy social soon.

Uncle Turk & Dog Owner’s Academy Team🐾
Be the owner your dog deserves™
Diana Bass
Diana Bass 2026.07.10
     
Amya has been a great asset in my training for Fender. She came and made a customized plan and spent a lot of time working on exactly what we need. She is very knowledgeable and friendly. Thanks so much!
Reply from Dog Owner's Academy 2026.07.10
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience! We are absolutely thrilled to hear that the customized training plan has been such a great asset for you and Fender. We always pride ourselves on dedicating the time and knowledge necessary to meet each family's specific needs, and we are so glad our team's friendly and tailored approach made such a positive impact.

Looking forward to seeing you in a group lesson or a doggy social soon.

Uncle Turk & Dog Owner’s Academy Team🐾
Be the owner your dog deserves™
Wyatt
Wyatt 2026.06.27
     
Amya, Dominic and Turk are all amazing with my puppy Suki and have helped elevate her obedience to a whole new level that I thought would take much longer to achieve with the methods I knew. Amya has been such a blessing during private and group lessons, even with her being an adolescent puppy, they have helped me with how to set boundaries with her and having her follow through with her obedience even in a high distraction environment. Amya has helped prove to me multiple times that she is a very intelligent obedient dog, especially when I have started to doubt if all of my work I've put into training with her is paying off.
Reply from Dog Owner's Academy 2026.06.29
Thank you so much for taking the time to share this wonderful review about your experience with Suki! We are incredibly proud of our team for their dedication to helping you elevate Suki's obedience to a whole new level. Thank you for trusting us with her training journey, and we look forward to seeing you both continue to thrive! Looking forward to seeing you in a group lesson or a doggy social soon.



Uncle Turk & Dog Owner’s Academy Team🐾

Be the owner your dog deserves™
Kay Moore
Kay Moore 2026.06.09
     
Today our lesson Consisted of working with Cass at McDowell Park. I wanted to work on some off leash work. The issue with The off leash is me!! I get such anxiety when I drop the leash. today was about working on me and Cass Did great! He came when called. he slowed down when I tapped the Remote he even came back to me when I had to stop and take a break. Dominic is so calm and Patient with me. Cass is a really well trained dog now I just need to let him be a dog a little more. Thanks Dog Owners Academy! 06/09/26 So the above post was a few months ago. Today I met Dominic at Mcdowell park again. We were working in a few things this session. Recall and ad a sit. we hen more off leash with another dog distractions. Cass did wonderful. I am getting more secure with letting him go ahead of me in the trail and he is starting to check back in with me every 30-60 seconds. (without any correction) ! One of my biggest fears is loosing my dog. him just taking off and going. My other Fear was him taking off if I fell. Well today I tripped and fell and Cass was right there! He didn’t run after the other dog but that was a little further down the trail. He was right there to pick me up. (we will work on the getting me up at home ) Thanks Dom for helping me up! I am so Very Proud of Cass and So Happy to have amazing dog trainers! Dog Owners Academy is one of the best !
Reply from Dog Owner's Academy 2025.05.14
Hi Kay,
Thank you for the kind words and for being such an engaged part of the Dog Owner’s Academy family! We love seeing how committed you are to working with Castiel—it makes all the difference.

You’re absolutely right, our goal is to teach the humans just as much as the dogs, and it’s wonderful to hear that you’re finding value in every lesson.

Sometimes going back to the basics is the key to making big strides, and we’re excited to see how that foundation sets you and Castiel up for better success with his off-leash work!

Looking forward to seeing you in a group lesson or a doggy social soon.

Uncle Turk & Dog Owner’s Academy Team🐾
Be the owner your dog deserves™
Cynthia Siemasko
Cynthia Siemasko 2026.06.09
     
Amya is amazing. Ollie is so much better at listening now after working with her this last month.
Reply from Dog Owner's Academy 2026.06.09
Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience! We are incredibly proud of Ollie and the amazing progress he has made over the past month. Hearing that he is listening so much better is the absolute best reward for our team. We love having you both as part of the Dog Owner's Academy family, and we look forward to continuing to support you and Ollie in his training journey!

Looking forward to seeing you in a group lesson or a doggy social soon.

Uncle Turk & Dog Owner’s Academy Team🐾
Be the owner your dog deserves™
Marsha Pepper
Marsha Pepper 2026.06.05
     
We love Dog Owners Academy!
Reply from Dog Owner's Academy 2026.06.05
Thank you so much for the love and support! We are absolutely thrilled to hear that you love Dog Owner's Academy. We are incredibly grateful to have you and your pup as part of our academy family!

Uncle Turk & Dog Owner’s Academy Team🐾 Be the owner your dog deserves™
DGM
DGM 2026.06.05
     
Reply from Dog Owner's Academy 2026.06.05
Thank you so much for the 5-star rating! We truly appreciate your support for Dog Owner's Academy.

Uncle Turk & Dog Owner’s Academy Team🐾 Be the owner your dog deserves™
Gina Cole
Gina Cole 2026.06.04
     
I did a free consultation to get a better understanding on how they could help me and one of my dogs with reactivity. After 50 minutes of talking, Dominic advised that a 4 week class was $1250 with no way to do payment plans and that was the cheapest plan they offered. There was no compromising on that and as someone who does live paycheck to paycheck in this economy, that’s very frustrating that they don’t work out plans like that. I continued my research and found a better company who understands that not everyone can afford $1000+ lessons up front and does private/group classes at a rate that’s affordable. I felt like I was scammed out of my time and wouldn’t have even set up a free consult if they were transparent about their pricing.
Reply from Dog Owner's Academy 2026.06.04
Hey Gina, thanks for taking the time to share this. We genuinely appreciate the feedback -even when it’s not a 5star one.

We want to clear something up, because we think it's important. Our pricing isn't based on a limited number of lessons — we don't limit sessions or put a timer on your dog's progress. What we charge is based on results and how long we estimate the training will actually take.

That's something we truly can't determine until we see your dog in person. Reactivity especially varies so much from dog to dog that quoting a number before meeting your dog would almost be doing you a disservice.

We're not the cheapest option in Charlotte, and we've never tried to be. What we offer is nearly 20 years of experience, unlimited sessions, and a program built around your dog specifically. Not a one-size-fits-all package. That level of commitment has a cost.

Here's the other side of that coin. We're a small business too. We do in-home consultations, which means we're sending a trainer to your home on our time and dime. If there's a significant mismatch between what someone can invest and what the training requires, that's not a good fit for either party. We're not trying to hide our pricing — we genuinely just can't give an accurate number until we see what we're working with.
We'd rather not waste your time or ours.

That said, your feedback is valuable and something we’ll work on improving so nobody walks into a consultation feeling caught off guard.

We wish you and Minnie all the best — reactivity is tough, and we hope you find exactly what you're looking for.
Dog Owner’s Academy
Be the owner your dog deserves.
Janie Tucker
Janie Tucker 2026.05.28
     
After interviewing a few dog training companies, we came across Dog Owner's Academy after seeing a wrapped vehicle move into our neighborhood. We were matched with Amya and the results we have gotten with our 2.5 year old GSP have been outstanding after only 4 weeks. I would highly recommend using them for any behavior that you may need assistance with. The group sessions are also well planned and instructed.
Reply from Dog Owner's Academy 2026.05.28
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We are absolutely thrilled to hear about the outstanding results we've achieved with your 2.5-year-old GSP after just 4 weeks. We love helping owners build confidence and modify behaviors, and we are so glad you are enjoying the group sessions.
Looking forward to seeing you in a group lesson or a doggy social soon!

Uncle Turk & Dog Owner’s Academy Team🐾
Be the owner your dog deserves™
Dwight Schwark
Dwight Schwark 2026.05.27
     
Dom did a great job on a basic refresher for ourselves and our danes. He is great at instilling confidence in the owners. Can’t wait to get to a group session with our boys!
Reply from Dog Owner's Academy 2026.05.27
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We are absolutely thrilled to hear that we helped instill so much confidence during your refresher session. Great Danes are such magnificent dogs, and it was a true pleasure working with your boys. We can’t wait to welcome you all into our sessions!

Looking forward to seeing you in a group lesson or a doggy social soon.

Uncle Turk & Dog Owner’s Academy Team🐾
Be the owner your dog deserves™
Sharon Drennan
Sharon Drennan 2026.05.16
     
We learned how to train our dog to "place" when someone comes to the door.
Reply from Dog Owner's Academy 2026.05.18
Thank you so much Sharon for the kind words! "Place" at the door is one of those skills that changes everything — so glad it clicked.

Looking forward to seeing you in a group lesson or a doggy social soon.

Uncle Turk & Dog Owner's Academy Team🐾 Be the owner your dog deserves™
Alyssa Cole
Alyssa Cole 2026.05.09
     
Incredible experience from the initial in home consultation. They do what they say! They built a program specifically for us. Love the one on one and the group classes. Every person I have interacted with Amya, Dom and Turk have been wonderful. Thank you All for all the love getting us where we want to be!
Reply from Dog Owner's Academy 2026.05.11
Thank you so much for the kind words! We are thrilled to hear that the personalized program we built for you is making such a big difference. We truly enjoyed meeting with you and your pup.

Looking forward to seeing you in a group lesson or a doggy social soon.

Uncle Turk & Dog Owner's Academy Team
Be the owner your dog deserves™
Laura Bryan
Laura Bryan 2026.05.01
     
I've been very pleased with my experience with Dog Owner's Academy so far (since February 2025, it's now May). My new dog was having behavioral issues (food aggression, pulling) and now he is much improved. Special shout out to Amya! I did the "jump start" program which includes board and train as well as individual sessions. It's pricy but the changes are sticking and the support is easily available. I also like that there are also plenty of opportunities for socializing. ETA - it's now August and Milo is doing really well. Amya, Turk, and the team are so supportive. The investment is so valuable. ETA: April 2026. He is still a challenge but much more obedient. He has trouble at the vet so I scheduled an appointment with Amya so she could be at his annual physical. She was invaluable for me and him!
Reply from Dog Owner's Academy 2025.05.16
Hi Laura,
Thank you for sharing your experience! It’s been such a pleasure to see the progress you and Milo have made since starting with us just weeks ago.

Milo’s transformation is a perfect example of what’s possible when dedicated owners like you trust and follow the process.

Big shoutout to Amya for helping guide you both through the Jump Start program—she’ll be thrilled to hear how happy you are with the results!

We know it's an investment, but it’s wonderful to hear that you’re seeing lasting changes and feeling supported along the way.
And yes, those socializing opportunities are such a fun and important part of keeping the good habits going!

Looking forward to seeing you in a group lesson or a doggy social soon.

Uncle Turk & Dog Owner’s Academy Team🐾
Be the owner your dog deserves™
Barbara Westphal
Barbara Westphal 2026.04.29
     
Excellent training session geared to my needs. Thanks Dom 😊
Reply from Dog Owner's Academy 2026.03.29
Thank you so much for the wonderful feedback! 🐾 We are thrilled to hear that the training session was tailored perfectly to your needs. Providing personalized and effective solutions is exactly what we strive for, and we're so glad you had such a great experience with our program.
Looking forward to seeing you in a group lesson or a doggy social soon!
Uncle Turk & Dog Owner’s Academy Team 🐾
Be the owner your dog deserves™
David O
David O 2026.04.16
     
The staff members that I have met are knowledgeable and very pleasant to deal with. The training is geared to our needs versus a standard curriculum. The group sessions provide an opportunity for the dog and owner teams to interact with each other.
Reply from Dog Owner's Academy 2026.04.17
Thank you so much for your kind words! 🐾 We are so happy to hear that you've had such a pleasant experience with our team. We truly believe that training should be tailored to each dog’s personality and their owner’s needs rather than a 'one-size-fits-all' approach.
It’s also great to know you’re enjoying the group sessions! We love seeing our dog and owner teams interact, it's a fantastic way to practice real-life skills in a fun environment. Thank you for being part of our academy family!
Looking forward to seeing you in our next lesson.
Uncle Turk & Dog Owner’s Academy Team 🐾
Be the owner your dog deserves™

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