Professional Dog Obedience Training
North Carolina’s Reliable Dog Behavioral Experts
At Wild Child Dog Training, we help you build a strong bond with your dog through trust, respect, and effective communication. Our expert obedience training programs ensure your dog behaves reliably, promoting safety and happiness in every environment.
Why Opt for our obedience programs?
Proven expertise: Sydney and our team hold competitive titles across multiple venues, have rehabilitated dogs nationwide, and have trained other professionals to reach their personal and career goals.
Focused, personalized care: We limit enrollment to ensure each dog receives individualized attention tailored to temperament, personality, and your handling skills.
Real-world results: Training starts in low-distraction settings and progresses to real-life situations — home routines, public outings, small-animal interactions, and more.
Certified, insured, and trusted: Fully insured and affiliated with the American Kennel Club, United Schutzhund Clubs of America, International Association of Canine Professionals, and the Better Business Bureau.
Positive, purpose-driven training: We use diverse, science-based techniques to provide structure, mental engagement, and clear expectations that align with your goals and your dog’s needs.
Relationship-focused: Our approach builds trust, understanding, and mutual enjoyment between you and your dog for lasting success.
What can Your Dog Learn?
Your dog can learn essential obedience commands, leash manners, impulse control, and social skills through professional training programs designed for lasting results.
Basic Commands: Sit, Stay, Come, Down, and Leave It
Off leash freedom and purpose to promote calmness within the home
Stop pulling, jumping, nipping, running away, etc.
Leash Manners: Walking calmly on a leash without pulling
Recall: Returning when called, even amidst distractions
Impulse Control: Learning to wait and be patient
Socialization: Engaging appropriately with other dogs and people
Obedience Training Details…
Intensive Training: Your dog will benefit from personalized, daily training sessions specifically designed to address their unique needs and behavioral challenges. Our expert trainers employ proven techniques to ensure rapid progress and lasting results.
Personalized Attention: Every dog gets personalized attention through training plans specifically designed to address their unique challenges and goals. Your trainer will work exclusively with you and one other family at any given time, ensuring that your dog receives focused care throughout the day.
Experienced Trainers: We are a small team of two trainers with over 10 years of experience working with various breeds, sizes, and temperaments across the country. All dogs will closely train under Sydney’s guidance who has a degree in animal behavior and health.
Structured Environment: We teach in a controlled, structured environment that promotes learning and reinforces positive behavior. Once behaviors are learned we start applying their new skills in more challenging areas.
Daily Play: Your dog will enjoy daily exercise and playtime to keep them fit and mentally stimulated. As most of our teaching is play based to genetically fulfill your dog.
Regular Progress Updates: Stay connected with regular updates in the form of photos and videos, along with private lessons during your dog’s stay, allowing you to visit and learn alongside them.
Follow-up Support: Our commitment doesn’t end when the training retreat concludes. We offer follow-up support to help maintain training outcomes, which includes additional training sessions, practical tips for seamlessly integrating training into daily routines, and access to exclusive online resources, tutorials, and guides to reinforce positive behavior at home.
Our Obedience services…
The Total Package
Imagine a life with the dog of your dreams—a well-mannered companion who brings joy rather than chaos. "The Total Package" board and train program is designed to make this vision a reality. This comprehensive program is not just about temporary fixes; it’s about creating lasting change. Your dog’s stay is flexible, averaging 3-5 weeks, and tailored to their unique needs. Throughout the process, you'll receive regular updates and hands-on lessons during and after their stay, ensuring you can maintain the progress at home. The program doesn’t just stop there; it offers a lifetime of support, including a membership to a Facebook group, access to group hikes, and discounted refresher training. With every training tool provided and the chance to board with us, "The Total Package" is a commitment to excellence, transforming your spirited pup into the obedient companion you’ve always dreamed of.
Private Lessons
Personalized sessions are more than just obedience training; they are a transformative experience for both dogs and their owners. With the guidance of expert trainers, you will learn to decode your dog's cues and understand their language, creating a bond built on trust and mutual respect. The significance of owner involvement cannot be overstated—your active participation is the key to unlocking your dog's potential. Through hands-on learning, you will discover the art of reinforcement, turning challenges into triumphs.
Contact Us
If you're ready to improve your dog’s behavior and communication skills, contact Wild Child Dog Training for professional obedience training. Our programs are designed to teach essential commands, leash manners, impulse control, and focus—both on and off leash. Whether you have a young dog just starting out or an adult dog that needs a refresher, we offer private sessions, day training, and board and train options to fit your goals. Serving Swansboro, New Bern, Emerald Isle, and the Crystal Coast of North Carolina.
“We had an absolutely wonderful experience with Kara and Wild Child Dog Training. Our dog, Grady, who is a really big Golden Retriever puppy spent 4 weeks in their care learning manners, recall, walking on a leash calmly, being in public, etc and he seemed to love every minute. We just got him home this week and he is a different dog. The love and passion Kara clearly has for dogs were evident the moment we met her. And their consistent communication and video uploads provided our family with a transparent and fun way to watch Grady’s progress. We could not recommend Wild Child any higher and will gladly pass on our highest recommendation to anyone who asks. Thank you guys for a top notch experience.”
FAQs
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We stand as one of the most established dog training businesses along the Crystal Coast.
Many are unaware that dog training is a non-regulated industry. Anyone could decide to become a dog trainer overnight, and this is a common occurrence in our region. This not only does a disservice to you but also to your dog, as poor training can exacerbate behavioral issues.
At Wild Child, we pride ourselves on being certified and insured. We're affiliated with major organizations like the American Kennel Club, International Association of Canine Professionals, and the Better Business Bureau.
Our extensive experience and specialized knowledge in canine behavior distinguish us from others, and we have tangible evidence to back it up. Sydney has earned titles with numerous dogs, rehabilitated dogs nationwide, instructed other dog trainers/handlers aiding in their personal and professional achievements, and served on the board of the local kennel club.
Our training philosophy includes limited enrollment to prioritize quality, providing focused attention and personalized care for each dog. We offer tailored training programs designed to match your dog’s unique personality, temperament, and your handling abilities. Our facility creates the perfect learning environment by starting with low distractions and gradually increasing them as your dog progresses. Training also addresses real-life situations, including interactions with small animals, in-home behavior
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Book an eval/lesson where we observe your dog, discuss their behavior and your goals, and create a clear training game plan tailored to your dog’s needs. We’ll recommend the best program for progress and teach practical, easy-to-follow homework you can start at home right away. This is perfect for those who are unsure where to start in their training journey.
This service is held at our location.
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Our comprehensive Full Puppy Package ensures a well-trained companion for life! This program consists of a 1 to 2 week initial training period followed by a return visit at 6 months for advanced on and off-leash obedience training. We will cover all the bases in this program to make sure you have a well-behaved and well-rounded pup no matter where you go. This program is results based, so length of stay is dependent on your dog. On average this program is 3-5 weeks long and is for puppies under 5 months old.
All Programs Come With:
Updates throughout training
Lessons during your dog’s stay
Lessons after your dog’s stay
Membership Facebook group
Access to group hikes
All training equipment
Ability to board with us
Discounted refresher training
Lifetime support
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Our complete and Total Package board and train program will help you achieve the dog of your dreams! With this program, your dog's stay is flexible, and you receive lessons both during and after their stay to ensure long-lasting results. We’ll assist your dog in overcoming undesirable behaviors, forming new habits, and teaching you how to maintain control, resulting in a well-mannered companion for life. This program is results based, so length of stay is dependent on your dog. On average this program is 3-5 weeks long and for dogs 6 months or older.
All Programs Come With:
Updates throughout training
Lessons during your dog’s stay
Lessons after your dog’s stay
Membership Facebook group
Access to group hikes
All training equipment
Ability to board with us
Discounted refresher training
Lifetime support
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Our highly regarded Behavior Mod program has gained attention from dog owners nationwide. Through this program, we will equip your dog with new skills to address their challenging behaviors. Additionally, we will guide you in effectively interpreting your dog's needs, enabling you to understand and manage them in a way that fosters peace and harmony within your home. This program is results based, so length of stay is dependent on your dog. On average this program is 6-8 weeks long.
All Programs Come With:
Updates throughout training
Lessons during your dog’s stay
Lessons after your dog’s stay
Membership Facebook group
Access to group hikes
All training equipment
Ability to board with us
Discounted refresher training
Lifetime support
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Dogs stay on Sydney’s property in private, temperature-controlled runs equipped with video surveillance. Throughout the day, they are walked and played with on our 10-acre facility, which features a pond, an indoor training building, and a covered arena with agility equipment. During rest periods, each dog has access to their own outdoor run where they can sniff, socialize, or enjoy their favorite chew bone. All kennels are cleaned daily and always stocked with fresh water. Indoor kennels are monitored using a temperature device called Waggle. Each day, dogs receive their proper meals, any necessary medications, a daily chew, a complimentary lavender wipe-down, and fresh bedding. We firmly believe that dogs learn best when calm, so we go the extra mile to meet every dog’s needs and ensure a relaxing and enjoyable stay.
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To get started, please click on the contact form above or call us at 910.378.9377. We'll talk about your training objectives and your pup, and then we'll either recommend various training options or arrange an evaluation to observe your dog directly. Following our conversation, whether it's over the phone or in person, we'll send you an online intake form to complete. After we receive the completed form, we'll secure a spot for your pup at our school and provide you with some tasks to begin practicing at home! You will be added to our private Facebook group for additional support until your first session begins!
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Online Video Library (virtual training)
Sniffspot Rental
Private Lesson at our location
Private Lesson at your location
Training Booklet
Dog Sport lesson
Boarding (clients only)
Refresher training 7 days (clients only)
