Carolina Canine Consulting

Patrick and Rebekah are fantastic, I recommend them to every single person who asks who we used as a trainer. Trust and transparency are at the core of what they do. So much so that they will create and upload a private YouTube Playlist for you to watch as they board and train your dog. In 2024 we sent our 1 year old American Akita, Ajax, to the 3 week board and train with Carolina Canine Consulting. We have been around dogs all our lives and owned a chow, a pit bull and an australian shepherd, but we knew an American Akita would be a challenge. Patrick and Rebekah didnt just train Ajax, after those three weeks they spent several weeks working with us in different social settings to drive home the training foundation they had put in place. Their professionalism, expertise and knowledge allowed us to gain confidence in handling such a notoriously independent and headstrong dog. Ajax is now almost 3 years old, and weighing close to 110 pounds. His recall is impeccable, he goes on walks with no issues, and we have full confidence in being able to handle him due to the trust and training built by Patrick and Rebekah. The best part, Patrick and Rebekah dont just train your dog and leave you to figure out the rest. Over the last year and half I have reached out to them and they provided advice and additional coaching for how to handle diverse and unique situations. I would trust these two explicitly with any K9 training needs.

Patrick and Rebecca are amazing. Between the two of them they have decades of experience and no fear. We have a Bernese mountain dog that's a big hand full, with a history. We did a few meet ups to get him used to Patrick because our dog is very apprehensive and afraid of strangers. Once he was comfortable we signed him up for the board and train for 3 weeks. We now feel so much more empowered on how to handle our big giant. He's much more comfortable out in public, still not a fan of new people, but we now have the guidance on how to work with him to slowly introduce people.

Patrick and Rebecca took Appa here in for the 3 week training course and we couldn't believe how much it helped. He struggled with reactiveness, fear and even aggression towards strangers and other dogs. We didn't know how to handle him, but after the training we all learned the core commands and confidence to take him out into the world again. Appa and ourselves are much happier and I would definitely recommend Carolina Canine Consulting for basically any dog related training.

After 3 weeks of Carolina Canine Consulting’s board and train program, there was a night and day difference in our GSD/husky mix puppy, Aspen, who has been changed for the better! 😁 His main behavioral issues included not listening, jumping, nipping, chewing, eating everything, barking, counter surfing, scratching on doors, digging, and pulling on the leash. We are beyond satisfied with the board and train program and excited about the results seen in our dog! He went from a hyper, anxious, and shy pup to one who is more calm and relaxed in general (still hyper at times since a puppy), which is both good for Aspen and us! He loves his elevated dog bed for placing and relaxing, often napping there. Daily interactions and walks are more enjoyable, and he and our older dog play more with less nipping now. Through Aspen’s training and the send home lesson, we received the tools needed and a way to clearly communicate with our dog. Carolina Canine Consulting simplifies things by using “No” for behaviors that are unsafe and unwanted rather than a long list of different commands. The trainers are in touch often during and after the program, which is transparent with regular updates, videos, and photos received showing the training progress and what to work on at home. I especially loved these and getting to see Aspen and how things were going while he was gone for so long :) This training program does not compare to another I have used in the past for the above reasons and the personalized attention and care put into it! Their expertise and love for what they do shines brightly. I truly believe they love each dog as their own and have no reservations at all about program. In fact, I look forward to boarding with them in the future and know our dog will love that as well. Best of all, there are lifelong benefits of asking for help and advice if/when questions arise with refreshers available! Thank you so much, Carolina Canine Consulting!!!

I sent my American Akita to Carolina Canine Consultant for their 3-week training program, and I couldn’t be happier with the results! Before training, my dog was super strong-willed and a handful on walks (typical Akita attitude). The trainers really knew how to work with his personality and were incredibly patient and professional. They kept me updated with photos and videos throughout the program, which made me feel comfortable and confident about how things were going. When they dropped him off at our home, I was amazed — he walks calmly on leash now, listens to commands, and is so much more focused and responsive. What I really appreciate is how personal they made the whole experience. They took time to understand my dog’s temperament and made sure I knew how to keep things consistent at home. If you’re looking for serious results and trainers who truly care, I absolutely recommend Carolina Canine Consultant — especially if you’ve got a strong-minded breed like an Akita. It’s made such a difference for both of us!

Patrick and his team did an awesome job with our 2 - 4-month-old Golden Retriever pups. After 3 weeks at their facility, both pups were very responsive to their names, commands, and showed an eagerness to continue to learn more commands. Their process includes training the owners to continue effective training at home. They come to your home after the initial training and give more instruction to the dogs and owners. They are very responsive with follow up and continuous training technics long after the initial 3 weeks. I highly recommend Carolina Canine Consulting for your K-9 family members!

Words dont describe how amazing the process was for us and our 2 puppies. Before taking them in we couldn't walk them, we couldn't take them in a car, and they would just run forever and not listen. After me or my wife can take both dogs by ourselves on walks or in the cars They dont pull us around Training isnt just for the dogs it was for use as well and as long as you continue to work with your dog u will see the fruits of it. I will recommend Patrick to anyone who ask plus I felt save sending my dogs away for 3 weeks and new that they would be in good hands

We had our 2 year old golden retriever go to the board and train with Carolina canine and have had the best results ever! We recommend them to everyone we know! Rocky can now go out in public with us with no hesitations. Going out in public with him is so much fun now where before it was a stress. Not only is he great in public his manners when people come to the door are impeccable. He used to jump up on everyone. We are so glad we found Carolina canine consulting!!

Patrick, Rebekah, and their team are the best. We entrusted them with Bianca at 4 months old. They treated her so well and with so much care and attention. We love their focus on the psychology of the dogs and not simply the behavior. She came back to us with her same playful, loving, puppy energy but more responsive and attentive. We’ve continued to consult with them and use their techniques with Bianca and it’s going great. They trained us as much as the dog. They laid a foundation for her training that we never could have done ourselves. Now when we go on walks with Bianca or take her out people can’t believe how well behaved she is for her age. Our recommendation of Carolina Canine Consulting couldn’t be any higher!

Our 9 month old Kelpie mix came to us unexpectedly this fall and we were very overwhelmed trying to figure out how to meet his mental and physical needs, and still maintain our normal lives! When we took him for his first visit to our vet, she could also see that we were going to need help. She recommended Patrick and Rebecca. She told us how much she trusted them. So we decided that making the investment of training with them was going to be the right call - and it was. From the moment that we made contact with them we began to receive support and guidance. They asked us to send videos and they began helping us troubleshoot before we even had a firm training date on the books. And our dog came home to us after training very much settled and manageable. And then our training started, and we now feel settled and capable. It is also a tremendous relief to know that we can board him with Patrick and Rebecca if needed in the future - a place where his training will be reinforced and that he will be safe and cared for. Patrick and Rebecca were a Godsend for us. We would recommend them without hesitation to anyone struggling to know how to help or communicate with their dog!