Welcome to K9 Responder Academy

Get ready to embark on an incredible journey with our dog training programs. Based out of Charlotte, NC, we specialize in providing comprehensive training for basic obedience, emotional support animal, therapy, and service dog training.

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Our Services

Basic Obedience Training

Our basic obedience training is offered in several packages including our puppy academy, as well as 10 and 14 day board and train to match with your dogs needs and your budget.
Emotional Support Animal (ESA)

Our emotional support animal training is designed to help your dog develop the skills needed to support and provide comfort in emotional situations. We'll teach your pup the skills they need to support you when you need them most.
Therapy Dog Training

With therapy dogs in some of the biggest first responder agencies in the country, our therapy training program focuses on equipping your dog with the necessary skills to bring joy and healing to those in need. We'll teach the skills they need to be reliable in public settings and bring support to those who need it!
Psychiatric Service Dog Training

Service dogs trained by service dog handlers.
Our trainers are here to guide both dogs and their owners through every step of the journey. With tailored programs and compassionate training methods, we're dedicated to empowering dogs to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those they serve.

Meet the coaches!

Get ready to meet the dream team behind your dog's transformation! Our team of top-notch trainers, Rick, Sam, Matt, and Kemp are here to unleash the best in your furry friend. With their blend of expertise, passion, and a sprinkle of doggy magic, they're dedicated to making training sessions not just effective, but downright paws-itively fun! So, let's get started on this tail-wagging journey together! 🐾

Training is an amazing investment in your dog. We’ll work with you to help your dog achieve fantastic results, and help them have the best life possible with you!

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I got into the fire service because when I was a little boy, my grandfather put one of his old badges in my hand, and I wanted one of my own some day...

My friend Tina here has worked a long career at Miami-Dade Fire, and formed Triple F - Fierce Fe

BIG PROUD MOMENT!

(Yeah that's me in the picture, but the credit here goes to Coach Sam, who made this happen!)

Walter and Chase are brothers from the same litter. They were adopted by an awesome lady, and her father. When her father became ill and

Another awesome day of training with Evos K9 Dog Training!
We're very much at home in the world of obedience, therapy and service work, but it has been an absolute blast getting together with Corey and having him share his knowledge on scent detectio

#WolfhoundWednesday!

One of the unintended but coolest things about being a dog trainer is the joy Player 2 gets out of these dogs. The Hobbit is 2 going on 25, all sass and independence, but she adores these dogs and helping with them where she can

#Tongueouttuesday part 2, Electric Pupaloo...

Ms. Kaya has been here with us for a bit. We see her here demonstrating the unorthodox "side tongue" maneuver.

Kaya is a year and a half old German Wirehaired Pointer and I swear if we could

#tongueouttuesday goes to Scarlet! This is a rare tongue sighting, with her we usually see more teeth than tongue. She's here learning to chill out a little around her reactive GSD brothers we're continuing to work with. The hope is that with all dog

Theo graduated from our two week program!

Big props to Theo's human for putting some excellent work into him before he came here, and for recognizing how important good training was for a dog his size.

We worked on building confidence, good leash

Doc went BIG on his first public event at the Southern Christmas Show!

He partnered up with #FireDogCat from the Dogs of the Charlotte Fire Department and Charlotte Regional Fire Foundation to help draw a crowd and raise money to support local firs

Meet Coach Mickey!

Mickey is a 12 week old Irish Wolfhound puppy (nearly 13 as of this post, but 12 to the day as of the photo with Coach Cuddle)

We got him as a pet after a pretty exhaustive six month search for a reputable breeder, which was stra

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We're here to answer any questions you have about our dog training services in Charlotte, NC. Whether you're interested in basic obedience training or need assistance with emotional support animal (ESA), therapy, or service dog training, we've got you covered.

Don't hesitate to reach out to us - we'll be happy to assist you and provide you with all the information you need!

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Welcome to K9 Responder Academy

Basic Obedience Training

Emotional Support Animal (ESA)

Therapy Dog Training

Psychiatric Service Dog Training

Meet the coaches!

Training is an amazing investment in your dog. We’ll work with you to help your dog achieve fantastic results, and help them have the best life possible with you!

Stay Connected

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