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Have you ever wondered why your dog pulls on a leash, jumps up to greet people, and won’t do as you ask? This course will teach you how to communicate with your dog effectively. You will learn the skills necessary to teach your dog basic manners using reward-based training methods. We will build reliable behaviors such as sit, down, stay, wait, come, leave it, tug, and much more! , ...

We are hosting a Vaccine Clinic on Thursday, April 23rd from 10 a.m.– 3 p.m. at the Asheville Humane Society Training Center at 800 Fairview Road, Suite C-1, Asheville, NC 28803 (back of building). , ...

Kids Fest is a free, family-friendly celebration for children up to age 8, organized by Buncombe Partnership for Children and Asheville Parks & Recreation. We’ll be inside the community center with kid-friendly information and activities. Come say hi, learn about being safe and kind around animals, and pick , ...

We’re thrilled to announce that we’ll be joining the Asheville Area Professional Pet Sitting Association (AAPPSA) and Fletcher Parks & Rec for the For the Love of Pets: Pet Expo & Resource Event 2026—and we’d love to see you there! This FREE, pet-friendly gathering is the place to be for local pet lovers. Stop , ...

Does your dog have selective hearing? Do you have to repeat yourself when your dog is near distractions? We will expand upon basic training to help you get reliability anywhere, anytime, and at any distance. Your dog will learn how to stop forward movement when running towards a distraction, sitting at a distance, and more! , ...

Have you ever wondered why your dog pulls on a leash, jumps up to greet people, and won’t do as you ask? This course will teach you how to communicate with your dog effectively. You will learn the skills necessary to teach your dog basic manners using reward-based training methods. We will build reliable behaviors such as sit, down, stay, wait, come, leave it, tug, and much more! , ...

Your goal as a puppy parent is to give your pup the best possible start in life. Puppies learn more between 5 and 16 weeks of age than they will in their entire lifetime! Laying a positive foundation during this time is critical for puppies to grow into behaviorally healthy dogs. This course focuses on proper socialization, bite inhibition, house training, manners, and more! , ...