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Carolina Dog Training, LLC
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- Services
- Daycare & Boarding, Training Programs, Puppy Programs
- Reviews
- 77
What recent reviews say
Elaine's board and train program produces measurable, lasting behavioral transformations within two weeks. Dogs return home with reliable off-leash recall, heel walks, and emotional composure; owners report feeling confident, knowledgeable, and supported through clear instruction and follow-up guidance.
Praised for
- trainer expertise and knowledge
- board and train program results
- dogs off-leash trained reliably
- owner teaching and confidence
- communication and follow-up support
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Best for: Owners needing intensive behavioral work and hands-on owner training for their dogs.
Think twice if: Board and train requires owner commitment to reinforce what the trainer teaches.
Strengths
- two-week transformations with measurable off-leash recall
- trainer works with dogs inside her home
- owner education central to every program
- handles behavior problems (reactivity, prey drive, anxiety)
Worth knowing
- Trainer named Elaine
- Two-week board and train is core service
- Dogs trained in trainer's home with limited group (typically one other dog)
- Provides photos and updates during stay
- Offers follow-up sessions after return home
- Training approach influenced by Cesar Millan methodology (website claim)
- Operates since 2006 (website claim)
What reviews say by service
- Training Programs
- Two-week board and train yields dramatic improvements in recall, loose leash walking, and emotional self-control; reviewers credit hands-on owner teaching.
- Daycare & Boarding
- Dogs stay in trainer's home during program with close care and individual attention; owners value the small-group setting.
- Puppy Programs
- Program works successfully with puppies; reviewers report quick behavioral shifts and confidence gains.
- Dog Walker
- Pack walks offered; reviews emphasize off-leash walking and recall training as part of broader behavior work.
- Pet Sitter
- No review text directly addresses pet-sitting service; insufficient evidence.
How it compares
- Rated 4.9 against a 4.79 average across the 72 training programs businesses listed here.
- Has more Google reviews than 57% of the businesses in this directory.
How we scored this
How We Rank Star rating 91
Review volume 82
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 81
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30
Rating breakdown
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Opening hours
- Monday
- 09:00-18:00
- Tuesday
- 09:00-18:00
- Wednesday
- 09:00-18:00
- Thursday
- 09:00-18:00
- Friday
- 09:00-17:00
- Saturday
- 09:00-17:00
- Sunday
- Closed
As listed on Google.
From their website
Services listed
Canine Board and Train ProgramsPrivate TrainingLoose Leash WalksPhone ConsultationShadow ProgramTrain-the-Trainer ProgramGraduate Group ClassesPack Walks
Credentials claimed:Training from Cesar Millan
Operating:since 2006
As published by the business on its own website; not independently verified.
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Common questions
- What is a typical board and train timeline?
- Two weeks is the standard program length reviewers mention repeatedly, with follow-up sessions after pickup.
- Does Elaine work with dogs with behavioral problems like reactivity or high prey drive?
- Yes, reviews show success with dog-reactive dogs, high-energy dogs, and dogs with strong prey drives like bird dogs.
- Does my dog stay in a kennel or boarding facility?
- Dogs stay in Elaine's home during board and train, typically with one other dog, rather than a large facility.
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