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Appalachian Dog Training

Name: Appalachian Dog Training
Address: 9485 Boylston Hwy, Mills River, NC 28759, Mills River, NC, 28759.0, US
Telephone: +1 828-708-5949
Rating: 4.9

9485 Boylston Hwy, Mills River, NC 28759

4.9

112 Google reviews

Outdoor yardAccepts puppiesGroomingTrainingOnline booking

Overview

Appalachian Dog Training is a premier dog training and boarding facility in Mills River, NC, led by Katie Weibel, a US Navy veteran with 20+ years of experience. The facility offers Board & Train programs, training classes, grooming services, and a purpose-bred Golden Retriever breeding program for family, therapy, and service dogs.

Amenities & Policies

Cage-free

Webcam

Staff overnight

Outdoor yard

Pool / water play

Small dog area

Accepts puppies3+ months

Reactive breeds

Medication admin

Grooming

Training

Climate controlled

Overnight potty breaks

Online booking

Spay/neuter required

Temperament test

Required vaccinations: Rabies, DHPP, DAPP, Bordetella, negative fecal test

Policies & Details

Cancellation & Deposits

Deposit required — Reservation deposit

Care & Play

Daily updates

Safety & Emergency

Emergency vet protocol:Nearby clinic

Emergency vet cost:Owner

Extras

Owner operated

What Reviews Say

110 reviews analyzed

Appalachian Dog Training receives overwhelmingly positive reviews with 105 out of 110 reviews being 5-star ratings. Customers praise the comprehensive training programs (on-leash, off-leash, behavior modification, puppy head start), excellent communication with daily updates via photos/videos/report cards, and transformative results even for challenging cases. The facility is described as clean, spacious, and well-run by a team led by Katie (with Megan, Morgan, and Kate). Multiple reviewers mention returning for additional training or recommending the facility to others. The few negative reviews (3 total) relate to communication issues that were professionally addressed by ownership. This is a highly recommended dog training facility with exceptional results.

Dog happiness

5.0

Staff

5.0

Cleanliness

5.0

Safety

5.0

Facility

5.0

Communication

5.0

Drop-off / pickup

5.0

Value

4.5

People love

Positive reinforcement training methods(15)Daily updates with pictures and videos(45)Comprehensive graduation training with video(40)Transformation of reactive/difficult dogs(20)Off-leash training success(35)Training the owners too(30)

Staff shoutouts

Katie(95 mentions)Megan(18 mentions)Morgan(12 mentions)Kate(10 mentions)Larkin

Owner replies to 73% of reviewsAvg response: 2dprofessional tone52 repeat customers

Top Rated

4.9 stars from 112+ reviews

This facility has earned a Top Rated badge for maintaining a 4.9-star rating across 112 reviews.

At a Glance

Google rating

4.9/ 5

Review score

4.9/ 5

Amenities5 of 14

Reviews112

Repeat customersNumber of reviews that mention returning or being a regular customer.52

Min puppy age

3 months

Pricing

Contact facility for pricing

Contact

Visit Website +1 828-708-5949 9485 Boylston Hwy, Mills River, NC 28759

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