Your Source for Professional Dog Training Programs
Leading the Industry through Research Driven Dog Training
Founded in 2006, Highland Canine Training, LLC is one of the largest and most respected professional dog training companies in the United States. With headquarters in North Carolina and locations across the nation, Highland Canine Training is recommended as the dog trainer of choice by veterinarians, shelters, rescue groups, pet retailers, law enforcement and military organizations, and other industry professionals.
Our expert dog trainers offer research-driven dog training and canine education programs that are proven to be more effective. For almost two decades, we have been committed to increasing the industry standard for training dogs and people to create programs that get results.
For pet dog owners, we have professional dog trainers located across the United States who can help you and your dog – offering one-on-one obedience training, Board and Train programs, group classes, behavior modification and other specialized services.
Our School for Dog Trainers has hosted students from over 30 countries, providing a mixture of hands-on training and learning theory to provide graduates with everything they need to be a successful dog trainer.
We also provide quality working dogs and best-in-class handler education to meet the demanding requirements of today’s military and law enforcement agencies.
Our Service Dog division selects, trains and delivers a variety of service dogs to improve the lives people with disabilities.
School for Dog Trainers
The Global Leader in Canine Education
With the most inclusive canine education available, the School for Dog Trainers at Highland Canine Training, LLC teaches you progressive and innovative methods of dog training, and working with people in a way that will make your dog training career a successful one.
Here’s what you can expect from our School for Dog Trainers:
- Get extensive hands-on training to provide you with valuable, real-life experience
- Choose from a selection of seven programs across three campus locations
- Learn from a staff of instructors with unparalleled expertise and experience
- Work with a wide array of different dog breeds to expand your knowledge
- Understand critical business and marketing concepts to accelerate career progression
- GI Bill and VA Benefits accepted (Main Campus - Harmony, NC only)
- Licensed by the North Carolina Board of Community Colleges, licensd by the Private School Licensure of the Alabama Community College System, and approved and regulated by the Texas Workforce Commission
Watch the video above to learn about a recent student’s experience undertaking our Master Dog Trainer program.
Police K9 Training & Sales
Providing Unsurpassed Police K9 Training Programs
Watch the video above to learn how our world-class detection dogs are trained to protect local communities.
- Impeccably-trained single purpose and dual-purpose K9s
- State-of-the-art, modern training methods for effective deployment in the field
- Best-in-class handler training to build reliable K9 teams
- Learn from a team with extensive law enforcement experience
- Prepare for real-world K9 scenarios
- Training available via in-person handler classes and through online educational modules
Service Dog Sales & Training
Incredible Dogs Backed by Unbeatable Customer Care
- A wide array of service dogs, including Autism Service Dogs, Mobility Service Dogs, Seizure Service Dogs, and more
- Exceptional customer service to support you and your family from start-to-finish
- A free application process that helps us to understand your requirements
- Extensive puppy selection process to choose the right service dog for you
- Comprehensive training for a reliable service dog partner
- Multi-day delivery of the service dog to help them integrate into your family's life
Watch the video above to learn more about the transformation a fully-trained service dog can provide.
Latest News
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Monthly Musings With Matt: June 2025
Matt McKeown – Highland Canine Training’s professional dog trainer in Wilkesboro, NC – provides a recap in the first installment of his monthly musings.
Safety Tips For Hiking With Your Dog
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Take a look at this article to understand the differences between playful and aggressive behavior – imperative for keeping your dog safe.
Platinum Sponsor Of The IACP
We are proud to be Platinum Sponsors of the International Association of Canine Professionals (IACP). The IACP strives to develop the highest standards of ethics and professionalism across all aspects of the canine world.
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