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.  

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Dog Training Solutions

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:

Watch the video above to learn about a recent student’s experience undertaking our Master Dog Trainer program. 

School for Dog Trainers Graduates

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.

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Law enforcement and military teams are facing a wider array of threats than ever before. Our team of former and current Police K9 handlers and supervisors understand just how important it is to have a reliable K9 partner in the field. Highland Canine Training provides police and military teams across the globe with impeccably trained working dogs, along with best-in-class supervisor and handler education to ensure your team operates to its fullest.

Here’s what our working dog division offers: 

Service Dog Sales & Training

Incredible Dogs Backed by Unbeatable Customer Care

Service dogs make an incredible difference to their handler and their families. At Highland Canine Training, our service dog trainers are experts at every step of the journey – from the initial match with a service dog candidate, through the extensive training process, to the final delivery of the service dog to the family. We understand that every family’s needs are unique, and work with you to provide service dogs that truly enhance your quality of life.

Our Service Dog division offers:

Watch the video above to learn more about the transformation a fully-trained service dog can provide.

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Platinum Sponsor Of The IACP

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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.