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The Dog Door

The Dog Door We've been proud to provide effective and compassionate behavioral training for Asheville’s dogs since 2001. https://bit.ly/2FvYIsM

Our love for dogs and their happiness led us to open our behavioral center in 2008. Having previously studied Applied Ethology (which examines the relationships between animals and humans), our owner has the knowledge and experience to get your canine companion feeling confident, happy, and ready to interact with the world. Using problem-solving skills and behavioral techniques, our instruction is

scientific and proven to help your pet perform in a variety of situations. Whether your furry friend needs obedience training or your puppy is just learning to interact with his peers, you can trust our passionate team to get your four-legged friend up to speed on the dog lingo of the day.

02/05/2025

Play with your dog!

Playing with your dog adds more to your relationship bank account.

Dogs want to please us and they want to PLAY with us!

Not every dog will want to retrieve or will enjoy those types of games.

Here are some other ideas for you and your dog to enjoy!

Let us know in the comments which game(s) you have tried and which are your dog’s favorites!

01/22/2025

Whether you are worried about how your dog will interact with your new baby once they arrive or you are concerned about your dog’s behavior around your child, we can help!

Our strategies will help you learn how to live safely with your dogs and children.

📖We can create an individualized plan for you and your family to manage your dog and child safely!

👶🏼We can teach you what types of interactions are appropriate and safe for each stage of your child’s development based on your dog’s behavior.

🐕We can teach you how to interpret your dog’s body language so that you can decide when to stop an interaction or continue.

🐶There are some really useful skills that we can teach your dog that make living with children so much easier!

Ready to get started? Visit canine-cohesion.com for more info!

12/18/2024

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11/08/2024

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11/06/2024

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10/25/2024

10/21/2024

Keeping your child safe is a top priority!

But knowing how to do that with your family dog can bring up many questions.

🤰🐶If you are expecting a new baby soon and you have a family dog, there are so many ways that you can prepare in advance to set everyone up for success!

👶🏼If you have a baby and you are concerned about the mobile toddler phase -OR-

🐕👶🏼If you have already noticed some concerns about your dog’s behavior as your child has learned to crawl and walk, we can help!

Join one of our upcoming virtual programs to address your concerns and set your dog and your home up for success!

Sign up for Dogs & Storks (preparing for life with dogs and newborns) here 👉 https://calendly.com/ashley-horizondogs/dogs-storks-virtual-workshop-inperson-1

Sign up for Dogs & Toddlers (preparing for life with dogs and toddlers) here 👉 https://calendly.com/ashley-horizondogs/dogs-toddlers-virtual-workshop-inperson

Or copy the QR code in the flyer. We look forward to supporting you and your family! ❤️

10/17/2024

Update
To Our Beloved Clients,

What a crazy time we are in! None of us could have anticipated we would have experienced such a catastrophic event. Many of us are still reeling from the aftermath of the storm, whether displaced or hunkering down in Asheville with its limited resources. Thank you to the many of you who have reached out to check on us and let us know you are ok. We are so grateful that all of our staff members are accounted for and that it seems we all walked away with minimal damage to our homes and health. We deeply hope the same is true for you. We also hope that whatever upheaval you may have had has not had a huge impact on your dogs and that they are all fairing well.

As we get some of the necessities back and start to settle into our new “normal” the Canine Cohesion Leadership team has been able to start preliminary conversations about where we stand business-wise. In the next few weeks we will continue to meet and develop strategies to carry us through this time. This is what we know:
1. We understand fully that many of you are still trying to meet basic needs and dog training is probably the furthest thing from your mind. We have just had enough people reach out, we felt we should check in with our client base.
2. We still have pretty limited ability for effective communication on a regular basis with the company owner, Desiree. She has little to no cell service at home or at Fairview.
3. Fairview Happy Tails has no power, water or internet. Cane Creek Road toward Hendersonville Rd was completely washed out and travel is still precarious in some parts of Asheville. Canine Cohesion Facility had flooding in the crawlspace, but no other structural damage, but has no water or internet. Happy Tails West has power and internet, but no water. At this point we have decided that both Happy Tails locations and Canine Cohesion will be closed until water is restored and it is safe. If there are any clients in Asheville who need Behavior help, we will see them virtually if that is possible. There will be no in-person appointments in Asheville until it is safe. However, during Covid we learned how to navigate the virtual arena with behavior cases and had great success. We know many of our clients will want to do in-person appointments and we assure you that once it is safe and our staff is ready, we will be able to provide this service, but in the meantime we are confident we can provide the same level of care and service virtually. You can also opt to work with a member of our Greenville team in-person in Greenville if you would like to travel down.
4. Greenville, while greatly impacted by the storm, had nowhere near the devastation Asheville did and will be able to resume normal operations. Specifically we will be offering Board and Trains, Behavior Assistance and Group Classes. Please visit the website if you are interested.

Please know that we think of you and hope you and your family (two and four legged) are well.

We miss working with you and hope to see you soon!

10/09/2024

🐾 Ready to transform your bond with your dog? Our virtual dog training sessions and behavior consultations are here to change the game! 🚀

Imagine a happier, more well-behaved pup—all from the comfort of your home. 🏡 With personalized guidance and expert tips, you’ll unlock the secret to understanding your dog like never before.

Join our community of pet parents who are seeing real results! 🐶✨

Ready to start your journey?

Visit canine-cohesion.com to learn more!

10/02/2024

❤️PLEASE CHECK THEIR SITES AND PAGES FOR UPDATES!

🐕Brother Wolf Animal Rescue
Make donations on their website ——> https://www.bwar.org/?

Our most urgent need is monetary donations –Through Venmo at

🐕Asheville Humane Society is looking for gas and gas cans, as well as volunteers to help build kennels and do work

Donations- Venmo is https://www.venmo.com/u/ashevillehumane and donations can also be made through our website.
https://www.facebook.com/AshevilleHumane

🐈Sister Kitten in Maggie Valley, NC is there and trying to help locals and feed colonies even in Asheville.
Please help by donating- PayPal.me/sisterkitten, venmo.com/sisterkitten or by credit card through the link at https://www.sisterkitten.org/how-to-help/

Please note that we can’t receive deliveries at our regular address because of flash flooding that swept away roads but you can send donations of dog and cat food to our vet’s office:

Asheville Veterinary Associates West
50 New Leicester Hwy
Asheville, NC 28806

https://www.facebook.com/sisterkitten

🐈‍⬛Esther Neonatal Kitten Alliance also needs donations, and supplies. Their executive director is there alone feeding all the kittens because people can’t get there.

If you’re in the South Asheville or Arden are and can SAFELY make it to 21 Pond Street in Arden between 10-12 or 4-6 ANY day we need your help with animal care!

Needs- BOTTLED WATER OR JUGS OF WATER and towels

❤️Donations to help get us through this can also be made at kittenalliance.org/donate “

https://www.facebook.com/kittenalliance

🐕🐈FurEver Friends Animal Rescue, est 2002 has their President and founder staying with their cats at their vet’s office to make sure they are cared for. No power, no water.
Venmo: -AnimalRescue
Paypal: [email protected]

https://www.facebook.com/FurEverFriendsAsheville

🐕🐈Mountain Pet Rescue is looking for temp fosters to get some of the animals out of their building since they have no power.
https://www.facebook.com/MountainPetRescue

🫏Mountain Mule Packer Ranch is taking supplies to difficult to reach locations. Donate here: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/LqtWcx5XkHAoEMyP/?

09/30/2024

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09/28/2024

Our hearts are with all of those affected by this major storm.

We currently are without power and internet at both facilities in Greenville and Asheville. Please check your email for rescheduling instructions for any training sessions or classes that you had scheduled this weekend.

Due to flooding and closed roads, it is safest that we reschedule most sessions and will keep you posted as to when we can resume normal operations.

Thank you for your patience and understanding!

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1 Battle Square Suite A
Asheville, NC
28801

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 7pm
Wednesday	9am - 7pm
Thursday	9am - 7pm
Friday	9am - 7pm

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🐾Digging is great enrichment for dogs!If you are worried about your garden, make them a dig pit and let them have fun! Does your dog like to dig? #Enrichment #canineenrichment #digging #dogbehavior

We are so moved by the work Arts For Life does in our community, and we recently learned that their Heartbeat Sessions are starting again! A Heartbeat Session turns a digital recording of a terminal pediatric patient’s heartbeat into the rhythm for a song selected or created by the patient and their family. The song and the heartbeat are recorded together live, with local musicians, at Echo Mountain Recording Studio in Asheville, NC. For Arts For Life’s budding young musicians and their families, a Heartbeat Session is a one-of-a-kind musical memento; a living legacy inspired by the steady rhythm of a heartbeat. Check out this session and listen carefully for Jesse's Heartbeat. The gifts they give to the patients and their families are so special and it is our privilege to try to use our network to make more of these sessions possible. Please consider donating to this beautiful project if you are as moved as all of us are. https://heartbeatsessions.org/

@porkyandpals Pork Roll rocking Family Dog Mediation for the win!!

Best day ever! Not only did Kim have back to back golden puppy appointments, but they were actually from the same breeder! It made for a very sweet play time for these half siblings 💗💗💗 #thedogdoor #doglegs #beyonddogtraining #ashevillenc #ashevilledogs #dogsofasheville #downtownasheville #dogcityusa #meetyourdog #avl #828isgreat #dogsofinstagram

Here is a sweet moment between behavior consultant Angie with her son Jasper and dog Izzy! 🥰🥰🥰 #thedogdoor #doglegs #asheville #ashevillenc #dogsofasheville #ashevilledogs #wnc #downtownasheville #beyonddogtraining

We had the CUTEST overlap in day train clients yesterday! Astro the Great Dane and Ripple the St. Bernard!! 😍🥰

Poise is beggin’ for more @wildmeadowfarms #bacon #dogcityusa #downtownasheville #dogsofasheville #miniaussie

Dogs and Cats - Considerations for Peace and Harmony in the Household

Shy puppy class! Watch Buffy’s body language change (tan puppy) as Luke starts investigating her and then pursuing her. Angie steps in as she starts retreating to Mom for protection. Seemingly subtle efforts like these make all the difference in your shy puppy’s socialization experiences. #thedogdoor #shypuppy #puppyclass #puppysocialization #forcefree #fearfree #dogbodylanguage #dogbehavior #ashevilledog #ashevilledogtrainer #asheville #828isgreat #downtownasheville #dogcityusa

WATCH ONE OF THE MOST MAGICAL DOG MOMENTS I'VE EVER CAUGHT ON CAMERA!!! I simply can't find words to do this justice... but I'll try:) This little game had been going on for quite a few minutes before I turned my phone on to catch it. This perfectly incredible #shelterdog was adopted from a rural #animalshelter 3 days ago in hopes she could be a #servicedog for this 9 year old boy who struggles tremendously with his #autism, #anxiety, #seizures, #sensoryintegration, and related challenges in a very loud world. He doesn't really have friends. He's in a very different world than most other kids, other people. His family hoped an #autismservicedog could help, and called us for guidance in finding a #rescuedog. What's happened in the last 3 days has been nothing short of a miracle for this child. He's meeting his experiences at home and out of the house differently than ever before with his Dolly. Rather than fearing the sights and sounds in the office and outside with crippling emotion, he's completely engaged with her in merriment and presence. He completely sees her, in a way I can't train people to see their dog- her thoughts, feelings, ideas and needs completely apparent to him. He connects with me on this ground with comfort and enthusiasm. And this angelic perfect creature gives it right back. She sees him and accepts him and engages with him without judgment, with understanding and joy and presence. It brings me to tears watching it. He asks me, "Can I keep her? Or do we have to take her back to the shelter?" (He knows my approval of her as his service dog candidate will determine the answer). Telling this little boy, "Yes, she's your dog. She's perfect." and watching him softly approach her and carefully put his arms around her after hearing this is the greatest reward I could ever ask for. #ilovemyjob

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Our Story

A sincere love for dogs and concern for their happiness in relationship to humans is at the heart of The Dog Door company. As an applied ethologist, The Dog Door’s owner- Kim Brophey- has committed her lifetime passion to the integration of scientific study and practical applications for the benefit of dogs and their people. The Dog Door Behavior Center is the first behavior center in the WNC region and represents an exciting paradigm shift in the field of dog training and behavior- raising the bar, breaking the mold and challenging current standards through the all-new Family Dog Mediation. Kim’s trademarked comprehensive scientific approach to dog behavior - Dog L.E.G.S.® - introduces a revolutionary system for understanding and addressing dog behavior problems and relationships with people. The Dog Door team is here to help you and your dog tackle whatever obstacles you are facing on the road on life together. Forget dog training. Get real help that gets to the heart of it all.

The Dog Door is a trusted and established locally and nationally awarded Asheville-based company, further doing it’s part in the community and greater industry through the national Dog L.E.G.S.® educational platform launching in 2018. The official Dog L.E.G.S.® Guide book - Meet Your Dog, an all-new Canine Genetic Heritage Testing Software and L.E.G.S. partner app- The Dog Key, a L.E.G.S.® recognized business and organization program, and daily service to families and community in Dog City, USA™ will work to extend the The Dog Door’s mission of redefining how we perceive and treat our canine companions.