The WoofPack, Cornelius, NC (2025)

10/04/2025

The power of training and PROPER/purposeful socialization gives dogs a real chance at experiencing the joy and beauty of playing with other dogs.

Ollie(Newfie), Clementine(pit) and Zoe (GSD) would have never had the chance to learn how to socialize appropriately and to make friends if it weren’t for the meticulous way we run our program. Between their dedicated owners, the training they’ve put in and consistent attendance to daytraining- we have been able to see these dogs blossom and become the happiest and best versions of themselves.

Some didn’t even think this was possible. Some think if a dog needs a muzzle they shouldn’t be socializing. Some would say socializing a dog with the behavioral issues these 3 had (all different) was dangerous. But we’re here to prove that wrong (while keeping safety a top priority).

I have found that without proper socialization a lot of these dogs have a missing piece in their training that leaves them hitting a wall in their progress. Socialization is so important for dogs, given it’s done in a way that builds neutrality, trust and fair social skills. Watching these dogs find their spot in the pack is truly one of the BEST parts of my job.

09/15/2025

Dog training experience is preferred but we are willing to train the right candidate.

Come join our team- we are a thriving and well established training company in the Lake Norman/Charlotte area. We offer ongoing support for our team and lots of room for growth. DM for application or more information.

08/31/2025

Shakira’s Superstars 🌟 are two weeks old!! Their eyes started opening today, they have all more than tripled in size, and their personalities are starting to shine.

As they start to become more aware of their surroundings we will be ensuring all these babies get proper puppy exposure (sights, sounds, textures, handling, ect).

Shakira has settled in nicely and is being a fantastic mother(although she is exhausted!!). Shakira is just the sweetest girl you’d ever meet🥰.

Shakira and her puppies will be available through but are not available yet. They are accepting applications for all right now though!

08/20/2025

Here we grow….again!!

We are hiring a part time employee! The WoofPack is continuing to grow and despite hiring another full time employee, we still need more help! This job does have a potential for growth and opportunity but also can just be a part time job for someone who is looking for work/to supplement their current income and would love to work with dogs. In addition to the job duties, you would get chance to shadow our trainers and learn all about training and handling different breeds and temperaments of dogs.

Dog training experience is not required but experience working with dogs is.

If you have any questions or would like to apply, email us at [email protected] or feel free to message us on here!

05/20/2025

Friendly reminder- dog training is for dogs of all ages, sizes, breeds and temperaments. Seniors, puppies, big, small, good, bad, high energy, couch potatoes, pitbulls, poodles…you get the idea!!!

The WoofPack team has knowledge, expertise and experience in training all the different kinds of dogs and personalities!! We’re here to help you reach your goals(big or small!)🤗

05/13/2025

JOIN OUR TEAM!

Are you a dog trainer looking for a change? Or do you work in the dog industry and would like to transition your focus to dog training? We are a thriving, busy and growing training company located in the Lake Norman area. We are looking to hire a trainer to work our DayTraining program (which runs Tuesday-Fridays) and prepare this person to take private session clients as well! Training experience is not required but preferred. We have a steady stream of clients and offer ongoing support and training.

Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity! Hours and pay can be negotiated. Email us at [email protected] for more information and the application.

04/18/2025

Multi-dog household people, this one’s for you!!

Fulfilling and caring for multiple dogs can be quite the task and most people with more than one dog often deal with the difficulty of navigating making things fair for each dog.

Most likely each dog in your house NEEDS something different. My young dogs need more training and activity than my old dogs. My herding dogs need more physical activity than the rest. My pitbulls need more impulse control training than the rest. Some of my dogs need more boundaries to thrive (like no furniture privileges and regular crate time) while some of my dogs don’t need that, so they get different freedoms.

People really struggle with this. They think it all must be equal. If they take one dog for a walk, they must take the other one too. It’s unfair to not let one dog in the furniture if the other(s) are. And the list goes on and on.

In any of these scenarios, the assumption is that both/all dogs needs, likes, capabilities and desires are exactly the same. What they fail to consider is each dog as an individual.

Now let’s revisit the previous examples. Sherman is a puppy and does really need a walk a day, this is imperative for his development, exposure and physical fulfillment. Brayden is 12 and would much rather be sleeping on the couch. Sure Brayden still needs walks but he most certainly doesn’t need one every day. Taking Sherman for a walk everyday and not Brayden is totally fair!

My dogs are allowed on furniture with permission, except Bindi. All my other dogs show no negative behaviors by being allowed this privilege. Bindi has a history of getting in fights when she’s allowed on the furniture. This is unsafe first of all. More importantly though, if I know this privilege leads to this behavior, it would be very unfair of me to put Bindi and my other dogs in that situation. Letting my others dogs on furniture with permission but not Bindi is fair!!

Another consideration is what a dog enjoys. If Debbie LOVES going to a good patio dinner with us but Shenzi HATES doing that, fair means respecting their likes and dislikes.

Fair does not mean equal. Fair means everyone gets what they NEED!!

02/28/2025

📢WOOFPACK GROUP CLASSES📢

We are excited to announce our upcoming line up of WP group classes! We have our tried and true classics (that everyone loves)- WP in the Wild and Back to Basics. We are also offering two new classes- WP Off-Leash and Play All Day.

We have limited spots for each class so don’t wait to sign up! Currently these classes are only open to WP clients (anyone who has done training/day training with us). Message us if you want to enroll🐾

02/19/2025

Swipe to see how Peep feels about still being on activity restriction😂

How we have survived what has felt like a lifetime of activity restriction with Peep for her injuries and recovery:

1️⃣ The crate is our best friend. Crating is the number one way we keep Peep quiet and safe. Peep spends 8 hours of her day and sleeps in her crate. I can already hear some of you saying “HOW HORRIBLE”. What would be more horrible though would be me allowing her to injure herself further or end up elongating her already excessive activity restriction. Additionally, Peep loves her crate and it’s her safe place.

2️⃣ Tethering. Tethering her (which is basically having her on a leash attached to me or something to hold her in place) has been our second best friend. Naturally Peep has a lot of energy built up and, if left to her own devices, would be sprinting out of her crate and around my house (which is obviously not allowed). So, the leash helps keep her safe while allowing her to spend time with us.

3️⃣ Training- while what she is allowed to do is VERY limited, we do whatever we can. Practicing eye contact, working on impulse control, PT exercises (guided by a rehab specialist), and holding stationary positions have been the bulk of our trianing. Because she can’t be fulfilled physically, giving her some mental fulfillment is a necessity for her sanity.

4️⃣ Controlled walks. HUGE EMPHASIS ON CONTROLLED. With a high drive power house like Peep (with reactive tendencies) all of our walk training has set us up for success with this. While she would love to go sprint around the yard, short walks are better than nothing.

5️⃣ Patience. No matter what, I will not be able to fulfill Peeps needs during her recovery. Peep is a very high drive dog who goes crazy mentally when she doesn’t get some good fulfillment. She doesn’t require anything excessive but some run time, some active training, some agility and tug every week has been the key to a good Peep. Without this, we sometimes get naughty Peep (think demand barking, shoe chewing, lack of impulse control). While it’s tempting to get frustrated because she “knows” better, I have to remind myself she’s doing her best🫶🏼

01/29/2025

What an incredible weekend of learning, playing and exploring with the team!!!

I firmly believe in the quote “When you stop learning, you stop growing”. Always learning is one of my life mantras and this obviously applies to dog training and all things WoofPack. We owe it to every single person who invests their time, money and trust in us to continue our education as dog trainers and handlers and to always be learning better ways to do things. This weekend we learned from some of the greats. We are so grateful to and for all the knowledge and wisdom they shared with us this weekend!!

We not only got specific advice to help work through some issues with our own dogs but we also got some incredible and in depth knowledge and understanding of new ways we can help every single dog we train. I hope to carry the motivation and excitement I left this weekend with through every single day of my dog training career.

Debbie and I got some great feedback on how to get her spooky barking fully under control and on our play. (Check out the video for a good laugh-ft the WP team’s reactions 😂). Rumor and Kayla were coached to finally get some good play in a room full of distractions, which is something they have struggled with. Seeing the smile on Kayla’s face as Rumor launched herself at her toy was everything! And lastly, Eden and Clem tackled their biggest challenge as a team so far and they ABSOLUTELY CRUSHED IT. Saying I was proud of that team would be a wild understatement. (And shout out to Hannah for surviving 6 days with us and still enjoying our company 😂).

We ended our weekend with a trip to the St. Louis zoo where we got to see Ginger the baby orangutan(if anyone knows any reputable orangutan breeders- let a girl know😂😂). This weekend was exactly what our team needed and we are coming back as a better and stronger version of The WoofPack!! 🫶🏼💪🏽🐾

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