SOUTHERN TAILS DOG SCHOOL DOG TRAINING beginner-advanced-Puppy
Positive Dog Training That Works
For You and Your Canine Companion
Over 25 Years
336 953-7632
160 N Park St, Asheboro, NC
Train Your Dog with Southern Tails Dog School
Welcome !!! To Southern Tails Dog School
We understand that your dog is an important part of your family, and that's why we offer top-notch dog training classes that are tailored to teach you how to train your unique dog to learn new behaviors and commands. We work with you to ensure that your dog is happy and well-behaved. Our instructors are caring, highly experienced and passionate about your success.
From puppy training to advanced obedience, we offer a range of classes to meet your needs. Join us today and watch your dog thrive and your relationship grow stronger.
all group CLASSes Meet once a week for 6 weeks Cost: $239
Click on the picture of your class to leave your $25 deposit
NEW PUPPY Training BEGINNER OB 101 ADVANCED PUP
Best Puppy Class 10-16 wks Must have at least their 1st DHP+P & Bordetella
Thurs July 10th 7:30-8:30
This is the perfect time to start your puppy’s training journey!
In this fun, family-friendly class, you’ll learn how to jump-start your pup’s learning and build clear communication from the very beginning. We’ll cover house-training, crate training, mouthing, socialization, and introduce all the core obedience commands. Your pup will also practice focus and recall games, polite greetings, and navigating fun obstacles. It all wraps up with our crowd-favorite “Puppy Rally” Games Graduation night.
OB 101 Beginner OBEDIENCE class for ALL dogs 5 months to adult
Mon July 21st 6:00-7:00
Foundations that last a lifetime
This 6-week beginner obedience course covers all the essential commands your dog needs to be a well-mannered companion. You’ll also learn key focus exercises to help you redirect unwanted behavior into something you do want. We’ll guide you step by step in building clear communication, teaching polite greetings, and understanding important canine behavior insights that every dog parent should know.
This class is upbeat, supportive, and designed for your success.
Advanced PUP for all Best puppy grads
Starts: Wed July 9th 6:00-7:00
Congratulations—you’ve built a solid foundation, and now it’s time to level up!
In Advanced Pup, you’ll strengthen your connection with your dog while developing essential focus skills and adding new behavior words to your training toolkit.
You’ll learn how to work through distractions and build more reliable responses to your commands—all while keeping training fun and motivating.
Your puppy’s journey is just getting started—and it only gets better from here!
OB 102 Advanced OB for 101 or Advanced Pup grads
Tues July 22nd 7:30-8:30
Where advanced training begins—where all your training finally comes together. You'll sharpen your timing, voice tone, body posture, and leash handling-the key skills every great trainer use to get reliable responses, even with distractions and distance. Learn when to reward and when to ask for just a little more before rewarding, so your dog stays engaged and eager to work. We will cover canine behavior topics , how to use the 'clicker' motivational tool along with Place and other new words
Loose leash walking Class must have OB skills
Mon July 14th 7:30-8:30
Ready for a better walk?
This upbeat and highly focused class will change how you and your dog move together. Through fun, easy-to-learn exercises, you'll teach your dog to stay connected with you—even in real-life distractions. Each week builds on the last, using games and challenges that keep training interesting and rewarding for both ends of the leash.
With only 5 students per class, you’ll get the personal attention you need to succeed. Say goodbye to pulling—and hello to teamwork .
Private lessons Any age dog
Available Sat or Sun Afternoons
Prefer one-on-one training?
Private lessons are a great option if you’d rather work individually with an instructor or if group classes don’t fit your schedule. Whether it's your personal preference or a busy calendar, we're happy to help.
Call or text to schedule your first session.
Private lessons are available in a package of three.
Seriously fun cool- tricks -upbeat Super fun class
Please call or text Ally to add you and your dog to the next class. 336 953-7632
Motivational training is challenging, exciting, and probably the most fun you will ever have with your dog. Learning the basic acting/trick skills, like:foot, touch, push, go, take it, pull, look, back, roll over, spin and bow is only the beginning. when chained together these behavior words create the scenarios like:get me a drink from the fridge, get my slippers, open the door, close the door, pick up my keys, glasses, dog bowl etc. So much fun making skits out of these trained words.
K9 Nose work
Nosework I for Beginners
No Prerequisite dog training needed. No OB required
is a game and sport in which a dog is using it's nose to locate a target odor for the handler. This class will teach you to harness innate hunting and scenting abilities, to provide mental enrichment, physical exercise, and build confidence while working independently. Whether your goal is to compete or just learn a new game to play with your dog,
Caroline Currie CPDT-ANWI is certified to teach this class.
4 weeks of class training and the test will be administered on week 5 by appt. We suggest OB 102 or 103 grads or any dog with similar skills for this course. Canine Good Citizen is an AKC certification. Your dog must pass a 10 step test to receive it.
Please go to the AKC website for all the information about the CGC certification test.
Coming to Dog School?
GREAT----Here is What You Need to Know:
Vaccines required
TAKE A PICTURE OF YOUR DOG'S CURRENT VACCINES AND TEXT IT TO ME AT 336-953-7632 BEFORE YOUR CLASS STARTS.
If you are taking the puppy class let your Vet know that you are coming to puppy training school so they can give the Bordetella at the appropriate time in your pup's schedule.
BEST PUPPY
DHP+P
Bordetella
ALL OTHER CLASSES
DHLP+P
Bordetella
Rabies
Entering the class
Look for your dog's name that will be written on a bone shaped tag taped to the wall above your set of chairs.. Go directly there, sit down, relax and get your treats out to be ready to reward your dog's good behavior. Enjoy your class and the special night out with your canine companion.
We want everyone taking the BEST PUPPY CLASS to read the book called "After You Get Your Puppy" by Dr. Ian Dunbar. You can read it here FREE by clicking on the picture above or you can purchase it in our store for $10. You will love this book! It brings all the prior proper knowledge you have about raising a super pup to the front or your brain. Or if you have never raised a pup before it is extremely necessary that your read this book asap.
Bring Dog Treats To Class
Bring tiny tasty healthy treats to dog training class. We use a lot of food rewards for the first 3 weeks. There is a lot going on at dog school, so having extra tasty treats will make it easier for your dog to pay attention to YOU . Make a trail mix of treats and include cheese and cooked chicken just in case. We also sell Bocce's Bakery training treats at the dog school for $7 and freeze dried for $13. If you need some or forget to bring yours. There are also treat bags for sale.
Any 5-6 foot leash is fine. We do not use retractable leashes for dog training. They might be OK for beach walks but certainly not for dogs out in public. We feel they teach the dog exactly the opposite of what we want them to learn. They are a hazard and an accident waiting to happen when used on large dogs. Harness are fine for toy breeds. If you need a harness to control your dog you may walk them into the training room on the harness and then switch over to the collar during the class.
Be a leader
When you walk into the building try and act like you own the place. If you appear confident that will greatly help your dog to feel safe. Walk to your seat without hesitation and get settled. Get your treats out and reward good/calm behavior. Do not let your dog drag you over in another dog's space. Not all dogs will feel fine with another dog invading their space, especially if he or she is on a leash.
If your dog is not feeling well
Do not bring your dog to school if he or she is not feeling well. If your dog is not contagious you can come without your dog and sit on the couch to observe the class. This is not uncommon.
My dog had spay/neuter surgery
We suggest you make their surgery appt the day after your class night. That gives them time to recover. Also of course let your instructor know about the surgery. If that is impossible, come to school without your dog and observe the class.
How many people can come to class?
The people who are going to take turns working the dog during the class should come. We would appreciate everyone staying together in their family group as opposed to walking around the building during the class. There is a human restroom in the training room.
What if I miss a class?
This is not unusual...between kids, parents, & unexpected appts, there is always someone that cannot make class. We regret we cannot offer make up sessions due to the numerous times this happens. Our instructors only come to the dog school to teach their classes or to do scheduled private lesson appts. We have found that most students do fine with catching up during class. If you feel that you need significant extra instruction you can schedule a one hour private lesson for the cost of $86
My dog is in season
Call, email or text us so your instructor will know ahead of time to set the room up for safety. You will enter and be seated next to back door in the training room. You will also leave through that door. Put some type of panties on your dog for the class time. We have never had any issues using this method but your judgement is the most important.
Try not to come to class too early...We love having you at dog school but..
We do not mean 10 mins early, we mean 20 mins-1/2 hour early. If you are taking a 7:30 class, the parking lot will be full until the 6:00 class has departed. Your instructor will be setting the training room up for your class. She will be sweeping the floor, getting your Woof Words ready, setting up the room or maybe eating a quick bite before the classes start since she will be there late. You are welcome to walk around outside. The front door is opened 10 mins before class starts.
MiniLesson...extra help for all dog school students:
We offer a special mini lesson only to the students who are taking courses at school. $45 for the 1/2 hour Mini Lesson
1. Off leash come
2. Biting & pulling pant legs, bathrobes etc....
3. Counter surfing
4. Jumping on humans, guests or family & similar undesired behaviors.
We suggest OB 102 or 103 grads or any dog with similar skills for this course. Canine Good Citizen is an AKC certification. Your dog must pass a 10 step test to receive it. The test basically includes properly meeting and greeting a stranger, another dog, walking calmly on a leash, staying in place, coming when called, remaining calm and completely controllable around a wheel chair, sudden noises, letting a stranger lightly groom them, and being left with a stranger for a brief amount of time
Private Lessons at school ------ or in your home
Private Lessons at the Dog School are for those:
- who cannot commit to a 6 week evening course
- for humans who have major difficultly controlling their dogs
- dogs who are reactive to other dogs
- dogs who are severely shy
- who have aggressive dogs
- for newly acquired rescue dogs
- for all dogs and their humans who just prefer one on one
- for dogs with behavior issues
$259 for 3 Private Lessons at the Dog School. You and your instructor can decide the day and time of your dog training lesson appointments. Please give us a 24 hr notice if you have to cancel as our instructors only come into the dog school to teach classes and give private lessons.
THE 3 LESSON PRIVATE OR IN-YOUR-HOME PACKAGE MUST BE COMPLETED WITHIN 3 MONTHS OF YOUR 1ST LESSON.
$300 For 3 ' IN YOUR HOME' LESSONS
- those who have specific training issues
- for people who just prefer that we come to you
- for people who have family members that cannot come to the dog school
An extra travel charge will be added if it is required.
Please give us a 24 hr notice if you have to cancel so our instructors can plan their day. The instructors are coming to the dog school just to work with you and your canine companion.
About Us
Experienced, Professional, Caring and Obsessed with our DOGS.
southern tails humans
Ally & Gary Hall Dog School Owners
Ally & Gary Hall Dog School Owners
Ally & Gary Hall Dog School Owners
Ally teaches some private lessons but after 30 years has turned the group classes over to our amazing instructors. Gary is our office manager and repair all guy. We also both work at our other business " Canine Players-Dogs for Film" which keeps us very busy. We live with 6 canines: Jack, Cote, Bill, Molly. Mick , and Dylan and 2 felines, Morgan, Pete the cat and 5 chickens.
Caroline Currie CPDT-KA
Ally & Gary Hall Dog School Owners
Ally & Gary Hall Dog School Owners
Caroline Is our Best Puppy Class, CGC, and Nosework instructor. She also teaches both private obedience and In Your Home lessons. In her down time she does nose work, agility and lure coursing with her dogs, Roland, Pippin. and Chopper.
She lives with Ronnie her husband along with her canine and feline family.
Kate Waltman
Ally & Gary Hall Dog School Owners
Kate Waltman
Kate teaches our Advanced Pup, OB 101, OB 102, OB 103, Heel class and Trick Dog. During the other part of her life, you will find her creating and selling her amazing pottery at her "Triangle Studio" in Seagrove. You can learn more about her on FB. She lives with Zurry the wonder dog and her cat,
Corey Jones
Ellen Coltrane
Kate Waltman
. Corey teaches our Beginner OB 101 , OB 102 and Advanced Pup classes. She also gives private lessons. In her down time besides being an artist. Besides her human partner, Gus, she lives with her Havanese, Josie, her Great Dane, Dolly, her rooster Murray, and Charlie the Parrot. Charlie who is a talker used to say 'Good Boy' all day long until Josie the pup came along and now he says: "OFF" and 'DROP IT" all day long. She also has 2 cats in her life:
Ellen Coltrane
Ellen Coltrane
Ellen Coltrane
Ellen teaches Best Puppy and Advanced Pup dog training classes. She also does our private lessons. You will have the pleasure of meeting her in your classes. In her down time she does agility, nose work, and lure coursing and freestyle with her dogs. She lives with three canines: Teddy, Traveler, and Fozzie.
Keri Green
Ellen Coltrane
Ellen Coltrane
Keri is an associate for Southern Tails.
You will find her there every Saturday making sure that everything at the dog school is in good order, clean, and ready for the students and the instructors to do their work. She also gets the woof words ready for all the instructor's classes. She lives with Liam her GSD/Border Collie boy.
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Gift certificates
Please call us and we will take the payment over the phone and then email or mail your gift certificate for any amount to you.
Class Waiver
Southern Tails CLASS WAIVER
I understand that attendance of any dog training classes or dog event at the Southern Tails Dog School location or if the class takes place outside of the dog school is not without risk to myself, members of my family or guests who may attend, or my dog, because some of the dogs to which I will be exposed may be difficult to control and may be the cause of injury even when handled with the greatest amount of care. I hereby waive and release, Southern Tails, it’s instructors, officers, members and agents from any and all liability of any nature, for injury or damage which I or my dog may suffer, including specifically, but without limitation, any injury or damage resulting from the action of any dog, and I expressly assume risk of such damage or injury while attending any training session, or while on the training grounds or the surrounding area thereto.
I hereby agree to indemnify and hold harmless, Southern Tails, it’s instructors, officers, members and agents from any and all claims, or claims by any member of any family or any other person accompanying me to any training session or function of Southern Tails, or while on the grounds or the surrounding area thereto as a result of any action by any dog, including my own.
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