SOUTHERN TAILS DOG SCHOOL DOG TRAINING 336 953-7632
Positive Dog Training
For You and Your Canine Companion
Serving our community for over 25 Years
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.
Group Classes Meet once a week for 6 weeks
Click on the picture of your class to leave your $25 deposit
NEW PUPPY Training BEGINNER OB 101 ADVANCED OB 102
Best Puppy Class 10-16wks
Thurs June 11. 6:00-7:00 (1 spot left) Next class: Thur June 18 7:
Week 1 is an orientation night without puppies. This session is for you to learn invaluable puppy-raising skills. Now is the perfect time to start training!
In this fun, family-friendly class. You’ll learn how to jump-start their learning and build clear communication from the very beginning. Click for more details.
We’ll cover:
- House-training & crate training
- Mouthing & chewing
- Socialization essentials
- Core OB training commands
- Polite greetings
- Loose Leash walking
- Teaching focus on you
OB 101 Beginner OBEDIENCE class for all dogs over 5 months to adul
Tues June 2 6:00-7:00 Mon June 15 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.
OB 102 Advanced OB for 101 GRads
Monday June 22 7:30-8:30
Everyone's favorite class-- Where all your training skilfs come together. Learn when to reward and when to ask for 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 the Place command and more new knowledge to keep you both
OB 103 LevEL III OB for 102 Grads
Wed May 6th 6:00-7:00
Want to challenge yourself....
Take your dog's training level further....
Refine your dog training skills to a higher level...
Develop the moving HEEL command....
Learn to work successfully through real distractions...
Practice scenarios of eating out at a cafe...
Group down/stays w distractions..
Reliable commands at a distance...
Start progressing toward OFF-LEASH reliability?
How to use toys for motivation and reward...
This is where good teams become great—
Join Ally for this challenging class.
Loose leash walking Class must have OB skills
Tues June 16 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 Sat & Sun afternoons
Call Ally to schedule
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 lessons for $259
NOSEWORK Level I
Thurs June 11th 7:30-8:30
K9 Nose work-5 dog limit
Nosework I for Beginners
No OB at all 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.
MASTERS CLASS for 102 Grads
So Sorry - FULL. Wed Feb 25th 6:00-7:00
Where Advanced OB
Meets group work- Meets
Fun Sequenced Behavior Skills
*Distance work
*Group Exercises
*Directional Movement Skills
*Acting like behaviors
(open & close a door)
*Beginner Drill Team Square Routine
*For Dogs ready for more mental
challenge beyond Basic OB
*For their parents who enjoy training
and seeing their dogs accomplish more
than they thought possible
*For those who want to work on their
dogs being comfortable in busy
real-life environments (including film sets if you're interested)
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.
Modeling workshop $49 1 night
Wed April 29 6:00-7:30
Perfect for dogs with Basic OB Skills Have fun while practicing positions and learning new behaviors commonly
asked for on film sets. 6 dog limit
Wednesday April 29th 6:00-7:30
Must be current on DHPP-Bordetella-Rabies
Click on this picture to pay for the class.
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
Private Lessons at the Dog School are for those:
- who cannot commit to a 6 week evening course
- who just prefer not being in a group class
- for humans who have major difficultly controlling their dogs
- dogs who are extremely reactive to other dogs or humans
- dogs who are severely shy
- who have aggressive dogs
- for newly acquired rescue dogs whose humans might need guidance quickly
- 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.
About Us
Experienced, Professional, Caring and Obsessed with our DOGS.
southern tails humans
Ally & Gary Hall Dog School Owners
Ally is the heart behind Southern Tails. After more than 30 years of teaching group classes, she now focuses on private lessons on Saturdays and Sundays while mentoring the next generation of trainers. Alongside running the dog school, she and Gary are busy with their Canine Players – Dogs for Film sister business which keeps them active on film sets.
Gary keeps everything running smoothly as our office manager and resident “fix-it” guy. Together, Ally and Gary balance the business side with their love for animals and training.
Home is never quiet — they share it with their seven dogs (Jack, Cote, Bill, Molly, Mick, Dylan, and Casey), two cats (Morgan and Pete), and a lively flock of chickens.
Corey Jones
Corey has been part of Southern Tails for nearly 20 years, ever since she first came to class with her Great Dane, Levi. She now teaches our Beginner OB 101, Advanced OB 102, and Loose Leash Walking classes, and also works with dogs on film sets for Canine Players.
What makes Corey unique is her passion and creativity — she goes above and beyond for her students and their dogs. From decorating our storefront windows, to dog cakes at every graduation, to sharing class highlights on Instagram, she makes learning fun and memorable.
Southern Tails simply wouldn’t be the same without her energy, ideas, and heart. At home, she lives with her partner Gus, her Havanese Josie, her Great Dane Dolly, and Charlie the Parrot.
Caroline Currie CPDT-KA
Caroline Currie CPDT-KA
Caroline, CPDT-KA
Caroline is our Best Puppy, CGC, and Nose Work instructor — She brings both expertise and enthusiasm to every class, helping dog parents build strong foundations and positive relationships with their dogs.
In her free time, she competes in AKC conformation, nose work, agility, and Fast CAT with her dogs Pippin, Chopper, and Margo. At home, she and her husband Ronnie also share life with two adorable cats.
Kate Waltman
Ellen Coltrane
Caroline Currie CPDT-KA
Kate teaches our OB 101, OB 102, OB 103, Heel classes. She has a gift for keeping classes upbeat and engaging while pushing dogs and handlers to reach new levels. When she’s not teaching, Kate is creating pottery at her studio, Triangle Studio in Seagrove, where her artistry has a loyal following. At home, she enjoys life with her husband, Nate, Zurry the wonder dog and her cat.
Ellen Coltrane
Ellen Coltrane
Ellen Coltrane
Ellen teaches Best Puppy, OB 101, and private lessons, and she’s always ready to step in wherever she’s needed across our program. She has a wonderful gift for working with children, making them feel confident and special as they learn to train their dogs.
With her own dogs — Teddy, Traveler, and Fozzie — she enjoys competing in agility, nose work, and freestyle. Ellen brings warmth, patience, and encouragement to every class, and we’re grateful for all the ways she contributes to Southern Tails.
Keri Green
Ellen Coltrane
Ellen Coltrane
Keri works behind the scenes of Southern Tails, keeping everything running smoothly—making sure the school is organized, welcoming and clean. She also prepares the “Woof Words” for each week. At home, she loves life with her GSD/Border Collie mix, Liam..
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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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