Dog trainers in Winston-Salem

Winston-Salem has 7 dog trainers listed, and 5 have a Bark Score. Elite Canine scores 4.0 and PetSmart Dog Training Winston-Salem North Carolina scores 3.9. 2 trainers are force-free, 1 is balanced and 4 haven't stated their methods. Private 1:1 sessions are offered by 5 trainers, and 2 each offer board and train, day school or online sessions. 3 help with therapy dog training.

Ranked by member recommendations and the Bark Score. How we rank them

  1. Elite Canine

    private 1:1, group class. Helps with basic obedience, puppy, recall, leash.

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    Recommended byNo one yet
    Bark Score4.0
    Silver Rated Trainer
    Training methodsForce-free
  2. PetSmart Dog Training Winston-Salem North Carolina

    Accredited trainers teach fun & effective classes with positive reinforcement for dogs of all ages.

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    Recommended byNo one yet
    Bark Score3.9
    Silver Rated Trainer
    Training methodsForce-free
  3. Cultured Canine Dog Training

    private 1:1, board & train, day school. Helps with puppy, basic obedience, reactivity, recall.

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    Recommended byNo one yet
    Bark Score3.6
    Listed Trainer
    Training methodsNot stated
  4. K9 Coaching Academy

    Dog and Puppy training K9 Coaching Academy dog training is located near you in Winston-Salem, NC.

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    Recommended byNo one yet
    Bark Score3.4
    Listed Trainer
    Training methodsBalanced
  5. Lost Highway – Gun Dog Kennels

    private 1:1, board & train, online/virtual. Helps with gun/hunting.

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    Recommended byNo one yet
    Bark Score3.1
    Listed Trainer
    Training methodsNot stated
  6. Real Deal Kennels & K9 Training

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    Recommended byNo one yet
    Bark ScoreNot scored yet
    Training methodsNot stated
  7. Winston Salem Dog Training Club

    Registration for Spring Session Classes Our Spring Session class schedule will be posted by February 27, 2026 Spring Session classes begin the week of March 30, 2026 Registration for classes opens Monday, March 9 at 6:00 a.m Registration closes on Friday, March 20 at noon Welcome to WSDTC Winston-Salem Dog Training Club has provided group training classes for all breeds of dogs for over 61 years.

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    Bark ScoreNot scored yet
    Training methodsNot stated

Questions people ask

Are there online dog trainers in Winston-Salem?

Yes. 2 of the 7 trainers in Winston-Salem offer online or virtual sessions. 5 offer private 1:1 sessions, 3 run group classes, 2 offer board and train and 2 run day school.

Can I find therapy dog training in Winston-Salem, North Carolina?

3 trainers in Winston-Salem list therapy dog training, and 2 offer AKC CGC test preparation. Basic obedience and puppy training are each covered by 4.

Which Winston-Salem dog trainers are force-free?

2 trainers in Winston-Salem are labelled force-free: Elite Canine with a Bark Score of 4.0 and PetSmart Dog Training Winston-Salem North Carolina with 3.9.