About CRYSTAL COAST CANINE TRAINING LLC

Crystal Coast Canine Training LLC publishes itself as "Located in Surf City, North Carolina", servicing Pender, New Hanover, Onslow, Jones, Craven and Carteret counties, under the line "Your dog is not being a problem, your dog is having a problem."

What they publish

Their own navigation is Training, Board and Train, Hybrid, Private Lessons, Group Classes and Boarding. Obedience Training covers sit, down, come, off, no and heel through private courses. Behavior training is published for dogs that jump, bark, seem anxious, or "exhibit aggresion, territorial issues, or extreme anxiety". A boarding package is offered that includes touch-up obedience training, socialization, play and engagement during the stay. The site lists the problems it works with: aggression, jumping, excessive barking, leash pulling, anxiety, reactivity, biting, rough play, poor manners, stubborn behavior and counter surfing.

How the training runs

The published emphasis is training in real environments rather than a facility: "We pride ourselves on training your dog where you go; coffee shops, hardware stores, parks, beaches, breweries, restaurants, live music venues, downtown walks, and even on a run." Every client is evaluated in person first, with the site stating it asks specific questions about the dog and its environment so the plan can be built around how the family actually lives. During a board and train they send photos and videos, and describe the relationship as continuing afterward: "not a one time transaction, it is a lifetime relationship", with remediation training available and group classes open to all clients.

The owner

The site names Elizabeth as owner and head trainer, describing more than five years of hands-on experience, more than 100 dogs trained, and a self-taught route built on study of canine psychology. It states she has assisted local sheriff's K9 teams, which it credits with expanding her work in advanced obedience, scent work, tracking and handler-dog dynamics.

Business details they publish

A free in-person evaluation is the stated first step. Published discounts are 15 percent for multiple dogs in one home and 10 percent for active duty military, veterans, law enforcement and first responders. The business describes itself as veteran-owned and woman-owned.