About Imagine Canine Academy

Imagine Canine Academy is led by Diana Blanchard, named on the site as owner and lead trainer, and works across the Piedmont Triad from a base the site gives as ZIP 27103 in Winston-Salem.

What it offers

The published services are private training, personalized to the owner's goals; a Canine Collective Beginnings program; Behavior Modification; and Day School. Two remote options sit alongside them: self-study courses worked through at the client's own pace with unlimited trainer support, and virtual group courses with daily tips, weekly live lessons and self-study material.

Travel and reach

The site is explicit about its catchment and how it charges for it: "To accommodate our clients far and wide, we charge a one-time travel fee of $50 per package to anyone located 30 minutes or more from our base at 27103." The academy says it works with dogs and cats of all sizes and ages, and offers a free consultation.

Method

The training philosophy page argues that the bond between dog and owner is built on both ends of the leash, and that positive reinforcement is not simply handing out treats but using scientifically proven techniques. It is candid that training takes patience and time, and says support continues after the program ends.

Also sold

The academy is a dealer for Ruff Land Kennels crates, ordered regularly and usually held in stock.