Dog training / Asheville, NC
Obedient at home.
Reliable in public.
Professional balanced dog training for Asheville dog owners who are done with pulling, lunging, and chaos.
★★★★★ 5.0 on Google · AKC evaluator
Real training. Real results.
Stop pulling on walks
Your dog walks beside you through downtown Asheville, past breweries, other dogs, and busy sidewalks — without pulling.
Reliable recall
Call your dog once and they come. At the park, on trails, around other dogs.
Calm greetings
No more jumping on guests or losing control when someone walks by.
Real-world focus
Your dog pays attention to you — not every squirrel, dog, or person at the farmers market.
Confidence, not anxiety
Reactive dogs learn to be calm and confident instead of lunging and barking.
Off-leash freedom
Hike the Blue Ridge with confidence. Your dog stays with you because they want to.
Find the right fit
Trained by Maddie Powers — serving Asheville directly
Maddie Powers is the owner and head trainer of Southern Hounds LLC. With 7 years of professional experience and a background as a Doctor of Chiropractic, she brings a deep understanding of behavior, nervous system regulation, and biomechanics to every session.
She serves Asheville dog owners directly — the same training methods, standards, and personal attention that built Southern Hounds' reputation in the Upstate.
Three steps to a better dog
Book your free evaluation
We meet your dog, assess the behavior, and recommend the right program. No obligation.
Start training
Weekly private sessions or board & train. Real-world training from day one.
Enjoy the results
Walk your dog anywhere in Asheville with confidence. Hike, explore, live your life — together.
Trusted by owners across the Carolinas.
★★★★★5.0 on Google · 28 reviews
“We could not have had a more positive experience. Maddie is extremely knowledgeable, professional, patient and positive. Investing in the program has been one of the best decisions we have made for our dog, Benny.”
Yuritzy G.
Training Program
“Maddie with Southern Hounds is top shelf in my book. She will come to your house, listen to your concerns and recommend a program to fit your needs. If you are sitting on the fence, give Southern Hounds a call. You won't be disappointed.”
Richard B.
Training Program
“We stopped taking Lemmy places because he was scared, growly and snappy at people. After working with Maddie we saw improvement right away. After the 3rd week in a crowded Home Depot we were shocked how unbothered and confident he was.”
Williams Family
Leash Training
“Maddie did more than she had to. That goes to show just how committed she is to helping us and our pets live better lives. With many different payment options and flexible time slots she taught our old dog some new tricks, and us too.”
Tiffany D.
Training Program
“Maddie is great with my dog Abby, but mostly she is teaching me to be a better dog owner. Abby is no longer afraid to walk in public places. She prances proudly right by my side. I highly recommend Southern Hounds.”
Donna C.
Leash Training
“From the minute I met her and she did the eval on my Shepherd mix Thorn you could see the difference. She cares about the dogs and wants them to succeed. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a trainer.”
Hunter S.
Training Program
Ready to start?
Book your free behavior evaluation today. Maddie will meet your dog and build a plan that works — no obligation, no pressure.