Professional dog training serving
Charlotte, NC.
Southern Hounds brings structured, balanced training to Charlotte and surrounding areas. Real obedience. Real results. Built in real environments.
Book your consultationThree programs.
Built for real life.
Whether your dog needs leash manners, off-leash reliability, or full immersion, we have a program built for you.
Leash Training
5 weeks / Weekly private sessions
$1,400
Foundation obedience, leash manners, and public confidence. Best for pulling, reactivity, and real-world basics.
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8 to 10 weeks / Weekly private sessions
$2,400
Everything in Leash Training plus reliable off-leash recall using a professionally conditioned e-collar.
Learn more →Board and Train
4 to 6 weeks / Daily structured training
$6,000
Accelerated results for busy owners. Your dog lives with your trainer and trains every day in real-world environments.
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Meet Maddie.
Maddie Powers is the owner and head trainer of Southern Hounds. She's an AKC evaluator with 7 years of professional experience, and she built the balanced, structured system every Southern Hounds program runs on.
Charlotte clients get the same results-driven programs Upstate clients know — clear communication, fair boundaries, and obedience proofed in the real world.
Where we work in Charlotte, NC
We train in your home and in the real-world places your dog struggles — serving the Charlotte metro and the towns below.
Not sure if you're in range? Call (864) 387-5552 — if we can get there, we'll train there.
- Charlotte
- Ballantyne
- South Park
- Dilworth
- Myers Park
- Plaza Midwood
- NoDa
- Matthews
- Mint Hill
- Pineville
- Huntersville
- Cornelius
- Davidson
- Concord
- Indian Trail
- Waxhaw
- Weddington
- Gastonia
- Belmont
- Mount Holly
- Cramerton
- Dallas
- Rock Hill, SC
- Fort Mill, SC
“Out of control to off-leash reliable.”
“I was leery about giving Roscoe up to a board and train program, but Maddie helped me understand it was truly the best thing I could do for him. She was wonderful, constantly keeping me updated with photos and videos of his progress. I am so grateful.”
Amanda S.
Board and Train
Real change starts with a conversation.
Book your consultation. We meet your dog, hear what is going on, and build a plan together. No pressure. No commitment. Just answers.