At the Lodge, we believe that training is one of the best ways to strengthen your bond with your dog. Our first goal is to help you lead a more stress-free and harmonious life with your dog through manners, obedience and clear communication. We help you find a way to improve your relationship with your dog at home, in public, at the Lodge, and around new people and other dogs. Training should be fun and fulfilling for you and your dog!
The Green Beagle Lodge Academy offers versatile training programs designed to help owners understand the meaning behind their dog’s behavior and better comprehend their needs, thoughts, and desires. Working together with one of our expert trainers, you can learn how to develop skills with your dog and strengthen your relationship. This ultimately leads to a deeper understanding of your dog and lays the foundation for obedience and good behavior in public.
Training hinges upon timing, consistency and clear communication. Our academy will help coach you to shape your behavior and bring out the best in them. With better manners and obedience, your dog’s world opens up to new experiences and adventures with you! Once you have a foundation of good obedience, advanced training is available to explore activities such as trick training, Canine Good Citizenship, agility, rally obedience, and more.
We offer four different types of training:
Group classes are a great way for both you and your dog to learn together! You will be coached by our expert trainers on how to teach your dog basic obedience behaviors as well as troubleshooting common training problems. Group class might be for you if you just need some help with the basics or are just getting started on training with your dog. A dog who is non reactive or aggressive to other dogs or people is a great fit for a group class.
Group class is also beneficial for many dogs because of the social contact and exposure they get to outside distractions from other dogs and people.
(per 6 week class)
*Group training classes are charged at time of sign up.*
Private training can take place at either the Lodge, your home, or a public space and can be scheduled for daytime or evenings. Private training is especially beneficial if your dog has behavior issues you need help with like leash reactivity, resource guarding or another specific training issue.
Private classes may be a good fit for you if your dog is too fearful or aggressive for group classes or if your schedule doesn’t allow for group classes.
1/2 Hour Session: $75.00
1 Hour Session: $125.00
+$50.00 for off-site visit
Daycare training allows our expert trainers to work individually with your dog while they are at the Lodge for daycare. This option is great for a dog who is having trouble learning good social skills with other dogs.
We highly recommend coupling this training with at least one Private Training lesson (at least ½ hour) to ensure sure you understand how to support your dog as they navigate interactions with other dogs. This can help you understand what your dog may be experiencing that is causing reactivity or aggression towards other dogs and help you with management and training skills to address those behaviors.
Our Board & Train program is an intensive program designed to teach your dog basic manners and obedience skills while staying in the comfort of our Lodge. A two week Board & Train program is recommended to build a strong foundation that you can continue to build on after they go home. One week programs are also available.
Each Board & Train program begins with a phone call to discuss the training goals you would like to focus on, and to make sure your dog is a good candidate for this type of training. A private lesson marks the beginning of the Board & Train where you will discuss the training goals, and our expert trainers can begin the process of training your dog and go over their training process with you. While your dog is being trained at the Lodge, you will receive written updates detailing their training as well as training videos so you can see your dog learning.
After the two week Board & Train is completed, you will have a second private lesson during which our expert trainers will transfer the skills your dog has learned to you, and coach you in how to continue to reinforce the behaviors they’ve learned. A third private lesson will be scheduled two weeks after the end of the Board & Train to ensure that your dog is continuing their learning and to help you troubleshoot any training issues that have arisen after their return home.
Please reach out to our trainers at the Pittsboro location for more details or scheduling. They can be reached via our Contact Us page or at training_pb@greenbeaglelodge.com.
(not including boarding costs)
Puppies up to 16 weeks (4 months) will have the opportunity to engage in appropriate play during short group play sessions in class. This 6 week class will also cover basics of training such as name response, focus, housetraining, socialization, basic obedience and more! Dealing with common behaviors such as mouthing, jumping up and chewing will also be discussed.
Class size: 5
Requirements:
– Dogs must be current on their vaccinations for their age and those records must uploaded to Canine Profile before the beginning of class.
– Two humans per dog may attend.
This 6 week class is perfect for the Adolescent dog (at least 5 months) who has completed Puppy Kindergarten, or the adult dog who needs some obedience training. We will be covering all your obedience basics: sit, down, stay, come when called and loose leash walking. You will also learn how to take your basic training further by starting to learn how to proof your dog’s training around distractions. Your dog will also be introduced to the basics of heel as well as some trick training for enrichment!
Class size: 4
Requirements:
– Dog participants must be current on their Rabies, Bordetella, Distemper-Parvo vaccinations, and have a current negative fecal exam.
This class is a great follow up to continue your dog’s obedience training after Beginner Obedience Foundations! You will work on your dog’s basic behaviors like sit, down, heeling, come when called, distraction proofing and improving duration and distance of the stay. Your dog will learn more manners such as polite greetings with people, passing a neutral dog, and we will cover some novice level tricks. We will work on all the skills needed to pass a Canine Good Citizen test which will be offered on the final night of class along with evaluation for the Trick Dog Novice title.
Class size: 4
Requirements:
– Dogs must be at least 6 months old to attend this class, and Beginner Obedience Foundations is a prerequisite unless you have instructor approval.
– All canine participants must submit a Canine Profile as well as required vaccinations before start of class. Dogs should not be aggressive or leash reactive.
– Two humans per dog may attend.
A class designed to continue your dog’s journey into sports for mental enrichment after you have earned their Canine Good Citizen! This class will teach body awareness, safety and confidence on obstacles, basic focus and heeling skills, some canine fitness, as well as a little sample of several different sports for the “sports curious” pet owner!
Class size: 4
Requirements:
– Dogs must be at least 6 months old to attend this class, and Intermediate Foundations/CGC is a prerequisite unless you have instructor approval.
– All canine participants must submit a Canine Profile as well as required vaccinations before start of class. Dogs should not be aggressive or leash reactive.
– Two humans per dog may attend.
This class covers all the signs and skills needed for the Novice level of AKC Rally Obedience. We focus on improving your heeling skills with your dog as well as developing teamwork. This class is for people who have never done Rally before and don’t yet know the signs.
Class size: 4
Requirements:
– Dogs must be at least 6 months old to attend this class, and Intermediate Foundations/CGC is a prerequisite unless you have instructor approval.
– All canine participants must submit a Canine Profile as well as required vaccinations before start of class. Dogs should not be aggressive or leash reactive.
– Two humans per dog may attend.
A class designed to continue developing you and your dog’s skills and teamwork in AKC Rally Obedience. We will continue improving Rally Novice skills as well as start introducing Rally Intermediate signs and skills. Preparing for competition will be covered as well as the chance to video submissions for Virtual Rally submissions!
Class size: 4
Requirements:
– Dogs must be at least 6 months old to attend this class, and Intro to Rally Obedience is a prerequisite unless you have instructor approval.
– All canine participants must submit a Canine Profile as well as required vaccinations before start of class. Dogs should not be aggressive or leash reactive.
– Two humans per dog may attend.
This more advanced class is meant to build your dogs emerging obstacle confidence as well as your handling skills. Navigate some common agility sequences and learn basic handling techniques that can translate to full courses once you gain experience as a team. You and your dog will have fun and get some great physical, as well as mental, exercise in this class.
Class size: 4
Requirements:
– Dogs must be at least 1 years old to attend this class, and Sports Dog Foundations is a prerequisite unless you have instructor approval.
– All canine participants must submit a Canine Profile as well as required vaccinations before start of class. Dogs should not be aggressive or leash reactive.
– Two humans per dog may attend.
All dates/times listed below are the dates for the first training class. Each class then repeats on the same day and at the same time for 6 weeks.
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All classes are $180.00/dog and last 6 weeks. Please complete the form linked below to register your interest in attending a class. Our training department will reach out to you shortly to confirm their placement.
Give your dog the chance to try something new with our Training Group Seminar. These special one-time, multi-hour sessions are designed to introduce dogs to a variety of engaging activities, enrichment, and training experiences. $100 per seminar.
Want to try agility with your dog but don't know where to start? This seminar will introduce agility obstacle safety and confidence, body awareness exercises and basic agility handling for guiding your dog around the course. You'll get a chance to try your dog out on a variety of beginner agility obstacles and we'll help assess whether your dog may be a good fit for the sport of agility.
Get ready for summer water adventures with your dog with this seminar, introducing the basics of water safety with your dog. This two-hour-long seminar will cover obedience basics, equipment recommendations and other considerations in preparation for paddling with your dog. You will have the opportunity to introduce your dog to a kayak and a paddleboard both on land and in water using our pool.
A two hour seminar to teach fun tricks applicable to Novice or Intermediate trick dog, including spin, shake, high five, fetch, and the agility jump and tunnel! You will learn basic as well as more advanced training methods through a variety of tricks. There will be an optional Trick Dog Novice or Trick Dog Intermediate evaluation offered at the end.
Our Board and Train program is an intensive program designed to strengthen a foundation of basic manners and obedience. Each Board and Train program can be designed around your needs and your dog’s specific behaviors. Skills such as loose leash walking, focus around distractions, come when called, place training and not jumping up are some goals that are typically included in Board and Train programs.
Each Board and Train is two weeks, but programs can be customized and extended for each dog. One week programs are also available. Prior to the program starting, you will have a phone call as well as a private lesson to meet with the trainer, agree on goals and start coaching you to continue training your dog after they return home.
All dogs must pass as assessment and be cleared for boarding at the Lodge before they are eligible for a Board and Train program.
I’m Whitney Boone, and I am excited to be a part of the Green Beagle Lodge team at Pittsboro!
I’ve been a professional dog trainer since 2019. I’ve been a group class assistant and instructor, worked on board and train, and conducted private lessons in clients’ homes to help with manners, behavior issues, and basic obedience. I have been part of the Training Department at Green Beagle Lodge in Pittsboro since its opening in late 2022. I have previously been certified by the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers and am currently pursuing another certification. I also hold a Master of Arts in Teaching, which provides a strong foundation to effectively communicate and teach clients the skills necessary to train their dogs.
I have four Siberian Huskies, and I specialize in the breed. I’m active in both the state and national breed clubs. I’ve been competing with my dogs in AKC sports for about eight years. Luna, Saga, Havi, and Nanook all hold various titles in Agility, Rally, Barn Hunt, AKC Fetch, Fast CAT, and CAT, as well as Canine Good Citizen and Tricks titles. I look forward to bringing the same dedication and sense of teamwork to developing training programs to meet you and your pet’s needs.
I’m Gabe Valley, and I serve not only as the Lodge’s daycare supervisor, but a trainer as well.
I grew up in the Columbus, Ohio area and worked for 15 years providing behavioral intervention services to individuals with severe challenging behavior associated with intellectual/developmental disabilities and/or mental health disorders. I grew up with dogs and spent time volunteering with dogs in rescue settings. In 2016, I moved to Washington, DC and in 2020, began working professionally with dogs in rescue.
I joined the Lodge in 2024, as the Daycare Supervisor. In January of 2026, I completed my certification with Karen Pryor Academy. I believe in meeting dogs where they are, and I use positive reinforcement to capture, develop, and change behavior.
I live in Fuquay-Varina with my wife Ashley and our 3 dogs: Imogene, a 5 year old French bulldog; Oz, a 3 year old Boston Terrier; and Simon, a 7 month old French bulldog. I have expertise with bulldog breeds and my family and I volunteer to foster bulldogs through Bullies 2 the Rescue, a North Carolina-based bulldog rescue group.
Monday – Friday: 07:00am – 07:00pm
Saturday: 08:00am – 05:00pm
Sunday: 02:00pm – 07:00pm
Easter: Sunday, April 5th, 2026
4th of July: Friday, July 4th,2026
Thanksgiving Day: Thursday, November 26th, 2026
Christmas Day: Thursday, December 25th, 2026
New Year’s Day: Thursday, January 1st, 2027
Thanksgiving Eve: 7:00am – 1:00pm
Christmas Eve: 7:00am – 1:00pm
New Years Eve: 7:00am – 1:00pm