Business Details
16 Years
experience
Professional Dog Training in North Carolina
Flat Creek Pet Care is a locally-owned dog training facility located in Supply, North Carolina, dedicated to helping dogs achieve their best through balanced training approaches. Founded in 2010 by Susan Moon, a psychology graduate with a decade of mental health experience, the business combines animal behavior expertise with owner education to foster strong human-canine relationships. Our programs emphasize clear communication, real-world training environments, and lifelong aftercare support. Susan's passion for animal welfare drives our commitment to personalized solutions for behavioral issues, obedience training, and socialization. We serve Southeastern North Carolina and Central Virginia with flexible training options including private lessons, day school, and board-and-train programs.Our methodology integrates modern training tools with an understanding of canine psychology to address reactivity, anxiety, and obedience challenges. Clients benefit from ongoing professional development through seminars and conferences attended by our team. Community involvement includes supporting local rescue groups through fostering and training services. Transparency in training processes and client education remain central to our philosophy. With over 14 years of combined experience in mental health and animal care, we provide structured programs tailored to individual dog and owner needs.
Services
Private Lessons
Day School
Board & Train
Aftercare Services
Group Walks
Behavior Modification
Puppy Training
Leash Training
Socialization Programs
Obedience Training
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized training plans tailored to individual canine behavioral needs
- Our programs integrate real-world distraction training in practical environments
- Clients receive lifelong aftercare support for sustained training success
- Owner education emphasizes understanding canine communication and behavior
- Founder combines psychology background with 8+ years of dog training expertise
What people say
Amazing to work with
Best dog training experience
Significant improvements
Professional and compassionate
Wonderful results
Services
Private Lessons
Customized training plans address specific behavioral needs through personalized instruction. Sessions focus on real-world application in home environments or public spaces. Programs cover leash walking, obedience commands, and behavior modification for anxiety or reactivity issues. Lessons last 60-90 minutes with flexible scheduling options.
Board & Train
Intensive training programs where dogs reside with trainers for structured learning environments. Duration ranges from 2-6 weeks based on training goals. Includes foundational obedience, off-leash reliability, and behavior modification. Ends with owner training sessions for skill transfer.
Day School
Daily training sessions focusing on socialization and obedience in varied environments. Combines skill development with owner education through weekly progress reviews. Ideal for busy owners needing structured daytime training with regular feedback.
Aftercare Services
Lifetime support program for training graduates includes refresher sessions and behavior maintenance. Features group walks, socialization opportunities, and troubleshooting assistance. Designed to reinforce training consistency in real-life situations.
Behavior Modification
Specialized programs addressing reactivity, aggression, and anxiety through systematic desensitization. Combines environmental management with counter-conditioning techniques. Includes owner training for behavior maintenance in home environments.
People
Susan Moon
Owner & Head Trainer
Founder with psychology background and 10 years in mental health field. Started dog training services in 2016 after establishing pet boarding facility. Combines behavioral science with practical training experience to address canine behavior challenges.
Questions
What training methods does Flat Creek use?
We employ balanced training approaches combining positive reinforcement with behavior modification techniques tailored to each dog's learning style.
Do owners participate in the training process?
Yes, we emphasize owner education to ensure consistent communication and long-term success through home practice.
What areas do you serve for training?
We provide services throughout Southeastern North Carolina and Central Virginia with flexible location options.
Can you help with severe behavioral issues?
Our board-and-train programs address complex issues like reactivity, aggression, and anxiety through structured environments.
What's the minimum age for training programs?
Puppy essentials start at 6 weeks old, with specialized programs for different developmental stages.
