Exceptional Puppies. Life-Long Companions.

Puppies Are Our Passion

Love in the Lead Canine Training is a Charlotte, NC based dog training company that specializes in puppy training, advanced obedience training, behavior modification, and service dog training. Between our pet dog training services, service dog program, and ongoing partnerships with other service dog organizations in the US and abroad, we work with over 150 puppies every year! It’s safe to say we’re puppy training experts!

Finding a reputable breeder, selecting the best puppy, and raising that puppy is no easy task. That’s why we developed LiTL Prodigies! We’re here to help provide exceptional puppies and give new puppy owners the support they need to raise a polite and happy canine companion.

Our Puppies Have:

House Manners

Obedience Training

Socialization

Health Guarantee

Genetic Testing

Advanced Training

A corgi and a shaggy grey and white dog sitting side by side on turf in an outdoor play yard, both panting happily

Why Get a LiTL Prodigy?

A fluffy golden doodle puppy standing in a ball pit inside the training facility

Breeding & Selection

  • We choose puppies from trusted local breeders
  • We evaluate each litter ourselves and get first pick
  • Our partners do thorough health and genetic testing
  • They offer a health guarantee that we pass on to you
A trainer's hand offering a treat to a doodle puppy stepping through a yellow agility ring

Care & Environment

  • Our puppies are insured through Trupanion which can be passed to you
  • We cover all initial veterinary care and preventive care
  • We provide a loving home for all of our puppies
  • Our puppies receive daily socialization in a variety of environments
  • Our puppies receive daily grooming and are professionally groomed prior to their placement
A golden retriever puppy sitting on a patio looking up at its handler, who holds a teal leash

Training & Support

  • Puppies get daily training from our professional staff
  • Owner receives email and photo updates on their puppies
  • Owner receives our puppy raising E-Book
  • All training equipment is included
  • Private lessons are included
  • We offer ongoing support via phone or email
  • Access to our bimonthly graduate group classes
  • In-person/virtual follow up lessons available

How it Works

1. Deposit

Schedule a phone consultation and place a deposit to be added to our waitlist to receive a LiTL Prodigy.

2. View Potential Matches

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3. Pick Your Puppy

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4. Delivery

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5. Follow Up Support

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A smiling golden retriever puppy in a yellow collar standing at a blue rail in front of purple petunias

What to Expect

House Manners

  • Crated up to 8 hours at night, accident-free
  • Crated during the day up to 3 hours, accident-free
  • Responds to “go potty” command for relieving
  • Calmly relaxes in crate with minimal whining
  • Rarely chews inappropriate items
  • Exhibits minimal nipping and jumping
  • Calmly relaxes on a tether
  • Can go up/down stairs at a reasonable pace

Socialization

  • Exposure to other animals
  • Exposure to different sounds
  • Exposure to riding in a vehicle
  • Accustomed to being handled by a veterinarian
  • Accustomed to being handled by a groomer
  • Accustomed to interacting with other puppies and adult dogs

Obedience Training

  • Introduction to Sit/Stay & Down/stay
  • Recall training (coming when called)
  • Responsive to ‘Yes’ marker for good behavior
  • Responsive to ‘No’ marker for unwanted behavior
  • Comfortable wearing equipment (harness/collar)
  • Can confidently walk on a leash

Health Guarantee

  • Monthly preventive worming
  • UTD on all puppy vaccines
  • Weekly baths, nail trimming, & ear cleaning
  • Daily brushing
  • Fed a healthy diet

Advanced Training

  • Puppies return for advanced obedience training around 7-10 months of age
  • Includes on and off-leash obedience training with distractions
  • Training equipment and advanced training E-Book included
  • Additional private lessons provided
  • Access to follow-up services, including boarding services, graduate classes and pack walks
A smiling golden retriever puppy in a yellow collar beside purple petunias
A brown and white doodle puppy on a teal leash sitting in a store aisle
A curly apricot doodle puppy sitting on a blue balance disc
A Bernese mountain dog puppy lying on a training platform

What Are People Saying?

Love in the Lead Boarding is the only boarding facility I trust for my dog. He has anxiety which they helped with during their training program. They understand his quirks and I know he is safe which gives me peace of mind while I travel.”

SARAH

Love in the Lead Boarding is the only boarding facility I trust for my dog. He has anxiety which they helped with during their training program. They understand his quirks and I know he is safe which gives me peace of mind while I travel.”

SARAH

Love in the Lead Boarding is the only boarding facility I trust for my dog. He has anxiety which they helped with during their training program. They understand his quirks and I know he is safe which gives me peace of mind while I travel.”

SARAH

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do you get your puppies?

Our puppies are acquired from local, reputable breeders that we have long-standing relationships with. We meet the parents of the puppies and personally evaluate each litter and puppy prior to purchase. All of our breeders conduct thorough health testing and our puppies come with a health guarantee.

Is the deposit or payments ever refundable?

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Can I breed one of your puppies?

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Can you deliver our puppy?

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What follow-up support is provided?

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What is the matching process like?

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Do you have hypoallergenic dogs?

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What type of training do you do?

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How are veterinary expenses handled?

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How are ownership rights transferred?

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I need a Service Dog/Therapy Dog. Would your puppies be suitable?

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What if I already have a puppy?

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Can I visit my puppy during training?

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How long does it take to be matched with a puppy?

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Will my puppy bond with me?

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Can I meet the available puppies?

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Can I name my puppy?

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What happens during delivery?

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