About Us

We hold ourselves to the highest standards in education, credentials, professional ethics, and shameless love of dogs.

We are here for the community- to help WNC people and dogs live together harmoniously.

We invite you to experience the difference that a behavior consulting approach to dog training offers, and discover how “Understanding Changes Everything.”

*For a complete bio please click on our respective pages:

Kim Brophey, CDBC, CPDT-KA, BA – Owner of The Dog Door Canine Services, LLC

Asheville’s only Internationally Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC)  and a Nationally Certified Dog Trainer (CPDT) – one of 41 in North Carolina.

Heather Polechio, CPDT-KA, CTC – Lead Trainer, The Train Station at The Dog Door Canine Services.

One of Asheville’s only Nationally Certified Professional Dog Trainers (CPDT) and 2009 honors graduate of The San Francisco Academy for Dog Trainers & Counselors (CTC)

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