About Us

Our Philosophy

Our Mission

At Carolina Classic Canine, We strive to help dogs and their owners develop relationships that are rooted in mutual trust and understanding without the use of pain, fear or intimidation. We endeavor to help dogs and their human families live together harmoniously. Through education and practice, we equip dog owners to develop well-mannered, happy dogs.


Our Values

 We believe as dog trainers, care providers, and dog owners that we are advocates for dogs (and other pets too). Dogs do not require painful tools or harsh methods to learn what is expected of them, regardless of breed, size, history, or temperament. We understand that dogs and their families can live a joyful and fulfilling life together free from pain, fear, and intimidation. We have learned that behavior shaping and habit forming through positive training is the best way to create a well-mannered dog.

Who we are

A note from Allison Berkemeier, owner of Carolina Classic Canine:

We are in the process of creating profiles of our team members so that you can get to know them. In the meantime, let me just say that I have the most amazing and dedicated team. It is a pleasure to work with each and every one of them.

When you hire us to help you with training for your dog, or pet care while you are away, you are hiring the entire team. We collaborate on difficult or tricky behavior issues and work closely with each other both when training dogs and when pet sitting.

Every team member is an employee rather than an independent contractor. As such they are protected under our liability insurance policy, are fairly taxed (no 1099’s), and have support of their co-workers and management staff. Other than the absolute joy of working with dogs and their families, I also get the honor of providing work for others in an environment that fosters learning and growth. Words cannot express the gratitude I have for each member of my team.

Don’t forget to check back regularly for team member profiles!