Our dog Moose did the 14 day Board & Train with Sam and we are so happy with the results. We wanted…read morethe focus of her training to be on e-collar obedience and Sam did an excellent job helping her and us learn. We can now take Moose off leash comfortably knowing she will come when called, sit and stay even in busy environments. I feel like we are happier humans and she is a happier dog thanks to Sam's help. The training style used was also based on rewarding Moose with play rather than food or negative reinforcement, which I really appreciate and didn't know much about before. We couldn't be more pleased with the results. Highly recommend Dog Wizard and Sam!

Probably my highest review ever for a service I haven't used yet. hear me out…read more I just rescued a Rat Terrier puppy called Raffi from Texas, who showed signs of abuse and trauma upon arrival. I've parented/known many rescues in the past and never seen anything like the fear she exhibited. fully freaked out, I shot a message to Atlanta Dog Wizard with an SOS to help. Kat quickly got in touch and we had about a 30-min call, which provided me with INVALUABLE insight into my urgent situation. That information she gave me--keep in mind, I had paid no money for her advice or training to this point--gave me some practices I could use, right away, to make Raffi feel more comfortable. I still might officially use Atlanta Dog Wizard in the future, if Kat is any indication how the company does things. She has a passion for rescues and turning around challenging situations and making dogs (and humans) shine. Cannot recommend highly enough.

Their staff is kind and loving with my dog and he wags his tail and licks their faces when he…read moregreets them upon arrival. My dog is a changed dog! He used to growl and fight with new strange dogs and now he can be in a play group with lots of dogs, most of them new to him on different days and he doesn't fight or react. Highly recommend for anxious, reactive, non-socialized dogs like mine.

We had a rescue puppy foster dog who did not "cut it" in daycare and needed extra coaching and…read moretraining to handle himself appropriately in a group of dogs. The Frogs to Dogs team did exactly that for him. He made steady progress and when it came time for him to be adopted, they actually did a cat test with him. Let's say he "didn't fail" so they did some video and gave some coaching for his potential adopters. He is now living happily in a home with both another dog and a cat. Thank you Frogs to Dogs for your candor and caring with little Benny.

I love taking my pup here. He has fun. I can grab a drink while getting work done. It's a win win!read more

I feel the same way about this dog park as I do as the Fetch locations…read more I feel like the skippers are understaffed for the size of the park and amount of dogs. As the owner of a small dog I could NEVER relax. I really think all the dog parks should consider big dog/ small dog separation or the separation of dogs with a prey/hunting drive, with different entrances and partition instead of gates so that gate aggression is not triggered. They size of all of these parks are very large so there is space for separation... I really wish they would consider it. The skiptown daycare and boarding is great!! I love all of the pictures they send and the report cards are so cute. I love to see them because my puppy always looks so happy to be there. (no exaggeration, he is usually LITERALLY smiling) lol. I feel good everytime I drop him off. The staff are also always so happy when he comes in and that makes me feel confident that he's well taken care of.

Christina and her team at Peach Tree Dog Training are truly exceptional. Their care, patience, and…read morededication to both dogs and owners stand out right away. They take the time to understand each dog and create real, lasting change. If you're considering training, this is a team that will actually help you see a difference!

I was very excited when I first met with my trainer. Unfortunately, tools are not something that I…read moredid not necessarily want to use. I, myself, a novice, not a trainer, had been using a prong collar. I was jarred when she used the prong to correct my 10 month old puppy, and said he was in shock because she kept snapping the leash. That was a bit too much for me. However, when I asked the trainer what method they used, and I was told the LIMA method. I was confused as to why corrections with tools were being used. After reaching out to a few trainers, this is what I have found about the LIMA METHOD; There are technically 2 views on what this term means. The original definition has a hierarchy of things that must be done before going to usage of tools of discomfort such as prong collars and the like. The newer more common conversation has left the hierarchy behind and does not allow for use of such tools at all. So I was definitely not understanding why the trainer seem led to be using the prong as a crutch to train. I was only using it for walking, and eventually would have liked to not use a prong collar at all. The trainer was definitely professional, but using tools to walk, place, sit, basically give any command was not something I was interested in. At one point when she kept snapping the leash on my youngest puppy, teaching him place I expressed that I had taught my other puppy how to be in place without doing that. My hope was that they would see if I can do it without snapping, a leash and a prong collar on the dog that they can do it too but the same behavior kept happening. I also let the trainer know that my other pup would bite if you tried to take food away that he found on the street, but we were not using that scenario at all when training. Since I am not a trainer, I can only go by what other trainers have told me. They have told me that unless I have aggressive dogs that are biting or trying to hurt others that prong collars are really an antiquated tool as is the e collar. Definitely no hard feelings. Just not the training method for me.

We are over the moon with happiness & satisfaction, this is our first time having a Husky puppy…read more Jade is 3 months and full of energy, she's smart, but we needed professional help & right away we knew she would need training, we had the opportunity to train with Yrene, her energy & passion for puppies is incredible and it radiates throughout the entire session. It is safe to say that any puppy training with Yrene will be lucky & you as a dog parent will leave happy and satisfied. In the future when we adopt another puppy, we will definitely be returning.

Mr. Jonathan Shahor was an absolute pleasure to work with! I was involved in an Unlawful Detainer…read moreEviction Case and needed a Dog Behavior Expert to come to my house and do an observation of my dog. Jonathan was able to come over and spend time with me and my Dog and do an assessment. He was as kind and professional as could be. He has a depth of knowledge about how and why dogs behave the way that they do. He was patient with both me and my Dog. Jonothan also served as an expert witness in the eviction case my landlord brought against me. He was an expert on my behalf. He took the witness stand and spoke with great clarity and expertise about how and why my dog is the way he is. I could see the jurors nodding in agreement with his professional and in depth observations. Jonathan was so generous with his time and his expertise. He is a teacher and an advocate and someone who is committed to doing right by people and by dogs. He was a really great addition to a team that helped me win my case. After the jury came back in my favor and the case was over we were allowed to ask the jurors some questions. They all were impressed with Jonathan's clear and fact-based analysis. If you want or need someone to help you learn more about why your dog acts a certain way who can communicate clearly with knowledge and integrity than Mr. Shahor is a great person to call. I'm very glad that he was on my side. Thanks, Jonathan!

Scott is amazing. easy breezy kind of guy to talk to, not a clock watcher, really laser focused on…read moremy dog and my concerns. rescue dog, got him 5 yrs ago and he was just about perfect and then, 2 or more years ago, he developed a resource guarding issue. 8 lb dog but watch out if you got near his bowl. he could seriously hurt you. this was becoming a twice a day battle and exhausting. tried 1 other trainer and she was completely off track. Scott got a great review on Next Door. he offers a 30 minute complimentary conversation by phone. we spoke a bit about Schatzi's problem. he suggested a 3 visit pkg and i couldn't get my credit card out fast enough. from our conversation, i knew i was in good hands. what was really great about Scott was it wasn't a 1 size fits all fix. he offers advice in between scheduled visits, either on the phone or text, if needed. i took advantage of that because i didn't want to be 'off track' on my part of the training. he tweaked the training when something wasn't working. the amount of time he gave me was amazing and he basically completely transformed my dog. feeding time is low stress now. Schatzi still is not 100% there but definitely more than manageable and the aggression and guarding is gone. this guy knows his stuff and Schatzi was putty in his hands. if you're ready to give up, don't, call Scott.

Two years ago I enlisted the help of Scott at Dog Park Ready to help me with my Australian…read moreKelpie/Cattle Dog Mix, Olive. She was 2 years old and was in a home where another dog attacked her multiple times. Her humans unselfishly decided that Olive deserved a better home and put her up for adoption. When I took Olive she suffered from severe fear aggression towards other dogs. Scott got me on the right track with her rehabilitation. His program made a big difference in her behavior right away. Over the past two years I have faithfully practiced the training techniques Scott taught me. You wouldn't believe the difference in Olive now. She is a happy, healthy and thriving little dog. She has progressed to the point where she can enjoy private agility lessons, playing with other dogs in dog parks, going to doggie day care occasionally and long walks with her human. She is still a little leash reactive when she sees another dog but no longer fearful, just excited. She continues to improve and I am confident she will become more dog neutral on lead in time. Working with Scott, one on one, was so helpful for me and Olive. Give him a call.

Our 15-month old Boston Terrier, Skippy, has always had a fun, loving and ENERGETIC personality…read more While a great dog, Skippy was too excitable, too jumpy, too mouthy, wouldn't come when called, and not overly responsive to the training we attempted at home during the first year of the pandemic. We enrolled Skippy in the 19-day residency program with hopes that we could better integrate Skippy into our active family, which includes young kids. Blake and the team were very professional and responsive throughout the entire process. I was initially hesitant with the training techniques, but I came to understand and embrace them after multiple discussions with Blake. During the 19-day residency program, we could see the strides that Skippy was making. After pickup and our own "training," we worked hard over the following weeks to make sure Skippy's training stuck and that the strides we saw online came through at home. Today, Skippy is able to take part in all aspects of family life, in and out of the home. He is well behaved, able to remain calm when needed (while still being his energetic fun self when it is time for that), and consistently follows all of his on and off leash commands. He sits, goes to down, comes when called, drops items on command that he would chew previously, walks perfectly on leash, doesn't jump on our kids or others, and has very good manners and a calmness that we rarely saw before. Our relationship with Skippy, which was very good before, has hit a new level. He is an even more-beloved member of the family now, and we owe a lot of that to the Prodigal Pooch team. I would add that we definitely put in the work to develop and reinforce the training at home, so I would really recommend this program for those that are serious about following through. If we get another dog one day, we will definitely be working with the Prodigal Pooch.

I came to The Prodigal Pooch by a word of mouth recommendation from a friend, and I can't say…read moreenough good things about TPP, Blake and Kelly. Not only did I trust Blake given three recommendations from friends, our initial consult sealed the deal. We spent two hours talking about my goals as a dog owner, Blake's approach and method as well as getting to know my dood, Duck. I was ready to move forward before our call even ended. I knew Duck would be in good hands even beyond training as he's in home, there are only 4 dogs in residency at a time, etc. I also like to think that Blake obliged my friend & I when he allowed our pups to complete their residency together. After 19 days with Blake, Duck is calm, attentive, walks freely on his leash, knows all his commands (voice and hand), and bless Blake & Kelly for doing the Lord's work in helping Duck get through crate anxiety. Thanks to Blake, Duck is more than just cute, and I can't help but smile when people comment about how well he minds. Proud owner of a Prodigal Pooch grad alongside 4 of my friends and even more excited for my half sister to start school soon!

Excellent training and boarding, especially for reactive dogs that need their own space. Boarded my…read moredog here and they sent me pics every few hours to see him having so much fun and not missing me at all. Training was very customized and effective as well. He loves this place and everyone there.

My dog Buzz and I absolutely loved working with Betty at Canine PhD!…read more After reading so many glowing reviews for Canine PhD, I decided to give them a try after looking for positive reinforcement trainers near us in Decatur. It was one of the best decisions I've ever made for both Buzz and me! Buzz struggles with anxiety and reacts nervously when new people approach, especially on walks or in public places like restaurant patios. From our very first session, Betty made both of us feel comfortable and confident. She immediately recommended a no-pull harness that made a huge difference. Walking Buzz and his corgi brother, Phil, is finally fun again! I truly missed our morning walks, and it feels amazing to enjoy them again without constantly worrying about Buzz pulling away or Phil getting loose because my attention was elsewhere. What stood out most is that Betty doesn't just train dogs -- she trains their owners, too. She helped me learn how to communicate more clearly and understand what Buzz is feeling. Betty gave us exercises to build trust and confidence. He's already such a happy pup, but he lit up even more during each session, as you can see in his picture! You could tell how proud he was every time he got something right. The whole experience strengthened our bond even more, and I ended up enjoying training far more than I ever expected. Betty also gave us fantastic techniques to help Buzz stay calm when meeting new people, both out in public and at home. He's learned that his bed is his "safe spot," and now he'll go there on his own when guests arrive until he's ready to say hello. It's been such a big, wonderful change seeing him so much more relaxed and secure. We did three sessions at Canine PhD and three at home, which was the perfect balance. It gave us the chance to practice in both structured and real-life settings, and between sessions, we had Betty's helpful homework to reinforce what we were learning and keep us progressing even outside of training. The pricing was very reasonable and the value we got from the training far exceeded what we paid. What I appreciated most was Betty's honesty and empathy. She set realistic expectations right from the start, explaining that this wouldn't be a quick fix -- and she was right. Some dogs are just naturally more anxious, but she gave us the tools and confidence to help Buzz make real progress. I can't recommend Betty and Canine PhD enough! She's a wonderful person! Super patient, thoughtful, and genuinely invested in helping both dogs and their humans succeed. If you're looking for a trainer who truly understands behavior, builds trust, and brings out the best in you and your pup, Betty is the one to call!

***LONG REVIEW BUT WORTH THE READ***…read more This is my sweet, rowdy, rambunctious, and very demanding pup Rhodi! As a first time puppy owner, I just wanted to keep her happy. I let her get away with a lot! I quickly realized that I was not in charge of her but she was in charge of me. What I thought was being sweet was in Rhodi's mind "I can do whatever I want because I won't be punished for it." She would chew any object she could find, bark at me constantly when I wasn't doing what she wanted, would not listen to me when I would call her name, jumped on me and other people, tried to escape out the front door, and peed in the house. I watched videos upon videos but nothing helped! I was doing research on dog trainers and the first thing I thought was "this is so overpriced!" As a young college student with a rowdy dog, I was determined to find the best price with the most qualified trainer and I did! Bark Busters and specifically Cody are the best thing I could have done for both me and Rhodi. I was really nervous about having someone in my home "telling" me how to train my dog, but Cody TAUGHT me. If there was something I was struggling with, like leash training, he showed me an alternative way for me to get her to listen to me. The thought in my mind was "wow, he's not making me do it this way because it's the right way, but he found me a way that was Rhodi's right way I could do confidently." Cody was validating my feelings about not wanting to hurt Rhodi's feelings and continued to talk to me about ways that would not harm my dog or hurt her feelings. Simply being able to "talk" to Rhodi in a way she could understand that I was in charge and that she would still be safe and okay was the goal. In a matter of 2 hours Rhodi was trained! Cody did his job and now it's my turn to do mine with her by following through with the keys to success only Cody could have given to me.

Highly suggested for any dog owner. I have two English Bulldogs (7 months and 3 years) both had…read morevery different needs. I was nervous about having to train two dogs with different needs, and at different life stages. Cody was amazing. He took the time to understand the different need for both dogs and made improvements that day. Chunk was awful on the leash and would chase anything that moved. Day 2 and I can't believe the difference in control on the walks. Charlie is a puppy and well needs obedience with several indoor behaviors. Happy to say today was successful in going to his bed. The investment in Bark Busters is well worth it for any dog owner. If you're in the Atlanta area Cody is the trainer I recommend. Beyond being great with the dogs he makes you as the owner feel comfortable. He gives you the right techniques and confidence that change and obedience is possible. Cody's open and makes it clear that he is available from here on out if there is anything that I need. Was very nervous about having someone in my home and training my dogs. This was the best decision I could make for me and the boys!

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My dog Pippi got the royal treatment today by a sweet lady working at Taj Ma-Hound. She helped me…read morepick out dog treats for my persnickety little senior pup & get her picture. Look forward to stopping in again.