Sometimes, you know what
you're meant to do...
you're meant to do...
In the summer of 1991, I was a police officer working with local K9 unit handlers to track a murder suspect.
The talent of these dogs intrigued me. They had an incredible drive for pursuit, and their tracking and scent work abilities were beyond anything I had ever thought possible.
Eventually, I became a K9 handler before becoming a master trainer. I loved my job.
After 15 years of working with police K9s and 8 years training them as a master trainer, I decided that some good things must come to an end and retired from the police force.
But I couldn't stay away from dog training for long.
…and that's where Alan's K9 Academy comes in.
After getting constant requests from friends and family to help them with their dogs, I made a decision. I decided that maybe not all good things have to come to an end and that it was time to start dog training again. So, I started Alan's K9 Academy!
We are now one of the top 10 dog training companies in the Atlanta metro area, constantly receiving referrals from happy clients, veterinarians, rescue groups, and yes, even competitors. I have expanded my team of trainers to accommodate the need for our services. No matter your dog's breed, training history, or temperament, we're confident we can help you have the life you've always wanted to have with them, and train them to listen to you anytime, anywhere, in the comfort of your home! Build a rewarding relationship with your dog!
The talent of these dogs intrigued me. They had an incredible drive for pursuit, and their tracking and scent work abilities were beyond anything I had ever thought possible.
Eventually, I became a K9 handler before becoming a master trainer. I loved my job.
After 15 years of working with police K9s and 8 years training them as a master trainer, I decided that some good things must come to an end and retired from the police force.
But I couldn't stay away from dog training for long.
…and that's where Alan's K9 Academy comes in.
After getting constant requests from friends and family to help them with their dogs, I made a decision. I decided that maybe not all good things have to come to an end and that it was time to start dog training again. So, I started Alan's K9 Academy!
We are now one of the top 10 dog training companies in the Atlanta metro area, constantly receiving referrals from happy clients, veterinarians, rescue groups, and yes, even competitors. I have expanded my team of trainers to accommodate the need for our services. No matter your dog's breed, training history, or temperament, we're confident we can help you have the life you've always wanted to have with them, and train them to listen to you anytime, anywhere, in the comfort of your home! Build a rewarding relationship with your dog!
★★★★★
"We have referred several of our clients to Alan for training and they have all had wonderful things to say about him. Glad we have a trainer we feel confident in sending our patients to." - Dr. Leslie Baird, Euharlee Animal Clinic
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Meet Our Team
Meet The Owner of Alan's K9 Academy and Your Certified Professional Dog Trainer And Master Trainer
Hey, I’m Alan Carr – a military veteran, former police K9 handler, Master Trainer, and your new dog trainer. After 30+ years of training and certifying Police K9’s, I’ve learned that there’s no such thing as “one size fits all” dog training – at least not training that is sustainable and lasts a lifetime. All training packages are built custom to your dog, your lifestyle, and your training goals.
What truly sets me apart from other dog trainers is my leadership and dedication to helping both the dogs and their owners. With my ability to foster a trusting relationship between a pet owner or handler and their dog, I have made myself a distinguished trainer in the canine community.
Together, we’ll use positive reinforcement & a variety of science-backed training techniques to help you create the dog of your dreams & achieve all your training goals.
Qualifications:
What truly sets me apart from other dog trainers is my leadership and dedication to helping both the dogs and their owners. With my ability to foster a trusting relationship between a pet owner or handler and their dog, I have made myself a distinguished trainer in the canine community.
Together, we’ll use positive reinforcement & a variety of science-backed training techniques to help you create the dog of your dreams & achieve all your training goals.
Qualifications:
- Certified Master K9 Handler/Trainer- North American Police Work Dog Association
- American Kennel Club- Approved Instructor and Evaluator for Puppy S.T.A.R, CGC. Urban CGC
- Association Professional Dog Trainers- Professional Premium Member
- Pet Professional Guild- Member
- Expertise.com #1 Featured Trainer for Best Dog Training Classes in Kennesaw area, Roswell area, and Atlanta
- Pets for Vets- Trainer
★★★★★
"I have known Alan over 30 years & remember when he started his career in law enforcement. Alan always had a passion and good understanding when working with and training dogs. Training seemed to come natural to Alan almost like he has a 6th sense connecting with the dogs. Over time I saw others in the department looking up to Alan as a mentor for dog training. If they had issues training their dog, they knew Alan could help solve the issue(s). Through the years I have seen and experienced Alan’s passion for training dogs, his attention to details, and willingness to learn more. I was very happy for him when he told me he was starting up Alan’s K-9 Academy. I know he will be successful helping others to train their dogs. Alan is very good at explaining the training process and over all communications." - Tom G.
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Certified Professional Dog Trainer: Janelle Blomquist
She is a certified dog trainer through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers, where she obtained her CPDT-KA certification. She began working in animal welfare in 2013 and has been a dog behavior specialist for national animal rescue organizations. Working in animal shelters and rescue organizations has given her the incredible opportunity to work with literally thousands of dogs of all backgrounds, ages, breeds, and a wide range of behavioral and medical issues. Many of the animals came from cruelty or hoarding cases. Working hands-on with so many different dogs in a stressful shelter environment has been an invaluable and ongoing learning experience. Helping dogs and humans live in harmony is her passion.
Certified Professional Dog Trainer: Morgan Reardon
She has been a professional dog trainer for over 7 years, learning animal behavior and positive reinforcement training since 2016. Morgan is a passionate dog trainer and puppy expert. She has experience in obedience, behavior modification, dog sports, and most importantly, service dog training. She has dealt with a variety of different dog breeds with various needs.
Morgan is working towards getting her CPDT-KA certification, which requires hundreds of logged training hours and passing a comprehensive exam. She is also an American Kennel Club (AKC) instructor and evaluator. Getting dog owners to live a more active and fulfilled life has been her goal from the start.
Morgan is working towards getting her CPDT-KA certification, which requires hundreds of logged training hours and passing a comprehensive exam. She is also an American Kennel Club (AKC) instructor and evaluator. Getting dog owners to live a more active and fulfilled life has been her goal from the start.
Dog training is different at Alan’s K9 Academy.
Most Atlanta area dog trainers use the same methodology over and over again. No matter the dog’s personality & motivation, they use the exact same training methods.
The truth is, there’s no such thing as “one size fits all” dog training.
Why? Because all dogs are different.
Every dog has their own personality, temperament, skillset, & struggles. Every owner has a different lifestyle, training goals, and dreams for their dog.
It doesn’t make sense to try to train all dogs using the exact same methods.
When you work with Alan’s K9 Academy, we’ll use a variety of different training approaches to help your dog learn new skills and behavior. No cookie cutter training here!
Your training will be custom designed to fit your dog, your lifestyle, & your training goals.
The truth is, there’s no such thing as “one size fits all” dog training.
Why? Because all dogs are different.
Every dog has their own personality, temperament, skillset, & struggles. Every owner has a different lifestyle, training goals, and dreams for their dog.
It doesn’t make sense to try to train all dogs using the exact same methods.
When you work with Alan’s K9 Academy, we’ll use a variety of different training approaches to help your dog learn new skills and behavior. No cookie cutter training here!
Your training will be custom designed to fit your dog, your lifestyle, & your training goals.
Philosophy of Training
Positivity
We use only science-based, positive-reinforcement methods to train dogs. This means using food, treats, toys, praise, and movement as a source of engagement and motivation instead of methods like spanking, yelling, and e-collars.
Consistency
Nobody – human or dog - learns a new skill or language overnight. Teaching your dog new behaviors takes time, along with consistent practice & reinforcement.
Dedication
We’re dedicated to making sure you get the life-long results you’re looking for with your dog. In return, we expect you to be dedicated to transforming your dog into the dog you always wanted.
★★★★★
"So happy with our experience with Alan's K9 Academy. We could tell from our first meeting that Alan is a gifted "dog whisperer". He connected immediately with our beautiful hound Dany. After our first meeting with Alan, we knew he could teach us so much. Each visit, he taught Dany a new skill, then had us practice giving the commands and reinforcements for Dany. Alan always makes sure he is addressing our primary concerns with Dany's behaviors. Dany no longer pulls on walks. She is an expert at "sit", "stay", "down" and "come". While she continues to be an enthusiastic greeter of visitors to our home, we are working on perfecting her waiting in her "place" prior to coming to say hello. Prior to working with Alan, we tried group puppy classes and had a few individual training sessions with other dog trainers. Alan's expertise, his ability to immediate bond and command respect, and his focus on building skills each session are simply unmatched." - Pam C. (Google, Facebook, Yelp Review)
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We'll Come to You!
We’re located in Rydal, Georgia, north of Atlanta off I-75.
However, we train dogs all over Metro Atlanta and the Greater Atlanta Area.
However, we train dogs all over Metro Atlanta and the Greater Atlanta Area.
📍 Atlanta / Buckhead / Midtown
📍 Alpharetta
📍 Canton
📍 Alpharetta
📍 Canton
📍 Cartersville
📍 Cumming
📍 Holly Springs
📍 Jasper
📍 Cumming
📍 Holly Springs
📍 Jasper
📍 Kennesaw
📍 Peachtree Corners
📍 Rome
📍 Peachtree Corners
📍 Rome
📍 Roswell
📍 Sandy Springs
📍 Woodstock
📍 Sandy Springs
📍 Woodstock
We make Atlanta area dog training easy. Sure, you can absolutely come to Rydal to train, but we’ll also save you some time (and a little bit of sanity) and come to you for dog training sessions.
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