Alan's K9 Academy

Group Class Club | North Metro Atlanta

How it works

Saturday group classes (also known as Alan’s K9 Academy Family Club) are included for the life of your dog when you sign up for any obedience-based training program and join our monthly subscription membership program ($99 / month).

Group classes are essential to continue socializing and proofing all the new behaviors your dog has learned during their training. Whether you come back annually, monthly or even weekly, Club classes give our clients an opportunity to maintain all of the skills they have learned, so that they never have to hire another trainer again!

Club classes are held between 10AM - 1PM on Saturdays at our facility and/or local parks.

Group classes include topics like:

Advanced Obedience

Recall: Testing your dog’s ability to come back to you in high distraction environments from farther distances.

Settling: Getting your dog to relax and hold a place for an extended period of time (duration) in a high distraction public environment (like an outdoor restaurant).

Pack Walks: Working on the hardest behavior, the heel or loose leash walking, around dozens of other dogs and people in the busiest parts of downtown Cartersville or Dillinger Park.

Reactivity & Resource Guarding

Work on advanced muzzle training and socialization within smaller groups. Proof your “leave it” command in high distraction environments.

Games

Keep training fun and even competitive to help strengthen your bond with your dog. Games will work on all your behaviors and communication with your dog in a controlled environment.

Games include: Tic-Tac Toe, Musical Chairs, Simon Says & more...

"The best praise for a company is to use them again and I plan on doing so in the future. I would wholeheartedly recommend Alan’s K9 Academy!"
‍-Nancy Miller

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Why does this program get such amazing results?

At Alan’s K9 Academy, we are committed to providing the best possible support for our students!

We offer free support through our Group class, which is just one of the many ways we strive to help our students succeed. We believe that continued dog training and support are essential for long-term success, which is why we offer this program to all of our graduates.

After completing one of our training programs, you will have the opportunity to enhance your skills even further by joining our group training in a controlled environment. This will give you the chance to practice with distractions around other dog owners.

At Alan’s K9 Academy, we understand the importance of ongoing training, which is why we are committed to providing our graduates with access to the resources and support they need to succeed with their dogs.

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"Our dog Ranger has done a complete 180 with his behavior and is becoming the perfect companion since working with Alan’s K9 Academy!"
‍- Melanie Abel

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Areas We Serve

serving north metro atlanta & surrounding areas

📍 Cartersville

📍 Marietta

📍 Roswell

📍 Canton

📍 Rydal

📍 Adairsville

📍 Acworth

📍 Kennesaw

📍 Rome

📍 Woodstock

📍 Buckhead

📍 Brookhaven

📍 Jasper

📍 Milton

📍 Dallas

📍 Calhoun

📍 Holly Springs

📍& Surrounding areas

440 Lucas Rd SW, Cartersville, GA 30120

Frequently asked questions

What Type Of Training Methods Do You Use?

We promote positive reinforcement training. We also use a variety of training methods and training aids to achieve the goals of our dog owners and their pets.‍

How Much Does Your Obedience Training Cost?

Each of our dog training programs is custom-tailored to the specific situation. There are a number of factors that we evaluate prior to building a training package for you, such as your dog's age, temperament, previous training, as well as the desired goals of the dog's parents. Our programs vary in price depending on where your dog is currently, and how long we estimate it will take to reach your goals. The only way we can give an accurate quote is by evaluating your dog. Our signature 6-week program is $2,900, but not every single dog we meet is a great fit.

Where Do We Train?

Alan's K9 Academy offers personalized, in-home dog training, as well as training sessions at our 8 Acre facility in Cartersville. Our 8-acre facility location allows us to train dogs in real-world settings, such as parks, downtown area, pet friendly stores ensuring they learn to stay calm and well-behaved in various environments. Each dog enjoys multiple walks and daily field trips around the neighborhood, promoting socialization and building a calm, neutral demeanor. Our training approach emphasizes desensitization, social skills, and confidence-building for balanced, happy dogs. For our clients, we also provide exclusive boarding at our 8-acre training facility, where dogs can enjoy continued training, playtime, and exercise. Convenient pick-up and drop-off services are available to make the experience stress-free.

‍Do We Offer Payment Plans?

Yes, we offer financing through AFFFIRM, Klarna, or Lending USA options to our clients. Payment plans can vary as low as $120 a month for up to 3 years.

Do you take all dogs regardless of age, breed, or issues?

We take any breed and any age needing obedience training or behavioral issues. Our goal is to assist as many dogs and owners as possible. Aggression and behavioral issues would require a much longer and more intensive program. We are happy to work with any dog needing help with insecurity, anxiety, impulse control, hyperactivity, leash reactivity, dog reactivity, etc. We have decades of experience working with high-drive breeds.

Do you offer therapy or service dog training?

Yes! We also offer therapy dog training and service dog training, though we don't currently advertise them. If this is a need, please contact us with the form for more information. To answer this question, we will start by explaining what a service dog does and how a service dog is different from a therapy dog and an emotional support dog. A service dog, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, is a dog individually trained to perform specific tasks and to work with people with disabilities. The work of a service dog must be directly related to the handler's disability. The ADA mandates that service dogs have full public access rights. Therapy dogs are trained to be comfortable in new environments and to interact with different people. They typically have certain personality traits, and they volunteer in clinical settings such as hospitals, schools, and nursing homes. Therapy dogs do not have the same legal right to access service dogs, and although a dog can be certified as a therapy dog through an organization, there are no uniform state or national rules that regulate the certification. Emotional support dogs are not considered service dogs under the ADA. They may be trained for a specific owner, but they are not trained for specific tasks or duties to aid a person with a disability. ESA owners have only limited legal rights, and those typically require a letter of diagnosis from a doctor or psychiatrist. They have certain access when it comes to housing but do not have unlimited access to public spaces.

Why should I work with you instead of a less expensive trainer?

Veterinarians wholeheartedly trust and endorse our exceptional dog training services. We have over 50 years of combined experience training dogs to obey. Alan, the owner, holds a master trainer certification. Most dog trainers and stores like Petco and PetSmart just don't have the same level of knowledge and expertise that we do. In fact, one of our clients was referred to us by PetSmart because they couldn't help them! When you work with a higher-quality trainer, you skip many of the struggles that come with hiring someone cheaper, including unintended and negative consequences for your dog's behavior! Our training method builds a rewarding relationship with you and your dog.