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Alan's K9 Academy

Ultimate Dog Training Solution | North Metro Atlanta

Our Signature Program

Our “Ultimate Dog Training Solution” Program combines the best aspects of Day School Training, 1:1 Private In-Home Lessons, and personalized evening coaching, which makes this program a perfect solution for busy dog owners who want expert training for their dogs while mastering the skills to reinforce and maintain that progress at home.

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How it works

Day School Morning Drop Off:
Bring your dog to our training facility between 7:00 am - 9:00 am for a full day of customized learning and activities.

Day School Evening Pick-Up & Private Lesson:
Pick up your dog between 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm and participate in a 1:1 private lesson to review progress and practice skills learned during the day.

In-Home Private Lessons:
Receive additional 1:1 in-home training sessions, designed to evaluate and adjust your dog's behavior within their home environment, ensuring they excel where it matters most.

What Your Dog Gets During the Day

6 Focused Training Sessions:
Tailored to your dog’s unique challenges, whether it’s basic obedience, leash manners, or addressing behavioral issues.

6-8 Hours of Socialization:
Practice safe, supervised interactions with other trained dogs to boost confidence and social skills.

1-2 Real-World Walks:
Experience walks in high-distraction environments to solidify obedience in real-life settings.

Rest & Care:
Enjoy breaks, hydration, and loving attention from our dedicated team.

In-Home Private Lessons for Owners

In addition to evening lessons at our facility, you’ll also benefit from scheduled in-home private sessions where our trainers:

- Observe and assess your dog's behavior within their home environment.

- Provide personalized strategies to address specific challenges at home.

- Teach techniques for creating a structured, learning space.

- Gradually expose your dog to new environments like your backyard, local parks, or pet-friendly stores to reinforce good behavior.

- 4 Focused Private In-Home Training Sessions

Who This Program's Ideal For

Our program is perfect for dogs with:
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- High energy levels

- Reactivity issues

- Fear of new people

- Leash pulling, jumping, or other behavioral challenges
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4.9 google review rating

"When you bring your pup to Alan you're not only going to go home with a more obedient pup but you'll go home with a happier pup that knows how to bond, listen, and obey; which makes you and your dog both happy."
‍-Jennifer Rowland

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Why the “Ultimate Dog Training Solution" works.

Most training programs only focus on the dog, leaving owners unsure how to maintain the results.

Our "Ultimate Dog Training Solution" program ensures you are as equipped as your dog by blending facility-based training with in-home sessions and private coaching.

You’ll gain the confidence and tools needed to prevent regression and manage your dog’s behavior–for life.

4.9 google review rating

"Being able to practice and work through reactivity in real-world scenarios was an invaluable opportunity to learn, and I now feel so much more capable, competent, and prepared as a handler."   - Campbell Turcotte

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Why Choose Alan’s K9 Academy?

At Alan’s K9 Academy, we know that lasting change comes from training both the dog and the owner. Our unique “Ultimate Dog Training Solution” Program empowers you to take charge of your dog’s progress, combining expert facility training, at-home reinforcement, and hands-on guidance.

This approach ensures that you and your dog build a lifelong bond based
on trust and good behavior. You get to see first-hand the change in your dog, but more importantly, learn how to maintain the change so you never need to hire another trainer again!

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Alans K9 Academy Team

Voted "Best Of Georgia 2024!"

#1 Dog Training Company in Georgia!

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Getting started is easy

Here's how to get started

Book an evaluation

Click "Get Started" & complete the short form. We'll contact you within 30 minutes to schedule your in-person evaluation!

Choose your program

A trainer will meet with you in-person & recommend the best program for you based on feedback from the in-person evaluation.

Let the training begin!

Regardless of your dog’s age, breed, or issues…we can help…and we guarantee it.

Join the rest of our happy clients today!

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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.