Training Programs...

Our training programs are individually tailored to accommodate our clients (dog's and handler's) needs and are structured to help our clients achieve a relationship that would allow them to attain American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen Certification, if they so desire.

We offer the following training programs:

• Group Classes
• Private Lessons
• We Board and Train Your Dog
• Maintenance Boarding

Group Classes
All of our group classes are taught in Alpharetta at the Alpharetta Animal Hospital (see directions) on Sunday afternoons and evenings to help our clients avoid weekday rush-hour traffic and to accommodate their busy weekend schedules.

No classes are being offered at this time.

Graduation

Beginner Obedience and Socialization

• This program consists of six (6) 1-hour and 15-minute sessions held once per week. Your dog will learn motivational attention, the motivational come, walking on-leash without pulling, sit, social skills with other dogs, to not jump up, and how to have fun. Your dog must have complete puppy vaccinations, or if older than 6 months, be current on vaccinations.
• The total cost for the six (6) Beginner Obedience and Socialization sessions is $120.  (Download Registration Form)

Lily and Mindy learning how to say "Hello" on the first day of class.

Learning motivational attention.

• This program consists of six (6) 1-hour and 15-minute sessions held once per week. In the Intermediate Obedience program, you and your dog will build on the foundation training learned in the Beginner Obedience and Socialization program and learn the down, sit-stay, down-stay, come on command with distractions, greeting strangers in a controlled manner, and how to have fun. Solutions to behavior problems, such as jumping up, chewing, barking, and digging will be discussed in class. Your dog must be current on vaccinations to enter this program.
• The total cost for the six (6) Intermediate Obedience sessions is $120. (Download Registration Form)

Dennis demonstrating the first steps of laying down.

• This program consists of six (6) 1-hour and 15-minute sessions held once per week. In the Advanced Obedience program, you and your dog will build on the training learned in the Intermediate Obedience program and learn come when called, sit-stay and down-stay, all with real-life distractions and removal of the leash. Your dog must be current on vaccinations to enter this program.
• The total cost for the six (6) Advanced Obedience sessions is $120. Special training equipment may be required and would be an additional charge. (Download Registration Form)

Private Lessons
Private lessons are for clients who need the assistance of a trainer/behaviorist to solve a problem or who want one-on-one instruction from a trainer.  Private lessons can be performed in the owner’s home or at a Canine Relations facility.

Behavior Modification

• This program is for owners who are having a specific problem with their dog, such as aggression towards humans or animals, jumping up, digging, barking, chewing, pawing, uncontrollable urination, etc.
• The cost for a Behavior Modification private lesson is $80. It typically requires one (1) to five (5) private lessons to remedy the unwanted behavior. Contact the Canine Relations office to schedule a Behavior Modification private lesson.

• This service is for owners who want to start potty training their puppy correctly or have problems potty training their puppy or dog. A trainer will evaluate you and your dog's habits and determine what actions are necessary to get success.
• The cost for a Potty Training private lesson is $80 and it typically requires one (1) lesson unless there is another behavior that is contributing to the potty-training problem. Contact the Canine Relations office to schedule a Potty Training private lesson.

• This program consists of hourly private (one-on-one) lessons at your home or a Canine Relations facility. Your dog will learn motivational attention, to walk on-leash without pulling, sit, down, sit-stay, down-stay and come on command, all with real-life distractions.
• The cost for an Obedience private lesson is $80. It typically requires three (3) to five (5) private lessons to obtain an obedient dog. Contact the Canine Relations office to schedule Obedience private lessons.

Buddy learning how to not jump when greeting.

Lily learning the down-stay.

We Board and Train Your Dog
This is a program for owners who would like their dog trained while they are on vacation or business, or simply do not have the time to participate in obedience classes or private lessons. The We Board and Train Your Dog program is Canine Relations’ premier service, typically requires 14 to 21 days to complete and your dog stays in a trainer's home (home environment). Your dog's accomplishments after completing this program will include walking on-leash without pulling, off-leash come, sit, sit-stay, down, down-stay, all with real-life distractions, and solution of up to two behavior problems (e.g., jumping or barking). You will receive a 2-hour private lesson (turnover) where you are trained to lead, understand, handle, and maintain your trained dog.

The cost for the We Board and Train Your Dog program is $65 per day, or $910 for 14 days and $1,365 for 21 days. The duration of the stay depends on the dog’s individual needs and more duration may be required. Special training equipment may also be required and would be an additional charge.  Contact the Canine Relations office to check availability for your preferred dates in our We Board and Train Your Dog program and request a Registration Form.

Maintenance Boarding and Training
This service is for dogs that had obedience training, know the commands sit, down, stay, walking on-leash without pulling and come when called, but need a refresher to tune things up. A trainer will take care of your dog while it stays in the trainer's home (home environment) and will improve your dog's current behavior with refresher training. Excellent times to take advantage of this service are while you are away on vacation or business.

The cost for the Maintenance Boarding and Training program is $45 per day. Contact the Canine Relations office to check availability for your preferred dates in our Maintenance Boarding and Training program and request a Registration Form.