Considerate Canines and Other Benefits of Atlanta Dog Trainer
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Dogs are always excited to see you, ecstatic when you want to play, and are sympathetic friends when no one else will listen. Our canine pals are delightful; their silly antics bring healthy laughter into our homes. Although they are a lot of fun, they are not always the best-behaved. Atlanta Dog Trainer can transform your dogs and puppies into adorable AND obedient friends! Through their many training classes, Atlanta Dog Trainer will have Sparky sitting, obeying commands, behaving confidently with strangers, rolling over in no time at all, and not using your house as a personal bathroom! The certified behavioral and training specialists at Atlanta Dog Trainer focus on training your dogs with respect, consistency, and trust, while striving to create a lifelong friend in your dog. An obedient, confident, and well-mannered Sparky is much more enjoyable to be around. Atlanta Dog Trainer offers the following services to suit your canine’s needs:

l Basic Obedience Dog Training: These group classes include seven weeks of training with The Life of the Dog services included as well. You will be given the necessary tools to train your dog at home in between the weekly classes. Dogs learn to sit and stay while distractions occur around them, wait inside cars and doorways, walk on a loose leash, refrain from jumping on people, obey even while excited, and much more. Basic training can be accomplished through group classes, semi-private classes, private classes, or in-home training.

l Intermediate Obedience Dog Training: This class will strengthen the bond between you and your dog for a lifetime of companionship. The intermediate class will start adding more distractions and longer distances to train your dog to obey commands for longer durations of time. Dogs learn to precision heel, sit in motion, back up, sit in high excitement, and much more. Intermediate training can be accomplished through group classes, semi-private classes, private classes, or in-home training with The Life of the Dog services included as well.

l Advanced Obedience Dog Training: This class teaches dogs to obey all commands learned in basic and intermediate training off leash, with high distraction training. The Life of the Dog services is also included.

l Life of the Dog services: Once your dog has completed one of the training courses offered by Atlanta Dog Trainer, you are welcome to return for a refresher course on training techniques by taking the same level group obedience class throughout your dog’s life.

l Boarding and training is for busy individuals that do not have the time to train their dog. Atlanta Dog Trainer offers boarding and training which includes four training sessions every day, seven days a week. With exercises and socialization in its doggie daycare, your dog will live in the house at its training facility with a trainer. Besides the full obedience regime, your dog will learn house manners, socialization to dogs, kids, adults, and much more.

l Agility Training: This class builds dogs’ confidence while releasing extra energy and stress through the mental and physical stimulation of the agility training course.

l Modification for Fearful Dogs

l Socialization Training and Confidence Building

l Behavior Modification

l House Breaking Older Dogs

l Potty Training Puppies

l Private Lessons and In Your Home Training

l Neighborhood Classes, Church Groups etc...

l Separation Anxiety

l Temperament Testing

l Puppy Selection

l Tracking

l Service Dogs

l Aggression Management Towards:

u Dogs

u Children

u Adults

l Special Services: Including dog massage and wellness classes, pet tech first-aid classes, nutrition and health awareness classes, and puppy socials.

Atlanta Dog Trainer also offers Bowwow Bungalow doggie daycare Tuesday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Bowwow Bungalow will help to release your dogs’ stress and energy while mentally stimulating them. "I decided to open my own doggie day care business since I was recommending so many of my clients’ dogs who were under-exercised and over-stressed to other facilities. Opening our own doggie daycare is an added bonus to our already existing variety of services," explains Susie Aga, owner of Atlanta Dog Trainer. The secured doggie daycare area has six feet high fencing and a reinforced bottom line. The area is large enough to supervise your dog while providing ample room for dogs to get up a good speed, run, jump, and play. The doggie daycare is attached to a large, covered, enclosed barn with four extra-large stalls for protection from any cold or inclement weather. Also on campus are three wading Hippos, a large baby pool, agility tunnels, interactive toys, a huge 15x10 foot sand box, and, of course, the staff who will be with the dogs at all times. The trained and knowledgeable staff has completed first-aid classes, has the knowledge to recognize when a dog needs a rest period, and is educated on "bullying" behavior and dehydration. Bring your hyperactive, stressed-out, or under-exercised dog to Bowwow Bungalow for a fun day of exercise and play time with the energetic staff of Atlanta Dog Trainer!

With over 20 years of experience with dogs of all walks of life, Susie Aga has dedicated her life to the well-being of her four-legged friends. She is a certified Canine Behavior and Training Specialist who received her training from Triple Crown Academy, a world leader in pet training. Her training includes, but is not limited to Basic through Advanced Obedience, Off Leash, Agility, Aggression Management and Behavior Modification. Susie’s specialized training includes Special Odor Detection, Search and Rescue, and Tracking Work. Susie is the pet expert for Pet Doctor Online where she is interviewed by veterinarians regarding many behavioral issues and their respective solutions. She is also a regular expert guest on Dog Cast Radio based out of London, England with radio shows broadcast world wide.

Susie and her team of behavioral and training specialists have been guests speakers at Georgia State University for the psychology department, and have been asked to be the pet expert by several other schools, including The Howard School. Susie has taught professors the behavior modification techniques she developed and has trained them in her obedience courses with their personal dogs. Susie and her team of trainers assist Turner Broadcasting as its featured pet experts, host the animal talk show "The Animal Hour" every Tuesday afternoon on AM 1620, and have written for Petlanta, Dog’s Life, and Dog World magazines on topics such as training, pet tips, and other helpful hints for you and your pet. Additionally, Susie is a member in good standing with the Association of Pet Dog Trainers. She has six rescue dogs of her own and donates much of her time and services to rescue organizations.

Susie and her certified team of trainers invite you to join them for training in either private session, in home training, group classes, or agility classes. Your dog can be a part of the boarding and training; or for fun and exercises, bring your dog to its Bowwow Bungalow doggie daycare. All services are conveniently located in Alpharetta! Atlanta Dog Trainer serves all of metro Atlanta as well as Alpharetta and its surrounding areas. For more information about Atlanta Dog Trainer, its classes, and its multiple services, please call (770) 754-9178 or visit online at www.atlantadogtrainer.com.