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Preventing Dog Bites in Children: How to Stay Safer

Any dog can bite, even a dog that’s usually friendly. Fear, pain, stress, unexpected touching, or feeling protective can trigger a bite, so preventing dog bites in children means teaching kids to give dogs space and making active adult supervision part of everyday life. A child shouldn’t approach an...
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Alan Carr
November 14, 2026
Dog Socialization Group Classes: Build Calm, Confident Skills in 2026
What if socialization isn’t about greeting every dog, but staying calm when other dogs are nearby? It’s natural to wonder whether a group setting will help or overwhelm a shy, excitable, or reactive dog. Well-structured dog socialization group classes focus on coached practice, communication, and ca...
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Advanced Dog Obedience Commands: How to Teach Reliable Real-World Skills
The real test of advanced dog obedience commands isn’t whether your dog responds in the living room. It’s whether the cue still works when a squirrel darts by or another dog appears. If practice seems solid at home but falls apart around distractions, the next step is not to repeat the cue louder. I...
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Professional Puppy Training: Build Skills That Last Beyond the Lesson
What if the key to better puppy behavior isn’t more commands, but clearer communication you can keep building at home? It’s natural to wonder which habits to tackle first, especially when your puppy is still learning and everyone in the household needs to be consistent.Professional puppy training gi...
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Cherokee County GA Dog Trainer: How to Choose the Right Training
What if the right training plan starts with your dog’s everyday life, not a one-size-fits-all class? Choosing a Cherokee County GA dog trainer can feel overwhelming when you’re comparing methods and looking for support that fits your values, household, and goals. The first step is to identify where...
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Dog Obedience Classes in Bartow County: How to Choose the Right Fit
The best choice among dog obedience classes Bartow County offers may not be a group class. If other dogs and new surroundings distract or overwhelm your dog, personalized training may be a better starting point. If your dog can focus around others with your guidance, a structured group setting can h...
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Affordable Dog Training in Woodstock, GA: Find the Right Fit for Your Dog
What if the lowest-priced training option leaves you just as frustrated because it doesn’t address the behavior you’re seeing at home? If you’re searching for affordable dog training Woodstock GA, it makes sense to compare costs, but price alone can’t tell you whether a program fits your dog. A bett...
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One-on-One Dog Coaching: Personalized Training That Works in Real Life
What if better behavior starts with a plan for the moments when your dog actually needs help? If general advice hasn’t carried over to walks, visitors, or your daily routine, you’re not alone. One on one dog coaching gives you individualized guidance, with practice shaped around your home, your conc...
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In-Home vs. Board and Train: Which Dog Training Approach Fits Your Family?
What if the training option that seems fastest isn’t the one that makes everyday life easier? If you’re weighing in-home vs board and train, it’s understandable to want clear progress and know whether your dog will respond similarly once you’re back home together.Both formats can offer a path forwar...
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At-Home Dog Behavior Therapy: What It Is and How It Helps
What if the key to changing your dog’s behavior isn’t another generic tip, but understanding what’s happening in the place it occurs? At-home dog behavior therapy lets a professional consider your dog’s routines, surroundings, and triggers firsthand, then tailor a plan to your household.If barking,...
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Frequently asked questions

Is it worth hiring someone to train your dog?

Absolutely! Investing in professional training for your furry friend is like giving them the gift of communication. It's not just about obedience; it's about building a deeper bond. Trained dogs are happier, more confident, and safer companions. Plus, it fosters mutual respect and understanding.

What Type Of Training Methods Do You Use?

Alan’s K9 Academy uses a balanced, customized training approach. We combine positive reinforcement, clear communication, structure, and appropriate training tools based on each dog’s temperament, behavior, and individual needs. Our goal is to create reliable results while strengthening the relationship between dogs and their owners.

How Much Does Your Obedience Training Cost? 

Each of our training programs is customized to the individual dog and owner. We consider your dog’s age, temperament, previous training, behavioral concerns, and your goals before recommending a program. Pricing depends on your dog’s needs and the amount of training required. The best way to receive an accurate recommendation and price is to schedule an evaluation.

Where Do We Train?

Alan’s K9 Academy provides personalized, one-on-one training in clients’ homes and in appropriate real-world environments. Depending on the dog’s needs and progress, training may also take place in backyards, neighborhoods, parks, downtown areas, and pet-friendly stores. These carefully selected environments help dogs develop calm behavior, confidence, social skills, and reliable obedience around everyday distractions.

‍Do We Offer Payment Plans?

Yes. Financing options may be available through Affirm, Klarna, or LendingUSA, subject to approval and the terms established by each financing provider. Please contact us for current financing information.

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

We work with dogs of many breeds, ages, temperaments, and experience levels. Our programs can address obedience needs and behavioral concerns such as insecurity, anxiety, impulse-control problems, hyperactivity, leash reactivity, dog reactivity, aggression, and other challenging behaviors. Because every dog and situation is different, acceptance into a program and the recommended training plan are determined through an evaluation.

Do you offer therapy or service dog training?

Yes. Alan’s K9 Academy offers customized Therapy Dog and Service Dog Training programs. Please contact us to discuss your dog, your goals, and whether one of these programs is appropriate for your needs. 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?

Alan’s K9 Academy is built on more than 35 years of professional dog-training experience from founder and Master Trainer Alan Carr. Our programs are customized to each dog and owner rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all system. We focus on practical, real-world results, clear owner instruction, and continued support through our Life-of-Dog Support Guarantee. Alan’s K9 Academy was also selected as Georgia’s Number One Best of Georgia winner for Pet Training in both 2024 and 2025.