Dog Training
Personalized, positive-reinforcement training that strengthens the bond between you and your pup — and turns everyday challenges into lasting wins.
Free consultation • Trained until they pass • Weekly portal homework • Serving Cobb & Cherokee Counties
What we work on
Loose-Leash Walking
Turn tug-of-war walks into calm, enjoyable outings you both look forward to.
Reactivity
Build confidence and reduce reactive behavior toward people, dogs, and distractions.
Manners & Obedience
Reliable foundations — sit, stay, recall, and polite greetings that stick.
Confidence Building
Help shy or anxious dogs feel safe, secure, and ready to take on the world.
Our approach
No two pups learn the same way. Our training is rooted in patience, consistency, and reading each dog as the individual they are — and it's as much about supporting the human at the other end of the leash as it is about teaching the dog. You'll leave every session with clear guidance you can practice at home.
The Transformation Session
Every journey starts with a free, no-pressure session. We meet your dog, learn their personality, talk through your goals, and build a custom plan together — so training is tailored to your dog from day one.
Training Programs
A Program for Every Dog
From puppies learning the basics to confident dogs polishing their manners — each program is built around your dog's needs and progress.
Private Training
One-on-one training built entirely around you and your dog — focused, personal, and paced to your goals.
- Fully personalized 1-on-1 sessions
- Trained at your dog's own pace
- Direct coaching for you
- Discount for additional dogs
In-Home Training
Structure, clear communication, and reliable everyday manners — right where your dog lives. Available in ZIP codes 30101, 30144 and 30152.
- Calm greetings & door manners
- Leash manners & boundaries
- Impulse control at home
- ZIPs 30101 · 30144 · 30152
Pick Up & Train
We pick up your pup, train one-on-one in real-world settings, and bring them home with a progress recap.
- Loose-leash walking
- Sit, down, stay & recall
- Focus, engagement & confidence
- Real-world distraction work
Tails in the Park
Build focus and confidence around people, dogs, and new environments — out at Swift Cantrell Park.
- Confidence in new places
- Reactivity awareness
- Engagement around distractions
- Understanding dog & human energy
Semi-Private Classes
Small-group Saturday classes (max 6 dogs) — social learning with hands-on coaching.
- Basic Obedience group class
- Puppy Training group class
- Learning around other dogs
- Saturdays, hands-on coaching
Refreshers
A focused, one-off session to tackle a specific behavior or brush up on the basics.
- Target one behavior
- Refresh known commands
- Perfect between programs
- Flexible scheduling
What We Train
Skills & Behaviors We Tackle
From everyday manners to the tough stuff — here's what we work on together.
Core Skills
Behavior Challenges
Level Up
A Path That Grows With Your Dog
Master one level, then build on it. Each tier raises the bar on distractions, duration, and reliability.
Level 1 · Foundations
Polite Paws
The essentials — core commands, leash manners, greetings, and impulse control. The foundation every great dog is built on.
Level 2 · Intermediate
Peachy Progress
Reliability under real-world distractions. We add duration, distance, and challenges like leash reactivity and excessive barking.
Level 3 · Advanced
Polished Pups
Polished, dependable manners in the busiest environments — for dogs ready to be the calmest one in the room.
How It Works
Your Training Journey
A clear, supported path from “where do I start?” to a graduation certificate.
Free Session
We meet your dog, learn their personality, and set goals together.
Custom Plan
Skills are hand-picked for your dog — no cookie-cutter programs.
Weekly Homework
Practice exercises land in your portal each week with clear, step-by-step instructions.
Train Until Pass
Sessions extend at no extra charge until your dog passes the assessment.
Graduate 🎓
Earn a completion certificate with a full skills scorecard.
We Train Until Your Dog Passes
Our package session counts are a target, not a cap. If your dog needs one more session before the assessment, you get it — at no extra charge. We're not done until your dog is ready, and you feel confident.
Your Client Portal
Training Doesn't Stop When We Leave
Everything you need to keep progress going between sessions — all in one place.
Weekly Homework
Custom exercises with clear goals, daily reps, and a weekly target — assigned right after each session.
Progress Tracking
Log daily practice and watch your adherence and your dog's progress build week over week.
Graduation Certificate
Pass your assessment and earn a certificate with a full per-skill scorecard from your trainer.
Meet Your Trainer
Alliyah Turner
Lead Dog Trainer
Alliyah leads every Georgia Pet Pal training journey with a patient, relationship-first approach. She gets to know each dog as an individual, builds a plan around their personality and your goals, and coaches you every step of the way — because the best results come from a confident dog and a confident owner.
In Action
Real Dogs, Real Progress
Building real-world skills with our Pet Pal Pros.
Dog Training FAQs
Foundations • Behavior • Puppy • Group Classes
Yes. Our Lead Trainer, Alliyah Turner, is an AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Evaluator — approved by the American Kennel Club to administer and certify the CGC test, the national standard for a well-mannered dog at home and in public. It means the skills we work on are measured against a recognized benchmark rather than one trainer's opinion of good manners.
We use positive-reinforcement training tailored to each dog. Our approach is rooted in patience, consistency, and reading every dog as the individual they are.
Loose-leash walking, reactivity, basic manners and obedience, confidence-building, and turning everyday challenges into lasting wins for both you and your pup.
Every dog learns differently. We'll recommend a plan that fits your goals and adjust as your dog progresses — the focus is on real results, not a fixed number of sessions.
Yes. Training is as much about supporting the human at the other end of the leash as it is about teaching the dog, so you'll leave every session with clear guidance you can practice at home.
It starts with a free Transformation Session where we meet your dog and build a custom plan. From there, you book a program of one-on-one sessions. After each session your trainer assigns weekly homework in your portal, and you practice between visits — that's where the real progress happens.
No problem — and no extra charge. Our session counts are a target, not a cap. If your trainer feels your dog needs one more session before the assessment, you get it for free. We train until your dog passes.
Each week your trainer assigns custom exercises in your client portal — with clear goals, daily reps, and step-by-step instructions. You log your practice as you go, so both you and your trainer can see your dog's progress build over time.
One-on-one private training, in-home training, pick-up-and-train, real-world "Tails in the Park" sessions, Refreshers, and small-group Semi-Private classes. We cover puppy foundations, basic and advanced obedience, and behavior work like reactivity, jumping, barking, and leash pulling.
Absolutely. We offer puppy foundations one-on-one and a dedicated Puppy Training group class — focused on socialization, potty training, manners, and building good habits early.
Jumping, leash pulling, reactivity toward dogs or people, barking, nipping and mouthing, separation anxiety, potty training, recall, destructive behavior, and general fear or anxiety. We'll prioritize your top concerns at the free session.
Most dogs start at Polite Paws (foundations), then can progress to Peachy Progress (intermediate, with more distraction work) and Polished Pups (advanced). Each level builds on the last so your dog keeps leveling up.
Yes — small-group Semi-Private classes on Saturdays (max 6 dogs) in Basic Obedience and Puppy Training. They're a great way for your dog to learn around other dogs, with a discount when you enroll additional dogs.
We serve Cobb and Cherokee Counties — Woodstock (including Towne Lake), Kennesaw, Acworth, and Northern Marietta. In-home training is available in 30101, 30144 and 30152; everywhere else, training sessions are held at Swift Cantrell Park. Not sure if you're in range? Reach out and we'll confirm.
Book your free Transformation Session. We'll meet your dog, talk through your goals, and map out the perfect plan — no pressure, no commitment.
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