Canine Country Academy-Sandy Springs GA

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Canine Country Academy-Sandy Springs GA

We help people have better-behaved dogs through kind and effective training methods.
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Our focus is to help improve communication, understanding, and skills for an even better dog-human relationship. For the safety of everyone involved ARB Dog Training will only be offering services to those who are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or those who are willing to wear a facial covering during their sessions!

12/05/2024

Why shop alone when you can bring company?? Handsome man, Swagger, joined me on a Field Trip to lots of shops this morning! He got lots of snacks, pets from new people and most of all, he learned a very valuable lesson about being in public. You break it, you buy it! Thankfully, this lesson was learned in a pet store and resulted in Christmas cookies raining from the sky. Sounds like a great day to me!

12/04/2024

Is your family asking what you want for Christmas? We have some great gift certificate deals you'll love!

https://www.caninecountryacademy.com/deals/

$100 gift certificate for ONLY $80

$400 gift certificate for only $300

There are limited quantities and deals end 12/13.

📸 by CM Bryson Photography

12/03/2024

Do you have a precious new puppy? Do you want to avoid big challenges raising your puppy?

We want to help you!

A great way to get help is through a group puppy class that meets for one hour each week for 6 weeks.

You'll work on understanding your puppy, basic manners, potty training, socialization, and more.

Which best fits your schedule?

Wednesdays at 6:30 pm starting 1/8/25

Thursdays at 11:30 am starting 1/9/25

Sundays at 6:30 pm starting 1/19/25

* Lawrenceville campus located at 975 Cripple Creek Drive, Lawrenceville, GA 30043

https://caninecountryacademy.dogbizpro.com/public/registration/index.aspx

11/28/2024

It doesn't have to be fancy when it comes to Toppls and Pupsicles. A canned dog food is quick n easy.

What does your dog like in these food toys?

11/26/2024

This month/week is a reminder to be grateful for all that we have, including our dogs.

What are you grateful for when you think of your relationship with your dog(s)?

11/19/2024

Now is a great time to brush up on skills before the holidays. We have some 1-hour drop-in classes to work on important skills.

Crate Training
Coming When Called
Door Dashing
Jumping on guests

Sign up here: https://caninecountryacademy.dogbizpro.com/public/registration/index.aspx

11/15/2024

Having a goal can help you have clarity in what to work on with your dog. The AKC Canine Good Citizen test is a popular option since it has useful skills that can be applied to daily life and for therapy dog teams.

😁 loose leash walking

😁 coming when called

😁 stay

😁 walking past a dog and people
..and more!

If you and your dog are ready to level up your skills, please join our instructor Amy on Wednesdays at our Lawrenceville campus in January starting 1/8 at 5 pm. This is a 6-week course, with the 7th week being the CGC test.

Register here: https://caninecountryacademy.dogbizpro.com/public/registration/index.aspx?schedule=2994

11/10/2024

Guess who’s back! 🍁🍂 Maple’s back boarding with us this weekend and we got to have a wonderful hike!

What do you do with your dogs this weekend?

11/06/2024

Theee new beautiful faces in Barn Hunt class this morning!! Who can resist?

10/31/2024

👻 Happy Halloween 🎃 from Evie! Let’s see your babies in costumes!

10/27/2024

My Sunday Barn Hunt class at our Lawrenceville campus just have the cutest faces!

Doesn’t matter the size, age or speed, anybody can play in Barn Hunt! 🐀 Have you ever thought of trying it out with your pup?

10/25/2024

Can you hear me, Zelda?! 📣🐕

This sweet girly started her in-home lessons with me today and I’m SMITTEN with those ears!

Looking for In-home training in the Sandy Springs/Dunwoody area? We have openings! 🎉

Just reach out to [email protected] to ask about availability!

10/24/2024

Do you want to get your dog started in Barn Hunt?

One of our amazing Barn Hunt instructors, Rachel Stroud-Anderson, is offering an Intro to Barn Hunt Workshop THIS Friday, October 25th, at 10 am at our Lawrenceville campus.

You'll learn about the sport, and your dog will get to play the game. We also have enough space to observe without a dog.

Register here: https://caninecountryacademy.dogbizpro.com/public/registration/events.aspx?event=8974

10/22/2024

Don’t forget those little babies!

Small dogs can have a really tough time of it. Because they are small they are not always respected and listened to as much as larger breeds. Is it then any wonder that they become scared and vocal about their fear and wish to be left alone?

To read more, have a look at this article I wrote: https://www.goodguardianship.com/post/in-support-of-little-dogs

10/22/2024

A great way for your puppy to safely meet new dogs is going on a walk together. Gryffin, the Cardigan Corgi, enjoyed a short hike with a little dog, Panzer. They explored together and enjoyed treats together!

10/22/2024

Happy Tucker Tuesday! This handsome man has been doing his Day Training program with me in Lawrenceville and has been rocking his loose leash walking manners!

10/21/2024

There is nothing natural about large numbers of unfamiliar dogs partaking in high-intensity activity in a dog park, and this shouldn’t be the benchmark for a social dog. If your dog is not their best in such an environment, you are not doing anything wrong. 👏👏 There is nothing wrong with your dog. 👏👏 Your dog is normal. 👏👏

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Atlanta, GA
30002

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+14702729868

Website

http://www.caninecountryacademy.com/

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Now is a great time to brush up on skills before the holidays. We have some 1-hour drop-in classes to work on important skills. Crate Training Coming When Called Door Dashing Jumping on guests Sign up here: https://caninecountryacademy.dogbizpro.com/public/registration/index.aspx

ALL DOGS SHOULD BE MUZZLE TRAINED! Muzzles have been a hot topic the past few months in the dog world. It’s breaking my heart to see so many dogs on social media wearing muzzles, but not for the reason you may think! Muzzles have a pretty bad rap. Bad dogs wear muzzles right? Wrong! All dogs should be properly conditioned to wearing a muzzle for a variety of reasons. Your dog may be a restricted breed where you live. Maybe your dog is fearful/aggressive in certain situations. Maybe your dog eats things they shouldn’t. Who knows! Maybe you may even decide you want to participate in a dog sport that requires your dog to wear a muzzle! With the recent breed bans in the United Kingdom, I’ve seen dogs online every day wearing muzzles with owners who are broken hearted to see their dog struggling. Here’s the thing though, your dog isn’t sad that they have to wear a muzzle. They aren’t upset that people think they’re bad dogs. They’re stressed out because they haven’t been taught to accept wearing a muzzle. As our dogs’ owners, it is our responsibility to prepare them to live in a world alongside humans. This includes being ready for the day they might need to be muzzled. Let’s use Poison Ivy as an example! Anyone who’s met Ivy can attest that she is one of the most sweet hearted dogs they’ve ever met. That is, those except the veterinary staff at our clinic. They’d say that Poison Ivy is extremely fearful. That’s right! Poison Ivy hates the vet! While I cannot fault her for her feelings, I also am not willing to risk the safety of the veterinary staff that she interacts with. Will Poison Ivy bite? I certainly don’t think so. Do dogs naturally bite when they feel threatened? Of course! Because of this, Poison Ivy has been conditioned to love her muzzle! She (as well as every dog I’ve ever owned) sees the muzzle as just another piece of equipment and a normal part of her life. As her owner, caretaker and guide of the human world, I r

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My Story

My name is Amy! I've spent my entire life learning about how animals learn and see the world. I began studying dogs more in depth in my junior year of high school with a goal to work with more problematic dogs. I spent close to three years shadowing professional instructors and training with my own dogs to practice. In April of 2014, I completed the Dog Trainer Foundations course at Karen Pryor Academy for Animal Training and Behavior. In August 2016, I became certified through Petco Positive Dog Training and the American Kennel Club as a Canine Good Citizen Evaluator. This is when I found my love of working with Therapy and Assistance Dogs for the disabled and left my work with Aggression behind me. Since then, I have become dedicated to showing people what incredible things dogs can really do if you set them up for success. In mid 2019, I took that desire to show off dogs' smarts a step further and dove into AKC Trick Dog. From a simple bow to pushing a shopping cart on hind legs, I've met some dogs who can learn to do some show stopping things! The tricks are great, but what really makes me smile is seeing how happy the dog is to work with their human. it's all about that bond! I believe in a solid foundation of positive reinforcement and lots of love. Any boundaries or corrections should be fair and well understood by the dog. Most importantly, your DOG gets to pick what is reinforcing and what is punishing. YOU don't! We use what makes your dog tick and take advantage! This helps us to harness their true enthusiasm to work and keep the focus on us! The results of real communication are truly astounding! I’m hoping one day, I may get a chance to show you just how smart your dog can be, too.

-Amy