Our Recommended Dog Trainers & Pet Sitters

Training Options:

1. Teddy Puppies can keep your puppy for an additional 4-weeks of socialization (space is limited) but you can learn more here and reach out to Elise.

   
   

   You also have access to a free post-adoption training consultation, resources, and support with Kris and Puppy Advanced Obedience Boarding and Training when your puppy is around 6 months old with Kris at Proper Dog Academy, 470-305-2345, learn more and book a complimentary consultation and access free resources here

   1. Check out the free Proper Dog Academy virtual coach by clicking here

      
      

2. Online Course with virtual training meetings (includes lifetime membership): Baxter & Bella - register here with discount code TEDDYPUPPIES. Note that with this self-directed option, you must be disciplined to take the course and do the exercises without anyone holding you accountable, but virtual trainers are available to help ~ $200 investment

   
   

3. Boarding & Training: Tahrea Merritt in Dunwoody cell phone: 1 (404) 981-9769. With this option, Tahrea does the training for you when your puppy is around 5/6 months old and then teaches you (two in-person sessions in Dunwoody) how to maintain the skills. You'll get a video showing you how to do it ~ $900 investment, but you might have to follow up with him because he does work full-time and has a family.

   
   

4. In-person Obedience Classes, In-Home Private Training Sessions and Board and Training options: Peach on a Leash - view classes here - they have a wonderful advanced obedience service dog preparation class to pass the AKC Canine Good Citizen Test - ranges based on what services you choose -- classes (~$200), 1:1 sessions in your home and boarding and training options are $3500+

   
   

5. In-home dog training for specialized service dogs and Autism Support with Gosia and Michael Billedo with Dog Training Elite Northeast Atlanta, website linked here, phone: (470) 660-3647 local to Woodstock, GA, but they come to your home.

Local Pet Sitters:

1. Elizabeth Darley pet sits pups at her home in Cumming, GA, and you can reach out to her, read reviews, and check her availability here.

   
   

2. Denise Miller does in-home pet sitting, and she can accept friendly dogs at her home in Woodstock, GA. Her cell phone is 678-524-7700.

   
   

3. Hamby Road Animal Hospital in Alpharetta) and Best in Show Vet in Cumming, GA board dogs in individual units, and they accept pets that are not spayed/neutered yet.