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.

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!

04/17/2025

Itty bitty puppies are ready to learn soon after you bring them home. Having a skilled trainer on your team in those early months can make a huge impact on your puppy raising experience.

Our trainer can even come to your home to discuss things like:

- potty training
- schedules
- exercise
- mouthing/chewing
- socialization
- puppy proofing
..and more!

This lil dumping is going to be a fun student. His name is Bruce Wayne.

www.caninecountryacademy.com/contact-us

678-979-2016

04/10/2025

Étienne earned his AKC STAR Puppy this evening! This handsome man has been working hard with his mom to earn his first title and we couldn’t be prouder!

04/07/2025

Our next round of group classes at our Lawrenceville campus is posted and open for registration. A group class is a great way to receive training, coaching, and accountability to reach your dog training goals. It is also the most cost-effective way since you share the time with other students.

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

04/01/2025

Confinement is a fact of your dog's life. They must have some form of containment at some point in their life.

It's not cruel or stressful if you do it well.

There are many forms of containment you can use, and finding what's best for your dog is important. How you introduce confinement is key. These should be appropriately sized, introduced, and utilized.

Feeding your dog in a crate, pen, bathroom, laundry room, or other space with the door open is a great, easy starting point. We want them to have positive experiences from the start.

Ideally, starting puppies off with this concept can mean a happy life of containment as needed while a baby then allows more freedom.

Ahsoka, pictured here, is only 2 years old. We do not trust her when home alone. To keep her safe and her siblings from being annoyed with crate her or put her in this play pen, we lovingly call "the apartment."

Our two boys, Norby and Panzer, are trustworthy loose in the house but not in the same room together. So they get more space in confinement.

How does your dog do with confinement? How do you feel about the use of confinement? Is this something you'd like help working on?

03/30/2025

If you have a dog who sometimes pulls when you need to use a slip lead, such as at Fast Cat or Barn Hunt, you can make a harness to reduce the pulling and be easier on their delicate neck.

It's not something we recommend as a long-term solution, but it's definitely a situational helper.

03/25/2025

Welcome Luna, the Lagotto Romagnolo! Luna is here with us for Board and Train while her parents enjoy beautiful Italy! Luna’s already having a blast making new friends and bonding with staff.

Stay tuned for updates on this gorgeous gal!

03/13/2025

Puppies need things to put their mouth on other than your skin and clothes. A fleece tug is a great option to gently play some tug.

Bringing a fleece tug out for special play times is a smart idea when you predict your puppy might feel naughty.

To get help raising your puppy, please join our upcoming group class starting on Tuesday, March 18, at 5:30 pm at our Lawrenceville campus.

Register here: https://caninecountryacademy.dogbizpro.com/public/registration/index.aspx?schedule=3065

Limited to 6 puppies.

Climate controlled classroom.

$185 for the 6-week class.

02/20/2025

AKC Canine Good Citizen Test is being offered this Sunday at 2:45 pm at our Lawrenceville campus.

You are welcome to join us as a mock test to see what areas you need more training in addition to the real deal.

Register here: https://caninecountryacademy.dogbizpro.com/public/registration/events.aspx?event=9350

02/11/2025

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02/10/2025

Socialization you can do at home with different surfaces. Amy put some items out for her puppy class to explore. These are simple and yet complex.

We like to let the puppy check them out with low pressure. The goal is happy feelings. Every positive experience is one they can add to their library of information throughout their life.

To do this at home, find items like a tarp, a ladder, a kids' tunnel, and a cardboard box flattened out. Then let your puppy check them out. You can reward them with kibble or treats for being brave.

02/02/2025

Have you tried to apply training tools or techniques that just don't seem to work?

That's because you and your dog are unique individuals.

Our approach at Canine Country Academy is to understand the dog and person in front of us and provide what we believe to be the best education, skills, and tools to achieve success.

We loved getting to work with this 5 month old Shiba that fit with the breed, the personality, and the needs of the team.

If you need a unique approach, we are here for you.

www.caninecountryacademy.com/contact-us

01/28/2025

Canine Country Academy in Lawrenceville, GA is ready to support teams prepare for the upcoming trials in Lawrenceville with 30 and 60 minute private lessons.

Our new barn will be delivered soon. So we are using the temporary barn we created shown here (18×20).

www.caninecountryacademy.com/book-barnhunt

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Atlanta, GA
30002

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+14702729868

Website

http://www.caninecountryacademy.com/

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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