At Pups to Pooches LLC, they offer in-home private training lessons, behavior consultations, behavior modification for issues like aggression, fear, and anxiety, CGC and STAR Puppy workshops/testing, as well as group classes such as Puppy Kindergarten and Life Skills Classes for all ages.
Their methods are force-free and grounded in the most recent canine behavioral science. Certifications include Certified Professional Dog Trainer and Certified Dog Behavior Consultant.
Training equipment includes a six-foot leash, long line leash, Gentle Leader head collar, Martingale collar, Freedom Harness, clicker, place mats, toys, and treats, along with a thunder vest.
Their training philosophy is rooted in reward-based (positive reinforcement) training and games that align with the latest scientific research, emphasizing the use of a variety of rewards beyond food alone.
Pups to Pooches offers services in Atlanta, Georgia, and surrounding areas, specifically serving Peachtree Corners, Norcross, John’s Creek, parts of Alpharetta, East Roswell, Brookhaven, Doraville, Tucker, Sandy Springs, and Duluth.
Their head trainer, Ann Lewis, is proficient in both English and French. Ann brings 26 years of experience teaching elementary school children and is a certified teaching professional in addition to her role as the Head Trainer of Pups to Pooches Dog Training, making her an ideal choice for working with families with young children.
Discounts are available to those who adopt a dog from a shelter or rescue group. In-home training lessons are tailored to address specific dog needs, ranging from basic obedience skills to more serious behavior modification protocols.
The in-home aspect is flexible, allowing training to occur in the neighborhood, local park, car, or even the vet’s office, depending on the dog’s requirements.
The in-home puppy training package consists of 5 sessions at the client’s home, addressing common puppy issues like housebreaking, crate training, chewing, mouthing, and socialization.
Additionally, puppies will learn basic obedience skills such as puppy push-ups, not jumping up, and polite leash walking.
All classes are taught at Pet Med Plus veterinary clinic located at 2848 Holcomb Bridge Road, Alpharetta, GA 30022. Class offerings include Puppy Kindergarten, Pup2Perfection 101 (Beginning Obedience), Pooch2Perfection 202 (Intermediate Obedience), Adolescent Angels (designed for adolescent dogs and their owners), and Canine Good
