Kris Furrow has lived in East Cobb for over 30 years and has been involved in dog rescue organizations, assistance dogs and shelters for 12 years. She has also worked as a professional trainer. She has a background in education and technology, and has been involved in the community through volunteering at the Columbus Zoo, Georgia Aquarium, and Canine Assistants. She is also a certified volunteer for Adopt-A-Golden.
Training Philosophy
Kris Furrow believes in positive, force-free dog training methods. She focuses on building a strong bond between the owner and the dog, and on setting proper expectations for each dog. She believes that positive reinforcement is the most effective way to get a dog to learn good behavior.
Services
Family Dog Training offers a variety of services, including:
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Individual In-Home Sessions:
These sessions are tailored to each dog’s specific needs and are designed to strengthen the bond between the owner and the dog. They cover topics such as basic manners, housebreaking, socialization, loose leash walking, and dog fitness.
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Puppy or Dog Basic Manners Package:
This package includes three one-hour in-home sessions for puppies and young dogs. It covers topics such as loose leash walking, recall, potty training, socialization, greeting visitors, and consistently good behavior.
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Single Sessions:
These one-hour sessions are available for basic training, socialization, and working through specific problem behaviors.
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Post Puppy Arrival:
This session is designed for families who have recently brought home a puppy and are struggling with managing their puppy’s behavior.
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Pre-Puppy Planning:
This session is a one-hour in-home consultation to help families prepare for the arrival of a new puppy.
Certifications
- FitPAWS Master Trainer
- Certified K9 Fit Club Master Trainer
- Wag it Games Trainer
- Member Association of Professional Dog Trainers
- Pending CPDT-KA Certification, Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainer
- Professional License in Teaching for Secondary School
Specializations
Puppy training, basic manners, socialization, loose leash walking, dog fitness, problem behavior management
Training Methods
Positive reinforcement, force-free methods
