Patricia B. Hall
is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) and a graduate of Animal Behavior College. She has a year-long commitment to the program and earned her certification as an ABC Certified Dog Trainer. She is also an Animal Behavior College Mentor Trainer, an Authorized Pet First Aid & CPR Instructor for American Red Cross, a Volunteer Trainer for Operation Second Chance – Jail Dogs, a Canine Good Citizen Evaluator for the AKC, and a Certified Shelter Dog Trainer.
Training Philosophy
Patricia Hall believes that training should be fun, done with patience and a sense of humor. She uses proven science-based techniques taught in a positive manner. She believes that training is a necessity, not a luxury, and that it is for both human and canine. She emphasizes the importance of communication between dog and owner, stating that “Dogs are family and they speak to us. Once you know how to communicate with them you will see your bond grow.”
Services
Patricia B. Hall offers a variety of services, including:
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Private Lessons:
Done in the convenience of your home, designed specifically for your dog’s training needs. Great for multi-dog households. The price is per lesson, not per dog.
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Private Consults:
Consults done in home to assess and address your dog’s fear/aggression in his natural environment.
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Group Lessons:
Learn basic obedience, manners, self-discipline and more. Class meets weekly for six weeks. Instruction is one hour.
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Canine Good Citizen Prep Course and Testing for American Kennel Club:
Practice test items and participate in games to encourage learning to prepare. Test included. Class meets weekly for four weeks. Instruction is one hour.
Certifications
Patricia Hall holds the following certifications:
- Certified Professional Dog Trainer – Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA)
- Animal Behavior College Certified Dog Trainer
- Animal Behavior College Mentor Trainer
- Authorized Pet First Aid & CPR Instructor for American Red Cross
- Canine Good Citizen Evaluator for the AKC
- Certified Shelter Dog Trainer
Specializations
Patricia Hall specializes in:
- Basic Obedience
- All-breed Training
- Aggression Issues
- Anxiety & Fear Based Issues
- Shelter Dog Training
- Socialization
- Doggie Manners
- Canine Good Citizen Prep Course/Testing
Training Methods
Patricia Hall uses proven science-based techniques taught in a positive manner. She emphasizes patience, humor, and communication between dog and owner.
Customer Reviews
L. Jackson:
When we adopted Sparky as first time pet owners I went into panic mode when he whined and moaned for two days. Tricia convinced me many puppies go through this process, gave me tips on what to do and eight months later we have a healthy, vibrant golden lab!
S. Weinberg:
Tricia has helped me on numerous occasions. I adopted a sweet Papillon who was totally unsocialized. We struggled for months before calling Tricia. It took some work, but everything she coached us on worked. Today my little boy is about as social as they come. She has also helped me with two of the dogs I foster for a rescue group. The results have been amazing!
Heather, Buddy and Family:
I had Tricia train my youngest Boxer when she was about 5 months old. She did a super job helping us to get control of what could have been a cyclone. Her professionalism with both my dog and us was terrific. She provided us with training as well as the dog so that we were on the same page and always with the dog’s needs being of paramount importance. I would not hesitate to have her back to help with another pooch!
A. Schwab:
I highly recommend BAFDT and give it 5 stars! The trainer is dedicated and experienced with all breeds, ages and behaviors. Her love for dogs is obvious as she navigates each dog’s personal strengths and weaknesses. Tricia is a joy to work with and adapts the training to meet the specific needs of the dog and his owners/handlers. We consulted BFDT for our pit bull mix and Tricia worked with him as a puppy and again as an adult when he earned the CGC award. We couldn’t be happier with the results.
J. Sand:
Patricia is a real dog whisperer! We have a Great Dane that became aggressive with our Lab and Patricia was able to identify the cause AND provide us with a solution. I highly recommend her services.
Anonymous:
I have only been working with Patricia for a few weeks and am impressed with her knowledge of how dogs communicate with us. She is patient and very observant of even the slightest change in our dog Winnie’s body language.
Media Appearances
Patricia Hall has been featured in various media outlets, including:
- Good Day Atlanta (FOX 5 News)
- Animal Planet’s “Pit Bulls & Parolees”
- Simon Paige’s documentary “Jail Dogs” on NBC
- CNN
- CBS
- Atlanta & Company
