Good Dog Atlanta

Private In-Home Dog Training, Puppy Kindergarten and Basic Manners

All Breeds, All Ages, All Issues Whether you've just brought home a new puppy, want to fine-tune your dog's training, or have behavior problems you'd like to change, we can help.

All breeds, all ages, all issues — three dogs of different sizes

Services & Classes

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Private Training in Your Home

(Sessions also available via Zoom)

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Puppy Kindergarten

Puppy Kindergarten

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For puppies ages 7 to 16 weeks

4 Classes for $175

Questions? Call or text 404.626.0036

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Basic Manners Class

Basic Manners Class

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For dogs of all ages

6 Classes for $225

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We Train Family Dogs to Be Their Happiest, With Positive Solutions

Richard Fischhof, M.ED., CPDT-KA, CTC is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer who uses force-free training methods for best results. He works to incorporate your dog's training into your daily life and keeps it fun for you both.

About Us
Have the well-trained dog you've always wanted
Gain the skills and knowledge to enjoy a great relationship with your dog
Get success by working at your dog's level and understanding how dogs learn
Richard Fischhof, certified professional dog trainer

Serving Pets and Their Families Across the Atlanta Metro for Almost 20 Years

Richard has trained hundreds of happy dogs. Won't yours be next?

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Why Us?

Problem Behaviors

We offer positive solutions for a myriad of behavior issues such as aggression, resource guarding, housemate rivalry, excessive barking, leash pulling, fears and phobias, and more.

Experience

Richard has been training dogs professionally for almost 20 years. He has worked with hundreds of dogs and their families to help them achieve their training goals, and is recommended by area veterinarians.

Puppy K

Our Puppy Kindergarten class is a great way to socialize your puppy and start them off on the right paw. We cover basic manners, socialization, and more.

Force-Free Training

We use only force-free, positive reinforcement training methods. No choke chains, prong collars, or shock collars. Ever. This is the most humane way to train a dog, and studies show that dogs learn better with non-aversive methods.

Dog Safety for Kids

Richard is a certified "Be a Tree" presenter, teaching children how to be safe around dogs. "Be a Tree" focuses on fun, interactive activities to teach kids how to read dog body language.

Zoom Dog Training

Can't meet in person? No problem! Richard offers virtual training sessions via Zoom so you can get the help you need from the comfort of your own home.

Be a Tree Licensed Presenter — dog safety for kids

As Featured In

WSJ Tips for Training Your Dog via Zoom: Sit , Stay, Don't Lick the Screen

During the pandemic, Richard pivoted to training on zoom and was featured in this Wall Street Journal article about the challenges of training pandemic puppies. He has trained dogs from New York to Illinois, and even a Poodle in Nice, France!

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WSB 2 - TV Atlanta Dog Trainer Teaches Dogs to Sit, but Now at a Screen

Local dog trainer finds ways to still help his clients in the age of social distancing.

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Richard Fischhof training his poodle Blu via Zoom

Frequently Asked Questions

What Our Clients Are Saying

"Our dog knows that when Richard comes over, it's time to learn."

Karen G.

"We were at our wits end with our dog's behavior. Richard came in and completely turned things around. We are so grateful!"

Glen & Andrea

"Richard is patient, knowledgeable, and truly cares about the dogs he works with. Our puppy loves him!"

Karen G.

"Best investment we ever made for our dog. Richard's methods are gentle and effective. Our dog is a completely different dog!"

Leo

"Richard helped us with our reactive dog and we have seen incredible improvement. He is a true professional."

Becky H.

"We took the Puppy Kindergarten class and it was fantastic. Our puppy learned so much and we had a great time!"

Ann W.

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CCPDT, APDT, SF SPCA Graduate, AKC Canine Good Citizen, NACSW, Fear Free Certified Professional
Good Dog Atlanta

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