Charlie

This handsome guy is Charlie.  He is a 1 year old Boxer that the Sheridan family adopted from the Atlanta Boxer Rescue.  He is here for Basic Obedience...... although he originally just signed up to board while his family was on vacation :o) He will be here for the next ten days learning his manners and the basic commands.  More about Charlie as his training progresses!

Ellie

This is little Ellie.  She is a 4 month old Goldendoodle pup here for my Intermediate Obedience.  She is a super smart girl and although she's only been here 2 days I can already tell she's going to be a lot of fun to work with.  She is walking nicely on the leash without pulling now.  She ins't jumping up to say hello anymore, she is heeling with an automatic sit and doing her sit stay.  I will have more updates on Ellie in  a few days!

Pictures Please!

Gracie & Bella Morton

Java Scully

Hi everyone!  I am doing a little project for my office & kennel and I need your help.  I would like to frame a picture of each of my clients to hang on display.  It would be great if you guys could email or "LIKE" us on Facebook & then post a picture my facebook page, Georgia K9 Academy Facebook Page, of your dog!! Thanks for your help!

Amy Goldsmith

Tori Beverly

Bernice Beck

Ceasar Kay

Casey Culifer

Erin Morgan

River Baker & Oliver Wernick

~~~~~ BOARDING ~~~~~

Boarding can be a very stressful time for both your dog & owner.  I offer in home boarding where your dog gets to stay with me in my home just as one of my dogs would!!  We love our clients like they are our own dogs so whether your dog just needs to stay while you're away or if they are here for training we offer not just structure & discipline but the comfort & lots of furry friends to play with!  Your dog will be kenneled when unsupervised, for meal time, & bed time. We ask that you supply your dog's food so there aren't any upset tummies and a copy of your dog's annual vaccinations. I supply beds, bowls, toys & love!

Our large runs offer space for multi dog families 

Our elevated dog beds (provided by Berker's Beds) are comfy & clean

 When your dog isn't enjoying the comfort of their kennel they get to enjoy the comforts of being "at home" and for playtime we have a safe, fenced 1 acre dog yard with a doggie pool!! (open summer only).  For more information on boarding rates, scheduling or general questions please contact Ashleigh@ga-k9.com

Rain, Rain Go Away.....

All this rain hasn't been good for me, Carmen & Sienna when it comes to off leash work.  Thank goodness the forecast looks good from now on and we will be working hard to get their off leash work where it needs to be!!  Carmen is doing great with her social skills except for when she is in the crate.  This is a few found confidence that she's just starting to show so I have started to address that and she's not 100% with it but she's getting there.  Sienna is doing good but her downfall is still distractions when she's off the leash so we will be working hard and getting her ready to see her family!

Carmen

This sweet, funny faced girl is Carmen.  She is a 2 year old Boxer that is here to learn how to be a lady with other dogs as well as my Intermediate Obedience Package.  She has been here a few days and is settling in great.  She was a little unsure of her new friends at first but with a little time & encouragement she is starting to come around.  I'll have more pictures and more of a progress report as her visit unfolds!

She's not quite sure of Sienna's smooches

Sienna

 This beautiful girl is 4 month old, Viszla, Sienna.  She has been here for my Advanced Obedience program.  She is about 2 weeks into her training.  She has learned how to heel nicely at my left side with no pulling.  When we stop, where most dogs would learn to sit, she is learning to stand for her future in the show ring.  She isn't actually learning the sit command at all.  She knows her down-stay command, although it is the one she struggles the most with.  She still needs much reinforcement in that command even with minimal distractions.  She is doing excellent at her place command.  She is maintaining her place command with little to no correction and for extended periods of time.  She has started her transition to the off leash work in some areas but I would like to see her a little more solid on all the basics before I progress more in that area with her.  She has made tons of friends & is quite the social butterfly.  She sort of holds the card as the annoying little sister..... everyone else is pooped and ready to rest & she's still bugging them to play :o)  The rest of her time here will be spent progressing with her off leash work, refining all her commands & adding more distractions!!! Stay tuned for more on Sienna!

Working on her place command with the distraction of her friends passing by

 

Holding her stand command

Down(stay)

Free time. Visiting her bff Duke

Last playtime of the night!

Making friends with Carmen who is here for socialization

P.S. - - She's doing excellent with her potty training!

Deluxe Place

Georgia K9 Academy is happy to promote any great products for dogs & their owners.  One of my new favorite things I now offer is a new comfy Deluxe Place.  Please check out Berker's Dog Beds to get your own Deluxe Place!

Back By Popular Demand

Long time no see everyone!  After a long hiatus of blogging I've had many requests to please start blogging about the dogs I work with & the things going on with Georgia K9 Academy!  So here we are again.  I am happy to announce I am now in a new, bigger location offering not just boarding to my training clients but in home boarding (still) to anyone!  So if your family or friends have furry friends that need a loving place to stay while their family is away, please pass along my information :o)  I am also happy to announce that Georgia K9 Academy has started a Therapy Dog group.  This is for people that would like to join in a little community service by taking their furry pal to visit people in nursing homes, children's hospitals, school events, etc.  Please email me if you'd like more information on joining the Georgia K9 Academy Therapy Dogs!  Don't forget to "like" us on Facebook & stay tuned for the stories of my training dogs & regular boarders!!

More on Alida & Gibbs

The wonderful story of Gibbs & Alida has gone all the way to New York, on the Today show!  I feel very blessed and fortunate to be apart of a dog doing such an amazing wonderful things for a child.  Dogs give themselves selflessly, unconditionally and all they ask for in return is a snuggle, some belly rubs and a good meal :o)  Gibbs is lucky to have such a great girl to grow with.

You can watch the story here - TODAY SHOW - ALIDA & MR. GIBBS

International Stars - Alida & Mr. Gibbs

We are so excited to share that this story has gone international.  The family continues to try & raise money for Alida's rare lung condition.   Please share :o)

Fox 5 Atlanta

Mr. Gibbs & his Girl Alida

I am so happy to share this story of Gibbs and Alida....

.Walton Tribune Story