BARKING HOUND VILLAGE
TRAINING
PRIVATE | GROUP | BOARD-AND-TRAIN | DAY SCHOOL
Our expert, CPDT-KA certified trainers will lead the way to develop trust and build a loving relationship between you and your dog. Serving all of Metro Atlanta, Decatur, Buckhead, Brookhaven, Sandy Springs, Roswell, and Marietta!
THE BHV ADVANTAGE
Our Training Options
Pricing
Still not sure which option is best for your pup? Reach out and we will find your happy place.
Certified trainers promoting proven, positive-reinforcement training techniques
What’s the BHV difference?
100% of our lead trainers are CPDT-KA certified (that’s a big deal in the dog training world). It means that they are, well, the best of the best.
Led by certified trainer Michael Litzky, CPDT-KA, CBCC-KA, BHV Training provides premier dog training services to the metro Atlanta area. Our proven rewards-based training is based on learning theory and applied animal behavior, taking a holistic approach that includes physical exercise and mental stimulation.
We do not use physical punishment methods. All training is pain-free, force-free, and helps build the bond between you and your dog! Areas of instruction include:
- Puppy Essentials
- Potty Training
- Chewing
- Nipping
- Jumping
- Stay
- Pulling on Leash
- Barking
- Separation Anxiety
- Resource Guarding
- Leash-Reactivity
- People Aggression
- Dog Aggression
- General Fear and Anxiety
- Thunderphobia… and much more!
Meet Our Trainers
TITLE: Director of Dog Training/Head Trainer
DOGS: Hazel – 8 1/2-year-old Pit Bull/Australian Cattle Dog/Beagle/Other Mix and Bandit – 5 1/2-year-old Staffordshire/Bulldog/Other Mix
EXPERIENCE: 10 years
CERTIFICATIONS: Certified Professional Dog Trainer-Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA); Certified Professional Canine Behavior and Training Master Instructor; Certified Behavior and Aggression Management Trainer; AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator
FUN FACT: Was a (unhappy) practicing attorney until he brought home Hazel, a 2-month ball of fur, cuteness, and non-stop energy. She led him into a career that he loves and he’s never looked back.
TITLE: Facility Trainer
DOGS: Mama is a Pit Bull and is about 7 years old. She kindly asked me to adopt her 2.5 years ago and she is my personal hero.
CERTIFICATIONS: Certified Professional Dog Trainer-Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA); Advanced Canine Training & Behavior Specialist – Animal Behavior Institute
FUN FACT: I was a professional singer, actor, and filmmaker before I discovered my calling to work with dogs. Will sing for tips!
TITLE: Trainer
DOGS: Pippa, 1.5 year old English Labrador
EXPERIENCE: 6-7 years daycare and boarding, 1 year vet tech, and 1 year training
CERTIFICATIONS: BHV T.A.P. Level 1
FUN FACT: I enjoy skateboarding and playing video games. My favorite restaurant is Taco Mac.
Training Scenes
Check out the sights from one of our outdoor facilities, where our expert trainers conduct Group Classes and 2-Week Board & Train programs. With both indoor & outdoor facilities, we have the space to accommodate dogs of all sizes, no matter what the weather has in store!
TESTIMONIALS
EXPERIENCE THE DIFFERENCE
Why Barking Hound Village?
PROVEN TRAINING METHODS
Our certified trainers have years of experience and are experts at positive reinforcement and rewards-based training. We rely on modern training techniques grounded in applied animal behavior and learning theory. At BHV Training, you get proven training methods – backed by experience and research – leading to proven results.
YOU AND YOUR DOG WILL LOVE IT
We believe dog training should be effective, and also just as strongly that dog training should be FUN! Your dog will love the many exciting and entertaining training services we offer, and you will love learning from our engaging and experienced trainers, helping strengthen the bond between you and your dog. We’re not just “dog” people, we’re “people” people too!
