Abby’s Furry Friends

Abby’s Furry Friends offers multiple training programs: Private One-on-One Sessions (1.5–2 hours, Tues/Thurs/Sat) at facility or home; Day Training Program (four training days over two weeks, drop-off 8–9 AM, evening pick-up, includes owner sessions); Foundational Overnight Training (intensive residential program); and the Customized Learn N’ Stay Program (most popular, dog lives in trainer’s home). Daycare is offered as an ongoing support service. All programs include training tools, home handouts, and access to alumni group classes. Boarding is available only to training clients with daily photo/video updates.

Pricing Summary

Free phone consultations; in-person facility consultations are $50, in-home consultations are $100 (both applied toward program fees). Private one-on-one sessions: $185 at facility, $275 in-home. Day Training Program: $795 for two weeks. Foundational Overnight Training and Customized Learn N’ Stay Program pricing not listed but available upon inquiry. Financing options available.

Policies

Consultation fees are applied toward program enrollment. Private sessions are by appointment only on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. No specific cancellation or rescheduling policy is stated, but clients are encouraged to contact directly for scheduling adjustments.

Abby’s Furry Friends is a dog training business founded by Abby, a certified animal science graduate and experienced dog trainer with over a decade of hands-on experience. Abby provides personalized training services that focus on building strong communication and lasting behavior changes between dogs and their owners. Her programs include private one-on-one sessions, day training, foundational overnight training, and her most popular Customized Learn N’ Stay Program, where dogs live in her home for immersive, individualized training. She also offers structured daycare as a continuation of training and socialization. Abby emphasizes a nurturing, family-style environment, treating every dog as if they were her own. She works with a limited number of dogs at a time to ensure personalized attention and uses positive, psychology-based methods to address issues like reactivity, resource guarding, separation anxiety, and obedience. Ongoing support is available through alumni group classes and structured daycare. Boarding is available exclusively to training clients, and daily updates with photos and videos are provided during stays.

Abby’s approach goes beyond basic commands—she educates owners on dog psychology, boundary setting, and consistent communication to create long-term success. Her training is designed for all breeds and life stages, with a strong focus on behavior modification and creating calm, confident dogs.

She serves pet owners in Slidell, New Orleans, Mandeville, and surrounding areas, offering both facility-based and in-home training sessions.

Accomplishments

Abby studied Animal Sciences at LSU and has trained and socialized nearly 1,000 dogs at a local no-kill shelter. She continuously attends national seminars and trains with top trainers across the U.S. to stay current with the latest techniques. Her work has transformed hundreds of dogs with severe behavioral issues, including reactivity, resource guarding, and anxiety.

How to Get Started!

Begin with a free 30-minute phone consultation to discuss your dog’s needs. Follow-up options include a $50 in-person facility consultation or a $100 in-home consultation, both of which are applied toward program fees if you enroll. After consultation, clients choose a program based on their goals and schedule.