Barking Hound Village Training

Training programs include private one-on-one sessions tailored to individual needs, group classes focused on obedience and socialization, board-and-train for intensive 2-week immersive training, and day school for structured daily training while returning home at night. All programs use positive reinforcement and include take-home materials. Programs are available for puppies, adult dogs, and senior dogs, with specialized support for behavioral issues like reactivity, anxiety, and aggression.

Pricing Summary

Group classes cost $250 for a 6-week course. Board-and-train is $1,950 for 2 weeks. Day school is a $510 add-on to daycare. Private training pricing is available upon request. A free first day of training is offered to new clients.

Policies

For the Bordetella vaccine, a seven-day waiting period is recommended if newly administered or expired. All dogs must be current on Rabies, Distemper/Parvo, and Bordetella vaccines. Flea prevention is required, and the H3N2 Canine Flu vaccine is strongly recommended. No physical punishment methods are used in training.

Barking Hound Village Training is a premier dog training provider in metro Atlanta, led by CPDT-KA and CBCC-KA certified trainer Michael Litzky. They offer rewards-based, force-free training grounded in learning theory and applied animal behavior, with a holistic approach that includes physical exercise and mental stimulation. All lead trainers are CPDT-KA certified, ensuring high standards of expertise. In addition to training, they provide dog daycare, boarding, and grooming services at seven convenient locations across Atlanta, including Buckhead, Sandy Springs, Decatur, and Marietta. They do not use physical punishment and focus on building trust and strengthening the bond between dogs and their owners.

Their training programs include private sessions, group classes, board-and-train, and day school options, catering to puppies, adolescents, adults, and senior dogs. They specialize in addressing behavioral issues like leash reactivity, separation anxiety, resource guarding, aggression, barking, jumping, and potty training. The facility features both indoor and outdoor spaces, webcams for real-time monitoring, and complimentary temperament tests for daycare and boarding.

Barking Hound Village is a proud partner of the Atlanta Humane Society and was founded on the promise to treat every dog as if it were their own. They offer a free first day of training and provide detailed handouts, progress reports, and ongoing support to help owners maintain training at home.

Accomplishments

100% of lead trainers are CPDT-KA certified. Head trainer Michael Litzky is also CBCC-KA certified and an AKC Canine Good Citizen evaluator. The business has been operating since 1999 and is a proud partner of the Atlanta Humane Society.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients can claim a free first day of training by booking an appointment online. A consultation is available to determine the best training program based on the dog’s needs. A temperament test is offered free of charge for daycare and boarding evaluations.