Dog Gone Right, L.L.C.

Group Manners Classes meet Monday and Thursday evenings at 6:30 PM, starting January 12, 2026, with a mandatory owner-only orientation. Classes are 50 minutes, capped at six dogs, and teach basic obedience, impulse control, and leash manners using clicker training. Day Training offers 10 consecutive days of one-on-one training with daily reports and videos; owners attend a 30–60 minute session on day 10 and receive four follow-up sessions. Board & Train includes in-depth training, field trips, and socialization. K9 Nose Work classes are offered as part of group programming. All programs include owner education to reinforce skills at home.

Pricing Summary

Manners classes are $185 for a 6-week program, with discounts for shelter staff, rescues, and repeat customers. Day Training is $750 for 10 days, including free daycare; second dog in same family is $725. Board & Train pricing not listed but available upon inquiry. All classes require full payment at registration with no refunds. A $100 deposit is required to reserve training spots.

Policies

No refunds for manners classes. Payment is due in full at registration. A $100 deposit is required to reserve any training program. Day Training requires full payment before the first day. All clients must attend the mandatory owner-only orientation before group classes begin.

Dog Gone Right, L.L.C. is a dog training, daycare, and grooming facility in Hammond, Louisiana, owned and operated by certified professionals with over 40 years of combined experience. They offer positive reinforcement-based training for puppies and dogs 12 weeks and older, including group manners classes, day training, board and train programs, and K9 Nose Work. Their trainers are certified by the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CPDT-KA) and Karen Pryor Academy (KPA-CTP), and they strictly avoid aversive tools like shock, prong, or pinch collars. Clients receive daily progress reports, photos, and videos during day and board training, and all training includes owner education sessions to ensure long-term success. The facility also provides dog daycare with supervised play, grooming services, and a welcoming environment focused on trust, safety, and joy.

Their group classes are limited to six dogs per session, with a mandatory first class for owners only to learn about dog behavior and clicker training. They offer discounts for shelter staff, rescues, and repeat customers. All training is grounded in science-based, humane methods that encourage dogs to think and make choices for rewards.

They serve local pet owners seeking reliable, ethical training and care, with a strong emphasis on building strong human-dog bonds through positive experiences.

Accomplishments

Owner Carolyn Kerner is a CPDT-KA with over 40 years of experience in dog training, shelter work, and assistance dog organizations. Trainer Jamie Peterson is a KPA-CTP with specialized training in positive reinforcement and foster experience. Both trainers maintain ongoing education and adhere to science-based, humane methods. The business has trained over 625 dogs and maintains 5-star reviews from clients.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients must first visit the website to review services and select a program. For group classes, registration is required with full payment. For day or board training, a $100 deposit reserves the spot, followed by full payment before the start date. New clients must attend the mandatory owner-only orientation before group classes begin.