Dogs We Trust – Training & Boarding

Dogs We Trust offers customized dog training programs including Basic Training, Intensive Training (Behavior Modification for aggressive dogs), and Puppy Training. They provide private in-home training where they observe and train dogs in their natural environment, including vehicles or public places if relevant to the dog’s concerns. Group training is also available at public parks in Atlanta and surrounding counties, exclusively for dogs without aggressive behavior. Group training locations and dates are announced via their email list. All dogs are required to be up to date on their vaccines for Day Camp.

Pricing Summary

Puppy Day Camp is $155. Adult Day Camp is $130. Puppy Training is $130/hr. All prices listed are per dog.

Dogs We Trust is a dog training and boarding business founded by Jonathan Irons and co-founded by Jocelyn Flowers in Mableton, Georgia. They are dedicated to helping dog owners train their dogs to achieve a balanced lifestyle within family structures and social settings. Their philosophy emphasizes understanding a dog’s mind and natural instincts, believing that dogs learn by repeating rewarded behaviors and eliminating corrected ones.

The business offers customized training programs tailored to individual dog needs, recognizing that every dog is unique. They provide a safe space for dogs, aiming to train them to be their best selves and become dogs that owners can trust. Beyond training, Dogs We Trust also offers doggy day camp services, which include socialization, one-on-one playtime, and customized training, all within a natural, fenced 10-acre environment.

Their unique advantages include flexible drop-off/pick-up times, a personal dog taxi service, climate-controlled playpens, and hiking services at Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park. They also utilize their own property chickens for training reactive dogs. Additionally, Dogs We Trust operates an online shop featuring curated dog products like various collars, leashes, and crates to support a dog’s development and comfort.

Accomplishments

Jonathan Irons, Founder & CEO, established Dogs We Trust, LLC on August 30, 2021. He acquired his dog training background from the “Puppies for Parole” program while incarcerated, where he trained 10 or more dogs 24/7 for 8-16 weeks or more, accumulating over 15,000 hours of hands-on training and experience over 7 years. He earned a certificate in animal handling recognized in all 50 states and was enrolled in an apprenticeship program through the U.S. Department of Labor. His story of exoneration was featured on Good Morning America, the New York Times, and an ESPN 30 for 30 documentary.

Jocelyn Flowers, Co-Founder & COO, holds a degree in Animal Science. She managed an Animal Shelter and Animal Control facility for 3 years, learning to socialize feral dogs and rehabilitate aggressive dogs for adoption. She later managed a dog training facility and developed her own science-based training system. The team collectively has over 20 years of combined experience.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients can schedule a free consultation to discuss their concerns and determine the best training approach for their dog. For aggression concerns, the first step is to contact a professional for a free consultation to narrow down the cause of aggression. Clients can inquire via the contact page.