DSL-Dog as a Second Language Dog Training

Training begins with a free Meet and Greet. Clients then enroll in either one-on-one weekly sessions (6 weeks) or an intensive 4-week in-home boot camp. Sessions focus on basic obedience (sit, stay, come, heel, leave it, down, off) and behavior modification. Boot camp includes daily training while the owner is away, with three required owner sessions in the final week to reinforce learning. Canine Good Citizen and therapy dog preparation are offered as specialized tracks.

Pricing Summary

One-on-one training: $600 for six 1-hour weekly sessions at their facility. In-home/community training: $1,200 for six 1-hour weekly sessions (includes up to 30 minutes drive time each way). In-home boot camp: $2,400 for four weeks of daily training with three required owner-present sessions. All payments are due in full at booking and are non-refundable.

Policies

All payments are due in full at the time of booking and are non-refundable. Spots are blocked for the full program duration and cannot be held without payment. Drop-ins are not accommodated; all visits require appointments. Training requires dogs to be at least 4 months old with current vaccinations.

DSL-Dog as a Second Language Dog Training is a family-owned business led by professional dog trainer Alfredo Ayala, who has over 12 years of experience in dog training, boarding, and daycare. They offer personalized one-on-one training sessions at their facility in Rockmart, Georgia, or in the client’s home or community. Alfredo uses reward-based training methods learned from professional trainer Michael Ellis, focusing on building communication between dogs and owners. Services include basic and advanced obedience, behavior modification for issues like leash reactivity, resource guarding, and fear aggression, as well as preparation for Canine Good Citizen and therapy dog certification. They also provide in-home intensive boot camp training where the dog is trained daily while the owner is away. Additional services include doggie daycare with daily photo updates on Facebook and pet boarding. The business emphasizes customer satisfaction, with hundreds of positive reviews and a strong referral-based client base.

Alfredo is an AKC Certified CGC Evaluator and a professional member of IACP and APDT. The team includes his wife Sunny, who manages operations, and their dogs, who serve as part of the training environment. They serve clients in Rockmart, Dallas, Hiram, Rome, Cedartown, Cave Spring, Buchannon, and parts of Alabama.

All training requires a free Meet and Greet before enrollment, and clients must complete a new client packet. Dogs must be at least 4 months old with current vaccinations.

Accomplishments

Alfredo Ayala is an AKC Certified CGC Evaluator and a professional member of IACP and APDT. He has received the Super Service Award from Angie’s List and maintains nearly 5-star ratings on Google, Facebook, and Yelp. He has trained hundreds of dogs over 12+ years, with many clients referring others for over 11 years. He was previously recognized as the “Dog Whisperer of Charlotte.”

How to Get Started!

Client engagement begins with a free Meet and Greet with Alfredo, which can be booked online. After the meeting, clients receive a new client packet via email. Dogs must be at least 4 months old with current vaccinations before training begins.