Family Dog Obedience & Training
Service area: Services provided in Georgia; Abby accommodates clients from Florida and other states for visit-based training sessions.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Service Dog
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Puppy Training
- Leash Pulling
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Recall
- Separation Anxiety
- Barking Excessively
- Jumping on People
Training Formats Offered
- Board and Train
- In-Home
- Video Calls
Program Formats
- Intensive Program
- Ongoing Weekly
Types of Dogs
- Small
- Medium
- Large
- Doodles
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Positive Reinforcement Only
Equipment:
- ✓ Clickers
- ✓ Food Rewards
- ✓ Harnesses
- ✓ Flat Collars
Family Dog Obedience & Training offers intensive board and train programs lasting 10 to 21 days, with ongoing training support available after completion. Clients receive regular video updates during boarding, and follow-up sessions are offered to reinforce progress. Training is customized for each dog’s needs, including behavior modification, service dog task work, and basic obedience.
Testimonials
We left our 1 year old Cavalier King Charles to board/train with Abby for 10 days. We weren’t expecting much in such a short time but was super impressed with her progress at the end. Abby kept us informed and sent videos during our trip. This really helped me seeing IdaBelle happy and learning. We plan to further IdaBelle’s training with Abby, she is truly an experienced trainer and shows patience and care to your dog. Her family also bonded with our dog during her stay I can’t say enough good things about Family Dog Obedience & Training, highly recommend Abby she enjoys what she’s doing and cares for your fur baby!! Thank you Abby!!
– Client
Abby is a wonderful trainer and person. Charly was there for 3 weeks board and train program. What a difference it made! Will definitely use again for future training as Charly ready to move fwd.
– Client
Abby has trained my goldendoodle into the most amazing service dog. Not only is my dog well trained but her task work is changing my life. Abby is so great with dogs, communicating, and has been such a pleasure to work with. I live in Florida and Abby was flexible with me to come visit in GA as often as I wanted, to spend time with my service dog while she was in training. I do not have enough good things to say about her dedication and love for her clients (both dogs and their humans). Any future dogs, service dog or pet, will absolutely have training completed with the best out there- Family Dog!
– Client
About the Trainer
Family Dog Obedience & Training is run by Abby, a dedicated dog trainer who helps dog owners effectively communicate with their pets and achieve all their training goals from start to finish. Abby offers board and train programs, in-home training, and ongoing support, with a strong emphasis on patience, care, and clear communication. She works with dogs of all ages and types, including service dogs, and has built a reputation for keeping clients informed with regular video updates during boarding. Her clients appreciate her dedication, flexibility, and ability to produce measurable progress in short timeframes, especially with issues like recall, leash reactivity, and separation anxiety.
Abby also supports military families and accommodates clients across state lines, such as those in Florida traveling to Georgia for training sessions. Her approach is rooted in positive, relationship-based training, and she tailors programs to individual dogs and their human families.
Accomplishments
Abby has successfully trained multiple dogs into certified service dogs, significantly improving their owners’ quality of life. Clients consistently report dramatic improvements in behavior, including recall, reactivity, and leash manners, within short training periods.
How to Get Started!
Prospective clients contact Abby to discuss their dog’s needs and schedule a board and train program or in-home session. Initial communication includes sharing details about the dog’s behavior and goals, followed by personalized planning and video updates during training.

Contact Information
Availability
- Weekdays
- Weekends
- Morning
- Afternoon
- Evening
Hours
8am-8pm
Languages
- English
Misc Features
- wheelchair accessible parking
Other Services Offered
- Pet boarding service
Location
Bishop Dr, Columbus, GA 31909Listing Tools for Trainers
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