Harmony Canine Academy

Training is offered as intensive board-and-train programs: Puppy Elementary (2 weeks, ages 4-12 months), Beginner (3 weeks, ages 12+ months small breeds, 8+ months medium/large), Advanced Off-Leash (4 weeks, requires completion of Beginner or evaluation), and Behavior Modification (4 weeks, ages 8+ months). All include 3 go-home lessons. Programs use operant conditioning with individualized methods based on dog temperament. Training occurs on-site with daily structured sessions and weekly progress reports. Continuing education packages available for graduates.

Pricing Summary

Training packages range from $1,100 (Puppy Elementary, 2 weeks) to $4,000 (Behavior Modification, 4 weeks). Beginner package is $2,899 (3 weeks), Advanced Off-Leash is $3,500 (4 weeks). Boarding starts at $35/night for basic, $45/night for climate-controlled. Add-ons include spa bath ($50), nail trim ($18), morning walk ($10), and food service ($10/feeding). Graduates receive 10% off boarding and continuing education packages ($600 for 4 lessons).

Policies

Boarding requires up-to-date vaccinations (Rabies, DAPP, Bordetella, H3N2, Flea/Tick, Heartworm). Aggressive dogs incur a $50/day surcharge and may be required to be picked up the same day. Food must be provided in resealable containers; raw food accommodated with a $5/day fee. No soft toys allowed. Training evaluations required before enrollment. No extreme aggression cases accepted. Updates sent Fridays; Tuesday updates available for extra fee.

Harmony Canine Academy is a dog training and boarding facility in Jasper, Georgia, founded in 2022 by Nicholas King and Michelle Rivera, who bring over 25 years of combined professional training experience under their previous business, Von Der King K9. They offer board-and-train programs tailored to each dog’s personality using a balanced approach that incorporates all four quadrants of operant conditioning—positive reinforcement, positive punishment, negative reinforcement, and negative punishment. Training is conducted on-site at their premier facility, which includes indoor/outdoor runs and climate-controlled kennels. They also provide boarding services with add-ons like spa baths, nail trims, and morning walks. All training packages include three at-home lessons for owners to continue progress. They do not accept extreme aggression cases and require a behavior evaluation before enrollment.

Their programs include Puppy Elementary (2 weeks), Beginner (3 weeks), Advanced Off-Leash (4 weeks), and Behavior Modification (4 weeks), with pricing ranging from $1,100 to $4,000. Graduates receive discounts on boarding and continuing education. Training is delivered by a team of certified professionals, including Lead Trainer Erika Krahe and Lead Training Distractor Quill. They emphasize individualized training based on each dog’s temperament, motivators, and maturity level, using food rewards and a scale of corrections from verbal cues to leash corrections.

The facility is located at 447 Harmony School Rd, Jasper, GA, and services clients in North Georgia. Appointments are required, and they offer a free phone consultation to begin the process.

Accomplishments

Founders Nicholas King and Michelle Rivera have over 25 years of combined professional experience in pet training and competition under Von Der King K9. The team includes a Lead Trainer and a Certified Good Girl distractor. Facility was built to serve as a premier training and boarding center in North Georgia.

How to Get Started!

Begin with a free phone consultation. After scheduling, dogs must undergo a behavior or temperament evaluation to determine appropriate training package. All boarding and training clients must submit vaccination records and complete a client intake form before enrollment.