Peanut’s Pet Care

Training is conducted in-home and includes one-on-one sessions focused on obedience (sit, down, stay, heel, recall) and behavior modification for issues like reactivity, barking, leash pulling, and separation anxiety. A structured 4-week basic obedience course is available, and behavior plans are customized without requiring a paid evaluation. Training emphasizes building the owner-dog bond through consistent, positive techniques and real-life application.

Pricing Summary

Private dog training sessions are $125 per hour, with a 3-session package for $350 and a 4-week basic obedience course for $400. Dog walking and daily visits start at $27 for 30 minutes, with longer durations and additional pets priced accordingly. A free phone/email evaluation and free initial meet & greet are offered before booking.

Peanut’s Pet Care is a locally owned dog training and pet care business founded by John Hay, a certified professional dog trainer with over 20 years of hands-on experience working with animals of all shapes, sizes, and needs. John specializes in personalized, in-home dog training focused on obedience and behavior modification, including reactivity, leash pulling, barking, separation anxiety, and potty training. He uses a balanced, thoughtful approach rooted in positive reinforcement and behavior science, with certifications from the CPDT-KA, Karen Pryor Academy, and Emma Parsons’ Click to Calm program. In addition to training, Peanut’s Pet Care offers in-home dog walking, daily pet visits, and cat care—all with GPS-tracked walks, photo updates, and detailed reports to keep owners informed. Their services are designed to build trust between pets and owners, with no upfront evaluation fees—training begins on the first visit. John’s passion stems from his late dog Peanut, and his own household of dogs, cats, and exotic pets reflects his deep commitment to compassionate, individualized care.

Peanut’s Pet Care serves Cobb County, Southern Cherokee County, Northern Fulton County, Marietta, Kennesaw, Woodstock, Roswell, and Smyrna, offering flexible scheduling and holiday rates. They’ve been recognized with multiple “Best of Cobb” awards from Cobb Life Magazine and named “Best Dog Trainer in Marietta” by BusinessRate in both 2024 and 2025.

Accomplishments

John Hay is a CPDT-KA certified trainer with additional certifications from Karen Pryor Academy, Atlanta Dog Trainer Academy, and Emma Parsons’ Click to Calm program. Peanut’s Pet Care received 2nd place in pet training and 3rd in pet sitting in Cobb Life Magazine’s “Best of Cobb 2024” Awards, and 3rd place in pet training in 2025. Named “Best Dog Trainer in Marietta” by BusinessRate in both 2024 and 2025.

How to Get Started!

Begin with a free phone or email evaluation to discuss your dog’s needs, followed by a free in-home meet & greet to assess your pet and environment. Training begins on the first session with no upfront fees or obligations.