Pleasant Paws Academy

Pleasant Paws Academy offers a variety of training programs tailored to different needs. Their Board & Train programs range from 10 to 30 days, providing comprehensive on-leash training with an increasing number of commands (5 to 8). These programs include daily daycare, exercise, socialization, a bath, owner transfer sessions, and free private obedience refresher sessions for longer programs.

Day Training allows owners to drop off their dogs for training during daycare hours. Packages are available for 6, 9, or 15 days, covering 4 to 6 commands/tricks, and include daycare and transfer sessions. Basic Obedience classes are available for dogs of all ages (12 weeks and up), starting at a basic level with 5 sessions for 4 commands, with options to advance to intermediate and advanced levels. Puppy-specific topics like potty training, crate training, socialization, and teething are also covered.

Behavioral & Aggression Management begins with a private consultation to assess specific issues such as fear, aggression, separation anxiety, resource guarding, or excessive barking. A customized training plan is developed using the LEGS approach (Learning, Environment, Genetics, Self), followed by private lessons to help manage and modify behaviors.

Pricing Summary

Daycare rates are $28/day, with discounted packages available: $24/day for 5 days, $22/day for 10 days, and $20/day for 20 days. Daycare credits never expire but are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Overnight boarding is $43 for the first dog and $40 for additional dogs in the same run. Holiday peak pricing is $49 per dog. Check-outs after 12 PM incur an $18 half-day daycare charge, and Sunday pick-ups incur an $18 convenience fee. A $50 deposit is required for holiday boarding, refundable with 48-hour notice.

Behavioral training includes a required initial private consultation for $75/hour. Subsequent private lessons are $175/hour, or packages of 4 lessons for $675 and 6 lessons for $975 are available. Behavioral training classes/packages are non-refundable and non-transferable. Pricing for Board & Train, Day Training, and Basic Obedience programs is not explicitly listed in the provided content.

Policies

Missed training appointments without prior notice result in the forfeiture of that session. Daycare credits and behavioral training classes/packages are non-refundable and non-transferable. A $50 holiday boarding deposit is refundable if canceled 48 hours before the drop-off date. Children under 15 are not permitted at transfer sessions for training.

Pleasant Paws Academy, also known as Pleasant Paw’s “Inn the Dog House,” is a family-owned and operated full-service dog management facility. They offer professional dog training, overnight boarding, daycare, and expert grooming services.

Their approach to dog training is based on positive reinforcement, emphasizing timing, consistency, and reinforcement to enhance the bond between dogs and their owners. They pride themselves on transparent pricing, with no hidden fees for playtime or enrichment activities in their daycare and boarding services, which they consider essentials for a dog’s happiness and health.

Accomplishments

Pleasant Paws Academy has been providing positive reinforcement training since 2016. Their expert trainers are members of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT) and have graduated from either The Atlanta Dog Trainers Academy or Pleasant Paws’ own training academy.

How to Get Started!

To get started, clients can create a profile online or download the Pleasant Paws Pet Parent App to book and manage services. For daycare, a free trial day is offered, and vaccinations (DHLPP, Rabies, Bordetella) are required and can be uploaded to the profile or emailed. For behavioral issues, clients should email a detailed description of their dog’s behavior to arrange an initial evaluation. For basic obedience, clients are advised to call to register. Medium to large dogs (25 lbs. and up) require a trial day for daycare before boarding.