Rucker Dog Training

Programs include 3-week group classes (Beginner, Advanced Off-Leash, AKC Trick Dog, CGC), intensive board and train programs (typically 2 weeks), puppy head start, and virtual consultations. Classes are held twice weekly at two locations, with personalized follow-up sessions after board and train. Training progresses from basic obedience to advanced skills like recall, heeling, and off-leash control, with emphasis on real-world application and owner involvement.

Pricing Summary

Pricing details are not publicly listed; clients are directed to book a service or consult for personalized quotes. Services include group classes, private lessons, board and train, and virtual consultations with varying rates based on program type and duration.

Rucker Dog Training is a dog training business founded by Scot Rucker in 2017, offering a wide range of training services including group classes, private lessons, board and train programs, virtual consultations, and puppy head start courses. Located in Cumming and Gainesville, Georgia, they operate from two physical facilities and offer online classes for broader accessibility. They have trained over 12,900 families and provide 15+ classes weekly across multiple levels, from beginner to advanced off-leash and AKC-certified programs. Their team includes certified trainers with deep community ties, including Scot’s work with the Forsyth Humane Society and the Pups with Purpose program that trains shelter dogs alongside inmates. They also offer a breeding program through Rucker Retrievers and sell dog-related products via their retail and Amazon stores. Clients praise their results-driven methods, patient trainers, and hands-on follow-up support after board and train programs.

The business emphasizes building strong owner-dog relationships through positive, consistent training and offers specialized programs for behavior modification, therapy dogs, and working dogs. They support community initiatives and are known for their transparent communication, including Instagram updates on training progress.

Rucker Dog Training also provides TLC PET FOOD and partners with local shelters and agencies to promote responsible pet ownership and dog welfare.

Accomplishments

Scot Rucker founded Rucker Dog Training in 2017 after years of experience in pet retail and training. He has served as president of the Forsyth Humane Society since 2015 and created the Pups with Purpose program in partnership with the Forsyth County Jail, successfully placing trained shelter dogs as therapy and service dogs in schools and agencies across Forsyth and Hall counties. The business has trained over 12,900 families and operates two facilities with over 15 weekly classes.

How to Get Started!

Client engagement begins by visiting the Book a Service page to select a program (group class, private lesson, board and train, etc.), then scheduling a session based on availability. Virtual consultations are also available for initial assessments. No free consultation is offered.