Such A Good Dog

Programs are structured in progressive levels: Puppy Gymboree (8–14 weeks), Kindergarten (8–20 weeks), Elementary (5+ months), Fast Track (same as Elementary but twice weekly), Middle School (prerequisite required), and Jr High/High School for advanced skills. Classes focus on foundational obedience, leash walking, recall, and socialization. Field trips and real-world exposure are incorporated. Fast Track condenses five sessions into 2.5 weeks. Board and train programs include daily video logs and follow-up in-home walks. All group classes require vaccination records.

Pricing Summary

Group classes range from $35 for single-session Puppy Gymboree to $155 for 5-week packages like Kindergarten, Elementary, and Fast Track. Middle School is $99 for a 3-week course. Private and in-home sessions are available with rates listed on their Services/Rates page. Board and train services are offered with daily video updates. No refunds within 48 hours of group class or 24 hours for private sessions.

Policies

No refunds within 48 hours of a group class start or 24 hours for private sessions. Vaccination records from a veterinarian (distemper/parvo for all ages, Bordetella and rabies for dogs over 14 weeks) are required; titers accepted, breeder vaccinations not accepted. Group classes are limited to 5 dogs max and require owner participation. Board and train accepts a maximum of two clients at a time for personalized attention.

Such A Good Dog is a dog training business in Huntsville, AL, offering group, private, and in-home training since 2010. They specialize in positive reinforcement methods and focus on building a strong bond between dogs and their owners through clear communication and reading canine body language. Classes are small, with a maximum of 5 dogs per group, ensuring personalized attention. They offer programs from puppy kindergarten to advanced obedience and Public Access Testing, including specialty classes like Puppy Gymboree and Fast Track options. They also provide board and train services without aversive equipment, and their team includes four professionally certified trainers with expertise in reactive dogs, power breeds, bully breeds, and service dogs. Their training extends to field trips and real-world environments like restaurants and schools to build confidence and reliability in public settings.

They emphasize owner participation in all group classes to strengthen the human-dog relationship and avoid reliance on equipment. Their trainers are committed to continuing education and ethical practices, with multiple CPDT-KA certified professionals on staff. They support service dog training and have helped veterans regain independence through customized programs.

Additional services include gift cards, online scheduling, and a pet supply store run by one of their trainers. They accept vaccination records or titers but not breeder vaccinations, and require up-to-date records for all group classes.

Accomplishments

Four trainers are professionally certified or working toward CPDT-KA certification. Gary Morgan and Callie Loyd are CPDT-KA certified. Nicole Loveless and Erin Barinaga are working toward CPDT-KA. Gary has over 8 years of experience and specializes in reactive dogs. Callie has a Master’s degree and specializes in troubled dogs. Mary Ellen Pollard has trained a service dog. Nicole has mentored with Laurel Rose since 2013 and has experience with power breeds. Trainers are committed to science-based methods and continuing education.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients can review class schedules via provided links, contact the business to determine suitability for group classes (especially if the dog has fear or aggression issues), and enroll online through their scheduling platforms. A no-cost evaluation is available for those wishing to skip prerequisites for Middle School. New clients are encouraged to check vaccination requirements and book sessions in advance.