The Educated Hound

The Educated Hound offers intensive board-and-train programs lasting 2–3 weeks, during which dogs live in the trainer’s home and are trained using real-life distractions on a 5.5-acre farm. Owners receive daily updates via photos and videos. Upon completion, owners attend a hands-on session to learn how to maintain the dog’s new behaviors. Follow-up sessions are available for ongoing support. A free phone consultation is the first step to determine program suitability.

Pricing Summary

Pricing details are not publicly listed; clients are encouraged to schedule a free phone consultation to discuss program costs based on individual dog needs and training duration.

Policies

Policy details on cancellations or rescheduling are not specified on the website; clients are advised to contact directly for specific terms.

The Educated Hound is a dog training business run by Jessie and Josh, offering intensive board-and-train programs at their family home on a 5.5-acre farm. They specialize in transforming dogs with behavioral issues—such as reactivity, leash pulling, jumping, barking, separation anxiety, and poor recall—by immersing them in real-world distractions like farm animals, children on bikes, and other pets. Training occurs in a controlled, distraction-rich environment to ensure dogs generalize good behavior to any setting, even off-leash. They also provide daily photo and video updates to owners during boarding, and teach owners how to maintain their dog’s progress through hands-on instruction. In addition to training, they have installed custom fences for clients to support off-leash play at home. Their approach is rooted in positive reinforcement, patience, and individualized attention, with a focus on building trust between dogs and their families.

They serve dog owners across Georgia, particularly in Marietta, Douglasville, Villa Rica, Smyrna, Dallas, and Alpharetta, and accept only a small number of dogs at a time to ensure personalized care. They offer a free phone consultation to assess each dog’s needs before enrollment.

Jessie and Josh are highly regarded for their deep empathy, consistent communication, and success with challenging cases, including fear-aggressive dogs, senior dogs, and dogs with physical disabilities. Many clients report life-changing results, including dogs becoming registered therapy animals or gaining the confidence to interact safely with people and other pets.

Accomplishments

Jessie has successfully trained multiple dogs to become registered therapy dogs, helped dogs with severe fear aggression overcome biting and vet anxiety, and enabled dogs with mobility challenges to live safely off-leash. Clients consistently describe her as a top-tier trainer who transforms even the most difficult cases with compassion and expertise.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients begin with a FREE phone consultation to discuss their dog’s behavior issues, goals, and suitability for the board-and-train program. After the consultation, they can reserve a spot in the limited-capacity training program.