Professional Dog Training for Owners Who Expect More
Full Contact K9 provides professional dog obedience training, puppy training, behavior modification, and breed-specific working dog training throughout Metro Atlanta. Serving the area since 2010, our programs are designed for owners seeking reliable control, clearer handling, greater fulfillment, and practical results that carry over into everyday life.
Complimentary Introductory Call
(15 Minutes • Free)
A brief introductory phone call designed to discuss your dog, answer questions about our programs, and determine which training path may be most appropriate for your goals.
This is the best starting point for owners who are unsure which service fits their dog or want professional direction before scheduling an in-person evaluation.
In-Person Basic Obedience Consultation
(Puppies & Young Adult Dogs)
This paid consultation is the next step after a complimentary introductory phone call and is designed for puppies, adolescent dogs, and household companions not requiring behavior modification.
If you are unsure whether this is the correct service for your dog, contact us first and we’ll discuss the most appropriate direction.
Schedule an in-person obedience consultation →
Trusted Reputation
Serving Metro Atlanta since 2010 with professional obedience training, puppy development, behavior modification, and working breed expertise.
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All Breed & Working Breed Experience
Full Contact K9 trains all breeds while maintaining deep experience with German Shepherds, working breeds, puppies, and more advanced behavior cases.
Real-World Results
“The difference in our dog’s behavior inside the house and in public has been night and day.”
-Debbie L.
Professional Guidance
“This was the first training program that actually gave us structure and clarity instead of temporary management.”
-Craig W.
Owner Involvement
“The private lesson format made a huge difference because we learned how to properly handle and communicate with our dog.”
-Sandra R.
Professional Dog Training Backed by Leadership and Real-World Experiences
Full Contact K9 provides professional dog obedience training, puppy training, behavior modification, and private dog training throughout Metro Atlanta and surrounding areas.
We train all breeds, ages, and temperaments, from household companions and young puppies to high-drive working breeds and more complex behavior cases. Full Contact K9 works extensively with German Shepherds and other working dogs requiring greater engagement, environmental development, and experienced guidance.
We work with committed owners who value experienced guidance, clearer handling, and obedience that holds up in daily life. Whether you have a young puppy, an adolescent dog pushing boundaries, or an adult dog with behavior concerns, our programs are built around practical application, owner participation, and lasting improvement.
Dog Behavior That Carries Over Into Everyday Life
Our training programs are designed to create dependable obedience and better owner handling at home, in public, around distractions, and during normal daily routines.
Prior to enrollment in any training programs, a paid consultation is required. We also offer complimentary introductory phone calls.
The FULL CONTACT K9 Difference
Practical Obedience Training Built Around Real Life
Our training programs are designed around practical application, owner participation, and controlled behavior in real-world environments. The goal is not temporary management, but better handling, stronger responsiveness, and obedience that integrates naturally into daily life.
Well Behaved Everywhere
Reliable obedience and better handling at home, in public, around distractions, and throughout normal daily life.
Household Manners
Better behavior around guests, doors, daily routines, and normal household distractions.
Clearer Handling
Clear commands, stronger focus, impulse control, recall, and functional obedience that holds up outside the training field.
Do you train German Shepherds in Atlanta?
Yes. Full Contact K9 provides breed-specific German Shepherd training throughout Metro Atlanta, tailored to temperament, drive level, public sensitivity, and developmental needs. We work with family companions, working-line dogs, puppies, adolescents, and more advanced behavior cases requiring experienced handling.
Do you work with working-line German Shepherds?
Yes. Full Contact K9 works with working-line German Shepherds and other high-drive breeds that require specialty training and skill, confidence building, public-environment development, and breed-specific handling. Training is tailored to the dog’s genetics, temperament, drive characteristics, and household demands.
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Private Puppy Training in Metro Atlanta
The first months of a puppy’s life shape everything that follows. Early structure, confidence building, engagement, and communication help prevent many of the problems owners struggle with later.
Puppy Training Includes:
- Potty training and housebreaking
- Crate training
- Leash handling and leash manners
- Sit, down, recall, place, and foundational obedience
- Socialization and environmental exposure
- Confidence building and impulse control
- Proper engagement through purposeful play
- Handling and communication skills for owners
The Power of Play-Based Training
Training should be productive, but it should also build
engagement and fulfillment. Structured play is one of the most effective ways to develop focus, motivation, and communication, especially in working breeds.
We incorporate tug work, recall games, engagement exercises, possession games, and reward-based interaction to make obedience meaningful to the dog.
When should puppy training start?
Puppies can start training after their core vaccines have been boosted, around 10 weeks of age.
What breeds do you train?
We train all breeds, ages, and temperaments, from household companions and young puppies to high-drive working breeds and more complex behavior cases. Full Contact K9 works extensively with German Shepherds and other working breeds requiring
experienced handling, clearer communication, and purposeful development.
Do you offer German Shepherd puppy training?
Yes. Full Contact K9 provides breed-specific German Shepherd puppy training focused on confidence, purposeful play, public exposure, obedience foundations, and healthier long-term habits. The program helps owners navigate critical developmental stages with better handling and clearer expectations.
Puppy Development Programs for Family and Working Breeds
Development options are based on the puppy, breed type, temperament, and owner goals.
Family & Pet Puppies
Designed for well-adjusted puppies that need structure, confidence building, socialization, and clear routines.
Included with the Essential Obedience Training Program.
Working Breed Puppies
Designed for German Shepherds, Malinois, Dutch Shepherds, and similar working breeds requiring skilled and temperament appropriate development, environmental exposure, and advanced handling foundations.
Training emphasizes play-based development, engagement building, possession games, confidence development, environmental exposure, and clearer handling through productive interaction.
Additional pricing is determined during consultation and applies alongside the Essential Obedience Training Program.
Confidence Building Programs
Designed for puppies and young dogs exhibiting instability, fearfulness, environmental sensitivity, or developmental imbalance.
Additional pricing is determined during consultation and applies alongside the Essential Obedience Training Program.
Professional Dog Training Programs in Atlanta
Our programs are structured to create practical, reliable behavior with owner involvement and meaningful outcomes.
Essential Obedience Training
Foundation Program
20 Private Lessons
Starting at $2,800
Our foundational obedience training program is taught at our location with the owner present. The Essential
Obedience Training Program walks owners through the critical developmental stages their puppy goes through while also addressing gaps in training for dogs of any age.
It is designed to create dependable behavior, improved owner handling, and the foundation for a meaningful and
healthy relationship with household dogs.
Heel, sit, down, stay, recall, and place
Wait at doors and auto-sit
Polite greeting behavior
Leash handling and impulse control
Real-world obedience around distractions
Intermediate Obedience Training
Next Level
Call for Pricing
Builds on foundational obedience and introduces greater precision, reliability, and control in more complex environments.
Hand signals
Sit-in-motion and down-in-motion
Recall to front position
Stand command
Increased distraction work
Advanced Obedience Training
Advanced Control
Call for Pricing
Designed for owners seeking the highest level of reliability and control.
Advanced leash and off-leash reliability
Verbal and non-verbal communication
Extended stays
Public neutrality
Environmental proofing
In-Person Behavior Modification Assessment
Assessment
Comprehensive Assessment
$360
Designed for owners who want to bring their dog to us for a professional behavioral assessment conducted directly by our training staff.
This evaluation is appropriate for dogs exhibiting unruly, reactive, impulsive, environmentally unstable, or difficult-to-
manage behavior patterns that require professional analysis and direction.
Behavioral evaluation and handling assessment
Environmental and stimulus response analysis
Assessment of communication, structure, and control
Professional recommendations and program direction
This is a standalone assessment service and is not included with the Essential Obedience Training Program.
Dog Behavior Modification & Reactive Dog
Training
Complex Cases
Starting at $6,800+
Behavior modification is significantly more involved than standard obedience training because the underlying behavioral patterns must first be changed before dependable obedience can fully exist.
Reactivity and severe leash behavior
Lack of impulse control
Environmental instability
Problematic household behavior
Confidence issues and escalating patterns
Board & Train Programs
Selective
Starting at $10,800
Our board and train programs are primarily reserved for behavior modification cases and dogs requiring a more immersive level of professional intervention, structure, and
rehabilitation. These programs are not a substitute for owner involvement and are recommended selectively after
consultation.
Board and train programs include private lessons because long-term success requires owner participation and follow-through.
Immersion programs are not appropriate for every dog and are recommended selectively after consultation.
Is board and train right for every dog?
No. Board and train programs are recommended selectively after consultation. Some dogs benefit more from direct owner involvement through private lessons and structured coaching.
In-Home Dog Behavior Consultation in Atlanta
Initial Comprehensive Evaluation | $515
In-home behavior consultations are a separate diagnostic service designed for owners needing a comprehensive professional evaluation within the household environment where the behavior is actually occurring.
These consultations are particularly valuable when behavior is influenced by family dynamics, household routines, visitors, environmental pressure, management structure, or patterns that are difficult to accurately evaluate outside the home.
The goal is not superficial observation, but a detailed assessment of the dog, the environment, the how you respond to the dog contributing to the behavior, and the level of structure and follow-through required to create meaningful improvement.
Schedule a complimentary introductory call →
Are in-home behavior consultations part of the Essential Obedience Training Program?
No, it is a completely separate diagmostic service. They are desiged to create a clear roadmap and next steps.
What happens during a behavior consultation?
Behavior consultations are designed to identify the underlying factors driving the dog’s behavior, not simply observe surface-level
symptoms. We evaluate the dog’s responses, environmental stability, how you interact with the dog, household dynamics,
thresholds, stressors, and overall lifestyle demands to better understand why the behavior exists and what is required to improve it.
Clients receive realistic expectations, professional direction, and a customized path forward tailored to the individual dog, the household environment, and the level of follow-through necessary to create meaningful change.
Evaluation Includes:
- Household dynamics and daily routines
- Behavioral triggers and escalation patterns
- Existing handling and communication patterns
- Environmental stressors and management issues
- Behavior history and lifestyle factors
- Professional recommendations and training direction
This is a professional behavioral assessment designed to identify the underlying factors contributing to the behavior, establish realistic expectations, and provide clear direction regarding the most appropriate path forward.
In-home behavior consultations are billed separately and are not merged with the Essential Obedience Training Program. Service area is generally within 15 miles of the Atlanta perimeter.
*Additional fees may apply depending on distance.
Who Full Contact K9 Works Best With
Full Contact K9 is intentionally selective about the programs we recommend and the way we structure training. Our focus is on producing lasting results through experienced coaching, owner participation, and practical application.
We work best with owners who are serious about creating lasting improvement through consistency,
structure, and follow-through.
Find out if Full Contact K9 is right for you and your dog!
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Committed Owners
Clients who understand that meaningful training requires participation, accountability, and consistency.
Realistic Goals
Owners looking for professional guidance and real-world results, not quick fixes or temporary management.
Practical Results
Training built around how your dog actually lives, moves, behaves, and responds in normal life.
Ready to Get Started?
Schedule a complimentary introductory call to discuss your dog, your training goals, and which program makes the most sense for your situation.
Prior to enrollment in any training program, a paid consultation is required. If you have
questions, call us.
Frequently Asked Questions About Dog Training in Atlanta
Professional dog training throughout Atlanta, Roswell, Alpharetta, Milton, Dunwoody, Sandy Springs, Johns Creek, Buckhead, and surrounding areas.
How much does dog training cost in Atlanta?
Pricing depends on the dog, training goals, behavioral history, and level of professional involvement required. Full Contact K9’s Essential Obedience Training Program starts at $2,800, behavior modification programs start at $6,800+, and specialty services are priced according to the scope and complexity of the case. In-home behavior consultations and standalone behavior assessments are separate services.
Do you offer private dog training in Atlanta?
Yes. Full Contact K9 provides private dog training throughout Metro Atlanta, including Roswell, Alpharetta, Milton, Dunwoody, Sandy Springs, Johns Creek, Buckhead, Marietta, and surrounding areas.
Where is the Essential Obedience Training Program taught?
The Essential Obedience Training Program is taught at our location with the owner present. This allows owners to develop better handling skills, clearer communication, and more dependable obedience through direct participation.
What is included in the Essential Obedience Training Program?
The Essential Obedience Training Program includes leash handling, recall training, impulse control, place command training,
household manners, foundational obedience, and practical obedience around real-world distractions. The program is designed to improve owner handling, engagement, communication, and overall lifestyle integration.
What is the difference between obedience training and behavior modification?
Obedience training focuses on teaching reliable commands, structure, engagement, and communication. Behavior modification addresses more serious behavioral problems such as reactivity, environmental instability, impulse control issues, and difficult-to-
manage behavior patterns.
Can reactive dogs be trained?
Yes. Full Contact K9 works with dogs exhibiting leash reactivity, environmental instability, poor impulse control, over-arousal, and
other complex behavioral problems. Successful behavior modification depends on the individual dog, household consistency,
owner handling, environmental management, and the overall severity of the behavior.
Do you offer group dog training classes?
Full Contact K9 does not offer traditional group dog training classes. Our programs focus primarily on private instruction and
individualized coaching to create more dependable obedience, better owner handling, and stronger long-term results.
We do conduct selective semi-group training sessions for existing clients whose dogs are developmentally ready to work around other people, dogs, and environmental distractions in a more controlled setting.
Do you offer training for executive and family working dogs that were purchased or trained somewhere else?
Yes and no. Full Contact K9 offers a specialty evaluation for transfer clients called the Executive & Family Protection Dog Assessment.
This assessment is designed for owners who purchased or trained a working dog elsewhere and need experienced evaluation, handling guidance, behavior analysis, or direction regarding stability, control, and household integration.
The assessment itself does not include training. If additional services are recommended, they are offered selectively on a bespoke basis depending on the dog, household dynamics, client goals, and complexity of the case. These specialty services differ substantially from standard obedience programs and are structured accordingly.
Are consultations free?
We offer complimentary introductory phone calls. Prior to enrollment in any training program, a paid consultation is required.
Consultation fees for basic obedience are credited toward the Essential Obedience Training Program.