About the Trainer | Best Buddies Dog Training Hoschton, GA

About the Trainer

Building Relationships that lead to Happy, Well-Behaved Dogs

Hi there!

I'm Christy, and I am passionate about helping dogs and their humans build strong, happy relationships. Here's what you can expect from me as your dog trainer:

Positive Reinforcement: I believe in using positive, low-stress techniques that reward desired behaviors and build trust between you and your dog.
Understanding Your Dog: I emphasize reading canine body language to better understand what your dog is trying to communicate.

Customized Training: My classes are designed based on client needs, offering personalized instruction for each dog.

Why Positive Reinforcement?

Positive reinforcement training motivates your dog to learn by rewarding good behavior. It's a powerful tool that creates a positive association with training, making it enjoyable for both you and your dog.

Adverse techniques such as prong/pinch, choke and shock collars can cause a dog to become fearful or aggressive. Once the dog becomes afraid of the owner who shocks him, the dog may retaliate on another animal (or even a child) in the home.

Train with a trainer that uses methods scientifically proven to be the most effective way to train your dog!

My Journey with Dogs:

Multiple years of experience training my own 14 dogs (throughout the years) (shown below), foster dogs, and countless clients' dogs.
Extensive training and certifications: I've continuously expanded my knowledge through workshops, apprenticeship with one of Atlanta's top trainers, and ongoing research.
Five-star rated business: Best Buddies Dog Training is built on referrals from happy clients, veterinarians, groomers, and behaviorists.

Beyond Training:

Pet Therapy Advocate: I'm passionate about pet therapy and have been a member of Happy Tails Pet Therapy organization since 2009. I I visited hospitals, nursing homes, universities, special needs classes and participated in the CHOA annual Christmas parade with my pet therapy pups. I have also served in various positions on the Happy Tails Board of Directors. Let me help you navigate the path to therapy work.
Rescue Volunteer: I contribute to local rescues by providing training support to foster dogs and new families. I also accept donations of anything pet related (leashes, harnesses, food, treats, etc.) that are given to rescues in need.
Dog Lover: I share my life with my husband and our FIVE furry companions!