Certified Dog Trainers in Decatur, Georgia

Come join us at Sit Smart Dog Training where we believe that empathy, education, and collaboration can turn individuals into a team. With a personalized training plan to fit your needs, we’ll help you and your dog understand each other so you can thrive together.

Canine PhD transforms misbehaving dogs into well-mannered companions by providing best-in-class education for a lifetime of learning. We make dog training fun and easy – giving you peace of mind and a pet who’s a pleasure to live with. Through classes and private training, our professionally credentialed dog training instructors provide permanent solutions to pet behavior problems – not quick fixes that vanish as soon as you leave the classroom. We help with:• Difficult dogs that other trainers don’t have the will or the skill to train• Tough problems like aggression, reactivity, fearfulness, phobias, and separation anxiety• Everyday issues, from polite on- and off-leash manners to stopping destructive behavior• New four-legged family members, from raising puppies right to helping shelter dogs adjust to home life If you’re looking for a supportive community of teachers and fellow students who arededicated to learning, Canine PhD is the place for you.

MarLee Thompson, CDBC, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, SDC has been training professionally since 2012. From the beginning of her career she has worked extensively with a variety of dog breeds, focusing on the rehabilitation of fear, anxiety, reactivity, and aggression. MarLee is a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant through the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants. Through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers, MarLee is both a Certified Behavior Consultant Canine - Knowledge Assessed and a Certified Professional Dog Trainer-Knowledge Assessed. She is also a Cooperative Paws Service Dog Coach, and has successfully completed Michael Shikashio’s Aggression in Dogs Master Course. MarLee has a passion for helping rescued pets thrive at the shelter and in their forever homes. In March 2023, she joined PAWS Atlanta’s team as the on-site trainer and behavior consultant. In addition to behavior consulting, MarLee specializes in mobility service dog training. As an adult with Cerebral Palsy, she is equipped to make training accessible to handlers of any physical ability. Together with her husband Beau, MarLee lives with a Belgian Malinois named Viktor and a Pug named Gordon.

Jabula Dog Academy Jabula is the Zulu word for Happy. A Jabula dog is a happy dog. If dogs are happy, they will learn, and moreover, they will enjoy learning. At Jabula Academy, we tailor our training approach to your pet and your goals for your pet. Whether you enroll in a Group Obedience Class, Training Camp or Private Lessons, we work with both you and your dog to improve handling and behavior. At Jabula Dog Academy, we also provide advanced classes in Flyball, Agility, Trick Training, and Freestyle Dancing. These classes build confidence and keep your dog fit and happy. Jabula Dogs are Happy Dogs!