Good Dog! Coaching & Pet Care, LLC

We sent our dog, Apollo to their Board and Train program. Terie and her team worked with him on his separation anxiety and whining. He came back home to us new and improved, Apollo but a better, calmer, even more love-able version! Terie and her team were truly unbelievable, not only in training our dog but also in the knowledge they have, and their ability to explain everything and answer every question so we never felt in the dark. Currently still in the first 90 days of Apollo being back home and while it takes a lot of discipline and education on our end too, we continue to see improvements in Apollo. The program is definitely an investment, but worth every penny if you're struggling with your dog and are able. We recommend to anyone looking for a good, trustworthy trainer!

In over 20 years as a veterinarian, I've seen a wide variety of trainers, styles and results. What I love about Terie Hansen and the team at Good Dog Coaching is the simple (not easy, but straight forward) process of behavior modification that they use, the excellent communication throughout the process, and the amazing results we are seeing with our two dogs. Our 5 year old English Bulldog, Hugo, has had issues with reactivity, resource guarding, and had even bitten and charged family members. He has been under the care of a wonderful veterinary behaviorist and was on a significant amount of medication to manage his anxiety and behavior. Our two kids were desperate for a dog that they could bond with. We brought a Golden Retriever puppy into the home this fall, and were unsurprisingly faced with threatening behavior from the bulldog. We started with a 4 week board and train for the bulldog, followed by 4 weeks with Kaia, the puppy. They had a week to overlap and work together. Throughout the process, we received updates, videos, photos and had lots of homework to prepare for their return. We are overjoyed with the results. Over the past 2 months, we’ve been able to wean Hugo off of his medications for the first time in years. He is calmer, more relaxed and less reactive. Kaia is loving the learning process with the family, and is adored by and adores the kids. The work doesn’t stop here, but, because the drills and practice actually enrich and fulfill the dogs, it’s something we enjoy doing. We wholeheartedly recommend Good Dog Coaching!

Amazing training. If I had not seen it, I would not believe it! My dog is almost 5 yrs old and I had spoiled him rotten. He ran my house!! He pulled me on walks!! It was so difficult for me to take him. You could tell in his face that he was “alpha”. Now a totally different do. Loves his kennel, walks in the heel position, stays where I tell him, does not react to other dogs or people, does not jump on people and does not get on furniture. I am so excited about this new life. Now I feel that I can take him places with me and feel totally comfortable! Most of all, he is so relaxed and happy. None of my family can believe this is the same dog. If you listen to these trainers and follow their guidelines, it is life changing. I can not sing their praises loud enough!! Well worth the cost. Only regret- not doing it sooner. Thank you to the trainers and Good Dog Training. They deserve being # 1 in Gwinnett , if not the state!!

Terie is an absolute genius with dogs and people. Make no mistake, dog training without owner training is a waste of time. Terie turned Oscar (4 month old Airedale with superiority issues), into a happy energetic obedient adolescent. You have to understand Oscar, at 3 months he was defiant, and dominant. When I corrected him he wouldn’t listen and he would snap his jaws at me. I’ve owned many dogs (all terriers), but never encountered one as willfull as Oscar. Terie took over his training with home visits when he was 4 months. I soon became clear that Oscar was destined for Terie’s Board and Train program. The transformation was miraculous. Terie worked with my family and me to show us how to continue Oscar,s training. He is 6 months old now and an obedient puppy. We can’t thank Terie and her Good Dog staff for the work they’ve done. We will continue to work with Terie as needed for Oscar as he matures into a young adult.