Offering the highest quality dog training programs throughout Atlanta.
Dog Training in Decatur, GA
Calm, confident companians
At OverWatch K9 Academy, we help Decatur families turn their dogs into attentive, reliable companions. From energetic puppies and strong-willed adolescents to high-drive working breeds, our proven programs deliver real-world results—without squashing their personality.
Looking for expert dog training in Marietta? OverWatch K9 Academy brings decades of experience and results-driven training programs right to your doorstep. Whether you’ve got a high-energy puppy, an independent adolescent, or a strong-willed working breed, we’re here to help transform your dog into a focused, obedient, and confident companion.
Dog Training Services in Decatur
Obedience Board and Train
Our immersive Board and Train program is perfect for busy Decatur households seeking fast, reliable improvements. Your dog lives with one of our experienced trainers and receives structured obedience training daily:
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Pickup & drop-off included for Decatur residents
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Real-world obedience around distractions
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Sit, down, place, recall, leash walking & impulse control
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Lifetime follow-up lessons ensure durability
Your dog will go on field trips to local dog-friendly parks and shops and receive video updates so you can watch their transformation come together in real time.
Looking for a Board and Train in Decatur?
Board and Train is ideal if you’re looking for structured repetition, fast progress, and behavior that sticks—delivered without you needing to be the trainer.
Puppy Board and Train
Give your young pup an optimal start with our Puppy Board and Train:
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Crate & potty training
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Leash basics & name recognition
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Age-appropriate obedience and confidence-building
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Socialization and exposure to new environments
We use positive, age-appropriate training to shape confident, well-mannered puppies. While living with a professional trainer, your puppy receives daily structure, gentle guidance, and plenty of encouragement to build lasting good habits.
Searching for a puppy trainer in Decatur?
Our Puppy programs are designed to prevent common early behavior issues and instill good habits from day one. We start foundational obedience, build confidence, and calm behavior before bad habits form.
Puppy Board and Train
Our Puppy Board and Train program gives your young pup the ideal head start in life. Your puppy will stay with our trainers for a structured, enriching experience that builds focus, trust, and early obedience.
- Crate training and potty schedule development
- Confidence building and safe socialization
- Leash manners and name recognition
- Foundational obedience (sit, down, place, recall)
- Exposure to new environments, sounds, and handling
We use positive, age-appropriate techniques that help your puppy learn boundaries while keeping their spark intact. When your puppy returns home, they’ll be better behaved, more attentive, and ready to keep learning with you. We work on crate training, leash manners, socialization, and the basics of obedience—all in a way that keeps your puppy engaged and eager to learn.
Private Lessons
Whether you’re working with a confident adult dog or a new puppy, our One-on-One Lessons are fully custom to your goals and your dog’s age and temperament.
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In-home or local park sessions in Decatur
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Puppy support: crate training, housebreaking, early obedience, and socialization
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Adult dog skills: leash control, recall, manners, and behavior correction
These lessons give you the structure and confidence to raise a respectful, well-mannered dog—no matter what stage they’re at.
need private lessons in Decatur?
If you’re hands-on and dedicated to becoming your dog’s trainer, our customizable lesson format delivers personalized guidance and real support.
Why Choose OverWatch K9 academy in sandy springs?
With over 30 years of experience in dog obedience, working dogs, and dog behavior, we’re proud to bring elite dog training to the Decatur community.
With over 30 years of experience, including military K9 work, exotic animal behavior, and high-level competition training, we bring unmatched insight to every dog we train.
What sets us apart:
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We train dogs in drive—they want to obey, not just comply
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Humane, motivation-based methods tailored to each dog’s personality
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Convenient pickup/drop-off for all programs in Decatur
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Lifetime follow-up included with Board and Train
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Dogs live with professional trainers—not left in kennels
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Field trips to real-world distraction zones
What sets us apart:
- We train dogs in drive—meaning your dog will want to obey, not just because they have to
- Balanced, humane training methods customized to your dog’s unique personality and motivations
- Door-to-door convenience throughout Marietta, included in all of our lessons and board and train programs
- Continued education so your dog doesn’t regress after training is included in the obedience board and train program
- Board and train dogs live in their professional trainers home, not left behind in a boarding facility
- Real-world distraction training—field trips to parks and stores
What sets us apart:
- We train dogs in drive—meaning your dog will want to obey, not just because they have to
- Balanced, humane training methods customized to your dog’s unique personality and motivations
- Door-to-door convenience throughout Marietta, included in all of our lessons and board and train programs
- Continued education so your dog doesn’t regress after training is included in the obedience board and train program
- Board and train dogs live in their professional trainers home, not left behind in a boarding facility
- Real-world distraction training—field trips to parks and stores
What sets us apart:
What sets us apart:
- We train dogs in drive—meaning your dog will want to obey, not just because they have to
- Balanced, humane training methods customized to your dog’s unique personality and motivations
- Door-to-door convenience throughout Marietta, included in all of our lessons and board and train programs
- Continued education so your dog doesn’t regress after training is included in the obedience board and train program
- Board and train dogs live in their professional trainers home, not left behind in a boarding facility
- Real-world distraction training—field trips to parks and stores
- We train dogs in drive—meaning your dog will want to obey, not just because they have to
-
Balanced, humane training methods customized to your dog’s unique personality and motivations
-
Door-to-door convenience throughout Marietta, included in all of our lessons and board and train programs
-
Continued education so your dog doesn’t regress after training is included in the obedience board and train program
-
Board and train dogs live in their professional trainer’s home—not left behind in a boarding facility
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Real-world distraction training—field trips to parks and stores
Proudly serving Decatur, GA
We provide services to all areas of Decatur, including:
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Downtown Decatur
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Oakhurst
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Avondale Estates
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Glennwood Estates
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Decatur Square
Our trainers come to you—whether you’re on the BeltLine, in a cozy neighborhood, or nearby park.
