Positive Training Solutions
Our in-home training programs are tailored to you and your dog's specific needs.
We offer positive solutions for:
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Puppy Kindergarten
PRIVATE SESSIONS IN YOUR HOME
Whether you’ve just brought home a new puppy, want to fine tune your dog’s training, or have behavior problems you’d like to change, we can help.
Now, overcome such behavior issues as fear and aggression – dog-to-dog and dog-to-human aggression – housemate rivalry, resource guarding, jumping issues, fear of strangers, excessive barking, and more.
We Train Family Dogs to Be Their Happiest, With Positive Solutions
Richard Fischhof, M.ED., CPDT-KA, CTC is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer who uses force-free training methods for best results. He works to incorporate your dog’s training into your daily life and keeps it fun for you both.
Training for Success
Our methods are force-free and based on the science of how dogs learn – through classical and operant conditioning. We work to incorporate training into your daily life and enhance communication with your dog to build a long and successful relationship. We are always mindful for you and your dog’s safety and well-being.
Why Us?
Problem Behaviors
We offer positive solutions for a myriad of behavior issues such as aggression, resource guarding, housemate rivalry, excessive barking, leash pulling, fears and phobias, and more.
Experience
Richard is a certified professional dog trainer with more than 15 years of experience in the Atlanta metro, recommended by area veterinarians.
Puppy K and Basic Manners Classes
Our Puppy Kindergarten classes at VCA Briarcliff Animal Hospital have been running for 10-plus years and continue to receive rave reviews. Puppies can graduate to Basic Manners class where we raise the criteria and add in distractions.
Force-Free Dog Training
This is the most humane way to train dogs, and studies show that dogs learn better with non-aversive methods. The training is enjoyable for both dogs and owners.
Dog Safety for Kids
“Be A Tree” focuses on fun, interactive activities to teach children how to read dog body language and act safely around dogs. Richard is a proud presenter. To schedule a presentation for your child’s class, call
404-626-0036.
Zoom Dog Training
During the pandemic, Richard pivoted to training on Zoom – and appeared in the Wall Street Journal and on the local news. He has trained dogs from New York to Illinois, and even a Poodle in Nice, France!
Why Us?
Problem Behaviors
We offer positive solutions for a myriad of behavior issues such as aggression, resource guarding, housemate rivalry, excessive barking, leash pulling, fears and phobias, and more.
Experience
Richard is a certified professional dog trainer with more than 15 years of experience in the Atlanta metro, recommended by area veterinarians.
Puppy K and Basic Manners Classes
Our Puppy Kindergarten classes at VCA Briarcliff Animal Hospital have been running for 10-plus years and continue to receive rave reviews. Puppies can graduate to Basic Manners class where we raise the criteria and add in distractions.
Force-Free Dog Training
This is the most humane way to train dogs, and studies show that dogs learn better with non-aversive methods. The training is enjoyable for both dogs and owners.
Dog Safety for Kids
“Be A Tree” focuses on fun, interactive activities to teach children how to read dog body language and act safely around dogs. Richard is a proud presenter. To schedule a presentation for your child’s class, call
404-626-0036.
Zoom Dog Training
During the pandemic, Richard pivoted to training on Zoom – and appeared in the Wall Street Journal and on the local news. He has trained dogs from New York to Illinois, and even a Poodle in Nice, France!
As Featured in:
Tips for Training Your Dog Via Zoom: Sit, Stay, Don’t Lick the Screen
Richard Fischhof proves you can teach old dogs—and young coronavirus puppies—new tricks. Yes, even man’s best friend can learn to social distance.
He Tells Dogs to Sit, but Now at a Screen
Local dog trainer finds way to still help his clients in the age of social distancing.
FAQ’s
Right away! We can either do private lessons in your home, or Puppy Kindergarten class for puppies ages seven to 14/16 weeks.
We train all breeds, all ages, and all sizes – from a tiny Teacup Poodle to a giant breed such as a Great Dane.
No, any dog can learn. The old adage, “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks” is not true.
Both — we start in the house with no distractions and gradually progress to the outdoors where there are more distractions.
It depends on you and your dog – you do have to practice, be consistent, and work with your dog in-between sessions.
No, I do not offer that service but I can refer you to those who do.
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