As members of the NoForceDogTraining.com trainer group, we see dog training as an art built on open communication and mutual respect for you and your pets. That’s why we’re always learning and growing as trainers. From the moment you call Respectful Communications Animal Training to ask about our services, to your in-person Assessment where you’ll meet your trainer and receive personalized program suggestions, we want you to feel welcomed, supported, and confident in our commitment to you and your dog.
We love giving your pets the chance to get to know us, too! Whether your furry friend is friendly, boisterous, shy, or a little fearful, we understand that every animal has their own unique comfort zone. Just like you, your pets get to decide if we’re the right fit to support and teach them. If your trainer doesn’t immediately approach your pet, please don’t worry—it’s not because they don’t love animals! Our team’s standard practice is to wait until your pet feels comfortable and chooses to interact with us. We’ll often change into different shoes when we arrive, so your dog can safely sniff and check out our outdoor shoes while we step away with you and give them space.
Going Forward
If you and your pets feel we’re a good match, we’ll offer you personalized program options tailored to your needs. We’ll add the applicable services to your client portal, where you can easily make appointment reservations at any time—day or night—whenever it’s convenient for you. If we have an opening for your requested time(s), we’ll happily approve the request in the portal and add it to your invoice according to your chosen program.
To help you feel at ease before your appointment, we’ll send you a friendly text message from Respectful Communications Animal Training 24–48 hours beforehand. This way, you can confirm that our schedule matches yours. The text will remind you of your appointment details, including the date and time your trainer will arrive at your home.
When Your Trainer Comes to Train
Situational awareness helps keep both your trainer and your pet safe. When your trainer arrives at your home, they’ll kindly keep an eye out for anything that might affect everyone’s safety, like loose animals or gates that might be unlocked or open. At the start of each training session, your trainer will happily review the notes from your last visit and check in about your homework—celebrating your progress and offering help with any challenges.
To help everyone feel safe and comfortable during training, we kindly ask that your dog be on a flat lead attached to a harness or collar. For everyone’s well-being, we don’t use choke, prong, or electric collars, and we avoid retractable leashes during our sessions. Thank you so much for your understanding!
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WEATHER NOTES:
Ice and Snow – North Georgia has many curves and hills which can become dangerous in freezing temps. If black ice or snowy packed roads are possible on your scheduled appointment day we will need to reschedule your appointment.
Rain and Stormy Weather – While we don’t have a problem working in the rain sometimes, your dog may find thunder and lightening very scary. They may not be in the “learning zone” when this happens. To avoid any negative effects from scary experiences and to give you the most benefit from your training we may need to reschedule your training visit to another day of the weather is particularly noisy outside.
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Call us: 678-809-DOGS (3647)
Dog Training and Dog Behavior Consultations offered in Pickens, Gilmer, and Cherokee Counties in Georgia, including the cities of Blaine, Hinton, Jasper, Marble Hill, Nelson, Tate, Talking Rock, Ellijay, Ball Ground, Canton, Holly Springs, Waleska, and Woodstock
