Elena's K-9

Advanced Obedience Dog Training - A Well Trained Dog Creates a Better Life Together
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Elena's K-9

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Advanced Dog Obedience Training in Acworth for all of Metro Atlanta

My Training Philosophy

At Elena’s K-9, I focus on channeling your dog’s natural energy and drive into their obedience training. Rather than diminishing their enthusiasm, I use it to create an engaging learning environment that builds their confidence and enhances their unique personality.  I will use appropriate tools for appropriate behavior to help your dog meet your goals.

A Personalized Approach to Dog Training

My programs are designed with one goal in mind: to help you build a better bond with your dog. Whether it’s mastering loose leash walks, responding to commands off-leash, or enhancing household manners, my program is customized to fit your lifestyle.

From busy family households to off-leash hiking adventures, I ensure that your dog’s training prepares them for the real-world scenarios you care about most. I only board and train a few dogs at a time to ensure your dog gets the help it needs and isn’t lost in a large group.

Transform your dog’s behavior with a 4-week board and train program located in Acworth, Georgia that teaches advanced obedience skills like off-leash commands, impulse control, and socialization with distractions. Dogs master distance commands, immediate recall, and staying in place, while addressing issues such as reactivity, crate training, and barking. Ensure your dog thrives in any environment with tailored behavioral adjustments and professional guidance.

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Kotryna Vyshnevskyy
May 3, 2026
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Elena’s training program is truly top-notch. She tailors her approach to meet each dog’s specific needs, which made all the difference for us. We brought our 2½-year-old rescue dog, Lucy, to her after Lucy had developed several challenging habits over time, including jumping, nibbling, whining, chasing our cats, and pulling on the leash. After just 4 weeks of training, Lucy has completely transformed. She was extremely high-energy, but Elena helped us manage her behavior in a way that has made our home much more peaceful. My husband and I can now enjoy a far less stressful life with a well-behaved dog. I also felt completely comfortable leaving Lucy in Elena’s care, knowing she was being exposed to social settings, other animals, outdoor activities, and valuable training experiences. I highly recommend Elena to anyone who feels overwhelmed or unsure of what to do next with their dog. Her program has truly been life-changing for us.
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Amanda Tucker
April 7, 2026
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My 5-month-old golden retriever Sunny just finished 4 weeks with Elena. Elena took the time to “train” my husband and myself as well when we picked her up (I’m sure training the humans is harder than the dog!) She showed us everything Sunny had learned and what we should expect of her. She has been a delight since returning and is very aware of commands. She is able to go on walks off leash even when there are other dogs around- we get compliments everywhere we go, I should carry Elena’s card around with me! We have used other trainers in the past that have never come close to what Elena can do. Elena is truly the best and as my friend who recommended Elena said- “it’s a very small price to pay for a lifetime of love and obedience from your best friend.” Sunny can’t wait to go back to visit Elena for boarding too, and I know she will always be in good hands there❤️. Thank you Elena!
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Take 2wheels
March 10, 2026
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I know Elena personally, she's a great friend. I am so impressed how well she trains and understands dogs. The best trainer I have ever seen
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Shantika Ayaz
February 8, 2026
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Outstanding Dog Trainer Highly Recommended! Working with this dog trainer has been one of the best decisions we’ve made for our dog. From the very first session, they were professional, patient, and incredibly knowledgeable about dog behavior. They took the time to understand our dog’s personality and tailored the training approach to fit our needs and goals. The training methods were clear, positive, and effective, and we saw noticeable improvements in obedience and behavior within just a few sessions. Our dog is now more confident, calmer, and much easier to manage both at home and in public. Even more importantly, we learned how to communicate better with our dog and continue reinforcing good habits. If you’re looking for a trainer who truly cares about both dogs and their owners, this is the one to choose. We’re extremely grateful for the results and would recommend their services to anyone looking to build a happier, well-behaved relationship with their dog
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Chris Close
January 21, 2026
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Elena is an amazing trainer. Our GSD, Jagger was aggressive towards strangers and other dogs. It had become a serious problem and we were out of solutions. He went for a 4 week training and it was a complete transformation. She knew exactly what he needed and now he is comfortable around strangers and other dogs. She also "trained" us to better understand Jagger's needs and how to handle him. He is so much more comfortable in public settings now and is leading a much better happier life. After Jagger was done with training and we brought him home we still had questions and Elena has been right there for us. Anytime we need some help she has been there for us. She has been so helpful. She also advised us on nutrition and the benefits of Raw Diet. Before when he was on kibble he really didn't care much about food. Now he is excited about eating and the benefits to his health, coat, digestion, etc. are obvious. To summarize, she was able transform Jagger from an aggressive fearful dog into a well trained and socially comfortable and healthy GSD. If you are struggling with your dog (any breed) let Elena do her magic. She can do amazing things to help.
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Eza
January 16, 2026
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You won’t find anyone better than Elena. We lost any hopes on our dog after dealing with bunch of other trainers who were recommended us to put our pit bull down! But then I found Elena. My dog was extremely reactive and aggressive to other dogs and we didn’t trust her being safely around our friends. Now we have different dog. Finally me and my family can have easy and happy life with our dog. Thank you very much Elena for your professionalism and your kind heart!!!
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Anna health insurance Kazakova
January 9, 2026
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Elena is a lifesaver! My two large dogs were once unmanageable, but after seeing Elena's videos online, I decided to give her a try. It was the best decision I ever made. Following a month of training, my dogs are back home and completely transformed—they are well-mannered, happy, and fully potty trained. Walking in the park is finally stress-free, and they are so gentle with everyone they meet. We love the results.
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The Life
November 25, 2025
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Excellent training... Difficult dog, but she did a wonderful job! My strongest recommendation for Ms. Elena...
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levi clark
November 1, 2025
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Elena is amazing!!! We sent our 4 month old German Shepherd puppy for training and he came back as a total new dog!!! She did an amazing job!!! We will continue to use her for boarding so she can support Shadow's training. 5 STARS will definitely recommend her to others!
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Julianna Mallette
October 21, 2025
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Elena’s board and train was such a great program for our dog! The difference is night and day, and we finally feel safe taking our dog on walks around other dogs and he’s much more well behaved at home too!
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