Ducktown Lodge offers professional dog training and boutique dog boarding in Cumming, Georgia, on a quiet 3-acre farm just north of Atlanta. Our low-volume lodge features only 12 private suites, creating a calm, low-stress environment where dogs can relax, learn, and feel safe.
We specialize in relationship-based dog training, including basic obedience and off-leash skills, integrated into daily care rather than high-pressure programs. Dogs enjoy multiple outdoor sessions each day, personal attention, and consistent care from the same trusted hands.
If you’re looking for dog training or boutique-style dog boarding where your dog is truly known and cared for, Ducktown Lodge offers a more thoughtful alternative to high-volume facilities.
Training & services
Training goals
Leash training
Obedience training
How training happens
Board and train
Group classesCustomer-reported
Owner coachingCustomer-reported
Private training
Dog age
Puppies
Senior dogs
Class options
Weekend classes
Support between sessions
Follow-up support
Photo updates
Additional services
Boarding
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5/5Ducktown Lodge is a professional, dog boarding and training facility. The owner, Lucinda York and Sara the main trainer are exceptional at what they do. They provide a loving, caring environment. My dog is well trained and loves everyone at Ducktown Lodge. It’s also a fantastic b…Read full reviewClose full review
Ducktown Lodge is a professional, dog boarding and training facility. The owner, Lucinda York and Sara the main trainer are exceptional at what they do. They provide a loving, caring environment. My dog is well trained and loves everyone at Ducktown Lodge. It’s also a fantastic boarding facility.
THANK YOU LUCINDA AND SARA! You’re wonderful people, and you know how to provide excellent service, and dog training.
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Lori McGovern
5/5
It's so nice to have daily 'check ins' from our dog thanks to the Ducktown staff -- and by staff, I mean family, not just random employees that are there one day and gone the next. Bruno came home happy and healthy! :) Thanks Ducktown!
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Ron Jon
5/5Ducktown Lodge is where Hank, my two and a half year old black lab goes to be pampered when I leave town. This is the place folks! Check them out online. They built a beautiful new place for your dogs.
Give Lucinda a call or email. You won't be disappointed and your Dog will love…Read full reviewClose full review
Ducktown Lodge is where Hank, my two and a half year old black lab goes to be pampered when I leave town. This is the place folks! Check them out online. They built a beautiful new place for your dogs.
Give Lucinda a call or email. You won't be disappointed and your Dog will love you for it. Hank is happy to see Lucinda every time I go! He loves it at Ducktown Lodge!
The best part is leaving him and having no worries or concerns.
Thank you Lucinda for caring for my dog!
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Ana Adams
5/5
I’ve known these guys for many years and their work and their facility are both excellent. They are passionate about the dogs and the care and love they shower them with. I’ve also referred many people to them both for training and boarding and the feedback I’ve received has made me want to keep referring! That says a lot, and by the way this review was unsolicited!!! :)
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Anna Walker
5/5This is the first time we had to board either of our dogs, and we absolutely loved our experience at Ducktown Lodge! We were gone for a week and got videos/pictures everyday starting from the first hour after we left them. I was nervous to board our little one, but he did fantast…Read full reviewClose full review
This is the first time we had to board either of our dogs, and we absolutely loved our experience at Ducktown Lodge! We were gone for a week and got videos/pictures everyday starting from the first hour after we left them. I was nervous to board our little one, but he did fantastic. It made it so much easier to travel knowing our dogs were being well cared for and loved! They came home happy and tired. We will be back for sure!
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