FirstBarkCarolyn is a great trainer. If you follow her lead and do your homework you’ll have one of the most well behaved and enjoyable pets around! Highly recommended.
The Developing Canine Behavior and Training
Columbus, Georgia
About The Developing Canine Behavior and Training
Teaching Ordinary People to have Extrodinary Dogs The Developing Canine Est 1996 Professionally Training Animals Since 1984 Specializing in Off-Leash Reliability Since 1999 By Appointment Only
Training & services
Training goals
- Behavior consultation
- Crate training
- House training
- Obedience training
- Puppy training
- Recall training
How training happens
- Group classes
- In-home training
- Private training
Dog age
- Puppies
Training level
- Advanced training
- Beginner training
- Intermediate training
Your dog’s background
- Rescue dogs
Other listed services
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- Animal Training
- Animal Training Programs
- Canine Family
- Comprehensive Dog Training
- Dog Training Facility
- Dog Training School
- Dog Training Techniques
- Dog Training Training
- Dog's Behavior
- Dogs Security
- E-Collar
- German Shorthair Pointer
- Home School
- House Manners
- Immersion Program
- Initial Training
- Jump Start
- Leash Classes
- Leash Control
- Leash Course
- Leash Hikes
- Loose Lead Walking
- Negative Behavioral
- Off Leash Program
- Off Leash Reliability
- Online Coaching
- Outdoor Activities
- Personal Training
- Personalized Training
- Place Training
- Residency Program
- Residency Programs
- Training Collar
- Training Course
- Training Our Dog
- Training Program
- Unique Training
- Us Training
- Weekly Classes
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Customer reviews
Google listing4.9
16 Google reviews
Mentioned in reviews
- Expertise 3
- Leash walking 3
- Calm dogs 2
- Decisions 2
- Kindness 2
- Obedient dogs 2
All 10 topics
- Responsive dog 2
- Success 2
- Understand 2
- Walks 2
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I have worked with Carolyn with two dogs. She had an amazing ability to train ME - which allowed me to work better with my dogs. I use the lessons and tool she shared every day. I will add that my dogs are high energy working dogs who love to hunt and explore - but are also obedient and pleasant around others because of her instruction. STRONGLY RECOMMEND
Carolyn was hugely helpful in helping me achieve my personalized goals with my dog - massive improvements in obedience and responsiveness after each session
The Developing Canine changed my life. Carolyn worked with me and Teddy, my giant pitbull/bulldog baby, from the time he was 8 months old until he was 10 months old. In just 10 weeks, my relationship with him TRANSFORMED. He went from completely unmanageable, wild, and impossible…Read full reviewClose full review
The Developing Canine changed my life. Carolyn worked with me and Teddy, my giant pitbull/bulldog baby, from the time he was 8 months old until he was 10 months old. In just 10 weeks, my relationship with him TRANSFORMED. He went from completely unmanageable, wild, and impossible to keep indoors, to being a responsive, engaged, non-reactive, joyful presence in our home. He's still as playful and energetic as ever, but thanks to Carolyn's training, I'm now able to communicate with him and let him know when his behavior is unwelcome, and he responds readily to direction and correction. I've even had neighbors comment on how well behaved and gentle he is- something I truly could not have imagined ANYONE saying about him just a few short months ago! Carolyn's teaching changed Teddy, but more importantly, it changed ME. I feel equipped to handle Teddy- and any other dogs in our family- now or in the future. Cannot recommend The Developing Canine enough!
The Best Decision We’ve Ever Made! Working with Carolyn to train our Corgi, Tex, was hands down one of the best decisions we've ever made—not just for Tex, but for the future of our family. With a baby on the way in May, we knew we wanted to make sure Tex was ready for the big c…Read full reviewClose full review
The Best Decision We’ve Ever Made! Working with Carolyn to train our Corgi, Tex, was hands down one of the best decisions we've ever made—not just for Tex, but for the future of our family. With a baby on the way in May, we knew we wanted to make sure Tex was ready for the big changes ahead, and Carolyn helped us do exactly that. Carolyn was patient, professional, and incredibly kind—not just with Tex, but with us, too! She took the time to understand our concerns and gave us practical, personalized tools to work with. The progress we’ve seen in Tex is honestly amazing—he’s calmer, more responsive, and ready to be the best big brother ever. Carolyn didn’t just help us train our dog—she gave us peace of mind. We’re so grateful for her guidance and expertise, and we couldn’t recommend her more highly to anyone looking to set their dog (and their family!) up for success. Thank you, Carolyn! 🐶💛
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