Happy Healthy Pup

Happy Healthy Pup offers in-home dog boarding and dog training in Atlanta, GA, with board-and-train dogs staying in the trainers' own home instead of a kennel run. Only one dog is boarded at a time. That limit shapes the rest of it: the daily schedule, the play time, and how much attention a single dog gets.

What a stay looks like

Boarding here is built around training. Dogs get over an acre of fully fenced woods for play and exploring, and training sessions run throughout the day. The team uses science-based learning methods, so the work is grounded in how dogs learn.

What makes it different

Kennel boarding usually means a run in a facility with other dogs nearby. This is a different setup. Dogs stay in a home, have the fenced woods to themselves, and get training folded into the day.

Who works with the dogs

The credentials listed for Happy Healthy Pup's trainers include Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT), CAP1 certification (competency assessed), and a graduate of the Academy for Dog Trainers. The team also holds a Masters in Animal Science, a Canine Theriogenology certification, and an Animal Behavior certification.

Services and amenities

• In-home board and train, one dog at a time
• Private dog training and day training
• Puppy training and off-leash work
• Over an acre of fully fenced woods for outdoor play
• Online scheduling and booking

Booking and practical details

Booking is handled online through happyhealthypup.com. Online scheduling is currently open to residents of Buckhead and Brookhaven. New clients start with an initial consult that lasts an hour and a half, and the board-and-train program takes one dog at a time, so availability is worth asking about early.