Jabula Dog Academy

Jabula's is my dog's favorite place in the world. She has been trained there and now is taking agility classes. We have been with them for 3 years. The staff is amazing and so supportive. It is the only place I will board my dog.

My dog was very friendly but had an issue at a dog park and since then has been aggressive with other dogs. I worked with a couple of trainers, and one of them recommended Jabula. Kenan trained my dog for 2 sessions for an hour each, and after several weeks of home training my dog became more obedient and less aggressive. I really thank Kenan, Shelby, and Jabula dog academy for helping me out. Now i can take a walk with my dog everyday without being worried about him barking at other dogs.

I've been very happy with our experience with Jabula. We sent our extremely anxious rescue GSD to boarding camp that includes follow up lessons. The at home visit and lesson opportunities have been invaluable. Everyone has been kind, encouraging, and knowledgeable about how we need to train and interact with our dog and what he needs. Before Jabula training I was losing hope that we'd ever figure out the best for our dog. But now we are learning ways to be the best humans for our pet and we see much growth.

We sent our 1 year old dog, Betty White, to Jabula for a 2 week boot camp. It was a little over $2k but it was well worth it. We are able to take her back for free classes that they do regularly for the rest of her life. We haven't done that yet but we will definitely be doing it in the future. We are currently boarding her there during our vacation.

They are very nice and accommodating. The trainer came to our house after the 2 week boot camp and didn't judge my abysmal living situation. Betty also scuffed up her foot during the boot camp and they immediately called us asking if we wanted them to take her to vet. They went above and beyond and gave Betty the care that a dog owner would give to their own. They also post pictures on facebook and IG so you can keep up and don't have FOMO during their stay. Thanks Jabula, Shelby, and Kenan!

The Jabula team was so helpful again. Second dog we've brought for training and will bring every dog there! Thanks Jabula and Kenan!

We were interested in pursuing private lessons for our puppy for leash reactivity. The package was three private lessons for $425. We had a discussion with the trainer via phone, where she explained the use of a training collar and where to buy it. We then drove to the center to meet the trainer, where we spent 20 minutes to hear the same thing we discussed by phone on the use of the collar.

It was a total waste of time, and took about 1 1/2 hours out of our work day. I then received an invoice for $50. I called and asked did this go towards the $425 training fee. They explained during these times (COVID), they couldn't do that. I said ok you want me to pay $50 for nothing, and then you will lose the revenue opportunity of $425 for the personal training.

They said yes. Doesn't seem like good business sense, but to each their own. We will be looking elsewhere for training. I'm thinking I will bill them my rate for 1 1/2 hours of my time.

A friend recommended Jabula for dog training when it turned out that having two dogs was a lot more difficult than having one dog. Alli at Jabula is incredible. I rarely write reviews, but felt compelled to do so because she has gone so above and beyond to help us over the last year, and I am so thankful. She not only is an expert on dogs and dog behavior, but she's able to be straightforward and kind to their owners in a way that's non-shaming and very useful.

I have come to entirely trust her opinions and judgments about caring for dogs, training for dogs, and selecting new dogs. She has been incredibly responsive, respectful, thoughtful, and professional. I can't recommend her more highly.

We had our Bluetick coonhound go through a two week boarding e-collar training. We were unsure if our stubborn, crazy hound could be trained, but Savannah and the Jabula team did an incredible job. We made a commitment to continue training him with the e-collar once he was home and he has remained trained. We are able to take him in public and dog parks with no issues. We often don't even need to use the e-collar as he understands all commands. Thank you Jabula for teaching our Blue manners!

We had an initial consultation on how to pick a good 'first time dog owner' dog. We asked for follow up questions with a different trainer on a single specific question. Jabula refused to do this without and instead offered a second full consultation for another $85. Am I wed to the first trainer? Especially if I am questioning some of her advice?

Our 5 year old mixed breed rescue recently completed the two week training program. We have gone to different trainers for years in an attempt to correct her severe reactive behavior to other dogs and unpredictable behavior around children. None of the other approaches were successful. I can now report that Jabula has returned to us, a new dog. She now walks easily in heel position with a slack leash, goes to "place" on command and has even calmed her reaction to triggers like the mailman and UPS.

This is still a work in progress but I feel Jabula has laid a solid foundation and given me the tools necessary to continue the improvement. Kudos to our trainer, Kenan, who has brought her this far. Kenan has a calm approach and has been very helpful with his follow ups to make certain I am reinforcing what he has taught. I highly recommend Jabula for those that love their dog but have grown frustrated with unacceptable behaviors.

The puppy camp is worth every penny! My german shepherd is much better behaved, and I now know how to get him to listen and obey. The trainers take their jobs seriously and check in to make sure everything is sticking at home. If I get another dog, I am taking them here.

They just raised the price of the two week class from ~$1500 to $2100-$2600. This will price most folks out, especially those trying to get decent training for an adopted mutt. I've heard good things, but now it's an unreachable luxury for anything short of a Westminster show dog.

Very pleased with our experience at Jabula! We began with the Basic Obedience class and after class two, found that our dog's needs were not being met and that he required individualized instruction. Kim was incredibly accommodating and quickly set us up with a private class. Each lesson expanded on the last and were catered to address our dog's specific needs. By the end of lesson three, we left with great information and an action plan. Overall, it was a success!

We love Jabula. Our dog goes to their farm when we are on vacations and he absolutely loves it, it's like a doggie vacation for him. Shelby goes above and beyond for us and we appreciate it! Thank You Jabula. Customer for life right here

I had a older dog with major obedience problems. I signed up for 3 private lessons. I attended 1 session where they taught me methods to handle the particular problems. The trainer made it very individual. She gave me a personnel plan of action. I went home and obtained good results. My dog started to change his personality Unfortunately before my next lesson my dog died. It had nothing to do with the training. The academy was so understanding about my loss. At this sad time I take comfort that my dog was learning some obedience.

I have continued to work with Kate at Jabula over the last several years. Recently we got a new puppy and she has been invaluable sharing her knowledge and experience to deal with a bunch of the normal puppy chaos, which I had forgotten about since it had been so long since I had a pup in the house. I have also boarded both my dogs with her at her facility in Loganville in the past month and was very appreciative of the care and attention they received. Kate continues to be the best in the business and I am always impressed with her!

Unfortunately we did not have a good experience with their puppy skills even though they came highly recommended. One reason we chose them was because people told us they were good with kids. We wanted our 8 year old son to learn how to handle his new puppy. Our instructor seemed more annoyed than anything with our son. When i would ask her specific questions about behaviors we were seeing, she never really gave us an answer.

This was our first dog as a family and we are now going to have to hire someone else or go to another class because all we learned in this class was to get Your dog to sit and lie down. And it is extremely expensive. Don't waste your money!

I signed up my 4 month old german shepherd. Mainly I was aiming for socialization while doing my training. So far my guy is repsonding well to the lessons.

This place came recommended to us by our neighborhood animal lover facebook page. It does cost quite a bit more than Petco, but then again, you get what you pay for. My family (hubby, kids, dog, and I) met with Ali for a consult. I loved the idea of a consult so we could get an idea of things we can start doing with the dog. They also confirmed what type of lessons Biscuit would need.

They watched her interact with the kids and gave us some tips which were wonderful since I have never had a puppy before. The location is not easy to see from the road when heading East on Avondale Rd, so you may need to make a U turn like I did. No big deal. The trainer was very knowledgeable and we look forward to our group lessons soon so our dog can stop jumping on the kitchen table and eating all of the kids toys. Seriously, she would eat my daughter's homework if it was in her reach.

I signed up my Pomeranian, Harley, for the Pint Size Pooch class. Including Harley, there were four dogs in the class total. This was nice because you get specialized attention. Our instructor was Kate, who I can't say enough nice things about. She realizes each dog learns differently and helps you find the best way to communicate with your dog.

After each class, she sent us home with a detailed list of homework that was easy to understand and very quick to run through. Harley learned all the basics of obedience, including some cute tricks. I even have taught him a few new tricks since the class. All the behavioral problems that were an issue before (barking at everyone, play biting, jumping up) have gone away.

I didn't expect for Harley to undergo such a transformation but at Jabula they arm you with the knowledge of how to work with your dog. As an added bonus, Harley and I have a much better relationship than we have ever had! Definitely worth every penny!

We went to the basic obedience training course with Gill who was awesome. She was very enthusiastic about her job and seems to have a great understanding with dogs and is able to pass that understanding along to the people in the class. Each class has a maximum of six dogs which is a good class size. The point of obedience class isn't really to train the dogs, instead it's to train the owners who can then know how to train their own dogs.

At the end of the classes our dog knows how to sit, lay, walk on a leash, go to his bed on command, and you can put food and treats in front of him but he won't take them until you give him the ok. Gill is also good about answering questions about individual animals. She knows that every dog is different and some may need different solutions than others. Overall I was quite impressed.