ONLINE COURSES
Cyndy Douan, MHDL, owner of Georgia Dog Gym, is launching a project to create a library of online courses for pet owners and all dog enthusiasts!
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Current Online Courses include:
Puppy Kindergarten Online Course - Start Your Puppy Off Right: Essential Early Training from Day One! Bringing home a new puppy is an exciting time filled with joy, cuddles, and endless potential—but it's also the most critical window for shaping a confident, well-behaved companion. The key? Starting training and socialization as soon as your puppy steps through the door, ideally from 8 weeks onward. Waiting until later can lead to common issues like fearfulness, reactivity, excessive barking, house training struggles, or poor manners that become much harder to address as your pup grows. Current veterinary guidelines emphasize protecting puppies from serious diseases like parvovirus by limiting exposure to public places and unknown dogs until they are fully vaccinated (typically around 16 weeks). Many veterinarians now recommend against traditional in-person group classes or outings during this vulnerable period to minimize health risks. While this advice safeguards your puppy's physical health, it creates a real challenge: the prime socialization window (roughly 3–12/14 weeks) closes quickly, and missing it increases the risk of lifelong behavioral problems that are far more common reasons for rehoming than infectious diseases. That's where our Puppy Kindergarten Online Course makes all the difference! Designed specifically for new puppy owners in this modern reality, this comprehensive program delivers expert-guided instruction you can follow safely from home—no travel, no exposure risks, just effective, positive training that builds a strong foundation right when your puppy needs it most. Led by Cyndy Douan, MHDL, owner and head trainer of Georgia Dog Gym, LLC (georgiadoggym.com), a highly respected professional with decades of experience. Cyndy has been a full-time dog trainer in Georgia since 1990, having successfully trained thousands of dogs. She is a founding member and past president of the IACP, holds a Master’s Degree in Human Development and Learning, and has held dog training certifications including CDT, CDT-A, and PDTI. Her background includes breeding and training award-winning Border Collies, teaching classes, workshops & seminars, mentoring fellow dog training professionals, providing canine business consulting, authoring articles, curriculums, and trainer certifications, and maintaining high standards in canine behavior, health, and well-being through her facility since 2006. In this engaging online course, you'll learn:
Reward-based techniques to teach basic obedience (sit, stay, come, loose-leash walking)
Proven techniques for acclimating puppies to exams, handling, & grooming.
Safe, at-home socialization exercises to expose your puppy to new sounds, surfaces, people, and handling without risking health
Preventing common puppy problems like biting, jumping, chewing, and separation anxiety
Building a confident, happy pup through play-based learning and bonding
Don't let veterinary caution limit your puppy's future—give them the head start they deserve with professional guidance tailored to today's realities. Enroll in Puppy Kindergarten today and set your furry family member up for a lifetime of success. Your puppy's best self starts now—invest in it from the very first day!
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Master Housetraining: Your Stress-Free Guide to a Potty-Perfect Pup. Tired of endless cleanup, crossed fingers during walks, or that nagging worry your furry family member will never "get it"? Housetraining doesn't have to be a battle—it's a skill you can master with the right guidance. Introducing Master Housetraining, the ultimate online course crafted exclusively by Cyndy Douan, MHDL, owner and head trainer at Georgia Dog Gym in Rome, Georgia. With over 35 years of hands-on experience training thousands of dog-owner teams across 70+ breeds—from rambunctious puppies to rescues in need of rehab—Cyndy has transformed chaotic homes into harmonious havens. Her years as a certified IACP Dog Training Instructor (CDT, CDT-A, PDTI), past President and co-founder of the International Association of Canine Professionals, and a psychology expert who understands both canine instincts and human frustration, Cyndy knows exactly what works.