Board & train, private lessons and group classes with Joshua Ransom. We teach your dog to listen around real-world distractions, then teach you how to keep it going at home.
Every program ends with you. You don't just get a trained dog back; you learn the handling too, and we're here to help after.
MOST POPULARYour dog stays and trains with us for about a month, then you get a hands-on handoff lesson so the training keeps working at home.
One-on-one sessions built around your dog and your goals. Great for specific problems, anxious dogs, or owners who want to train hands-on.
A 10-week class that builds solid obedience with real distractions (other dogs, people, lots going on) in a safe, controlled setting.
Come to whichever class works, or both at no extra charge. Practicing around other dogs twice a week is how good manners stick everywhere you go.
Bring: your dog on a leash and soft, easy-to-chew treats.
Poplar Reserve Dog Training is run by Joshua Ransom, with help from Shane. Josh works with everything from brand-new puppies to big, distracted, reactive adults. Owners keep telling us the same thing: their dog comes home calm, focused and actually listening.
Our approach is practical. Dogs learn their commands, then practice around controlled distractions until those commands hold up anywhere. You learn the same skills, and we stay in touch long after training ends.
About a month. Your dog stays with us for daily training, then you get a session learning to handle your newly trained dog at home.
Group class is for dogs 16 weeks and older. For younger puppies, give us a call. We have options, and plenty of our grads started as puppies.
Yes! Many of our dogs arrive easily distracted, reactive to people or other dogs, or nervous. Board & train or private lessons are often the best start, and group class builds confidence around other dogs in a controlled setting.
Nope. Come Saturday or Tuesday, whichever works that week, or come to both at no extra charge.
Yes. Board & train and private lesson clients can join group class at no charge to keep sharpening skills around distractions. No need to register; just show up.
At our training building in Unadilla, GA. We'll send the address once you sign up.
It depends on the program and your dog's needs. Call or text (478) 672-9085, or send a message below, and we'll talk through the best fit.
Call, text or send a message and Josh will get back to you with the right program and next openings.