Breaking Bad Habits
Building Better Bonds
We help overwhelmed owners turn chaotic behavior into calm, reliable habits at home, on walks, and around real life distractions.
✅Certified Trainer ✅Fear-Free Methods ✅Customized Programs
While our physical training location is in Carrollton, GA We proudly serve dogs and families throughout West GA
📍Temple📍 Villa Rica📍Bremen 📍Buchanan 📍Mount Zion📍Waco 📍Tallapoosa, 📍Douglasville 📍Dallas 📍Whitesburg 📍Bowdon📍Newnan & surrounding communities
DOG TRAINING BUILT FOR REAL DOG OWNERS
Convenient Training Programs
Science Based Methods
Options for Every Budget & Lifestyle
Common Dog Problems We Help Solve
Any dog, regardless of age or breed, can be trained.
Whether you're starting fresh with a new puppy or working through more established challenges, training is designed to create clarity, structure, and calm in your dog’s everyday life.
Basic Obedience & Manners
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Not listening or inconsistent responses to commands
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Jumping on people
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Pulling on leash
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Lack of focus or engagement
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Poor impulse control (doorways, excitement)
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Not coming when called
Reactivity & Overstimulation
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Barking or lunging on leash
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Overreacting to dogs, people, or new environments
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Difficulty calming down in public
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Hyper-focus on distractions
Puppy Challenges
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Potty training accidents
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Nipping and biting
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Crate training struggles
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Excessive energy or difficulty settling
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Early socialization guidance
Anxiety Based Behaviors
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Separation anxiety or distress when alone
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Crate anxiety
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Pacing, whining, or inability to relax
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Fear of new environments, people, or sounds
Common Behavior Issues
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Counter surfing or stealing food
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Chewing or destructive behavior
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Barking inside the home
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Not settling or constantly “on”
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Following owners constantly / lack of independence
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Resource Guarding
Real Life Skills & Advanced Training
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Off-leash reliability
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Public manners (restaurants, stores, outings)
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Duration, distance, and distraction training
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Place work and calm neutrality
Not Sure What to Call It?
If something feels off with your dog’s behavior, you don’t need to have the perfect label for it. That’s what we’re here for.
WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT?
-Unlike programs that focus on tricks, sports, or competition obedience, our approach is all about improved behavior and manners—skills your dog can use in real life, every day.
-Our Day Training programs set us apart because your dog spends the day learning directly with a professional trainer while still returning home each night. This ensures the dog gets focused, structured learning, while you remain an active part of the process.
🐾Dog Focus – Practical behavior and manners, not sports or tricks
🐕🦺Real-Life Skills – Calm greetings, loose-leash walking, impulse control
👍Owner Coaching – Hands-on guidance so results last at home
🗓️Flexible Options – Programs tailored to every dog, family, lifestyle, and budget
SERVICES
🦴 Initial Consultation
The Initial Consultation is essential for training, enabling us to evaluate your dog, outline your goals, and create a training plan while addressing behavior issues.
🦴 Day Training
Professional training while your dog stays at home each night. Perfect for busy owners, it teaches real-life skills quickly while keeping you involved every step of the way.
🦴 Private In Home Training
Personal coaching for dog owners emphasizes training techniques and practice. These sessions are perfect for those committed to consistent home training.
🦴 Group Lessons
Join our engaging group lessons! These interactive sessions teach essential skills for dogs and owners through fun activities, improving obedience and manners with hands-on coaching.
Training doesn’t have to feel overwhelming...
Our process is designed to be clear, supportive, and effective for both dogs of any age or breed and their owners.
1. Start With an Evaluation
Every dog is different. We begin with a training evaluation to understand your dog’s personality, behavior challenges, and your goals so we can recommend the right program.
2. Customized Training Program
We create a personalized training plan designed to teach real-life skills that work at home, on walks, and around distractions.
3. Lasting Results
Through structured training and owner guidance, dogs learn reliable behavior and owners gain the tools needed to maintain success long after training is complete.
MEET YOUR TRAINER
KRISTIN AVILA, CDT-C
Kristin is a certified professional dog trainer with extensive experience across New England, where she founded Breaking Bad Dog Training. Using positive, science-based training methods, she develops customized programs tailored to each dog and owner.
🌟Her mission is to help dogs remain in loving homes and out of shelters by providing owners with the tools and guidance needed to build lasting, successful relationships with their dogs.
Stories From Families Like Yours
Amanda, RI
Kristin is incredible! After only 2 sessions, my little pup confidently knows over 8 commands. I never would have thought this was even possible! Kristin is so kind and personalizes the training for each puppy. The training sessions have been so fun and informative. I feel so lucky to be working with Kristin and could not recommend breaking bad dog training enough!! Truly amazing!
The Greenes, RI
Kristen was wonderful with our newly adopted shelter dog, Cassie. Cassie had a few behavioral issues and is now so sweet and gentle. I love that she came to the home and was available anytime and could text her if we had any questions. Kristen is a true professional, you can tell she is very passionate about her job and the animals.
Thank you so much for coming into our lives and teaching us how to work with our girl, Cassie. She is such a sweet girl now. We don't know what we would have done without you! We will miss you!
Joanne, RI
I was feeling a bit more challenged with my new pup Penny and am so happy I found Breaking Bad Dog training! Kristen has shown by great example and patience how to understand Penny and replace no's and don’ts with yes and positive encouragement. The human uses words, dogs understand energy and tones. I am grateful for this learning experience!!!
Ready to See Real Results?
We have trained dogs of all breeds, ages, sizes, and personalities.
Common Training Misconceptions
“My dog is too old to learn new behaviors.”
False! Dogs of all ages can improve with consistent, science-based training.
“Training means punishment.”
Not here. We use positive, humane methods that build trust and lasting results.
“One session will fix everything.”
Real change happens with structured practice and owner involvement—so you’ll always know how to reinforce skills at home.
“My dog’s personality can’t change.”
Every dog can learn new skills and better manners with guidance tailored to their temperament.
Don’t let misconceptions hold you back—your dog can become calmer, more reliable, and a better companion. Schedule your consultation today!
