OUR MISSION
We believe every dog and owner deserves the guidance and support needed to build a successful, lasting relationship. Through fear-free, science-based training, we help dogs develop real-life skills while teaching owners how to communicate clearly and confidently. Our goal is simple: create calm, well-behaved dogs and stronger bonds that last a lifetime.
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
MEET YOUR TRAINER
KRISTIN AVILA, CDT-C
Kristin is a certified professional dog trainer with extensive one-on-one experience across New England, where she founded Breaking Bad Dog Training. Using positive, science-based methods aligned with fear-free principles, she creates private, customized programs for obedience, behavior modification, and real-life skills. Kristin continues to serve dog owners in Carroll and Haralson County, GA, with the mission to keep dogs in loving homes and out of shelters.
Services
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
We help dogs and their families overcome everyday behavior issues, including:
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Pulling on leash or difficult walks
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Jumping on people or guests
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Ignoring commands like sit, stay, or come
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Destructive chewing
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Excessive barking or attention-seeking
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Hyperactivity and poor impulse control
Every dog is different, so our customized programs fit your dog’s personality, your household, and your lifestyle, ensuring lasting results.
WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT?
At Breaking Bad Dog Training, we believe training should be practical, science-based, and tailored to each dog and family. 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. We combine hands-on training with owner coaching, so you leave each session confident in reinforcing skills at home, creating long-lasting results.
We also offer flexible options, including private in-home lessons, puppy/adolescent programs, and Day Training at our partnered Carrollton facility—because every dog and family has unique needs and learning styles.
🐾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
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 using fear-free, science-based methods 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.
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!
