Visitors to our dog park have recommended the following dog-friendly businesses. BRDPA itself does not endorse these businesses. These links are provided based on the recommendations of dog park visitors and are provided for your convenience.

Please let us know your comments about these businesses or recommend a dog-friendly business that other visitors might appreciate.

Grooming/Self-Bathing, Food, Supplies

Barktown & Suds
Holistic Pet Food, Toys, Treats, Grooming Services, and Self-Bathing Facilities
www.barktownandsuds.com

Lazy Dog Collars
Hand-made, custom dog collars (made by one of our dog park regulars!)
www.lazydogcollars.com

CityDog Market
Natural and Organic Pet Food, Toys, Treats, and Self-Bathing Facilities
www.citydogmarket.com

Custom-made, Martingale Dog Collars
www.themoddog.com

Pet Buddies Food Pantry
 A non-profit pet food bank that provides food, supplies and low cost veterinary assistance
to those who have fallen on hard times, the disabled and seniors.
We give people the ability to keep their pets instead of surrendering them
to Animal Control (or worse) because of lack of funds.
www.petbuddiesfoodpantry.org

Dog-Walking, Dog-Sitting,

Day Care and Boarding

www.fidofido.com

www.theparkpetretreat.com

www.bestlittledoghouseinga.com
Satisfied Customer Comments from Michelle P.:
"The lady who runs The Best Little Dog House in Georgia is Robin, and she is fantastic!
Daycare is only $16 AND she has better hours than the competition. Boarding is only $28/day!
The only downside is that it is in Smyrna. But it is definitely worth the drive. I can't say enough great things about this place. I love it!!!"

Pet, Fetch & Sit
Dog-walking, Dog-sitting, "Good Manners" training, Medication Administration, and more
www.petfetchandsit.com
Satisfied Customer Comments from Laine S.:
"Naomi (the business owner) is a Navy veteran and a retired ATL police officer.
She is certified in animal First Aid, including animal CPR, and is qualified to administer medications including injections.
She is extremely knowledgeable about dogs and their behaviors and is a dog trainer, as well."

Frolic Canine Services
Dog-walking, Pet-sitting, In-Home Care, Overnights and more
www.frolic-atl.com

Desperate Dogs
Desperate Dogs is a luxury dog boarding hotel and a specialist residential rehabilitation center for dogs with issues
like socialization, fear, aggression and separation anxiety, to name but a few...
Run by experienced canine behaviorist Penny Miller and her husband Peter,
the dogs enjoy hours of off-leash activity in the three acre fenced meadow and the swimming pool;
they sleep, as all dogs should, on a couch!!!
Decorated just like home, the Desperate Dogs experience is unlike anywhere else in the Southern States...
no concrete runs, no kennels, no cages unless we are potty training,
dogs here quickly get to feel at home and to feel very relaxed.
This relaxation and comfort bring about a state of mind where learning can take place,
so dogs always return home calmer, happier and more able to cope with life at home.
We use no shock collars, pinch collars, choke chains or any other torture techniques and do not work with people who do....
all of our work is relationship-based and instills trust in the dog so that he will not fear humans ever.
So, whether you have a problem dog, or you just want your dog to have the time of his life while you're away
so you can have a guilt free vacation, give us a call and arrange a visit.
www.desperatedogsusa.com
Note from Laine S.:
Go to their Facebook page (Desperate Dogs) and click to view their photos.
Just looking at them makes me wish I were a dog!


Here's a new website to help you find people who will board your dog in their own homes:
www.dogvacay.com

Dog Training

At the PetSmart store in Buckhead, trainer Robert Skaggs is excellent.
Robert has more than 16 years of experience as a dog trainer. He is very informative and instructive.
He not only teaches you how to train your dog but also provides lots of information about dog behaviors.
Contact Robert for Basic Obedience, Advanced, and "Good Canine Citizen" training.
Call 404-266-0402.

Rosetta Bone K-9 Coaching
Trainer Lea Treat has provided free seminars on training and dog behavior here in our dog park.
Lea also provides low-cost training sessions in conjunction with PAWS-Atlanta.
www.rosettabonek9coaching.com

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