Barrow County · ~12 minutes from Auburn

Dog Training in Winder, GA

Winder is the Barrow County seat and Samantha’s next-door neighbor, about a 12-minute drive from her Auburn base. That makes board & train drop-off, pickup and lifetime refreshers easy to fit into a normal week.

7 miles · ~12 min drive
Based in Auburn, Barrow County

Start Here: Get Your Plan (678) 271-1990

Samantha of Thistleborne K9, serving Winder, GA, heeling a brindle Dutch Shepherd

5.0
Google rating · 17 reviews as Georgia Doggy Dojo
For life
Free refresher sessions
Included
E-collar & slip lead with 4-week programs
Limited
Enrollment, so every dog gets a plan

For Winder dog owners

What We Fix

Drags you down the street on every walk
Lunges or barks at dogs, bikes or strangers
Jumps on guests and the kids
Bolts out the door the second it opens
Ignores “come” the moment something’s more interesting
Nips, chews and won’t settle

How Samantha trains

The Method

01EvaluateEvery dog starts as an individual, not a package.
02StructureEat. Play. Train. Repeat.
03CommunicateBalanced and humane: rewards and clear, fair boundaries.
04ProofIf it only works in the living room, it isn’t trained.
05Hand off, for lifeYou learn it too, and Samantha stays in your corner.

The full method

Board & train for Winder

Programs & Prices

Board & Train · 2 weeks

Puppy Board & Train

Puppies 3–7 months

Two weeks of structured foundations for young puppies: obedience, manners, socialization and the household habits that make the next ten years easier.

$2,500Some exclusions apply

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Board & Train · 4 weeks

4-Week Obedience Board & Train

Dogs 8 months and older

A month of immersion that builds reliable obedience and calm household manners, then proofs them in the real world. You get your tools and lifetime refreshers.

$3,000

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Board & Train · 4 weeks

4-Week Advanced Board & Train

Dogs 8 months and older

Off-leash-level reliability: distance and duration, recall with or without a leash, and a heel that holds up in busy places, plus the manners to match.

$4,000Financing available

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Winder, GA

Common Questions

Do I have to drive to Auburn from Winder?

For board & train, only twice: drop-off and pickup. Auburn is about 12 minutes (7 miles) from Winder. Private lesson locations are flexible, so mention Winder when you reach out.

How much does dog training cost near Winder, GA?

Puppy Board & Train (2 weeks) is $2,500, the 4-Week Obedience Board & Train is $3,000, and the 4-Week Advanced Board & Train is $4,000 with financing available. Private lessons and behavior modification are quoted after a quick conversation.

What kind of training do you use?

Balanced, humane training: rewards build the behavior you want, and clear, fair boundaries stop what you don’t. Tools like the e-collar, slip lead and place cot are introduced carefully and taught to you at pickup.

What if my dog slips after training?

Refresher sessions are free for the life of your dog with board & train, so you’re never on your own.

“Our 8-month-old puppy went from zoomies and chewing up shoes to being the most well-behaved little buddy. The training was fun, professional, and totally life-changing!”

Jamie L. · Training client

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Dog training for Winder families

Four quick steps tell Samantha about your dog, your goals and your timeline. Your answers go straight to Samantha’s phone so she can recommend the right program.

Start Here: Get Your Plan (678) 271-1990