Award-winning North Georgia dog training company recognized for personalized training, owner education, client support, and continued regional growth.
CARTERSVILLE, GA, UNITED STATES, September 21, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — AK9A Alan’s K9 Academy has received the 2026 Breakthrough Business Cartersville Award from the Consumer Ratings Institute. The recognition honors the Cartersville-based company’s commitment to personalized dog training, owner education, and dependable client support.
Founded by Master Trainer Alan Carr and built on more than 35 years of professional dog training experience, AK9A Alan’s K9 Academy helps families build safer, clearer, and more rewarding relationships with their dogs. The company provides customized in-home private dog training throughout Cartersville, Bartow County, Cherokee County, Cobb County, Paulding County, Floyd County, Polk County, Pickens County, North Fulton, and surrounding North Metro Atlanta communities.
Training programs are tailored to the needs of each dog and family and include puppy training, on-leash and off-leash obedience, and behavior modification for challenges such as aggression, anxiety, and reactivity. AK9A Alan’s K9 Academy also provides therapy dog training and service dog training.
The company’s training philosophy begins with a simple principle: a well-trained dog starts with a well-trained human. Its programs therefore focus not only on teaching the dog, but also on giving owners the understanding, communication skills, and practical guidance they need to maintain progress in everyday life.
AK9A Alan’s K9 Academy uses a balanced training approach that combines positive reinforcement, clear communication, structure, and training tools selected for the individual dog. Because training takes place in homes and real-world environments, owners and dogs can practice skills where they matter most.
AK9A Alan’s K9 Academy’s continued regional growth is also leading to the opening of a new corporate and administrative headquarters at 6000 Joe Frank Harris Parkway, Suite C, in Adairsville, Georgia. Expected to open near the end of October 2026, the office will support company leadership, trainer meetings, administrative operations, client service, business systems, and future expansion. The headquarters will not operate as a dog-training or pet-services facility; AK9A’s training programs will continue in clients’ homes and appropriate real-world environments.
“We are grateful for this recognition because it reflects the trust families place in our team,” Carr said. “As AK9A continues to grow, our commitment remains the same: provide individualized training, teach owners how to communicate clearly with their dogs, and support families beyond the completion of their initial program.”
The Breakthrough Business Cartersville Award adds to the company’s record of recognition, which includes Best of Georgia honors in 2024 and 2025. AK9A Alan’s K9 Academy remains focused on delivering professional, individualized training while supporting clients beyond the completion of their initial program.
AK9A Alan’s K9 Academy is also a 2026 Best of Georgia nominee in the Pet Training Services category. Voting remains open through Oct 31, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.
About AK9A Alan’s K9 Academy
AK9A Alan’s K9 Academy is a veteran-owned dog training company serving Cartersville, Bartow County, Cherokee County, Cobb County, Paulding County, Floyd County, Polk County, Pickens County, North Fulton, and surrounding North Metro Atlanta communities. Founded by Alan Carr, a Master Trainer with more than 35 years of professional dog training experience, the company provides personalized in-home puppy training, on-leash and off-leash obedience, behavior modification, therapy dog training, and service dog training. Founded on Christian values, AK9A Alan’s K9 Academy is committed to excellence, integrity, compassionate service, owner education, and continued client support. For more information or to schedule an evaluation, visit AK9A.com or call (470) 648-6512.
About the Consumer Ratings Institute
The Consumer Ratings Institute is a national business recognition registry based in New York, evaluating businesses across all sectors using aggregated public review data. The Institute issues recognitions across multiple categories based on publicly accessible consumer reviews.
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