Comprehensive Pet Therapy - Private Dog Training - Sandy Springs, GA
Comprehensive Pet Therapy (CPT) is Atlanta’s most respected pet training company. Since its inception, CPT has trained close to 50,000 client dogs, significantly more than 50,000 human clients, and approximately 80 cats.
CPT’s elite staff provides:
• Group classes,
• Private lessons at the CPT Training Center,
• In-home private lessons,
• Board training, and
• Boarding without training.
The above services cover a variety of client programs, including:
• Basic pet obedience,
• Advanced off-leash pet obedience,
• Competition obedience training,
• Agility training,
• Housebreaking,
• Household manners,
• Behavior modification (aggression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorders, impulse control),
• Service dog training,
• Puppy and adult dog selection consultations and evaluations,
• Training and handling for movies and commercials,
• Feline behavior modification, and
• Expert witness services.
In addition, in conjunction with Emory University’s Neuroscience Department, CPT designs and performs groundbreaking government-funded research projects that are improving ethologists’ understanding of canine cognition, emotions, receptive communication, sensory perception, and inhibitory control. The projects’ findings have benefited the training and quality of life of military explosives detection dogs, service dogs, and pet dogs and been covered by "Nova" and "60 Minutes."
Although the majority of our business is local to our Atlanta headquarters, CPT’s staff is available to train your pet regardless of where you live within the United States. If you reside out of state, we can accommodate you either by having your pet transported to us for board training or by having a CPT Trainer travel to your residence. We have trained dogs for celebrity and non-celebrity clients residing throughout the United States and in Canada.
Please contact and book our private dog training services on Petworks. Thank You.
- Licensed
- Insured
How do you serve precious pets?
- Dog Trainer
- Puppy Trainer
- Dog Obedience Training
- Dog Trainer
Which training type do you employ to encourage paw-sitive behaviors?
- Dog Agility Training
- Pet Behavior Modification
- Detection Dog Training
- Dog Obedience Training
- Service Dog Training
- Dog Therapy Training
What part of the animal kingdom do you serve?
- Cats
- Dogs
What licensing do you have?
- Business License
On a scale of snail to elephant, what size animals do you work with?
- 20-39 lbs
- 40-79 lbs
- 80+ lbs
- under 20 lbs
Do you offer mobile services?
- Yes
Which part of the country do you serve pets?
We have locations in Atlanta, GA and Eugene, OR, but serve clients from throughout the USA and in Canada.
What year did you begin serving pets?
1992
How did you hone your craft?
CPT’s highly accomplished staff ensures that training is fun and successful. All CPT Head Trainers and the majority of CPT Staff Trainers have titled dogs in competition and earned collegiate degrees, including graduate degrees, with high GPAs. Moreover, all our trainers are highly educated and experienced regarding teaching basic obedience skills and resolving common household behavioral problems. Furthermore, our staff is not only educated on how to teach the skills and resolve the problems, they are taught how to communicate effectively to our clients in one-on-one and small group conversations and how to impart large group lectures that are organized, informative, productive, and entertaining. Our skilled staff and effectively designed programs will deliver you a lifetime of pleasure from your canine companion.
What is one thing you want pet parents to know about you? It can be whatev-fur you'd like!
Over 50,000 human and canine teams have graduated from CPT’s Group, Private, and Board Training programs. CPT’s student body has flourished due to outstanding feedback from clients who pass the word on to their friends and neighbors. Our clients appreciate the successes they achieve working with CPT and they appreciate the positive, motivational focus of CPT’s training methods. We emphasize cognitive methods (rather than force), so that you and your dog enjoy learning and training.
SERVICE AREA: Within 100 miles, including We have locations in Atlanta, GA and Eugene, OR, but serve clients from throughout the USA and in Canada.
How do you serve precious pets?
- Dog Trainer
- Puppy Trainer
- Dog Obedience Training
- Dog Trainer
Which training type do you employ to encourage paw-sitive behaviors?
- Dog Agility Training
- Pet Behavior Modification
- Detection Dog Training
- Dog Obedience Training
- Service Dog Training
- Dog Therapy Training
What part of the animal kingdom do you serve?
- Cats
- Dogs
What licensing do you have?
- Business License
On a scale of snail to elephant, what size animals do you work with?
- 20-39 lbs
- 40-79 lbs
- 80+ lbs
- under 20 lbs
Do you offer mobile services?
- Yes
Which part of the country do you serve pets?
We have locations in Atlanta, GA and Eugene, OR, but serve clients from throughout the USA and in Canada.
What year did you begin serving pets?
1992
How did you hone your craft?
CPT’s highly accomplished staff ensures that training is fun and successful. All CPT Head Trainers and the majority of CPT Staff Trainers have titled dogs in competition and earned collegiate degrees, including graduate degrees, with high GPAs. Moreover, all our trainers are highly educated and experienced regarding teaching basic obedience skills and resolving common household behavioral problems. Furthermore, our staff is not only educated on how to teach the skills and resolve the problems, they are taught how to communicate effectively to our clients in one-on-one and small group conversations and how to impart large group lectures that are organized, informative, productive, and entertaining. Our skilled staff and effectively designed programs will deliver you a lifetime of pleasure from your canine companion.
What is one thing you want pet parents to know about you? It can be whatev-fur you'd like!
Over 50,000 human and canine teams have graduated from CPT’s Group, Private, and Board Training programs. CPT’s student body has flourished due to outstanding feedback from clients who pass the word on to their friends and neighbors. Our clients appreciate the successes they achieve working with CPT and they appreciate the positive, motivational focus of CPT’s training methods. We emphasize cognitive methods (rather than force), so that you and your dog enjoy learning and training.
🐾 About Mark Spivak – Expert Mobile Dog Trainer based in Sandy Springs, GA
Mark is a trusted professional dog trainer in Sandy Springs, GA, dedicated to helping dogs and their families build lasting, trusting relationships. With years of hands-on experience working with dogs of all sizes...from playful puppies to seasoned seniors, Mark Spivak uses positive, effective, science-informed techniques to make training enjoyable, rewarding, and results-driven for you and your dog.
🏙️ Personalized Training Right at Your Home
Living in a busy urban or suburban environment can bring unique challenges for dogs - distractions, new neighbors, and varying routines. Mark Spivak’s canine training services bring expert guidance directly to your door, providing flexible schedules, personalized attention, and safe, fun walks and training sessions for dogs of all energy levels.
🐶 Obedience & Manners – Teaching reliable commands and respectful behavior
📏 Leash & Walking Confidence – Ending pulling, lunging, and stress during walks
🧠 Behavior Modification – Addressing fear, anxiety, reactivity, or unwanted behaviors
🐾 Puppy Foundations - Socialization and good habit development from the start
❤️ Transforming Your Dog’s Life - and Yours
Training is about more than obedience. It’s about connection, trust, and confidence. When your dog understands expectations and communicates clearly, everyday life becomes calmer and more joyful. Imagine stress-free walks, confident greetings at home, and a deeper bond built on love, patience, and understanding. Mark Spivak is dedicated to helping you and your dog experience this transformation.
📘 Training Tools & Techniques
Mark Spivak uses customized, positive methods tailored to each dog’s needs:
🎯 Clicker or reward-based reinforcement
🦴 Treats, toys, and praise for motivation
🐾 Safe harnesses and leashes for structured practice
🧠 Behavior plans focused on sustainable, long-term results
These techniques strengthen good habits, reduce problem behaviors, and make training fun for your dog.
📌 Book a Session With Mark Spivak Today
Ready to see lasting results with your dog? Book a virtual or mobile dog training session with Mark Spivak in Sandy Springs, Fulton County, Atlanta, Marietta, Roswell, Alpharetta, Smyrna, Dunwoody, Decatur, Lawrenceville, Woodstock, Duluth, GA at your convenience.
Whether you’re tackling basic obedience, leash issues, or more complex behavioral concerns, expert guidance is just a click away. Explore verified reviews, request quotes, and start your journey toward a happier, more harmonious life with your four-legged companion!
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