At Xylose Dog Rescue & Training, we provide a variety of services focused on helping dogs live healthier, safer, and more balanced lives.

Our services include:

• Dog Rescue & Rehabilitation for dogs in need

• Professional Dog Training for obedience, behavior issues, and working dogs

• Dog Daycare with structured play and supervision

• Dog Boarding with safe and comfortable care

• Search & Rescue (SAR) assistance for lost dogs and urgent rescue situations

• Behavior Assessments & Training Plans for reactive, fearful, or high-drive dogs

Our goal is to combine rescue, training, and proper care to give every dog the best chance at a successful life with their family.

Getting started with Xylose Dog Rescue & Training is simple.

1. Contact Us by phone or through our website.

2. Submit your dog’s information and required documents, including vaccination records and a photo of you and your dog.

3. Schedule an evaluation or intake appointment so we can learn about your dog’s needs.

4. Our team will help create the best plan for daycare, boarding, training, or rescue support.

If you need urgent help or Search & Rescue (SAR) for a lost dog, call our 24/7 emergency line:

404-663-1972 Ext. 2

At Xylose Dog Rescue & Training, we don’t just rescue dogs — we train, rehabilitate, and prepare them for success. Our program focuses on giving dogs the structure, guidance, and real-life training they need to thrive.

What sets us apart:

• Rescue + Professional Training in one program

• Specialized in high-drive working breeds

• Behavior rehabilitation for fearful or reactive dogs

• Search & Rescue (SAR) for lost dogs

• Dog Photography for adoption profiles, memories, and special moments

• Healthy Dog Bakery Treats made with quality ingredients

• Music Studio Projects that create songs and media to help promote dogs for adoption

• Family-owned organization built on real hands-on experience

You can reach Xylose Dog Rescue & Training by phone for general questions, services, or rescue assistance.

📞 Main Phone: 470-309-5884

For Search & Rescue (SAR) emergencies or lost dogs, our line is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year — including holidays.

📞 Emergency SAR Line: 404-663-1972 Ext. 2

Our pricing depends on the service and the individual needs of each dog. Training and behavior work are customized, especially for high-drive or rehabilitation cases.

Typical services include:

• Dog Daycare – daily rates or package plans

• Dog Boarding – nightly rates depending on length of stay

• Dog Training – private sessions or training programs

• Behavior Rehabilitation – customized plans for reactive or fearful dogs

• Dog Photography – special sessions available

• Healthy Dog Bakery Treats – fresh treats made in-house

We aim to keep our services fair, transparent, and accessible, and we sometimes offer reduced-cost support for rescue or adoption cases.

📞 Contact us for current pricing

Working with Xylose Dog Rescue & Training means working with people who truly care about dogs and their success. We take a hands-on, personalized approach, getting to know each dog’s personality, behavior, and needs.

You can expect:

• Honest communication and guidance

• Structured, professional training methods

• Patience with fearful or reactive dogs

• A safe and supportive environment

• Real-world training that helps dogs succeed at home

Whether your dog is here for training, daycare, boarding, rescue, photography, or special programs, our goal is always the same — help every dog feel safe, learn, and thrive.

At Xylose Dog Rescue & Training, we provide structured training programs designed to help dogs develop confidence, clear communication, and reliable behavior in everyday life.

Our training services include:

• Basic Obedience Training – sit, stay, come, leash manners, and focus

• Puppy Training – socialization, potty training, crate training, and early obedience

• Behavior Training – support for fearful, anxious, or reactive dogs

• Leash Reactivity Training – teaching calm behavior around dogs and people

• Balanced Training for Aggressive Dogs – structured behavior work to safely address aggression and build control

• Working Dog Training – for high-drive breeds that need structure and purpose

• Advanced Obedience – reliability, impulse control, and off-leash skills

• Sport Dog Foundations – training for active dogs that enjoy mental and physical work

Our approach focuses on clear communication, structure, and consistency so dogs can succeed both at home and in the real world.

Dogs can start training as early as 8 weeks old. Early training helps puppies learn good habits, build confidence, and develop positive social skills.

For young puppies, we focus on:

• Socialization with people and environments

• Potty training and routine building

• Crate training and calm behavior

• Basic commands like sit, come, and down

• Learning to walk politely on a leash

Older dogs can start training at any age. It’s never too late for a dog to learn new behaviors and improve their confidence and manners.

Every dog is different. Some dogs improve in a few sessions, while behavior cases may require several weeks of structured training.

Yes. At Xylose Dog Rescue & Training, we specialize in working with reactive, fearful, and behavior-challenged dogs. Our team uses safe, structured training plans designed to help dogs learn better responses and build confidence.

For safety, these cases are handled directly by the owners of Xylose Dog Rescue & Training, ensuring the proper experience and care needed for more complex behavior situations. This helps keep the process safe for your dog, you, and our staff.

At Xylose Dog Rescue & Training, we use different training approaches depending on the dog’s age, temperament, and training goals.

For puppies, we use positive reinforcement training only, focusing on building confidence and teaching good habits through rewards and encouragement.

For older dogs, we may use a balanced training approach that includes clear communication, structure, and consistency to help dogs understand expectations and succeed in real-life situations.

Our training programs include:

• Puppy Training (Positive Reinforcement Only)

• Basic Obedience Training

• Advanced Obedience

• Sport Dog Foundations

Every dog receives a customized training plan designed to support their development while keeping the process safe for the dog, the owner, and our staff.

Yes. Owner participation is very important for successful training. Dogs learn best when their owners understand the training methods and continue practicing at home.

At Xylose Dog Rescue & Training, we guide owners through the training process so they can:

• Understand their dog’s behavior

• Learn proper handling and communication

• Practice training exercises at home

• Build a stronger relationship with their dog

Training works best when it becomes a team effort between the dog, the owner, and the trainer.

Adoption FAQ

Adoption Fee
Our adoption fee ranges from $150 – $700 depending on the dog.

What comes with adoption?
Every adopted dog includes:

• 6 months free Fi GPS collar service

• Microchip

• 35 lb bag of Open Farm dry dog food

How do I adopt?
Fill out an adoption application, then we schedule a meet-and-greet to make sure the dog is a good match.

Can I meet the dog first?
Yes. We require a meet-and-greet before adoption.

What if the adoption doesn’t work out?
All dogs must be returned to our rescue if you can no longer keep them.

Do you offer support after adoption?
Yes. We provide free training support for life to help your dog adjust and succeed in their new home. Adopters also receive 20% off daycare and boarding services.

What is your Search & Rescue service?
Our team helps locate lost or missing dogs using trained volunteers, tracking methods, and advanced tools such as drones and search equipment.

Is the service available 24/7?
Yes. Our Search & Rescue team operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year for urgent missing dog cases.

What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Georgia, but may assist in nearby states depending on the situation.

How fast should I contact you if my dog goes missing?
Immediately. The sooner a search begins, the higher the chance of safely locating the dog.

What information do you need?
We usually ask for:

• A recent photo of the dog

• Location where the dog was last seen

• Time the dog went missing

• Dog’s behavior and temperament

• Your contact information

Is the service free?
Yes. Our Search & Rescue service is 100% free with no charges. We started offering this service after seeing how stressful and emotional it is when a dog goes missing. In many cases, families are asked to pay $1,000 or more for search help, and we believe no owner should have to worry about money during a crisis. Our mission is to reunite lost dogs with their families as quickly and safely as possible.

What tools do you use to find lost dogs?
We may use:

• Thermal and aerial drones

• Search teams

• Humane traps

• Tracking strategies

• Community alerts

What should I do if my dog goes missing?
Stay calm and contact us immediately. Avoid chasing the dog, as this can cause them to run farther away.

How do I contact the Search & Rescue team?
📞 Emergency SAR Line: 404-663-1972 ext. 2
Available 24/7 for lost dog emergencies.

Can I surrender my dog to your rescue?
Yes. We may accept owner surrenders depending on space, resources, and the dog’s behavior and medical needs.

Is there a surrender fee?
Yes. The surrender fee is $150 to help cover veterinary care, food, and training while the dog is in our rescue.

Why do you charge a surrender fee?
Rescuing a dog involves costs such as vet care, vaccinations, training, food, and daily care. The fee helps support the dog during rehabilitation and placement.

What information do you need to surrender a dog?
We will ask for:

• Dog’s age, breed, and weight

• Medical history

• Behavior history

• Vaccination records

• Reason for surrender

• Photos of the dog

Will my dog go to a good home?
Yes. All adopters go through a screening process and meet-and-greet to ensure the dog is placed in the right home.

Can I get my dog back after surrendering?
No. Once a dog is surrendered, ownership transfers to the rescue so we can legally provide care and find the best new home.

What if my dog has behavior issues?
We specialize in behavior-based rehabilitation, including fearful, reactive, and high-energy dogs.

How do I start the surrender process?
Contact us and complete a dog surrender application so we can evaluate if we are able to help.

At Xylose Dog Rescue & Training, we focus on medium to large working and active breeds (30 lbs and up) that benefit from structure, training, and experienced handling.

Breeds We Commonly Work With

Our program often works with breeds such as:
Border Collies, Belgian Malinois, Dutch Shepherds, Australian Shepherds, German Shepherds, Siberian Huskies, Retrievers, Pointers, Dobermans, Schnauzers, Collies, Setters, Kelpies, Cattle Dogs, and other high-drive working or sporting breeds.

These dogs are intelligent, energetic, and thrive with training, structure, and clear leadership.

Dogs We Accept

We accept dogs from:

• Animal shelters

• Owner surrenders

• Rescue transfers

Many of the dogs we take in may need training, rehabilitation, or structure before finding the right home.

Dogs We Do Not Typically Accept

At this time we do not accept:

• Dogs under 30 lbs

• Doodle or poodle mixes

• Toy or small companion breeds

Why We Focus on These Dogs

Our rescue is built around behavior training and rehabilitation for working and active dogs. These dogs are often overlooked in shelters because they require structure, exercise, and experienced handling, and our program is designed specifically to help them succeed.

Our Mission

Our goal is to give intelligent, high-energy dogs the training, guidance, and second chance they deserve.