Rucker Dog Training of Cumming

Rucker Dog Training of Cumming is a dog training service in Cumming, GA, offering group classes, private lessons, board and train programs, virtual consultations, and specialized training for puppies and service dogs. The business serves families across North Georgia, with a focus on obedience, off-leash training, and behavior solutions. It has trained over 12,900 families and provides 15 or more classes weekly across three locations, including online options. The company is recognized as North Georgia’s premier dog trainer and has earned Best of Forsyth and Best of Hall County awards from 2018 to 2022.

Founded in 2017 by Scot Rucker, the business grew from his early experience teaching obedience classes at Rucker Pet and Happy Dogs Play and Stay. In 2022, it relocated to Cumming from Gainesville to a larger facility. Scot has been a board member of the Forsyth Humane Society since 2015, serving as its current president, and launched the HSFC “Friends of Nina Program” to help place at-risk dogs. He also co-founded the Pups with Purpose program with the Forsyth Sheriff’s Department and Animal Shelter, training shelter dogs in jail while giving inmates life skills. This initiative has produced the first cohort of therapy dogs placed in schools and agencies across Forsyth and Hall counties. The company also supports Syrah Paws, a volunteer-based therapy dog group requiring all dogs to pass the AKC Canine Good Citizen Test.

The training facility is located on GA-400, about a mile from Settingdown Reservoir Number 56 and Reservoir 59, and near Black Mill Creek and Settingdown Creek. It sits just under a mile from Camden Academy, a local school.

Rucker Dog Training of Cumming is known for its community impact, innovative programs, and consistent recognition as a top trainer in the region. Its work with at-risk dogs, inmate training, and therapy dog development reflects a deep commitment to both canine welfare and human growth. The business stands as a leader in North Georgia’s dog training community, combining professional expertise with meaningful local service.