Train | Alpha Love Dog Training

LOVE
is a well-behaved canine

Adopting a dog is a lifetime commitment and training is an essential ingredient to a trusting, healthy relationship between a guardian and their beloved pet. Learning proper communication and how to read canine body language is a valuable investment of your time and energy.

We specialize in working with dogs displaying aggressive behavior by educating guardians, identifying triggers, removing stress from the dogs life, managing chaotic events when they do happen and treating the source of the issue through counter conditioning and desensitization.

We do not use remote or prong collars. Reward-based methods are backed by science to produce permanent results and a happier dog eager to work for you. We are proud to say we train without pain, fear, or force!

All training programs include lifetime phone and email support.

It's best if everyone in the household and any other parties that handle the dog regularly can attend lessons, this will help your dog receive consistent messages and provide as much support as possible.

We are also pleased to offer a complimentary matchmaking service for anyone looking to add a dog to their family via shelter/rescue. We are committed to placing dogs in the right home to reduce shelter surrenders.

SOCIALIZATION

1 Private lesson, 45 minutes $80

3 Play dates, 45 minutes $100

Are your dogs fighting at home? Did you recently adopt a dog and you'd like to see if they get along with your neighbor's dog? Did your dog get into trouble at the dog park and you'd like an evaluation? Do you have a puppy that isn't fully vaccinated yet but you know the right thing to do is to introduce them to some healthy tolerant dogs while they're in their prime socialization period?

Click on the AVSAB logo to read their position statement on puppy socialization.

We are the only local training facility offering off leash group socialization opportunities for dogs. In our initial socialization class you will learn: how to properly introduce your dog to other dogs, we will go over body language, play styles, when to step in and when to walk away, as well as safety measures for breaking up a fight if necessary. This class is offered on a case by case basis, if you don't have any record of the dog's past we may require a volunteer dog to start. After the initial socialization class your dog will be eligible for play date bundles, daycare and boarding.

BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION

Single private lesson, 90 minutes $195

FEAR/ANXIETY/LEASH REACTIVITY/BARRIER FRUSTRATION/RESOURCE GUARDING/
HUMAN AND DOG AGGRESSION

Scared of his shadow? Barking and lunging on leash? Fighting with other dogs? Biting people? Whining all day and night? We can help all dogs regardless of breed or bite history! Behavior modification lessons are custom-tailored to you and your dog's needs.

Behavior modification for fear and aggression should consist of the most humane and ethical practices to treat the source of the issue.

Our focus is on educating guardians why aggressive behaviors happen, how to prevent stressful situations through management and how to truly help our dog's by meeting their physical and emotional needs, as well as working towards changing the way they feel about scary or over arousing triggers.

We do not use aversive tools, fear, pain, force or intimidation to train. We do not condone shutting down feelings with punishment.

OBEDIENCE TRAINING

ADDITIONAL SERVICES

DAY TRAINING

ADD TRAINING TO BOARDING $95 PER DAY

ADD TRAINING TO DAYCARE $80 PER DAY

Our facility is home based, low volume, fear free and a low stress environment. Therefore, before being accepted into our daycare/boarding program we must do a socialization/boarding prep class ($80) (included in obedience program). Five star boarding includes basic boarding, enrichment for all meals, a daily leash walk, daily training sessions, daily filled Kong or lickmat. Also we include a bath, nails clipped and ears cleaned with 3 days of 5 star boarding and a field trip with 4 or more days of 5 star boarding.
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SOCIAL RETREATS

1 DAY FIELD TRIP $150

Alpha Love students get $10 off

We pick up your dog(s) and take them to a public location for socialization, leash walking with distractions and adding distractions to obedience cues. We work at the dog's pace according to their skill and comfort level. This service is especially helpful for reactive dogs. We work for two hours then bring your dog(s) home exhausted and full of confidence!

REMOTE CONSULTATIONS

40 MINUTE ZOOM LESSON $75

Live video sessions via Zoom, bring the fun straight to your living room! Virtual lessons are offered for obedience and behavior modification. This is a great option for extremely fearful dogs or dogs that get terribly car sick.

CANINE GOOD CITIZEN (CGC) CERTIFICATION

EACH TEST $60

As evaluators for AKC we can test your dog for the CGC certification. This title is the first step to getting your dog certified as a therapy, emotional support or service dog.

REFRESHER TRAINING IN CLIENT'S HOME

$120 PER HOUR

4 Private 1 hour lessons, once per week, includes 1 socialization class, 1 daycare day and a free toy $450

We teach you how to train your dog using evidence based techniques. This program is about more than just tricks, we concentrate on prevention for potential fear and aggression, coping skills and resilience to stress for puppies and dogs in all stages. We include a socialization class, a daycare day and a toy with our obedience program. Private lessons are held at our home based facility located in a rural location with minimal distractions to set you and your dog up for success.

BEGINNER OBEDIENCE

Marker training
Beginner cues
Name recognition
Potty training plan
Crate training
Appropriate socialization
Cooperative care for vetting/grooming
Loose leash walking
Basic house manners
Daily enrichment opportunities
Impulse control activities
Confidence building
Relaxation zone (Place)

CUSTOMIZED OBEDIENCE

We can do single private lessons customized to a more singular issue. Single obedience lessons are most beneficial for students who have already completed our beginner obedience program, or have completed some basic training, and wish to continue building skills. Many of our students are able to pass the CGC test after a few advanced customized lessons. Each 1 hour on site lesson is $90, lessons off site are $120 for locations within 25 miles from our facility.

Add distractions, distance and duration to known cues
Recall with distractions
Routine for visitors entering the home
Relaxation around dogs
Relaxation as people approach
Interactive games
Concentrate on specific behaviors
Proper socialization in public

This is a great option for existing clients looking to add a training session in the dog's home environment while they work. Clients are welcome to join the fun or the trainer can work alone with the dog. At least one private lesson at our facility is required to qualify each dog for this program. This can be especially helpful for reactive dogs that need an experienced handler to make sure the dog stays safe and as stress free as possible.

LOVE is a well-behaved canine