AlphA and Omega Dog Training helps owners build clear communication, structure and reliable obedience with their dogs. Our philosophy is simple: Train the Human. The Dog Follows. We work with owners and dogs through obedience training, behavior modification, on-leash and off-leash training, e-collar training, board and train programs, service dog training, protection training and real-world distraction training. Our focus is not simply teaching commands, it is teaching owners how to communicate with and confidently handle their dogs in everyday situations. Training programs begin with an evaluation to determine the dog, owner and program needs.
Training & services
Training goals
Behavior consultationProgram details
In this program, the foundation for basic obedience is put into place with added expectations designed to develop stronger teamwork between you and your dog. This is a great program if you’re looking to take a proactive approach to dog training and avoid some of the most common and troublesome behaviors in and around your home. During behavioral development, the focus expands past handling techniques and delves into the psychology of the dog to change the relationship between you and your companion and enjoy a new way of living. Effective communication is the most important aspect of your training and all communication is built on trust, boundaries, and respect. Curriculum for the Behavioral Development Program includes: walking in the heel position on- and off-leash, basic commands (heel, sit, stay, down and come), kennel acclimation, establishment of boundaries, redirect, distance recall, drop it and leave it, and go to spot.
House training
Leash training
Obedience training
Puppy training
Recall training
How training happens
Board and trainProgram details
Our Board and Train Program provides top tier training for both human and dogs. If it is determined that you qualify for the Board & Train Program, your dog will be with an AlphA and Omega Certified Trainer for two weeks. Wherever your Trainer goes during the course of his/her normal daily activities, your dog will follow. This includes parks, malls, restaurants, beaches, and any other naturally occurring activity you can think of. We train in the real world environment to produce real world results!
Owner coachingCustomer-reported
Dog age
Puppies
Training level
Advanced obedience
Advanced training
Beginner training
Assistance and working dogs
Protection trainingProgram details
This program is designed to protect you and your family members at home or in a vehicle. Through a series of commands given, your dog will “Turn On” when it is needed and “Turn Off” when the threat is no longer there or the command is given to “Turn Off”.The dog should remain in a “Turn Off” mode until the command is given to “Turn On”. This is necessary for the dog to be able to remain calm in all settings, but at attention. In order for a family dog to be trained for this service, your dog must be at least one (1) year of age, have a solid temperament and must be both Basic and Advanced Obedience trained.
Service dog trainingProgram details
Service dogs (sometimes referred to as assistance dogs) are equipped to help people with physical, neurological, or psychological disabilities perform everyday tasks. They help people overcome limitations caused by their disability and increase their independence and quality of life. They can sense that their handler is about to experience a medical problem, alert them of it, and assist or provide comfort when the problem occurs.These dogs can provide a wide range of assistance to address many types of physical limitations. They can alert people with hearing impairment to ringing phones and doorbells, help people with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Military Sexual Trauma, or Traumatic Brain Injury to function successfully in public. Service dogs help them to feel secure and ease tension while in stressful situations. Each service Dog/handler team is individually trained to address the unique needs of the handler.
Your dog’s background
Rescue dogsProgram details
In this program, the foundation for basic obedience is put into place with added expectations designed to develop stronger teamwork between you and your dog. This is a great program if you’re looking to take a proactive approach to dog training and avoid some of the most common and troublesome behaviors in and around your home. During behavioral development, the focus expands past handling techniques and delves into the psychology of the dog to change the relationship between you and your companion and enjoy a new way of living. Effective communication is the most important aspect of your training and all communication is built on trust, boundaries, and respect. Curriculum for the Behavioral Development Program includes: walking in the heel position on- and off-leash, basic commands (heel, sit, stay, down and come), kennel acclimation, establishment of boundaries, redirect, distance recall, drop it and leave it, and go to spot.
Training approach
E-collar training
Additional services
Boarding
Other listed services
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Canine Handling
E- Collar Training
Security DogProgram details
This training is designed train your dog to protect a business or property. The dog will learn to bite on command, and will be trained to do so through a series of commands. Once the “Turn On” command is given, the dog should get aggressive, at this point the warning is given to the intruder and the dog can be released.The dog is taught where and when the bite should happen. Once the impact / bite happens, we will teach your dog to release and “Come to a Heel” and still be on “Alert” but remain under the influence of your command. This program is designed to protect business personnel or protect property owned by your business and cannot be used in any in home business or personal dwelling in a residential area. This program is only for commercial businesses and their personnel.
Animal Training
Command Training
Dog Training Evaluation
Dog Training Programs
Human Training
Off-Leash Dog Training
On-Leash Dog Training
Real World Training
Security Dog Training
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5/5John worked with my rottweiler gio, a very difficult dog to handle. John is the guy you want to handle your dog and more importantly train you. He explains things in such a way that takes off the pressure and guides you through the process. He didn't have to beat up the dog but m…Read full reviewClose full review
John worked with my rottweiler gio, a very difficult dog to handle. John is the guy you want to handle your dog and more importantly train you. He explains things in such a way that takes off the pressure and guides you through the process. He didn't have to beat up the dog but merely corrected the behaviors without the use of treats and other rewards. He made the dog work for him, and as a result, work for me. I would recommend him for anyone. Thanks for everything
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5/5John, Jay and Pj have successfully helped me train my now 7 month old hardheadded Doberman. It has really been a pleasure working with these guys no matter the time or day they always addressed my concerns and made sure I had the best techniques to become the leader of my pack. I…Read full reviewClose full review
John, Jay and Pj have successfully helped me train my now 7 month old hardheadded Doberman. It has really been a pleasure working with these guys no matter the time or day they always addressed my concerns and made sure I had the best techniques to become the leader of my pack. I would recommend AlphA and Omega to anyone who is looking for quality dog training, their professionalism just can't be duplicated. Thanks again guys 😉
-Karen M. (Euclid)
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Lynn Heiligenthal-Showalter
5/5I called Alpha and Omega Dog Training after my two year old standard schnauzer continually jumped on people and bark backtalked. It was time for an intervention. Harry had his interview and it was clear he expected to be in charge. I sent him for two weeks of board and train. He …Read full reviewClose full review
I called Alpha and Omega Dog Training after my two year old standard schnauzer continually jumped on people and bark backtalked. It was time for an intervention. Harry had his interview and it was clear he expected to be in charge. I sent him for two weeks of board and train. He is now home and I am training with him. John Thompson is excellent in his calm but firm approach to the dogs. He knows we owners sometimes slip and want to just let our dogs jump in our laps and be crazy. However then it is back to work. I can't say enough positive things about their training. They build a relationship with both the dog and you!!!
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james “eric” Rivers
4/5
John is available almost 24/7 I was even able to text him during the holidays. My dog has an extreme case of separation anxiety. Although he is a work in progress and wasn't that bad of a dog to begin with I noticed an exponentially difference in his behavior and manners in a good way. I'm going to try and get my mom to use them for her boxer
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melissa thompson
5/5
If you are having trouble controlling your dog or getting he or she to follow your instruction, Alpha and Omega is the way to go! I had almost given up on ever being able to control my doberman puppy but after only six sessions of training with John, Charli has no trouble at all obeying my commands. Thanks John for all of your help!
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