Alpha Instincts Dog Training in Huntsville, Alabama have the most experienced dog trainers who have a passion for training K9s. At Alpha Instincts, we transform dogs and their families by building communication between dogs and their owners through balanced dog training. Our trainers are all well-equipped to handle issues from leash-pulling to aggression.
Our programs focus on obedience, as much as they do on behavioral rehabilitation. We see plenty of dogs that have great obedience skills, however, they are not able to hold a command around basic distractions or maintain a calm state of mind. It is so important for us and the dog, that we can work with the dog on these issues in real-life scenarios.
Training & services
Training goals
Behavior consultationCustomer-reported
Crate training
House training
Leash training
Obedience trainingProgram details
We show you the basics and fundamentals to encourage that you work with your dog daily to get the results you want. By helping pattern a new state of mind, making better choices, and achieving consistent good behavior, you can experience the life you want with your dog.
Puppy training
Socialization
Behavior support
Aggression training
Fear and confidenceCustomer-reported
Jumping up
Reactivity training
Separation anxietyCustomer-reported
How training happens
Board and trainProgram details
Our Huntsville Board & Train Program is an immersive training program that is designed to give your dog a good foundation by removing bad habits, lessening anxiety and fear issues, and establishing confidence in you, as their owner and leader.
Online or virtual training
Owner coachingCustomer-reported
Pack walks
Dog age
Puppies
Training level
Beginner training
Support between sessions
Photo updatesCustomer-reported
Additional services
Boarding
Dog walking
Other listed services
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Dog trainingProgram details
Voted #1 Huntsville dog trainers. Alpha Instincts will help train your dog in just 3 weeks. A dog learns from interactions it has with its environment, but there are 3 easy ways to have your dog be well behaved by using classical conditioning, non-associative conditioning and operative conditioning.
Animal Care
Behavior RehabilitationProgram details
This program is designed for dogs that are exhibiting dog aggression, fear aggression, human aggression, and biting issues. We are among a handful of trainers that, not only WILL work with, but have experience training and rehabilitating aggressive dogs that have a history of biting.
Dog Behaviors
Dog Training Home
Dog Training Programs
Dog's Issues
Exclusive Training
Training Facilities
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Questions & answers
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For the board and train do the trainers keep the dog in their own house?
How many hours per day do they work with the dog?
Currently, our Board & Trains are housed with our trainers in their individual homes. As for how much time per day is spent actively working with them, that is strictly dependent on the dogs themselves. We work dogs one-on-one, as well as take them out on field trips when they are ready to take their training into more public environments, so it can vary from day to day. We do our best to give each dog the individual time they need in order to help them make progress every day, without ever overextending.
Community answer · Alpha Instincts Dog Training · 2021-09-21
I have a 4mo old GSDmix that bites,jumps , and barks alot. Do y'all have a training class for puppies, if so how long and what is the cost?
Hi Nancy,
Yes! We do currently offer a Puppy Program for puppies starting as early as 10 weeks!
All pricing, information about our training methods, and details about our services can be found on our website. While you're there, if you're interested in learning more and/or pursuing training with us, please fill out a contact form!
Community answer · Alpha Instincts Dog Training · 2021-09-21
5/5Vanessa was AMAZING! She was very attentive to my needs as an owner as well as very attentive to my puppy’s needs, as well. She and Archie had an immediate connection and he responded extremely well to her calm nature. I have already seen wonderful improvement with Archie’s separ…Read full reviewClose full review
Vanessa was AMAZING! She was very attentive to my needs as an owner as well as very attentive to my puppy’s needs, as well. She and Archie had an immediate connection and he responded extremely well to her calm nature. I have already seen wonderful improvement with Archie’s separation anxiety and reactivity in the home! I couldn’t have asked for a better 4 weeks of training with Vanessa! Extremely thankful for her and all of her expertise and shared knowledge! Not even a question I would choose these people a million times over! DO IT! 😬
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Cavalier_Mama
5/5We are very pleased with our series of Basic classes with Vanessa. She took her time each lesson and explained the lesson well to us and our kids, taking the time to make sure that we understood the why of doing things a certain way. She was great at involving the kids and teachi…Read full reviewClose full review
We are very pleased with our series of Basic classes with Vanessa. She took her time each lesson and explained the lesson well to us and our kids, taking the time to make sure that we understood the why of doing things a certain way. She was great at involving the kids and teaching them the training so that they new how to properly do it as well. She worked with our schedules and was always on time! Vanessa made sure we were comfortable with the lesson each time before leaving for the day and understood our "homework" with the pups! She has a delightful attitude and is a true dog lover! We highly recommend her! We can't wait to start the next session!
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saralyn dwyer
5/5
Vanessa with Alpha Instincts Dog Training was fantastic! Our puppy went through training and has become such a better dog. He is so well behaved and he loved Vanessa!
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Cameron Wheeless
5/5Highly recommend this team! We sent our pup (Hugo) off to participate in the Board & Train program, and he came back a changed pup! Nick and the team were always super professional and very prompt to answer any questions or explain things on a level we could understand. They are …Read full reviewClose full review
Highly recommend this team! We sent our pup (Hugo) off to participate in the Board & Train program, and he came back a changed pup! Nick and the team were always super professional and very prompt to answer any questions or explain things on a level we could understand. They are very thorough in not only training the canines, but also detailing to the owners how & why each technique was chosen for said activity. To help quell our (human) separation anxiety, we were provided numerous photos, videos, and training session clips on a daily basis. Cannot overemphasize my recommendation for Alpha Instincts! A+, 10/10, 5 stars
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Jackie Pettus
5/5My dog, Kona, and I had a fantastic experience with our trainer, Rachel. I say “our” trainer, because she trained me as much or more than Kona. Our 8 sessions met all my goals, and I learned so much that I can take with me in the future. I was surprised at how my connection with …Read full reviewClose full review
My dog, Kona, and I had a fantastic experience with our trainer, Rachel. I say “our” trainer, because she trained me as much or more than Kona. Our 8 sessions met all my goals, and I learned so much that I can take with me in the future. I was surprised at how my connection with Kona grew closer during the course of the training. That was an unexpected benefit! If you have a dog with issues you think you can’t correct, think again. Alpha Dog Instincts can help. Worth every penny.
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