ALPHA CANINE ACADEMY

DURANGO'S PREMIER TRAINING CENTER SINCE 2000

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For 10 years now, Alpha Canine Academy has set the standard for excellence in dog training in Durango. Alpha Canine's Training Center includes a training room, enclosed training yard, acres of practice trails and a small retail store that carries training tools and environmental enrichments to challenge the active, thinking dog. 
 
The trainers of ACA understand that each and every dog is important and that customer service rules every interaction. Our standards for professional and ethical training are high, and every trainer at Alpha Canine is certified or actively working toward certification.   
 
Each class curriculum has been thoughtfully constructed to provide motivation, education and training success.   
  
 
Alpha Canine Academy 
Offers:
 
    - Group Basic Obedience 
         (Just six dogs per class)
    - "Around Town" Classes - Held on the 
        River Walk
    - Free Socialization Hour - Thursdays 6 to 7 
    - Private Basic Obedience Training
    - Trick Training
    - Private "Problem-Solving" Sessions
    - Behavior Modification of Difficult Issues
    - Aggression Training
    - Group "Growl Classes" for Aggressive
       Dogs  
 

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                              CONTACT US
(970) 382-5937
2877 County Road 234
Durango, CO  81301
  
 
 
 
 
   
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 ALPHA CANINE ACADEMY
 
 
 
 
Our Training Philosophy

The trainers of Alpha Canine Academy believe that the incredible intelligence and adaptability of dogs makes them ready and willing partners in learning. While each breed and mix of breeds brings with it specific talents and challenges, all dogs deserve thoughtful and humane leadership.
 
We employ positive reinforcement as our primary training tool and believe in using the least forceful methods possible even for modifying the most difficult behavior problems. The bond that is possible between a dog and owner should not be compromised by harsh or inconsistent training.

Alpha Canine Academy is dedicated to training that nurtures this bond and helps create a relationship based on trust and respect.
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DOG  PROBLEMS? 
WE CAN HELP! 
 
We look at problems in a holistic manner. We can help you with training, practical management techniques and advice on food, exercise and environmental enrichments that are essential components for changing your
dog's behavior.
 

 
 
 
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 We Can Help With:
Jumping on People
House Training
Chewing
Anxious Behavior
Nipping
Submissive Urination
Food Guarding
Coming When Called
Door Dashing
Leadership Steps
Barking
Fear of Travel
Pulling on Leash
Fearful Behavior
Counter Surfing
Marking
Escaping
Car Chasing
Crate Training
Introducing Dog to Cat
Stealing Items
Impulse Control
Dog & Child Safety
Pushiness
Hyperactivity
Destructive Behavior
Separation Anxiety
Leash Aggression
Dog Aggression
Inter-Pack Aggression
People Aggression
Territorial Aggression
OCD Behaviors
Thunder Phobia
Remedial Socialization
And More..... 
 
 
    

Training  Tip   #1   

THE BEST PARENTS, TEACHERS AND DOG TRAINERS ARE CONSISTENT

 

No one works well when the rules are applied erratically. If you reprimand your dog for jumping on you when you are dressed up but pet and hug him when he jumps on you when wearing jeans and a tee shirt, there is little way for him to figure out exactly what you are trying to teach. Good training happens when you think things through, develop a training plan and then stick to that plan consistently.

 

 
 
Tripp & Pardner

 

Pardner is a Jack Russell Terrier that is now well versed in obedience commands and has at least 12 snazzy tricks in his resume.  An adventurous guy, he rides with his Dad, Tripp, in his Harley-Davidson sidecar.