Professional All Breed Dog Training, Personal Protection Dogs, Consulting, Coaching, and German Shepherd Dogs.

Home of Master Dog Trainer Daniel Richard:

Alpha Dog Training was started in 1994 to address the lack of effective dog training services that dealt with behavior issues in the home and in public. Traditional training venues like group classes and in-kennel training have their place, but lack the expert evaluation and management instruction for your dog to live happily in your home.
Alpha Dog Training employs a system of Education and Training of the owner/handler to be the (alpha) leader. In order to be a good alpha leader, the human must be well versed in “speaking dog!” It was your decision to invite a canine into your life, and with that decision comes the responsibility to be the leader of your canine in your world. Education is essential for BOTH you and your dog!
I have spent the last 30 years training thousands dogs of all breeds and temperament types. From little sweet sensitive dogs to large aggressive breeds in all kinds of different applications. From basic obedience and behavior modification to advanced off leash control. From personal protection, national level Schutzhund competition, to police dogs for many agencies, including numerous certified explosives/narcotics detection canines. This lead to my position as Head Trainer/Canine Manager of the US Department of Energy/Strategic Petroleum Reserve.
Throughout my career I have refined my dog training skills by working with some of the most talented and respected trainers in the world. My accomplishments are extensive (see resume). I am the first American to win the prestigious USA Universal Sieger title, reflecting the working and breeding ideal for the German Shepherd Dog. I am the first trainer to have won the title consecutively and my scores and placements established a high benchmark that has never been matched.
I bring to my clients the most current, modern, humane, and effective training techniques available anywhere regardless of the size or difficulty of the dog or the training challenge. Dogs will never understand why you do what you do. On the other hand, you can learn with my help, how and why your dog does what he does, and how to be an effective handler/owner.
Here at Alpha Dog Training personal service is my focus. I become your personal coach and trainer. When addressing serious behavioral issues such as fear, separation anxiety, barking, aggression, or biting, the best and most complete solutions come from an in-home evaluation, followed by a custom-designed training plan. The in-home evaluation is very important because the dog is in his territory and is likely to display the objectionable behavior that has caused you to call us. Also if there are other members of the household like kids, other pets and dogs the evaluation can be more thorough and the solution more comprehensive.
All training is conducted in a home environment. My clients’ dogs receive initial training in my home, NOT a kennel. Finishing work is accomplished in your home. This minimizes stress and training time, ensuring a seamless transition as you AND your dog learn how to use his or her new skills. When training is completed, Help is always a phone call away!