Alpha Instincts Dog Training is run by two trainers with complementary backgrounds. Rachel Moore brings nearly a decade of professional experience with a focus on rehabilitating difficult cases and working with rescue dogs. Megan Worthy came to training from veterinary work, she's a former Certified Veterinary Assistant who, according to the business's site, grew concerned about how often dogs were prescribed mood-altering medication for behavioral problems.
That veterinary perspective shapes their stated philosophy: training before medication. The Huntsville-area business describes itself as willing to work with dogs other trainers might decline, including those with bite histories or dogs whose owners have been told euthanasia may be necessary. They call this their "No Dog Gets Left Behind" approach.
Their program options include private lessons, board and train, and what they call a "Reverse Board and Train", where instead of the dog going to a facility, the trainer comes to the home and coaches the owner through daily routines alongside the dog. According to their site, board and train clients receive lifetime support including follow-up sessions and check-ins every six months. Every client relationship begins with an in-home evaluation rather than a pre-set package, which they say allows them to tailor the program to the specific dog and household.
