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Alpha Instincts Dog Training is a dog training business in Huntsville, Alabama offering Private Lessons, Board and Train, and In-Home Training.
Huntsville • AL • Home-based trainer • 5.0 ★ (83 Google reviews)
Last verified: Aug 11, 2026
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What they say about themselves
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.
Consultations and evaluations before you commit to a program.
This is a personal, no-obligation home visit to get to know the owner and dog, assess behavior in a familiar setting, and discuss goals. The evaluation fee is later applied toward whichever program is chosen.
Best for: Owners wanting a personalized assessment before starting a training program.
Focus: Basic obedience
Private obedience lessons, a five-week puppy program, and puppy board-and-train stays of 14, 30, or 60 days make up the core offerings at Alpha Instincts Dog Training. A reverse board-and-train option brings the trainer to your home for dogs with aggression, reactivity, resource guarding, or anxiety—including those with bite histories. Puppies can start as young as 10 weeks, and an evaluation is required before private lessons.
What board & train costs in Huntsville
We don't have enough published local pricing yet. Ask for a written quote that covers duration, inclusions, and follow-up.
This program focuses on engagement, confidence building, socialization in multiple settings, handling exercises, crate and potty training, and foundational obedience like recall and loose leash walking.
The puppy stays with the trainer for the chosen length of time while foundational skills are developed.
Best for: Puppies whose owners want a raise-and-train approach during the socialization period.
Focus: Puppy training, Basic obedience, Socialization
Duration: 14 days
This program focuses on engagement, confidence building, socialization in multiple settings, handling exercises, crate and potty training, and foundational obedience like recall and loose leash walking.
The puppy stays with the trainer for the chosen length of time while foundational skills are developed.
Best for: Puppies whose owners want a raise-and-train approach during the socialization period.
Focus: Puppy training, Basic obedience, Socialization
Duration: 30 days
This program focuses on engagement, confidence building, socialization in multiple settings, handling exercises, crate and potty training, and foundational obedience like recall and loose leash walking.
The puppy stays with the trainer for the chosen length of time while foundational skills are developed.
Best for: Puppies whose owners want a raise-and-train approach during the socialization period.
Focus: Puppy training, Basic obedience, Socialization
Duration: 60 days
| Program | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Puppy Raise and Train — 14 Day | Not published | 14 days |
| Puppy Raise and Train — 30 Day | Not published | 30 days |
| Puppy Raise and Train — 60 Day | Not published | 60 days |
A trainer comes to the client's home to deliver one-on-one obedience lessons that can be a standalone session or part of a longer plan. Sessions may expand into public settings depending on the trainer's judgment.
Lessons begin in the client's home and can move to public environments as training progresses.
Best for: Evaluation Required. There will be an additional traveling charge for clients outside of the trainers' radius.
Focus: Basic obedience
Over five weekly 30-minute sessions, puppies learn food-based training including sit, down, place, and come, plus leash manners, socialization, potty training tips, and confidence-building.
Sessions start in the client's home and can expand to public environments at the trainer's discretion.
Best for: Puppies as young as 10 weeks old.
Focus: Puppy training, Basic obedience, Socialization
Duration: 5 weeks
| Program | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Private Obedience Classes | Not published | — |
| Puppy Program | Not published | 5 weeks |
Unlike a traditional board and train, the dog stays at home while trainers coach owners through daily experiences and habit-building. It addresses aggression, reactivity, territorial behavior, resource guarding, anxiety, and fear-based issues, while also teaching obedience commands and leash manners.
The dog remains in its own home while trainers conduct daily training sessions, exercise, and field trips with the owner involved.
Best for: Dogs with aggression, bite history, anxiety, fear, resource guarding, or bad manners needing extra support.
Focus: Aggression, Leash reactivity, Resource guarding, Fear & anxiety
| Program | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Reverse Board and Train | Not published | — |
The program identifies as balanced, and they openly accept dogs with aggression, reactivity, and bite records. Specific tools or techniques aren't detailed on the site.
Method: Balanced
Combines rewards with corrections, which may include tools such as prong collars or e-collars.
Certifications: Not specified on their website
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Training operates out of a home-based setup, with occasional video updates sent to owners during board-and-train stays. Whether overnight supervision is provided isn't stated, and neither are certifications, insurance, or guarantee terms.
Facility: Home-based trainer
Owner visits: not specified on their website.
Video updates: Occasional updates
Overnight staffing: not specified on their website.
Insurance: not specified on their website.
Guarantee: No guarantee offered
Waitlist: not specified on their website.
Dogs per trainer: not specified on their website.
Booking: Contact form
Price: Alpha Instincts Dog Training does not publish board & train pricing. Across Huntsville, 0 programs publish prices.
Reviews: Alpha Instincts Dog Training shows 5.0★ from 83 Google reviews among 1 published Huntsville programs.
Transparency: This listing scores 48 out of 100 (price 0%, program clarity 73%). Certification disclosure is still sparse in this city.
The Huntsville location is in a commercial suite at 3001 9th Ave SW. Parking and accessibility details aren't published.
3001 9th Ave SW Ste 15-e, Huntsville, AL
Hours: Not specified on their website
Reach out directly or send a quote request through Alpha Instincts Dog Training.