Alan, a former police officer and K9 Master trainer, brings 30 years of experience to Alan’s K9 Academy. His professional dog training services have earned him recognition as one of the Top 10 Dog trainers in Atlanta and the Metro area.
The academy offers in-home private training lessons, consultations for behavior issues, behavior modification (including aggression, fear, and anxiety), AKC Evaluator and Instructor for CGC and Puppy STAR, as well as basic obedience, advanced obedience, behavior modification, and puppy packages.
Located in Rydal, Georgia, just north of Atlanta off I-75, Alan’s K9 Academy serves clients all over Metro Atlanta and the Greater Atlanta Area, including Atlanta/Buckhead/Midtown, Alpharetta, Calhoun, Canton, Cartersville, Cumming, Holly Springs, Kennesaw, Peachtree Corners, Rome, Roswell, Sandy Springs, and Woodstock.
Alan’s training philosophy revolves around teaching dogs good manners while implementing effective management to prevent undesirable behaviors. His approach aims to tailor training to fit each dog’s unique personality, temperament, skillset, and struggles, as well as each owner’s lifestyle and training goals.
Alan’s journey into dog training began during his time as a police officer, where he worked alongside local K9 unit handlers. Inspired by the dogs’ exceptional tracking and scent work abilities, he eventually became a K9 handler and then a master trainer. After retiring from the police force, he responded to requests from friends and family to resume dog training, leading to the establishment of Alan’s K9 Academy.
In contrast to conventional dog training methods, Alan emphasizes the importance of custom-designed training programs. He believes that a variety of training approaches should be employed to help each dog learn new skills and behaviors effectively. At Alan’s K9 Academy, there is no ‘one size fits all’ approach; instead, each training program is tailored to fit the unique needs of the dog, the owner’s lifestyle, and specific training goals.
