Alaina Rudin is the certified professional trainer behind Scallywags Dog Training. She received her training from the Karen Pryor Academy.

Alaina believes both dogs and people should enjoy learning and she endeavors to make her classes reflect that. She is committed to force-free, positive reinforcement based training.

Scallywags Dog Training offers a variety of services, including:

• Strong Starts: A day training program for puppies under 6 months old. Puppies come to Alaina's home during the day to learn and play alongside a professional dog trainer. They go home in the afternoon pleasantly tired. Half and Full day training options are available.
• Drop-Off Day Training: A private 1:1 training session for dogs of all ages. Alaina works with your dog for 2-3 sessions a week. You don't need to be present for the training. Then, once your dog is successful and has learned the new skills, Alaina will teach you how to use these skills and maintain the training.
• Private Coaching: You and your dog set off on your own unique training journey with help from a professional trainer. Learn how to train and manage your dog for yourself using positive-reinforcement, science based training methods.
• Day Training: Alaina comes to your home and works with your dog. Hour-long sessions focused on individual goals. You only need to be present at transfer sessions - Alaina does all the work for you.
• Group Classes: 6 week classes where small groups of dogs learn basic manners and training topics with their handlers.
• Workshops: Topics and schedules vary.
• Private Training for Puppies: Whether you want to work through problem behaviors like jumping, biting, potty training, or resource guarding, or you want to learn the best way to teach your new puppy manners, Scallywags is ready to come alongside you and your puppy in your training journey.

Alaina is certified by the Karen Pryor Academy. She is a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner (KPA-CTP). She has also been certified in the field of human behavior analysis, getting her Registered Behavior Technician (RBT).

Alaina specializes in puppy and new dog training. She has experience working with pet dogs and puppies of various breeds, and in a variety of settings. These include vet clinics, kennels, rescue organizations, and service dog programs.

Alaina uses positive reinforcement training practices, including the use of a clicker to speed your pup's learning and progress. She does not train using slip collars, e-collars, or prong collars.

Customer Reviews

E.B. and Nugget (4 month old puppy): I was completely wowed by what my puppy could do after just a few sessions with Alaina. Her approach is very positive, accessible, and fun for both the puppy and its companion.
The clicker training my dog Nugget did with Alaina provided a solid background for ongoing communication between myself and my dog. Once the basic concept is well understood, it can be applied across many different situations.
One of my favorite things about Scallywags was that Alaina sent me videos of what my dog was doing while he was there. He was worn out but happy every time I brought him home, and I used the videos to practice the skills he was learning at “puppy school.” I cannot recommend this business highly enough.

Kellie and Mason (overexcited about hello): My dog Mason has a tendency to be extremely excitable and to easily forget his good behaviors. I wanted to become a licensed foster parent and I knew that Mason would not be able to pass home inspections due to his extreme excitement, so we turned to professional help.
Alaina was incredibly patient with him and helped provide consistent positive affirmations. She helped give us the tools and step by step trainings to help him overcome his bad tendencies, along with practical daily applications that we can continue working on now. Alaina made learning fun for Mason, and with her help we passed with flying colors! Thank you Alaina, we could not have done it without you! — Kellie and Mason

Brian, Char, and Roxie (forgets her manners when she sees a ball): We are extremely pleased with our experience with Alaina. She listened to all our concerns and was able to turn those into tangible training points that we can continue to reinforce. Her ability to work with our Roxie and hold her attention during the session was amazing. We would strongly recommend Scallywags Dog Training and Alaina to anyone. — Brian, Char, and Roxie

Emma and Sophie (nervous in her new home): Our experience with Alaina was very positive. I would highly recommend her. She is knowledgeable, patient, and she shared many things that were helpful with my very fearful 11 year old rescue, Sophie, a teacup Aussie. — Emma and Sophie

Sandie, Ranger and Moxie (champions at pulling on the leash): I was delighted with Alaina’s knowledge and ability to listen to my concerns in addition to her attention to each of the puppies. She was able to discern their different personalities and meet each of them where they were.

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