Activate Canine Dog Training

Programs include: Apprentice (7–10 days) for puppies/rescues; Essential (10–14 days) for families seeking basic obedience; Trailblazer (21–28 days) for off-leash hiking; Reset (21–28 days) for aggression/reactivity; Recall (7 days) for emergency come commands; and Maintenance (monthly) for alumni tune-ups. All include owner hand-off lessons, progress updates, and lifetime follow-up support.

Pricing Summary

Pricing is package-based with no publicly listed rates; programs range from 7 to 42 days with all including unlimited follow-up lessons. Maintenance packages are ongoing monthly sessions. Exact pricing is finalized after a free consultation.

Policies

Unlimited follow-up lessons are provided at no extra cost as long as owners complete assigned homework. Vaccinations (Rabies and Bordetella) are required for facility-based training. Spots book up to two months in advance, and consultations are required before enrollment.

Activate Canine Dog Training is a dog training business based in Summerville, SC, founded in 2021, that helps dog owners build stronger, more communicative bonds with their pets through balanced, rewards-based training methods. Led by Alicia Hale, a trainer with over a decade of hands-on experience and certification from E-Collar Technologies, the business specializes in transforming dogs’ behavior through structured, in-person programs that include board and train options and owner coaching. Their services cover basic obedience, leash walking, aggression and reactivity correction, recall training, and maintenance tune-ups. They also offer dog walking and weight management guidance. A standout feature is their lifetime training guarantee, offering unlimited follow-up lessons at no extra cost as long as owners complete homework. Training is delivered at their facility with frequent progress updates, hands-on owner transfer lessons, and personalized attention to each dog’s needs.

They serve families across the Lowcountry region, including Ladson, Goose Creek, and Summerville, and accommodate dogs of all ages and sizes—from puppies to seniors, small breeds to large working dogs. Their approach combines treats and praise with gentle e-collar cues to ensure clarity without fear, making training effective and humane. They also prioritize safety by requiring up-to-date Rabies and Bordetella vaccinations for all dogs in group or facility settings.

Accomplishments

Alicia Hale, the founder, is the daughter of a police K-9 officer and has over 10 years of hands-on training experience. She holds certification with E-Collar Technologies and actively participates in local rescue fundraisers. Her training methods have transformed hundreds of dogs and their owners across the Lowcountry.

How to Get Started!

Begin with a free 15-minute phone or in-person consultation to discuss goals and schedule training. After booking, clients receive a vaccination checklist, digital waiver, and gear list. Training then begins via board and train or private sessions with regular updates and owner transfer lessons.