Alabama Canine

Alabama Canine offers intensive, facility-based board-and-train programs lasting several weeks, designed to transform dogs with behavioral issues. Programs include obedience training, recall, leash control, and reactivity modification. Dogs are trained by certified professionals in a structured environment with daily updates provided to owners. Training is tailored to individual needs and includes follow-up support.

Pricing Summary

Pricing is not publicly listed. Training programs include board-and-train options with costs varying based on duration and dog needs. Equipment such as e-collars and muzzles are sold separately at retail prices ranging from $290 to $355.

Policies

Customers are required to agree to a cancellation policy when purchasing recurring or deferred items. Specific policies for training program cancellations or rescheduling are not detailed on the website.

Alabama Canine is a premier dog training facility founded in 1985 and operated by Ricky Farley, a K9 trainer with over 28 years of experience training police and military dogs for over 1,500 U.S. departments and 28 foreign countries. The facility offers obedience training and board-and-train programs for pet owners, led by Ashley Farley Lambert, the Obedience Training Director, who is certified by the AKC and NePoPo. They provide intensive, facility-based training that transforms dogs with behavioral issues, including reactivity, poor recall, and lack of obedience, with clients reporting dramatic improvements after boarding programs. They also offer dog sales, including certified working dogs, and provide pet boarding with regular photo and video updates for owners. Their training methods combine professional expertise with compassionate care, treating each dog as if it were their own.

In addition to pet training, Alabama Canine specializes in law enforcement and federal K9 services, including explosive, narcotics, and cadaver detection, as well as patrol and security teams. They are a TSA-approved Certified Cargo Screening Facility and provide services to government agencies, schools, and high-profile clients. While their primary focus includes police and federal work, their obedience and boarding services are available to the general public seeking professional, results-driven training.

They sell training equipment such as e-collars, muzzles, and Garmin PRO 70 systems, and maintain a facility designed for both pet and professional K9 training. Their team emphasizes continuous learning and holds certifications from recognized canine professional organizations.

Accomplishments

Ricky Farley has trained police K9s for over 1,500 U.S. departments and 28 foreign countries since 1985. He has consulted on canine policies, lectured on canine liability and bite prevention, and trained canines in narcotics, explosives, accelerant, and cadaver detection. Ashley Farley Lambert is an AKC Evaluator Certified (2024) and NePoPo certified (2021). Alabama Canine is a TSA-approved Certified Cargo Screening Facility and a Third-Party Canine Cargo provider.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients are encouraged to contact the facility directly to discuss training needs, schedule an evaluation, and arrange for a board-and-train program. No online booking system is available; initial engagement requires direct communication.