ALERT K-9 TRAINING CENTER

Alert K-9 offers Basic Puppy and Basic Adult Group Training (6 sessions, $325), E-Collar Classes (3 sessions, $150), and Continuing Education for graduates. Private training includes Basic Obedience, Off-Leash Obedience, and Behavioral Rehabilitation, all requiring a pre-enrollment evaluation. Board and Train is an intensive program for dogs with severe behavior issues, followed by owner training sessions. All programs emphasize hands-on owner education and consistent reinforcement. Classes are small (6–10 dogs) and held at their facility in Brentwood.

Pricing Summary

Group training is $325 for a 6-class package. E-collar and continuing education classes are $150 for 3 sessions. Private training and board-and-train programs require an evaluation and are customized with pricing based on individual needs. Prepayment is required to reserve spots in all programs.

Policies

Prepayment is required to reserve a spot in any class. Makeup sessions are offered for weather-related cancellations. Dogs exhibiting aggression must be pre-approved before attending group classes. Completion of an Alert K-9 program does not guarantee boarding or daycare eligibility. All dogs must have current vaccinations and appropriate equipment.

Alert K-9 Training Center is a boutique dog training facility in Brentwood, CA, offering group classes, private training, and board-and-train programs for dogs of all ages and breeds. Founded in 1998 by Ryan Tulchinsky, the center emphasizes building trust and communication between dogs and their owners, with a focus on real-world results. They provide structured group training for puppies and adults, including basic obedience and e-collar classes, as well as private sessions tailored to behavioral issues like aggression, separation anxiety, and leash pulling. Their facility is clean, calm, and transparent, with no barking or odor, and they offer exclusive boarding and daycare services only to training clients. The team is known for training both the dog and the owner, ensuring long-term success. They welcome all breeds, from small dogs to large working breeds, and maintain a supportive, non-discriminatory environment.

Their signature Board and Train program transforms dogs with severe behavior issues, followed by owner education to reinforce skills. E-collar training is offered as a continuation for graduates, focusing on off-leash reliability and precision. Clients consistently praise the staff’s professionalism, knowledge, and genuine care for each dog, noting dramatic improvements in behavior and confidence.

The facility is designed for calm, structured learning, and their emphasis on proper equipment and vaccination compliance ensures safety for all dogs. They also provide detailed preparation guides for classes and require evaluations before private training begins.

Accomplishments

Founded in 1998, Alert K-9 Training Center has been helping Bay Area families for over 25 years. Ryan Tulchinsky, known as the “Doctor to dogs with people problems,” leads the team and has trained thousands of dogs, including high-energy breeds like Malinois and Rottweilers, achieving off-leash reliability and behavioral transformation.

How to Get Started!

All new clients must complete a behavioral evaluation before starting any private training or board-and-train program. Group classes require prepayment and an orientation session without the dog. Evaluations are scheduled via the contact page.