Alpha Dog Training Center

Training programs include the Good Dog Program (basic obedience in a drop-off setting), Better Dog Program (advanced obedience, off-leash skills, and trained retrieve), Seminar Weekend (intensive two-day basic obedience), Weekly Workshops (for dogs with prior training), Private Lessons (one-on-one customized training), and Custom Training (for protection, tracking, or scent detection). All programs are designed to be tailored to the dog’s individual needs and progress.

Pricing Summary

Pricing details are not publicly listed; programs such as the Good Dog and Better Dog drop-off training, private lessons, and seminar weekends are available by request. Boarding and daycare rates are offered with amenities add-ons. A complimentary first day of daycare is provided.

Policies

Payment is expected at the time of service; however, in the case of unexpected events such as a dog’s death during boarding, partial refunds were issued after customer outreach. No explicit cancellation or rescheduling policy is stated on the website.

Alpha Dog Training Center is a premier dog boarding and training facility located on a 10-acre estate in Quincy, Illinois, established in 1998. They offer a range of training programs including drop-off options like the Good Dog and Better Dog Programs, private lessons, weekly workshops, seminar weekends, and custom training for obedience, protection, tracking, and scent detection. Their facility features climate-controlled boarding suites, doggie daycare with a complimentary first day, and added amenities. Trainers work with dogs as if they were their own, emphasizing a safe, clean, and fun environment. The owner, Elizabeth Boyer, is a certified professional trainer with expertise in multiple disciplines, and the team includes other certified trainers with backgrounds in animal care and behavior.

Clients can choose from group or private training formats, with options for facility-based training, board-and-train programs, and day training. The center also provides pet boarding and daycare services, making it a one-stop solution for dog owners seeking training, socialization, and care. Their staff is available 24/7, and they offer a free weekly New Client Meet and Greet by appointment.

Alpha Dog Training Center serves dog owners in Quincy and surrounding areas, with a strong focus on individualized training plans tailored to each dog’s breed, temperament, and needs. They have experience working with a wide variety of breeds, including large and dominant dogs like Akitas and Great Danes, as well as puppies and senior dogs.

Accomplishments

Owner Elizabeth Boyer graduated from the world-renowned Tom Rose School for Professional Dog Trainers in 1998 at age 18 and is certified in obedience, protection, tracking, and narcotics detection. Trainer Jake White is also a graduate of the Tom Rose School. The facility has operated since 1998 and is recognized as a premier Midwest training and boarding center.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients are encouraged to schedule a free New Client Meet and Greet by appointment to tour the facility and meet the staff. Training programs begin with an evaluation to determine the best fit, whether private lessons, drop-off training, or seminar weekends.