Alpha K-9 Obedience

Training is delivered through personalized, one-on-one sessions conducted in the client’s home. Programs are tailored to the dog’s specific behavioral issues, such as aggression, fear, reactivity, or obedience gaps. Sessions include hands-on instruction for owners, with emphasis on understanding dog psychology, establishing leadership, and consistent communication. Programs may be ongoing, intensive, or structured as a series of sessions, with follow-up support available by phone.

Pricing Summary

Pricing details are not publicly listed. Clients are encouraged to contact Michael directly for personalized quotes based on individual needs, program intensity, and session frequency.

Policies

Policy details regarding cancellations or rescheduling are not provided on the website.

Alpha K-9 Obedience is a dog training and animal behaviorist service based in Evergreen, Colorado, led by Michael Mandell. They specialize in helping dog owners build trusting, respectful relationships with their dogs through dog psychology rather than human psychology. Services include fundamental obedience training, puppy training, fearful puppy rehabilitation, and aggressive dog behavior rehabilitation. Michael is not just a trainer—he is an animal behaviorist who works directly with clients, offering personalized, one-on-one training programs tailored to each dog’s unique needs. He avoids the use of e-collars, pinch collars, or food-based motivators, focusing instead on leadership, energy, and clear communication. He has successfully rehabilitated dogs with severe aggression issues, including those mandated by courts in Jefferson, Adams, and Summit Counties, and has been recommended by prosecutors for mandatory rehabilitation programs. He also works with rescue dogs, service dog candidates, and families with reactive or fearful pets.

Michael provides in-home training throughout the Denver metropolitan area and is willing to travel to meet client needs. Phone consultations are available for long-distance clients. His methods emphasize understanding dog behavior, correcting root causes of issues, and empowering owners to become confident leaders. He has trained dogs for Make-A-Wish service dog programs and worked with multiple rescue organizations, including Weimaraner Rescue and German Shorthaired Pointer Rescue.

Accomplishments

Michael Mandell has successfully rehabilitated every dog he has worked with under court-mandated programs in Jefferson and Adams Counties. He has been recommended by prosecutors for aggressive dog cases and has trained service dogs for Make-A-Wish children. He has worked with multiple rescue organizations and teaches other trainers proven techniques. He has been training since at least 2005.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients are encouraged to contact Michael directly via phone or email to schedule an initial evaluation. He conducts a thorough assessment of the dog’s behavior and the family’s situation before developing a customized training plan.