Dog Speak Services

Training begins with a required initial consultation to assess the dog’s history, set goals, and create a personalized plan. Clients can choose from full-support private coaching (in-person or virtual) with ongoing email support and resource access, day training with video logs and training notes, enrichment day training for mental stimulation, or small group classes focused on foundational skills and Canine Good Citizen preparation.

Mini 15-minute virtual coaching sessions are available for accountability and skill refinement. All programs include written notes, progress tracking, and curated resources.

Pricing Summary

Pricing is not publicly listed; services include a required initial consultation, followed by tiered options for private coaching (in-person and virtual), day training, enrichment day training, and group lessons. Customized packages are created based on individual dog needs and goals, with detailed pricing provided after the free consultation.

Julia Alexander is the founder and head trainer at Dog Speak Services, a Durham-based dog training business dedicated to helping dog owners build harmonious relationships with their pets through empathy, science-based methods, and fun-filled training. She specializes in supporting anxious, nervous, and reactive dogs, using reward-based training aligned with Dr. Susan Friedman’s Hierarchy of Behavior Change and the AVSAB’s humane training guidelines.

Julia offers personalized private coaching (in-person and virtual), day training, enrichment day training, and small group classes to help dogs of all ages and temperaments thrive. Her approach emphasizes clear communication, data-driven progress tracking, and ongoing support through video recordings, written notes, and curated resource libraries.

With a background in pharmaceutical research and music, Julia brings structured planning and patient teaching to every training plan, ensuring clients feel supported and confident in their progress.

She is a graduate with distinction from Karen Pryor Academy (KPA-CTP) and holds Pet Tech CPR certification. Her services are designed for owners who want to understand their dog’s behavior, overcome challenges like reactivity or fear, and build lasting skills—whether they’re new to training or returning after a setback like anxiety diagnosis. Julia’s training is tailored to fit busy schedules, with options for hands-on professional training (day training) or owner-led learning (private coaching), all focused on making training enjoyable and effective for both dog and human.

She also provides enrichment day training as a lower-cost option for mental stimulation, and group lessons for non-reactive dogs seeking socialization and foundational skills in a supportive community setting.

Accomplishments

Julia Alexander graduated with distinction from Karen Pryor Academy as a KPA-CTP (#13911) and holds Pet Tech CPR certification. She has a decade of experience in pharmaceutical research, data analysis, and project management, as well as a background in music, which informs her structured, empathetic, and data-driven training approach.

How to Get Started!

Begin with a free initial consultation to discuss your dog’s history, goals, and challenges. After the consultation, you’ll receive a personalized training plan, goal summary, and access to a private resource library. From there, you can choose the service that best fits your needs: private coaching, day training, group classes, or enrichment sessions.