Dominion Dog Training

Training begins with a “people only” orientation to educate owners on dog behavior and leadership. Group classes include Basic Obedience, Intermediate and Advanced Obedience, and AKC Canine Good Citizen prep. Private 1-on-1 sessions are available for personalized attention. Day training with daycare and board and train programs are offered for comprehensive behavior modification. Each class includes weekly homework to reinforce skills at home. Programs are structured to progress from foundational skills to advanced obedience and behavior correction, with ongoing support encouraged.

Pricing Summary

Pricing details are not listed on the website. Clients are encouraged to contact directly for information on class rates, private session fees, and package options for day training and board and train programs.

Policies

No cancellation or rescheduling policies are explicitly stated on the website.

Domion Dog Training, led by owner and trainer Stacey Shamburger, offers dog training services in Hoover, AL, and Tuscaloosa, focusing on helping dog owners become calm, confident pack leaders through instinct-based training methods. Stacey emphasizes understanding dog psychology, body language, and pack dynamics, drawing from the philosophies of Cesar Millan, Jack & Wendy Volhard, Dr. Ian Dunbar, and The Monks of New Skete. The business provides group classes, private 1-on-1 sessions, day training with daycare, and board and train programs. A unique feature is the “people only” orientation that educates owners on dog behavior before training begins, ensuring they can effectively reinforce skills at home. Training includes basic and advanced obedience, potty training, puppy preparation, and AKC Canine Good Citizen certification. Stacey’s approach combines motivation tools like treats, toys, and corrections, tailored to each dog’s personality, with a strong focus on owner education to build lasting, balanced relationships with their pets.

Stacey has 18 years of experience training dogs and is a Professional Member of the International Association of Canine Professionals (IACP) and an AKC Canine Good Citizen evaluator. She has competed in obedience trials and holds multiple certifications, including 2 CDs and 2 RNs. Her training is designed for families with pets of all ages and breeds, with services available in the Birmingham metro area and surrounding communities.

Additional services include puppy selection guidance, behavioral training for issues like reactivity and separation anxiety, and day training with daycare options for busy owners. Training is conducted at a facility located at 3051 Morgan Road, Bessemer, AL, and includes homework assignments to reinforce learning between sessions.

Accomplishments

Stacey Shamburger has 18 years of dog training experience, is a Professional Member of the International Association of Canine Professionals (IACP), an AKC Canine Good Citizen evaluator, and a member of the AKC Rottweiler Breed Club. She has earned 2 Companion Dog (CD) titles and 2 Rally Novice (RN) titles, won multiple awards in Southeast obedience trials, and has trained and competed through Capitol Dog Training Club and Birmingham Obedience Training Club. She has also met and learned from Cesar Millan.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients begin with a “people only” orientation to learn dog behavior and leadership principles before enrolling in training. Registration is required through the website’s registration page, and clients are encouraged to contact the trainer directly for questions or to schedule private sessions.