Train Up A Dog -

Megan & Corey

This class changed our dog’s quality of life! Before training Dakota was a very fearful and nervous dog. She would pull, lunge, bark and growl at everything and everyone outside. We decided to sign her up for class thinking that at most we would be able to take her for walks without her pulling. We got SO much more than that. This training has instilled so much confidence and trust in our nervous girl. She now calmly looks to us in situations that before would have completely set her off. The first week of class we stood 50ft away from the other participants and Dakota was so nervous she couldn’t listen to a single command, Alli had to throw our homework to us because she couldn’t get close enough to hand it to me. On the last day of class Dakota was able to lay less than 2ft from the other participants and still follow both verbal and nonverbal commands. We are able to go for walks, go into stores, and enjoy public patios.

If you are on the fence about signing your dog up because they aren’t a puppy or are worried that your dogs behavior doesn’t make them a good fit for group training let our dog be a testament that this training will change your dogs life for the better! The only regret we have is not signing her up sooner!

Kate Wolf

Alli is a literal dog whisperer! I have Millie and Coco, two young and wild American labradors! We could not figure out how to get them to stop pulling, jumping, and barking on our own. By the end of the first class, each pup was already heeling so much better than I have ever got them to on my own! Alli also helped to train my older pup for duck hunting while I was away on a trip! Now the two dogs get praised on how well behaved they are everywhere we go! Alli is a kind and gentle soul but the dogs know she’s boss! I recommend her to everyone I know with dogs!

Alysa Manicone

We did the 9 week group classes with our golden doodle. I would say he was well behaved, knew basic stuff, but was always yanking us around when we took him on walk, and his listening skills were not all the way there. After the first week of class and doing all of the homework, he had gotten much better about the pulling. Alli is absolutely incredible and knows her stuff! I highly recommend the group classes because not only are you doing the training yourself, and forming a stronger bond with the dog, but Alli is there to help every step of the way! She will even use the dog as examples, and watches each person and dog individually to help with stuff too. Never once made it feel like you were just there to be there. Extra bonus is your dog gets the socialization factor from being around other people and other dogs! Doing the homework is tedious, but it completely pays off in the end. Things will get harder before they get better, and I’ll say around week 6 is really when things started to click for Goose. Heading into the last week we’ve been able to take him on walks off leash, and play at a park with him without panicking and worrying he is going to bolt off. Seriously the best thing we could have done for our dog, and the extra strong bond we now have with him! I will say I was super nervous at first doing stuff off leash with him but trusting the dog and being confident in them is important too.

Sydnee Wilcox

Alli is an amazing trainer! My dog Miley has improved SO much in the short time we trained with Alli. Before, Miley would bark at any dog and would not listen. Now we are able to go on off leash adventures and she knows her basic commands plus some. She is a dream come true. Her breeder even said she is the most behaved puppy he has reconnected with. (a HUGE win) I honestly couldn’t thank her enough!

Rebecca Dollard

Thank you Allie!! We participated in Allie’s group classes and I’m still blown away by how different our beagle is!!

I went from miserable walks where she reacted and freaked out on everything to us both enjoying long quiet walks with her ignoring everything! By the end of the classes she was sit, staying, and heeling on command even when surrounded by other dogs,

Not only was Allie great with training our dog- but super great at training me. She is kind, clear, and confident in how she works and having her help made us enjoy our beagle again!

Kyanne Lawrence

I wish I could give more than 5 stars! Alli is an INCREDIBLY talented trainer of dogs (and coach of people!). Bulleit and I did her 9-week group class and he is a completely different dog. He has been a horrible puller since puppyhood, to the point where it wasn’t safe for me to try to walk him. And by only 6 weeks in the class I can safely walk him while pushing a stroller!! I didn’t think it would be possible to enjoy walking this beast, but it’s a highlight of my day!

Best yet, my husband who was really hesitant to commit to the cost and mostly time commitment of the class has expressed that it was well worth it, and he wishes we had done it with our older dog when she was young!

Hire Alli, seriously, you’ll be SO GLAD you did!

Amy Stenner

Alli is super! Would highly recommend for training. Our 1 yr old lab was wild, hyper and sometimes listened or followed directions. After 9 wk class with Alli, we walk calmly off leash, sit, stay, and come upon asking!!!

K Steg

Train Up a Dog is worth its weight in gold. We dropped our 7 month old Golden Retriever off for a week and she came back a different pup. She doesn’t jump any more, heels on command and on our walks doesn’t go after people or other dogs. Alli is amazing and would highly recommend her services for anyone looking to board and/or train their dog.