Alpha 4 Day Fast Track Course

09/02/2023

4 Day Fast Track Course!

Our next 4 Day Fast Track Course is running from 6/3/23-9/3/23. Please call us on 8756 8900 (option #3) for more information!

More information and application form is available here: http://www.alphadogtraining.com.au/four-day-fast-track-course

15/11/2022

14/11/2022

2023 - 4 Day Fast Track Course dates for the year are as follows:

* 30th January - 2nd February
* 6th - 9th March
* 26th - 29th June
* 18th- 21st September
* 27th - 30th November

Pop in your application to register your interest through the Alpha Dog Training website!

09/07/2022

ATT All customers,

Our 12:00pm On-Lead & Off-Lead Socialisation classes are CANCELLED for today (Sunday 10th July, 2022)

ALL our standard weekly level obedience classes running as normal!!

Apologies for the ivconviencene.

-Team Alpha

17/02/2022

Congratulations to this months 4 Day Fast Track group!🥳
They did a great job working on their relationship and teaching their dogs to listen and have manners in every situation 👏
It was a pleasure to have them join us and we wish them all the best for the future with their fur babies.. 🐶🐕
Visit our website at www.alphadogtraining.com.au or call 8756 8900 to get involved in the next 4 Day Fast Track Course!

21/01/2022

Congratulations to the graduates of this months 4 Day Fast Track Course! 🎓

The owners spent this week teaching their dogs how to listen under the tempting distractions of other exciting dogs, fun toys and yummy treats! 🦴

Visit our website at www.alphadogtraining.com.au or call 8756 8900 to get involved in the next 4 Day Fast Track Course!

15/11/2021

2022 - 4 Day Fast Track Course dates for the year are as follows:

* 17th - 20th January
* 14th - 17th February
* 15th - 18th March
* 11th - 14th April
* 9th - 12th May
* 6th - 9th June
* 4th - 7th July
* 15th - 18th August
* 19- 22nd September
* 17th - 20th October
* 7th - 10th November
* 12th - 15th December

30/06/2021

A Big Congratulations to this last week’s 4 Day Fast Track graduates.
They did so well in learning how to teach their fur babies to listen to them. Even if some of the dogs were a little unsure of the remote-control car and the leaf blower or if there was a big temptation of freshly cooked sausages from an outdoor BBQ left sitting on the bench.

If you want help getting your dog to listen to you, even under distraction, call us on (03) 8756 8901

15/04/2021

Are you struggling with your dog listening to you when you need them too? Having no manners around the home and embarrassed to take them out in public?
There are two possible reasons that your dog is not doing what you ask;
Communication - They want to but they don't know what you you want..
Or Relationship - they know what you want but just don't care..
The Alpha 4 Day Fast Track Course is designed to help you and your dog have a good solid foundation and understanding in how to be able to confidently communicate with your dog as well as begin the process of changing and improving your relationship with them. It's important to be able to either prevent unwanted behaviors from developing or to start to rehabilitate those already learned undesirable behaviors.
Spots are still available today for May (17th-20th), so get in quick! You can either book through our website;
http://www.alphadogtraining.com.au/four-day-fast-track-course
Or call us for more info on (03) 8756 8901

For the last 20 years we have been teaching professional dog trainers and canine-assisted-therapy handlers how to train their dogs to incredibly high standards on the first few days of their short-intensive courses. Now we are offering the same high standards on a 4 day course that is based on the s...

04/01/2021

The dates for 4 Day Fast Track courses for 2021 is as follows;

January 18th - 21st
February 8th - 11th
March 22nd - 25th
April 12th - 15th
May 17th - 20th
June 7th - 10th
July 5th - 8th
August 16th - 19th
September 20th - 23rd
October 18th - 21st
November 8th - 11th
December 13th - 16th

Bookings can be made here;

http://www.alphadogtraining.com.au/four-day-fast-track-course

For further enquiries, please call us on (03) 8756 8901

For the last 20 years we have been teaching professional dog trainers and canine-assisted-therapy handlers how to train their dogs to incredibly high standards on the first few days of their short-intensive courses. Now we are offering the same high standards on a 4 day course that is based on the s...

18/12/2020

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT for anyone wishing to attend the Alpha Dog Training Weekly Classes Free Information sessions.

Barring any unforeseen changes to Covid restrictions, normal Alpha Dog Training classes will resume on Sunday the 10th of January 2020

We will however require anyone wishing to attend the Free Introductory Sessions (Non Alpha Dog Training Members) to book in before being able attend either the Sunday or Wednesday sessions.

This is necessary to ensure we can comply with the current 2 square metre rule per person, particularly due to the extremely high demand for our services at the moment.

We will also need to limit the number of people attending to two people per dog booked in..

We hope this will only be a temporary inconvenience and appreciate your patience and understanding should you have to wait a few weeks before being able to attend the First Timer Sessions due to the restrictions.

To make a booking click the link below:
https://bookeo.com/thealphacaninecentre?type=3350Y6UYNM1766E1BA514

14/12/2020

The time is near,
Training returning 2021!!!

4DFT RUNNING MONTHLY IN 2021!

Alpha Dog Training
Returning 2021

26/11/2020

PLAYCARE CHRISTMAS CLOSURES
+ 2021 price increase

17/11/2020

Part Time Trainers Course starting February 2021

16/11/2020

ONE ON ONES, HOME VISITS AND PUPPY SCHOOL NOW OPERATING!
4 Day Fast Track is taking enquiries.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to HIGH demand, places are very limited! However, we are always happy to take enquiries.
Call 8756 8901 for enquiries.

06/08/2020

Alpha Doggy PlayCare is still operating Monday to Friday. Staff are in the process of establishing further online training options for our customers. Including further Facebook teaching videos & posts.
All Alpha Staff appreciate everyone’s ongoing support and understanding during these difficult times.
If you have any further questions or are requiring any assistance please do not hesitate to get in contact with us via email, messenger or phone on 8756 8900.

03/08/2020

20/04/2020

With great regret, we have had to cancel the April's 4 Day Fast Track Course due to restrictions enforced by COVID-19.
We have been hoping that this may clear up by end of April but so far no luck.
We will keep everyone informed for future dates when we know. Hopefully we will be able to get back to running this course as soon as possible.
In the meantime, if there is anything you may be struggling with your dog right now and need help, we are still able to offer one-on-one private lessons at the centre in Knoxfield. Or, if you are already a current member with Alpha, we have now got Video Consultations on offer as well. Please feel free to call us on 03 8756 8900 (opt #1)
P.s check out our Alpha Dog Training for tips and basic instructional videos.

06/03/2020

Big week this week for the March 4 Day Fast Track Group as there was so much to learn!
Our beautiful dogs learnt to listen to our owners and build up their impulse control, even though there was tempting food, toys and other dogs playing. They learnt to walk nicely on lead and have manners in the house with the family and around other people and dogs. They learnt not to run through doorways or gates until invited, even with the doors wide open.
Over the 4 days, we aim to get each dog/handler team to be confident in overcoming real life issues in every day life.
Do you need help getting your dog to listen when they don’t want to? Do you want your dog to stop jumping up on your family and guests? Do you want to have an enjoyable walk where your dog doesn’t pull you around on lead and then come back when called off lead? Do you want your dog to not be reactive on or off lead at other dogs or people ?
Places available now for the April 4 Day Fast track course. Call us today on (03) 8756 8900 (opt #1) or visit our website for more information; http://www.alphadogtraining.com.au/four-day-fast-track-course

02/03/2020

April 4 Day Fast Track Course.
Running April 28th-May1st 2020
BOOK NOW!

25/02/2020

Next weeks 4 Day Fast Track starting Monday March 2nd There is some last minute spots available!
Don't miss out, Book now! 🐾

10/02/2020

Furry Friends come in all shapes and sizes!
Do you struggle with your dogs ability to be gentle and listen when it comes to the distraction of the family cat, rabbit, birds or chickens?
The ease of having a well mannered dog who listens and has impluse control is so important to a harmonious household no matter what breed. It means that your best friend can truly be apart of the household and family instead of being left outside.
Below is a dog of typical working breed, enjoying gentle play with her kitty friend.
Applications for the March 2020 Alpha 4 Day Fast track is now open!
Call us on (03) 9753 3225 for more information.

23/01/2020

Day 3 & 4 were the big days.. Learning manners around the house while guests visit, waiting at doorways until they get invited in, going for a walk with manners and learning to relax in their drops while their owners walked away and had lunch! Wowie!
We then put all this into practice in a new environment down at the Alpha Kennels and acerage. Lastly, we learnt manners and impulse control around other dogs running past and the resident ponies, sheep & chickens!
Well done to all this months handler & dog teams. You guys definitely earned your certificates! 🐾

In case you were wondering, we run these courses once a month, so check out the dates online and book soon as Febuary is starting to fill up;

http://www.alphadogtraining.com.au/four-day-fast-track-course

21/01/2020

What a great first 2 days of the January 4 Day Fast Track course and what a fabulous bunch of dogs and handlers we have attending this month. Its all about learning under distraction here at Alpha, with other dogs, people, balls and toys around. It can be a little tricky but these doggos are doing great learning to look for guidance from their humans and learning to listen no matter what is going on around. Its all about getting them ready for the real world with real life distractions around. Can't wait to see them progress tomorrow!

Our February course is starting to fill up guys so get in quick and check us and our dates out here;
http://www.alphadogtraining.com.au/four-day-fast-track-course

13/01/2020

January Course now SOLD OUT! February Course dates filling fast book now: https://facebook.com/events/s/4-day-fast-track-course/595290437917382/?ti=icl

For the last 17 years we have been teaching professional dog trainers and canine-assisted-therapy handlers how to train their dogs to incredibly high standards on the first few days of their short-intensive courses. Now we are offering the same high standards on a 4 day course that is based on the s...

02/01/2020

It's the little things that count when you have a well mannered dog..
How easy it is to mop the house on a warm summers day and keep the doors open to dry without having your dogs barge inside or having to find some sort of physical barrier to keep them out.

How easy it is to be able to take your dogs to visit your loved ones over the holidays who are not feeling the best, knowing that your dog can be gentle and help raise their spirits instead of stressing them out by being overly excitable.

Its all those little things that help our best fur friend flourish in our human world!
So in 2020, make it your year to sign up to the Alpha 4 Day Fast Track course to help you learn how to teach your dog to be the best version of themselves.
Out next class starts on the 20th January! Apply now through our link -
http://www.alphadogtraining.com.au/four-day-fast-track-course

Have more questions? call us on (03) 9753 3225 (opt #1) during business hours when our office opens up again on the 6th January, 2020. 🐾

18/12/2019

Is your dog best friends with other animals within the home? Or do you struggle with your dogs prey drive when it comes to the family cat, rabbit, birds or chickens?
Having a well mannered dog who listens and has impluse control is so important to a harmonious household no matter what breed. It means that your best friend can truly be apart of the household and family instead of being left outside.
Below are three hunting breeds hanging out with their rabbit mate.
Applications for the January 2020 Alpha 4 Day Fast track is now open!
Call us on (03) 9753 3225 for more information.

12/12/2019

Last day on the 4 day fast track had us visiting the Alpha Boarding kennels property. A chance for Lyra & Hamish to practice all they learnt in a new environment!
We had all new smells of chickens, sheep & ponies around. Plus the added distraction of other dogs and handlers joining us for the day. We also got a chance to get the dogs to drop at a distance away from their owners in the paddock and so much more.
Its all about getting the owners ready to know how to be able to take their best friends anywhere with them. So proud with how these two have progressed over the last four days, well done!
Good news is that we are now starting to open up bookings for January 2020. You can check us out at: http://www.alphadogtraining.com.au/four-day-fast-track-course

11/12/2019

Today was manners day for the 4 Day Fast Track dogs!
So important for Lyra & Hamish to learn not to run through open doors unless they get invited and not to jump all over the guests or steal food. Learning to think for themselves and control impulses can be a little tough at times when there is so much temptation around, but these guys did great!
They also learnt to have manners on a walk with their mums and listen even when there were lots of trucks and people working in factories around.
Finally we finished the day with some off lead work. Its important to make sure we can get the dogs to listen off lead just as well as they are listening on lead.
I think everyone will sleep well tonight. Can't wait for tomorrow 👍

10/12/2019

Day two has come to a close for the 4 Day Fast Track course and boy did we learn so much today.
Lyra & Hamish learnt to walk nicely on lead and to relax more in their sits & drops while their mums could move away from their side.
We even added more distraction of food, toys and other dogs playing near by while they stayed in position until mum says otherwise.
We are getting them ready to follow and listen to their owner no matter what real life distractions will throw at them. But to also help their mums know what to do if something unexpected pops up at home or out & about. Fantastic work teams!