About iDog Academy

A family-owned academy in Miami

iDog Academy is a private, family-owned dog training, boarding and service dog academy at 7070 SW 9th St, Ste 104, in Miami, founded in 2019 by Alex Alvarez, known as Alex The Dog Trainer. Alex is a CPDT-KA through the CCPDT, a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant through the IAABC, an AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator and holds a master's degree in wildlife science. He describes training search-and-rescue bloodhounds, then specializing for nine years in service dogs for disabled children and veterans, and performing ASPCA SAFER assessments for Miami-Dade Animal Services. Every team member is trained by Alex personally. The academy is rated 4.8 from 37 Google reviews.

Programs and prices

Training uses humane, science-backed methods including positive reinforcement, clicker and L.I.M.A. Private lessons start at $200 per session and begin with an ASPCA SAFER assessment. The Board & Train Boot Camp, with daily one-on-one training and video updates, starts at $4,800. Behavior modification for reactivity, anxiety, resource guarding and aggression starts at $325 per session. Service dog training for mobility, medical alert and psychiatric support starts at $8,500. Structured boarding with an hour of daily training starts at $70 a night, and daycare at $35 a day.

What to ask

Ask for the exact quote that follows the free assessment.