About Aleph off leash K9 Training Academy

Off-leash training in Eagle Pass

Aleph off leash K9 Training Academy is a dog training academy at 1035 Stephanie Drive in Eagle Pass, covering Eagle Pass and San Antonio. Training is by appointment only, with a free consultation and free evaluation, and the academy offers a free first class plus a free potty training class with sign-up for basic obedience. Spoken languages are English and Hebrew.

Programs and prices

Basic and Advanced Obedience Training starts from $250. Service Dog Training is listed at $600, Medical Dog Training at $800 and Protection Dog Training at $1,200. A full course for skilled dogs ($550) focuses on off-leash walking with the dog's full focus and attention on the owner. The academy also works on behavior and communication issues, including aggression toward people or other animals and habits such as barking and jumping up, as well as leash manners and puppy manners.

Approach

The academy describes its training system as gentle and effective, and says its trainers use leading techniques to help a dog understand how it is supposed to behave.

What to ask

Ask who the trainers are and what experience they bring, how many sessions each program includes, and whether sessions take place at the client's home or elsewhere.