About Alices Companion Dog Training

Approach

Alice's Companion Dog Training School is a Cincinnati group-class business founded by Alice and Larry Sills, who have been rescuing and training dogs since 1984. The school emphasizes positive, motivational methods that build the dog-handler bond without harsh physical corrections.

Classes

The curriculum is structured and class-based: Puppy Pre-School, Basic and Intermediate Obedience, Advanced Obedience / Rally Obedience, and multiple agility levels covering flatwork, equipment, and handling. Classes run one hour for six to eight weeks, with multiple monthly start dates.

Alice's competition background is a notable credential: she has earned titles across AKC, UKC, CPE, C-WAGS, and APDT venues in obedience, rally, and agility. That makes this a strong option for owners who want a traditional class progression and a path into dog sports, rather than board & train or in-home behavior work. The school does not advertise specific trainer-certification acronyms, leaning instead on its decades of titled competition experience.