About Alpha Dog Training Center

Board and train on a Quincy estate

Alpha Dog Training Center was established in 1998 and sits on a 10-acre property at 2630 Spring Lake Rd in Quincy. Its 5,700 square foot climate-controlled building houses boarding, training and doggie daycare.

Drop-off programs

The Good Dog Program is the most popular option. Your dog lives with the trainer's family for about three weeks and learns recall, loose-leash walking, sit, down, stay, car and crate manners, grooming and vet-exam handling, and socialization. The Better Dog Program adds off-lead control, advanced obedience and a trained retrieve. Within the service area, the trainer delivers your dog home and gives an in-home lesson, with a check-up a week later.

Other training

A Seminar Weekend condenses basic obedience into two days. Weekly Workshops are open to dogs that have done lessons or drop-off training. Private lessons are one-on-one, and custom programs cover protection, tracking and scent detection case by case.

Practical notes

Boarding and daycare are also offered, and a free new-client meet and greet runs weekly by appointment.

What to ask

Ask which program suits your dog and whether your home is inside the delivery area.