We have used a variety of Alert K-9's services from puppy training, day care and train, as well as boarding. Our pup Oliver is not only excited every time we get there, but he's also one step closer to being fully trained. If you put in the work, and do what these trainers suggest, you won't regret it. Our 7 month old puppy doesn't bark at every little thing, he knows sit, park it, down and wait really well. His loose leash walking has improved immensely. Overall, great experience and we will continue to use Alert K-9. read more

Our experience with Alert K9 has been great! We took our new shelter puppy to the puppy obedience course here. The course taught us the basics and foundational skills for handling and future training. We decided to go ahead and try out the daycare & train as well. Today was his first day of daycare and he did great! We were nervous as he is pretty crazy and rambunctious but he was able to play with other dogs in a controlled safe environment which made me feel at ease. They have a lot of experience with dogs and know their stuff! Would recommend to anyone I know. Our puppy is such a good listener now with the skills he has learned! read more

Alert K-9 Training Center - Our pup Chowder - Pet Training Near Me - Brentwood, California

Alert K9 has truly changed my life for the better. I lived years with untrained dogs not knowing how much better life could be for me and my pets. The owner of alert k9 really listens and I believe he could come up with a plan for any dog and any issue. I brought my deaf puppy to alert at 5 months old and I only wish I had started earlier. Now I'm going through training with my adult dog. My puppy has been doing day training and daycare and when I drop him off I know he's happy and in the best hands. read more

We love this place! The only place that I'm not afraid to leave my "wild" gsp puppy for a whole day. She is in good hand with Ryan and his caring crew. Thank you. read more

Alert K-9 Training Center - Emma-Heidi - Pet Training Near Me - Brentwood, California

Ryan and his team are absolute gems at what they do. Both of our dogs have gone through their training classes and the time invested has paid off. They really aren't joking when they say they "train the owner" - so expect to get real with yourself and your pup. We have, so far, participated in the puppy training group class, day and trains, and daycare. All of which have been great and helpful. Our girls love going and have benefitted from their services. Thanks Alert K9! read more

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Wonderful trainer for both dogs and their humans!! I took our male for his initial training and continue to rerun for 'continuing education'. Our female will start her journey with Ryan soon. We love that he and his staff are patient and caring with the dogs and patient with the humans . Will definitely continue our journey of education here and highly recommended this theme for everyone! Yes, he's busy and stays full, but it's worth the wait! read more

I highly recommend Alert K-9 training. The staff is very professional. I give Ryan and Meegan Tulchinsky a five-star rating. I worked with Ryan, he listens and pays attention to detail of what is needed to be addressed. I had an out-of-control Min Pin and am now very controlled. I know I have a lot more work to put into her, but I am very pleased with the results. My only complaint is that they are very busy and you need to book way in advance. Thank you Alert K-9. read more

Alert K-9 Training Center - Lexie - Pet Training Near Me - Brentwood, California

We are officially 2 months post our month long board and train and I can't say enough about this training facility. Our dog, Raider, is a very stubborn American Bully with quite a few quarks which has earned him a very poor reputation amongst our community and friends. Raider spent a month with Ryan and now goes on daily off leash walks with me and my toddler. I am completely in control of Raider and he is getting the life he deserves. I was a little nervous about signing up for such intensive training because I didn't want him to be overtrained and lose his personality, but his level of obedience is exactly what we had hoped for. If you're looking for the dog whisperer, you've found him. Thank you to Ryan and team! read more

Alert K-9 Training Center - Raider enjoying the snow OFF LEASH : ) - Pet Training Near Me - Brentwood, California

Ryan is an excellent dog trainer! He's very calm and is able to get any dog to obey him in just a few tries. He has a beautiful property for training and boarding. I highly recommend Alert K-9 Training Center! read more

We were afraid we might have to re-home our 4 year German shepherd because of her increasing behavioral issues. We weren't able to get into a class for about a month due to COVID restrictions, but Sarah (I believe) gave us multiple training suggestions to help us in the meantime which really meant a lot!! They seriously care about helping people and their pets. On our first day of group training, we arrived early and our dog was already misbehaving. We were worried that she wouldn't be able to stay in the group class, but Ryan took his time to work with her before class even started so that she would be able to stay in group classes. In just those 10 minutes we already saw a difference in her attitude. Again, this meant a lot to us!!! We are coming up on our last class, and her behavior has improved immensely. It's amazing to be able to take her on walks and have no pulling/barking. We will be forever grateful to Ryan and his team for making it possible to keep our dog in the family! We are looking forward to continuing education with Alert K9! read more

This place is great. You can tell they have put much thought into the facility. Lots of sun and shade depending on the weather as well as an indoor play area. The entire area is open but there are gated areas for a slow introduction to the general population for dogs that might need a little time to acclimate. I've done a month board and train and continue with bi weekly daycare - I'm so pleased. The staff are amazingly competent with reading dogs and I love watching such a large group of well behaved, balanced canines. Most of all my dog loves going and seeing his tail wag as we walk in the door is reason enough to keep going. read more

My wife and I wanted something more professional than a petco type of dog class, so we went here. We are appreciative of the "loose leash" training and dog handling tips we received. That being said , the somewhat militant approach of the class /trainer caused our dog to regress in confidence and aptitude(we learned a lot in the class as trainers...but our dog actually did worse than when we trained her on our own, prior to the class) . Especially frustrating, is that, after the 6-week course, they categorized our dog as "anxious" , without explaining why....requiring us to pay for day boarding... followed by day and board train sessions (basically a bunch of escalating costs) to qualify for boarding. After complaining... I am thankful for getting a follow up call from the manager. But I felt like even that effort was not great. It was a bit of a "defensive" call. when the manager said "we have been doing this for 20 years, so we know what's best". That's kind of like a school teacher saying that they know what's best for your kid vs you because they have been doing it for a while . I can't say I would recommend this place. read more

BE AWARE. I took my dog in for boarding (after being trained by Alert K-9) and after simply barking, they put a shock collar on my dog and shocked whenever my dog barked. I went through training with Alert K-9 with the puppy and adult off leash training, and they never once even hinted at using a shock collar on my dog. But all of a sudden when I try to board my dog, they shock him enough that I could hear my dogs yelps and cry's from the shocking from the lobby. read more

I have been so so so happy with the training we have done for our 6 month old shepherd mix. We started with Basic Puppy training and have moved onto continued education. We will be boarding our pup here soon as well. The understanding of the dogs thinking is like "magic". It is truly a gift, and I have been so happy with the investment we have made into teaching our pup to live up to his full potential. Thank you Alert K-9. Also, I am surprised there are not more positive reviews on Yelp, given the fact that everyone around town I have mentioned Alert K-9 to has raved about how wonderful Ryan does with the dogs as well. Keep up the good work! read more

Alert K-9 Training Center - Puppy training - Pet Training Near Me - Brentwood, California

Loved the puppy class would highly recommend it. We were nervous at first but it quickly became aday we look forward to. We will for sure continue with other services read more

Awesome program! Elisa was very knowledgeable and helpful with any questions I had. I had a lot too. I would recommend Alert K-9 over any other training companies. I waited for three months to get into a class with them as I did not want the run of the mill PetSmart or Petco bs training. I'd watched a few of both of their trainings and I couldn't believe how awful the instructors were engaging with the puppies. Alert K-9 came highly recommended and I'm glad I listened. Elisa was so wonderful with all of the pups, she was right on with all of the owners and teaching us 24/7. I can't recommend Alert K-9 any more! read more

Alert K-9 Training Center - Brody holding a park it - Pet Training Near Me - Brentwood, California

We brought our 2yr old GSD straight from the shelter and he needed a great deal of help with his manners. After a consult with Ryan we decided to do the 30 day board and train, Ryan took Duke and returned him the most well behaved dog I have ever met. He responds to commands immediately, his recall is amazing. If you call him while he's running off he stops immediately and comes right back. You can say park it from a country mile and he'll drop to the ground. We are so pleased with the care Ryan and his whole staff took with Duke! Best decision we ever made. Duke is 4 now and still has all of the training that Ryan left us with! Thank you again for everything! read more

Amazing service! Really helped our dog with behavioral issues, Be prepared to be involved and do your homework. Best of all no unlawful mandate harassment! Thank you read more

I took my 4 month old lab/cattle dog mix to Alert K-9 and was beyond thrilled with the result. Ryan is an excellent trainer, lots of patience, and extremely knowledgeable. I had taken my previous lab there 10 years ago for training, and he was the best dog I ever had! I would highly recommend Alert K-9! Susie Nelson read more

Alert K-9 Training Center - Rookie lab/ cattle dog mix - Pet Training Near Me - Brentwood, California

There are very few places I will trust with my dogs and Ryan and his crew are the best. He's the best trainer and the kennel is clean and comfortable for the dogs. My dog hate to leave! read more

Alert-K9 is a wonderful place for my dog, and he loves to go to daycare there. When I leave him with them when I go on vacation, I know he'll be safe and well cared for because of their years of experience and care for all the dogs who go there. read more

I took the 6 week adult dog course. Ryan changed the trajectory of my dog's life and we are much happier as a family. Cannot recommend enough for people with dogs that are not behaved on leash. read more

My daughter Darla Diamond went to a 3 week board and train here and a puppy class. She is almost perfect. I can take her anywhere and she is a polite well behaved lady that I'm super proud of. Even my boy who has a strong dislike of some people completely ignored a group of construction workers today. We walked right next to a construction worker today . About a foot away. Only a person who has lived with a reactive/aggressive dog or bickering dog siblings would know what a hell it is and Ms Darla would have been sent to live with my sister which would be terrible. My only regret is I should have put him completely through the board in train as a puppy because they do not accept intact dogs. I'm considering getting his genetic material frozen and him neutered just so he can go here. Its clean. The pens are big . They don't have dog fights because they have to be pre-approved and its indoor/ outdoor. Ryan and Elisa are top notch. read more

Alert K-9 Training Center - Darla Diamond - Pet Training Near Me - Brentwood, California

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Ryan and his team do an amazing job and seem to truly care about what they do. Our dog has only been a few days and already showing signs of his bad behavior going away. read more

Wife forced me to take our 10lb shih tzu and I thought it was a lost cause as I didn't think little dogs were smart enough and based on age. Ryan is awesome and put us on track to correct some bad behaviors like barking at leaves, his shadow and pulling on the leash to name a few. Thanks again Ryan and team! read more

We recently completed basic puppy training at Alert K9. Our experience was fantastic. Ryan and his team were extremely professional and have mastered the art of teaching puppies AND THEIR HUMAN PARENTS how to follow instructions. While this class is not a socializing with other puppies experience, we found that having our 5 month old Labradoodle around 13 other dogs, (ranging In size from tiny 4 lb breeds to very large puppies close to 100 lbs) was an added positive experience. Our primary goal was to learn how to train our dog to walk on a loose leash, calmly by our sides without pulling. By the end of the class we had accomplished this challenging feat, along with several other new positive behaviors. We highly recommend puppy training with Ryan and will be back for continuing education very soon. read more

I simply want to warn people that this establishment DOES NOT follow COVID protocols and the owner Ryan and his staff do not wear masks. They were highly recommended but I was there twice and not one person wore a mask. Unacceptable. Period. read more

This is a bit delayed. I took my working GSD in at about 5-6months old for a group puppy class. She is in training for schutzhund, and we were having issues managing dog reactivity and pulling on a lead. In the 6 weeks Ryan worked with us, we were given the tools to deal with both issues. Now, I can safely take her hiking in dog-trafficked areas, she will focus on tracking around dogs, and she no longer yanks my arm out of its socket when walking. She is 100% more enjoyable to take out. He was sensitive to to the particulars of the sport she is in and did not contradict anything we were learning from our handler. Since then I have also boarded with them (not board and train in this instance). She returned happy, a little worn out of course, and healthy. I would, and have, highly recommend them. read more

We have used Alert K9 since our dog was a puppy. She is now 6 years old. We have used training, day care, and boarding. Very happy with the staff and management of Training Center. read more

I have always been scared to death of dogs, then my husband goes and brings home a pit bull pup for Christmas... who does that. Anyhow, we decided that we would need to get a trainer asap to make both myself and our son comfortable with the dog and have the safest environment possible. I couldn't fathom that a local trainer would be as good so I started looking into trainers in San Francisco and Walnut Creek. Even just with the phone consultations I could tell Alert K-9 would be our best bet. I could not be happier. The entire staff is AMAZING with the dogs and their owners alike. We have started with the private lessons where every lesson we learn SOOOO much and the dog gets better and better all the time. I'm actually ok being just he and I and am noticing an insane amount of progression. Ryan is able to get the dog to do what he wants when and how he wants so quickly! He definitely has a way with dogs and is teaching us his techniques. We have also started taking advantage of the day care they offer to help our puppy learn imperative socialization skills with the other dogs! This is incredible, he came home exhausted and slept so hard! I feel so good knowing that our puppy is learning how to properly interact not only with people but all kinds of dogs as well! We will definitely continue to bring our dog here and recommend AlertK9 to every dog owner we know/meet!!! read more

At the beginning of 2009 - (I think my biological clock was ticking) I wanted a baby but opted for a puppy instead - a cute female mini bull terrier whom I named Tahine. After a month the cuteness wore off and the frustration set in. Mini bull terriers are just as stubborn as the standard bull terrier and I mean STUBBORN! She's a smart cookie but if she didn't want to do something she wasn't going to. It got to the point where she would literally turn her nose up at me and ignore me. Fast forward to the present time - Tahine is a fantastic dog! She listens although there are times where she has a mind of her own however, Ryan's not only trains the dog but trains the owners. I am able to work with Tahine to alleviate any frustrations. Ryan is a fantastic trainer! I absolutely recommend him to anyone who has an unruly dog. Now, if only I can train my bf like that..... read more

We just completed the puppy course with our French bulldog puppy Kimber and we found the class very informative and helpful. The owners are great people too. I would highly recommend any of the classes they offer. read more

Love love love it here. Have always trained my own dogs but met my match in my new rescue German Shepherd. Was worried that he would be too much of a handful and remain difficult at best. So I brought in reinforcements ..Ryan and Alert K9 have worked wonders in training the owner to help the dog. We have progressed tons over the course of the lessons And although we have a ways to go before I'm satisfied with his attention span and response to commands, I'm confident I'll end up with a well mannered animal. Also, the day care option is an absolute plus by providing an additional avenue for the all-important doggie socialization. Thank you Ryan and staff read more

I would highly recommend this place. Ryan is a dog whisper when it comes to knowledge of knowing your four legged buddy. I took my dog Smokey there for a month long training session. It is such an appreciation to be able walk my dog with ease. I feel confident he will not run away and he understand the commands. read more

We are parents of two little dogs that pretty much stayed out of way and laid around the house all day. What were we thinking to take in another? A young pit bull at that! He was too curious about everything around him, esp. other dogs! We weren't used to all this energy. Always pulling as we walked him, getting his nose into everything and chewing stuff around the house. Our worst frustration was that the other two dogs didn't like him at all. Our mindset at the time was to give him up or get him some training. You can guess which route we went. After a few minutes at his very first session I was saying, "That's not the dog we came here with." We were absolutely amazed with Ryan at Alert K-9 and thought we had our own Bay Area Dog Whisperer (Cesar Milan). I wish I had the BEFORE video that he took of my husband running after our dog in the yard and the AFTER video of him walking next to him unleashed. You'd be laughing at how funny it was and also in awe of how we got him to stop running. And that was all in one session. Without hesitation, I'd absolutely recommend Alert K-9 to anyone looking for help with their dog. Like the previous post before me, I totally agree - Ryan will train your dog and the owners. read more

Ryan, Meegan and all of the staff at Alert K-9 are top notch! The boarding facilities are great for the pups. We also just completed a basic puppy training class and learned so many good techniques. They really care about their clients! read more

Ryan and his team have made our puppy class dreams come true! He is a great trainer! Very down to earth and funny all while training you to be able to teach your dog. He's thorough in each class and very knowledgeable about all breeds! I HIGHLY recommend him and his facility. We will definitely be back for continuing training and building on the foundation he has taught us to have a happy and healthy pupper! read more

We went for basic puppy training with our 2 great pyrenees pups who at 5 months were already 60lbs and energetic. Ryan helped even before we signed up and gave me some tips. The classes were great. I learned alot and to me it was more than basic training. Ryan is a wonderful instructor. read more

I have left my dogs here many times over the years for training and boarding. Ryan and Meegan are super people and always do an awesome job. They have a really nice facility for the animals. Definitely a great spot to get training for your dog. read more

Ryan and Ashley are great communicators, able to move between a dog's body language and the concerns of anxious, sometimes overzealous, pet owners. We'll be back for more training on how to convince our little puppy to be a little more human-like soon. Thanks AK9! read more