FirstBarkKen at Heart of Dixie Dog Training was fantastic! He helped me to understand how best to train my dog, who was a stray. He was very knowledgeable and patient. He showed me ways to help my other dog at home learn how to adapt. I highly recommend!
Heart of Dixie Dog Training, LLC
Andalusia, Alabama
About Heart of Dixie Dog Training, LLC
Heart of Dixie Dog Training LLC provides professional, results-driven dog training in Andalusia, Alabama, serving Covington, Coffee, Dale, and Pike counties, including Fort Rucker. We specialize in obedience training and real-world behavior solutions that help dogs and their owners build reliable communication, structure, and control. Training focuses on practical skills such as leash manners, recall, and household behavior, tailored to each dog and owner. Using a balanced, least intrusive approach, we offer private lessons designed to create lasting results. Whether you have a new dog or need to reinforce existing training, Heart of Dixie Dog Training delivers clear guidance, proven methods, and dependable support.
Training & services
Training goals
- Behavior consultation
- House training
- Leash training
- Obedience training
- Puppy training
- Recall training
Behavior support
- Aggression training
How training happens
- Board and train
- Group classes
- In-home training
- Private training
Dog age
- Puppies
Training level
- Advanced obedience
- Advanced training
- Beginner training Customer-reported
Training approach
- Balanced training
Additional services
- Boarding
Other listed services
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- Behavior Consulting
- Canine Coaching
- Class Training
- Dog Issues
- Family Dog Mediation
- Trainer Course
- Trainer Support
- Training Programs
- Training Seminars
- Week Course
Confirm current programs and availability directly.
Questions & answers
From GoogleWhat people have asked about this business.
What are your business hours?
I am open Wed - Sat from 9am until 7pm and Sun 1pm until 7pm.
Community answer · Heart of Dixie Dog Training, LLC · 2021-09-21
How much do your services cost?
The cost of training depends on how much your dog already knows and what it still needs to learn. Cost of services is discussed during a training evaluation or behavioral consultation.
Community answer · Heart of Dixie Dog Training, LLC · 2021-09-21
What kind of services do you offer?
We provide board and train, in-person training, and behavioral modification training programs.
Community answer · Heart of Dixie Dog Training, LLC · 2021-09-21
What method of training do you use?
I use positive reinforced methods of training. I employ my training methods contingent upon the L.I.M.A. (Least Intrusive and Minimally Aversive) Principle and the Premack Principle.
Community answer · Heart of Dixie Dog Training, LLC · 2021-09-21
How long are your service programs?
The length of time in-person training is conducted with you, your dog, and the trainer is usually at a minimum of 5 weeks. Lessons are usually one hour and are once per week. The length of time for Behavioral modification training is contingent upon how much modification your pet is needing based on the outcome of the behavioral consultation. There is usually never a quick turn around with these types of cases as they take time to achieve results because a lot of times a pet has already had issues or bad habits for years before a trainer is contacted. The minimum length of time for board and train is usually about 3 weeks.
Community answer · Heart of Dixie Dog Training, LLC · 2021-09-21
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Customer reviews
Google listing4.9
60 Google reviews
Mentioned in reviews
- Obedience 16
- Knowledgeable trainer 13
- German shepherd training 9
- Basic obedience 7
- Leash pulling 5
- Kind trainer 4
All 10 topics
- Training for owners 4
- Training stray dogs 3
- High energy dog 2
- Large breed training 2
Google review topics, not confirmed services.
Ken was very knowledgeable. Just one lesson helped kakashi and I out. He’s more driven and confident. I can’t wait to see what else there is to learn with Heart of Dixie!
Johnny & Delores Douglas We were looking for basic obedience lessons for our 3 month old puppy, Hank, when we discovered Heart of Dixie Dog Training. The owner, Ken, took great pride in his work and helping us learn the basic skills needed for Hank and ourselves. He was patien…Read full reviewClose full review
Johnny & Delores Douglas We were looking for basic obedience lessons for our 3 month old puppy, Hank, when we discovered Heart of Dixie Dog Training. The owner, Ken, took great pride in his work and helping us learn the basic skills needed for Hank and ourselves. He was patient, kind, and always answered any questions we may have had. If your needing help for your furry friend, I highly recommend Ken with Heart of Dixie Dog Training.
I spent a good amount of time looking at all the dog training places around Enterprise and 10/10 would recommend Heart of Dixie Dog Training. Everything in this area imo is so over priced. But this price point was right on. My now 7 month old German shepherd puppy started traini…Read full reviewClose full review
I spent a good amount of time looking at all the dog training places around Enterprise and 10/10 would recommend Heart of Dixie Dog Training. Everything in this area imo is so over priced. But this price point was right on. My now 7 month old German shepherd puppy started training just before he turned 6 months and was becoming a lot to handle. I had already started training my puppy on my own and honestly I wasn't sure what I was gonna get out of this experience at first. I didn't need someone to help me with sit, stay, down. I needed someone to help me with my high energy puppy who wanted to pull me down the road while we were going on walks or when he saw another dog because he would just get so excited. In the 5 weeks I've been working with Ken, I honestly feel as though I have a new puppy. At first I thought this is a waste of my time, but in the process I was also being trained myself. The last puppy I had was about 12 years ago and I don't remember it being so mentally draining to train a puppy. But within 5 weeks and the things I learned about my puppy and about how to train him, there's no pulling on the leash and he's not a crazy puppy trying to run after things. Obviously all of his problems are not solved and that is because he's 7 months old and I'm still gonna have to work with him, but I know how to work with my puppy now because I worked with Ken at Heart of Dixie Dog Training. Like I said 10/10 would recommend.
I contacted Ken because we have a new rescue that had some behavioral issues with our other two rescues. Ken came out and did a consultation and to observe our pack. He suggested some adjustments to the household dynamic which weren’t unreasonable. He’s very knowledgeable on dog…Read full reviewClose full review
I contacted Ken because we have a new rescue that had some behavioral issues with our other two rescues. Ken came out and did a consultation and to observe our pack. He suggested some adjustments to the household dynamic which weren’t unreasonable. He’s very knowledgeable on dog behavior. Once the pack dynamic settled and we had a much more peaceful household we started working on basic obedience. Ken trains YOU to train your dog. He helps you learn to get your dog to work for you and what’s best for your environment.
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