Business Details
Since 1997, we have served Bay Area families by building lifelong trust and communication with their dogs. Our founder Ryan Tulchinsky, known as the doctor to dogs with people problems, leads a team dedicated to better people, one dog at a time. We specialize in group training, private training, boarding, and daycare programs that deliver measurable results. Our facility maintains a clean, calm, and transparent environment with spotless floors, open layout, and calm energy. We address behavioral issues such as leash pulling, lack of obedience, and anxiety through structured board and train programs. Our e-collar training deepens obedience while empowering owners with knowledge and confidence.
We do not discriminate against breeds and welcome dogs of all sizes to play together safely. Our staff treats every dog like their own, knowing each name and quirk to ensure personalized care. We prioritize owner education, training handlers to maintain their dog's progress long after programs end. Clients consistently report transformed dogs that are focused, calm, and manageable in real-world settings. We stand behind our professional standards with a commitment to real results and genuine care for every client.
We do not discriminate against breeds and welcome dogs of all sizes to play together safely. Our staff treats every dog like their own, knowing each name and quirk to ensure personalized care. We prioritize owner education, training handlers to maintain their dog's progress long after programs end. Clients consistently report transformed dogs that are focused, calm, and manageable in real-world settings. We stand behind our professional standards with a commitment to real results and genuine care for every client.
Highlights and features
- We have trained Bay Area dogs since 1997.
- Our board and train delivers transformed obedience.
- We educate owners to maintain lifelong dog obedience.
- Our facility features a calm, bark-free, odorless environment.
- We welcome all breeds without discrimination or prejudice.
Services
Group Training
Our group training classes teach fundamental obedience and advanced e-collar skills in a structured, professional environment. Puppy owners and experienced handlers learn to implement commands at home for reliable real-world results. Participants gain leash handling confidence while dogs develop focus and calm behavior around distractions.
Private Training
Private training sessions provide customized behavior modification and owner coaching tailored to each dog's unique challenges. Ryan Tulchinsky personally trains dogs then instructs owners on maintaining obedience through clear communication. Clients receive individualized strategies for issues like leash pulling, anxiety, and off-leash reliability.
Board and Train
Our board and train program immerses dogs in intensive daily training to resolve severe behavioral issues like disobedience and leash reactivity. Dogs return home focused, calm, and manageable with a solid obedience foundation. Owners receive follow-up e-collar instruction to confidently maintain their dog's new skills.
Boarding
Our boarding service provides a clean, structured, and positive environment where dogs enjoy supervised play and individualized attention. Owners travel with peace of mind knowing their pets are safe, happy, and treated like family. Dogs engage in social playgroups matched by size and temperament for enrichment.
Daycare
Daycare offers a calm, quiet facility ideal for anxious or velcro dogs who thrive on routine and personalized care. Staff members know every dog's name and quirks, ensuring a stress-free experience with appropriate playgroups. Regular attendees develop social confidence while owners appreciate the transparent, odor-free environment.
Reviews (7)
Julianne Valle
Jun 20, 2022
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They worked magic on my pup. Coop struggled with basic commands and had alpha dog behavior. However, Ryan was able to help with all of his poor behavior and more. Our little pup has transformed, and we have Ryan to thank for it! If your dog is struggling with behavior issues, sign into Ryan's puppy classes, night and day changes.
Macy M.
Feb 16, 2022
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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
Karen Beckford
Jan 26, 2022
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Ryan and his team are incredible! They have worked wonders with our puppy, from commands to walking well on leash. We have no idea what we would have done without them.highly recommended! Kudos to the entire team!
Maureen Muller
Jan 20, 2022
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Within 45 minutes, during his evaluation, Ryan showed me how to help my very reactive terrier go from out of control to paying attention to me. If I weren't present for the entire session, I wouldn't have thought it possible. What a relief for me and my dog.
Courtney A.
Jan 12, 2022
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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.
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.
Kelly H.
Jan 11, 2022
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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!
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!
Danielle F.
Oct 22, 2021
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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!
