Alan came to our home to help train my puppy not to nip my grandson. He spent the time and worked with us, the puppy and my grandson together. He was recommended to me by a friend, and I recommended him to anyone who needs help either in a group setting, or one on one. read more

Wonderful dog people that go above and beyond to help people who are truly invested in their dogs. The 1:1 training is great and so are the classes. I highly recommend their services. read more

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My husband and I just had our first one on one dog training in our home with Alan, the co-owner, and we learned so many new techniques that we can't wait to put into practice! We have a 10 month old Rottweiler and our main concern is basic obedience and other problematic behaviors like getting in the trash, barking, etc. Alan is truly a dog whisperer. He has decades of experience training all types of dogs, specializing with rotties and police dogs. We practiced the tools he gave us and saw an instant improvement with our dog. Alan's methods are simple, clear, and effective. He demonstrated a technique, such as proper leash holding, using various collars, and giving commands, and then had us practice with our dog. As long as we're consistent, we're sure to see the results and have a well-trained dog in no time! This was the best money spent and worth every dollar! read more

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Alan came out and was very patient and informative. He really makes it look easy. Our puppy responded very well to him. We will use his suggestions, techniques and look forward to a well behaved puppy, dog. Would definitely recommend him if you're looking for a quality trainer. Thanks Alan! read more

Excellent trainers, I have attended training classes with them since my first dog, very professionals, approachable and nice people, accessible and open locations. read more

I am glad I trusted Albree Dog Training with my training needs. From the moment I called, I experienced professionalism, kindness and a passion to educate. I was skeptical when Renee said, " ...it usually takes one session with Alan." I opted for a 90 minute training session in my home. Alan educated me, demonstrated the techniques and allowed me to practice with my dog while he provided feedback. He made recommendations for treats, collars, leashes, etc. What Alan did with my dog and I in 90 minutes is unbelievable. I'm looking forward to the next step (group classes). read more

I have a German Shepherd for the first time in my life, and really didn't know how to train her. I had seen Alan and Renee at Tahoe Park for years holding classes, and is been really impressed. I signed up for classes when she was old enough, and e have both learned so much! I have recommended these guys to everyone in my family, and all my friends that have dogs. They are so good at what they do! They are patient, kind, and really know their stuff. Worth every penny! Marley and I will be continuing classes as long as we can! read more

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Alan is the best dog trainer I know. He is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to all sorts of dogs and their behaviors. We taken our dog to his group classes and have also done private sessions. He is also very funny and truly enjoys making families happy with a well behaved dog! Thank Alan for all of your help with our doggie, Bennett! read more

Highly experienced trainers, clear communicators and just all around nice people to all creatures. Definitely recommend for anyone who's looking to learn more about how to be a strong leader for their pups! read more

I have enrolled in dog training from several different organizations with different dogs the past 15 years. I can honestly say Allan and Renee have by far the best dog training program in Sacramento. They are knowledgeable, kind, extremely experienced, and adaptable. They are invested in helping my dog and I achieve success while still having fun. I will never again shop around for a dog trainer. They are truly the best! read more

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Have brought my two energetic Cane Corso puppies to alternating classes offered by Alan and Renee. They provide well-paced gradually more challenging training through sequential exercises that keep attending dogs stimulated while encouraging pet parents to improve individual skill sets. Was recommended to me almost a year ago and I remain extremely satisfied. Highly recommended read more

Separation anxiety with a new pup. Barking incessantly. I was at work. I didn't know. Unsigned notes from neighbors in my mailbox. Then a text from my next-door neighbor inflamed one evening, inflamed... She has got to go! In tears called Albree. Private lesson. Game changer. A year later my 2 year-old baby continues weekly group lessons, and hello?! Advanced class now! Random people regularly ask, How old is she? How did you do that?! When you know better you do better. Albree, thank you read more

My boyfriend and I came from PetSmart puppy & intermediate level classes (at the Delta Shores location) and self-teaching with content from SolidK9Training and The Good Dog Training. We were looking for a local trainer who could help teach us how to use an e-collar with our two German Shepherds. Though the group classes doesn't teach that exactly, we've been able to learn a lot about leash handling skills, which helps build upon the foundation as we switch over to an e-collar. We went through the 4 week beginning class, then moved onto the intermediate class. What I like about the beginning class is that you get introduced to being in a highly distracting environment, different training tools, and even agility. Also, you're allowed to return to any beginning classes for free refreshers. Lots of different topics get introduced within the 4 weeks, so it could feel a bit hectic. However, Alan spends about 10 minutes towards the end of class to answer any questions people may have. My boyfriend and I really enjoy the intermediate class. You can pay $20 to drop into a class or sign up for the 4 weeks upfront. Many regulars seem to train their dogs for sport or work, so they serve as nice goals to work towards. Intermediate class requires bringing the same gear each week (target, object to hold, yummy treats, long line) and cycles through practicing similar commands/skills, so it feels easier to follow along. At the end of classes, Alan does tell everyone to reach out if we ever have any questions throughout the week. On the occasions I've had questions during the week, I would send an email to Renee and she would call me to better explain things. I highly recommend Albree Dog Training if you're looking to proof commands, work on leash handling skills, or want guidance on training tools. read more

Alan clearly knows his work. There is no question. And Renee provides excellent customer service and deeply cares. However, Alan's derogatory comments about Renee that he incorporates as part of his commentary are offensive. And unnecessary and detracts from the teaching. "Renee has a low IQ, that's why she's good at this job", is just one example. I attended two sessions to be sure that my observation was accurate. My partner had the same reaction with no front loading from me. During CV19 group classes are packed at 16-20 dogs, outside and in the dark and cold. This is not their fault but it is hard to hear and very chaotic. I did learn and employed that learning with success. I understand that many highly praise Alan's skill and expertise, but for me the fact that part of his presentation includes jokes about Renee in a derogatory way is a unacceptable and unprofessional and have me seeking another trainer. read more

Alan came to my house for a private training session. Renee gave me recommendations for my puppy's nutrition. It was more than worth the cost and I'm so grateful I decided to go with them! They are very professional and Alan really made sure that I got answers for my specific questions in our session. Petey is already responding to the new training strategies after a day. read more

They are wonderful! Using positive and happy approach to develop relationship with your dog. Alan is very skilled and funny and the approach is very welcome. In the past, I have experienced dog trainers that are harsh. This not Albree! They are highly recommended. read more

I attended a class with my 6 month old puppy. First, there were SO MANY attendees at the class, that there was no actual training. All they did was 6 classes of demonstrations and us walking around in a big circle. There was no actual training on sit, down, stay. The training on heel was minimal and half-azzed. There was no one on one - except when they used a client's dog for a demonstration. Most often, they simply demonstrated with their doberman as to what a trained dog should look like. None of that actually provided any training for the clients. Fortunately, I know how to train a dog (and what not to do - see below) and was just attending for the socialization aspect. To add to that, there was a young dog there who was very excitable. They instructed the client to put a prong collar on the dog. The dog was so sensitive to touch that she cringed at even a hint of the collar touching her neck - just sitting with a loose leash had her cringing in fear. That dog ABSOLUTELY DID NOT need a prong collar. All she needed was to arrive a bit early and settle down before class started. She was just hyper and excited as young dogs tend to be. When the trainer saw her cringe and saw the look on my face, he simply told the client "you should use plastic prongs". NO! That dog did not need ANY prong. She didn't even need a leash correction. She just needed a chance to get used to things BEFORE being put to work. Overall, the class was ineffective. The argument may be that for one-on-one you need a private consultation, but I've been to many training classes over the years and there is no reason to require a private consultation to learn basic obedience. Except when the trainer allows more clients at the training than they can actually work with at one time. As for their methods, using a prong collar on that dog was unacceptable. That they immediately went for a prong collar rather than suggesting a non-punishment method to help the dog settle down shows that they are not willing to put in the time to work with your dog. If your dog doesn't respond immediately (even though the poor dog hasn't been trained yet), they go straight to punishment and pain. This is inappropriate. Please do your dog a good deed and stay away from this trainer. read more

Albree Dog Training is the best! I have been attending their classes for over two years and it has transformed my dogs (and me). The training is very positive, and my dogs and I love going each week. My dogs are doing things that I never imagined, and I have learned a ton. Alan and Renee are knowledgeable, professional and always willing to answer questions and make recommendations. I am grateful that I have found such wonderful people that I can trust and learn from. I will continue going to Albree Dog Training as long as they continue having class. read more

I highly recommend this place. I went to different training school b4 this place and didn't help. This place helped my dog's reactive issue (to other dogs). Alan and Renee is so helpful! They advised me the proper tool on my dog. Alan is the main trainer in a group class setting, but I recommend you ask Renee questions too because she has realistic approach. The price is very affordable compared to other places too. read more

I can't say enough about these trainers. We have used them for our dog who we struggled to keep in the backyard...due to his anxiety. We also used them for training when we got a new puppy. And, we were blessed to have them come out to a puppy training for our litter of goldens. What a blessing their knowledge has been. read more

Renee is incredibly intuitive, as soon as I described the issue between my dogs (resource guarding and biting), she asked about my dogs' ages and understood that the younger dog is "coming up in the world" while the other senior dog is on the decline. She made suggestions (crate training and slip leash) that immediately helped curb the biting, and when Alan came out a month later (they're so good, they're booked solid), he was able to show us more tools and how to get better listening and obedience out of both dogs, which will help ward off future biting. I am so grateful to Albree for helping us keep our dog from getting put down due to biting, and on the path to having our dogs be good family members. Thank you so much. read more

My puppy and I just started the group classes and I can immediately tell how experienced the teachers are. They have a way of making everyone feel comfortable and included. My puppy is listening to me better after just 1 class. Can't wait to go back! read more

Very knowledgeable about german shepard behavior. I like the fact they teach you how to handle your dog on a leash rather then using a reward based system. Ive gone through courses like this before, all it does is teach your dog to listen to you when you only have food. Haha! Their method is golden. They stand behind their training and will let you come back for a refresher or for a different class time/day if more training is needed. We ended up needing to do the beginning class over as our boy entered his "rebellious teenager " phase. We have seen improvement in behavior around other dogs/squirrels and cats. Our house rabbit is also back out of his cage to take a snooze because our dog leaves him alone. Highly recommend this place to train dogs of all ages and breeds. read more

Best dog training ever! We got denied by PetSmart because our Doberman was considered "too aggressive". I love Renee and Alan, they truly helped my boyfriend and I train our dog. We got the correct collar and leash and she's a whole new dog. Besides covid being in the way, I've given them a call and they even help me over the phone! That's excellent customer service! I can't wait for more training classes after COVID! Tala loves you guys very much! read more

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10 Stars! I cannot recommend the Miller's enough! I've taken 3 pups to their beginner and intermediate training. It's been fabulous for my dogs to train with the with the group distractions, develop attention and get socialization. There is a reason that organizations like the Sacramento SPCA point people who adopt to Albree. read more

My husband and I owe everything to Alan and Renee. We were first told about them from our vet at SAH. We had a LOT of biting/dominance issues with our Rottweiler puppy when we first got him. Since our pup was not yet fully vaccinated, Alan came to our house and did a home training session, which is where it all started. From there, once he was fully vaccinated, we went weekly for beginners class for about a year. He did well and eventually moved into the next class up where we went weekly. He is about three now and does so well! I am amazed compared to what he was like when we first started. Thank you Alan and Renee, we really owe it all to you. read more

We've had training with another trainer pre COVID-19 but they were located a little far. No complaints, just wanted something closer. We just finished our lesson for bad manners: mouthing/chewing hands, jumping on people, pulling leash, counter surfing. Had a really great and through session in our home with Alan. He brought a bag of tricks to help us find what would work for our Husky/Malamute/German Shepherd puppy who is 7 months old. We left immediately to purchase the items as our pup was very responsive to the tools available. read more

Renee and Alan are THE best!!!!! Before my puppy arrived from OH, Renee spent hours on the phone with me suggesting what to purchase and sending me links of same. Her 20 + years of vet tech experience is incredibly helpful. Just lots and lots of bravos to her! Alan came to my apartment for Zeesa's first training session. He's so knowledgeable not just with discipline but also which collars, leashes, etc. work best for your individual dog. In May I signed up for the group lessons. Alan demonstrated with his Sherlock (Rottweiler) and the participating owners' dogs how, with patience and lots of practice, we, too, can get our dogs to be more obedient and follow our commands. Watching Alan and Sherlock interact though, I'll be grateful if I can get my 7-month Frenchton to be half as cooperative! Also, both Renee and Alan are available, basically, for the life of your dog for either phone, email, or repeat of the group lesson. Highly recommend Albree Pet Trainers! read more

Alan is an amazing dog trainer! Classes are so professional and personal as well. My dog and I have learned so much and it has made such a difference in our lives. I would highly recommend his classes to beginners and intermediate students. read more

Albree dog training is a spectacular program for dogs and their owners to build trust and understanding and to establish good/obedient behavior. I just finished a four week class with my 9-month old corgi, Dexter, and I am so so happy I did! He is my first pet I have ever raised by myself and I definitely needed the help to make sure he is well behaved. Any dog I ever have for the rest of my life will be trained with the tactics I learned in this course. My favorite part of this class is that you as an owner are given the tools to teach your dog everything you need him to know. It all is so dependent upon you as an owner spending time working with them. You learn as much as your dog does. I loved getting to try the agility/obstacle course at the end of this class with my pup. Thank you SO much Alan and Renee! read more

After having a bad experience with another trainer & then researching others, we decided on Albree. Holy cow! We hit the jackpot with this team! Renee was professional & friendly when I was in contact with her about my problem rescue (Husky, German Shepherd, Malamute mix). She hooked us up with Alan for a home visit & we were pleasantly surprised with the price & service. Alan explains everything in detail, demonstrates & had my husband & I take over the lesson. He stayed over the allotted time & would not take extra money when offered. I was VERY apprehensive about using an E collar, but after Alan's demo I realize how humane they are. My hubby & I have some homework, but with Alan's help I am confident that we can help our rescue with her dog aggression & not have to rehome her. My prayers have been answered thanks to Alan! read more

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We had Alan over for a personal training session with our family of six to help with our four month old Portuguese Water Dog. We learned so much in the 1.5 hours he spent with us. We only regret not having him come as soon as we brought our Pup home. His training is life changing! The tools we learned have made puplife so easy and fun! All our kids love to help train our dog so we have constant, and consistent reinforcement. read more

They come with many years experience. Allen gives clean instructions and is flexible if one method does not seem to be working. He starts with the easiest method first and is always available for consults. read more

Excellent trainers. Help train people to support their animals. My husband and I learned a lot from Albree and our rescue boxer benefited.

Alan & Renee are two of the best dog trainers in Sacramento. I've attempted at a few basic trainings for my hound dog and fell very disappointed, as most were geared for the classic golden retriever or lab not any of the more willful and independent breeds. I decided to take another chance on training and hooked up with Albree. I tried the beginning group training for my 4 month old puppy. I have a coonhound, so not the easiest task to take on. Their trainings were geared to the individual dog and breed, not one general technique for all dogs. Which I think many can appreciate after hearing advice time and time again from friends that just does not apply to your dog. They use many different techniques and training devices (i.e. gentle-leader, slip leads, pinch-collars, harnesses, etc), and will try them with your dog and demonstrate the proper uses. Any basic puppy class is great for someone with a toy breed or biddable dog (i.e. goldens, labs, most aussies, dobermans, etc.), but for those of you have terriers, hounds, huskies, GSD and so on and need a more serious approach, I truly recommend Albree. At the very least you can save $$. They allow you to return to any of the beginning training sessions once yours has finished for a refresher any time you need it. read more

Alan and Renee are wonderful to work with and their training classes are perfect for people who just got a new dog, are new to training dogs, have a challenging doggy, or (like me) just want to socialize and entertain their beasties. They were complete professionals from start to finish, and they clearly know what they are doing. If you are looking for a good place to get your dog going on the right path--I highly recommend them. Group classes are held several nights a week at Tahoe Park, and private lessons are available, too. The only thing I wasn't crazy about was the size of the class--would have liked to have fewer dogs/people. But Alan and Renee work as a team and it was not a major issue. The dogs and their owners covered a range of personalities--from very friendly to, um, rather difficult. (And yes, I do mean both dogs and peoples.) Have you read "Go, Dog, Go" by Dr. Seuss? The class was like that--dogs of every shape and size, from a little Shiba Inu to a ginormous galumphing oaf of a Rottweiller. Alan and Renee dealt with everyone and every dog with patience and great attitudes. Those with the more challenging dogs did get more attention and guidance, which was also great. (In my case, I have a Queensland heeler who is very responsive to training, but she needed to be better socialized. This class was really perfect for her, and I'm planning to take her through Alan and Renee's more advanced classes now, too.) Overall, a very positive and fun experience for both of us! read more

My wife and I just finished our 90 minute session with Alan from Albree Dog Training and we feel confident that we will be able to have better control of our dog. We recently rescued a four year old boxer who is reactive towards other animals and tends to pull on his leash on walks. When I say reactive, I mean he pulled my wife into the street to approach another dog and was jumping and barking. Alan showed us how to properly get our dog's attention during our session. In addition, he showed us how to correct unwanted behaviors. We even went to a local dog park to practice and working on our boxers poor habits. We have some work to do ourselves, but I gained a lot out of the 90 minute session. Our family was watching YouTube to correct unwanted behaviors but it was not working. Do yourself a favor and contact the experts. I will also say this is quite affordable. I was shopping around with other trainers and their prices are not comparable to Albree Dog Training. Alan also stayed over the allotted time and ask that we reach out for follow up questions. read more

I contacted Albree Dog Training via email to get additional information and Renee responded quickly! We emailed back and forth and she provided me ALL the info I needed. I really appreciated the email correspondence since I'm busy at work and if she called, we would have most likely played phone tag! I knew Albree was the right place for us when I emailed specifically about a Boxer and an Old English Sheepdog and some training. She wrote back a very long, detailed email nailing each dog EXACTLY! It's like she knew my dogs! We had Alan come to our house for a 90 min session to work with both dogs which was PERFECT for us! Mostly because our Boxer is 5 and well trained and our OES is a puppy and not trained but I wanted them to have a little bit of the same training and for the trainer to help us with the dynamics between the 2 of them... which wouldn't happen if I just took the puppy to group classes. We mostly focused on the puppy but he also gave us advanced training to work on with our Boxer! Alan was great! He is nice, easy to talk to, a great listener and has high energy! We learned so much and it was nice to hear we were on the right track. I really needed the validation to keep doing what I was doing! Now I can do it with confidence! Alan taught me so much, I'm gathering all my supplies and me and my OES pup are starting doggie bootcamp on Monday! I can't wait to try everything Alan suggested! Hopefully my puppy will be nicely trained in a few weeks and I can update this review with his progress! Thank you again Alan and Renee :-) -Abbie, T, Carmello and Rosco read more

I love Alan & Renee-- have done classes and private lessons at my home with my 3 challenging Boxers. I highly recommend following Alan's many suggestions- not always easy for me as I am not as quick as Alan is. And quick and immediate corrections are important. Ellie- read more

I just realized I wrote my original review in November of 2010 and I must update because we are STILL going Albree. Happy to report our little monster who once attached a man (drawing blood and sending him to the ER) while he was walking innocently into a Starbucks is now in Albree's ADVANCED dog training. Yes, that is right. Our boy is so good he has progressed like the rock star he is through beginners and intermediate and has been in the advanced class for about two years now. That means our dog can be off leash and will still sit, come, walked beside me, stay for long periods of time and all kinds of other good stuff we all wish our dogs would do. Think Saint. He is also a very happy dog and absolutely in love with Renee. We consider Alan and Renee part of the family now and are so glad we went to Albree three years ago. I rate Albree Dog Training as one of the best reasons to live in Sacramento. We are ETERNALLY thankful and I give Albree (Alan and Renee Miller) the highest recommendation. XOX read more