I have two pups six and three years and since they're a big breed dogs, I'm always looking for options where they can get some low impact exercises. I searched a lot, and then I found Alpha K9 for swimming. I wanted a place which can train and let my pups play for a bit. The process of registering my puppies was easy. I had to send a couple of documents online. Hannah was very quick each time giving me a call back and she explained everything to me. My first and second session were great Hannah helped and although me my pup was fussy she she got it. I think the place is huge. There's a lot for every pup. Boarding, training theres quite some activities. The only thing that could be a concern for me in the long run is $75 for 30 minutes, which is a lot for my budget. Otherwise I think that's a great place with kind people who love animals. read more

I love the swimming component when taking the intro puppy class. Playtime prior to training also helps tire puppies out so they are better prepared to listen during class. read more

I took my dog here for a ln individual swim/dock lesson and it was great. I reached out to the staff via phone to get more information about what they offered and they were so helpful and friendly from the first phone conversation to the day of her session. I'm hoping to return soon for a group class. The space looked like it could probably use a little work but I'm sure it's hard to keep an indoor dog swimming area looking fresh. read more

They take very care of my fur babies Dr. Rachel is so good with my fur babies you tell that she is an animal lover and that she is not in the business for the money know humans that have animals will do any for them as of they were their human babiestks Dr. Rachel for your service and your staff y'all are awesome read more

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We just concluded a three week stay and train program with Alpha. We want to give a special shoutout to our trainer, Alex. We took in a rescue Aussie with little obedience and the work she was able to do with him was incredible. It is evident that Alex has great expertise in dog training, especially with Australian Shepherds. The communication, value, and flexibility make this a front runner for best dog training spots in Indy. We will definitely be bringing our business back here with our next dog. We are so grateful to have worked with such a kind, positive, and knowledgeable trainer. Thank you Alex! read more

This is a fantastic place. We boarded our Australian shepherd mix back in May/June. I was worried about him being boarded for 2 weeks when he is a very hyperactive dog. He was VERY WELL taken care of. GREAT JOB! Thanks for treating him like family. We are also taking him there for training. He and I have learned so much and he has learned a lot. He has progressed from being a frightened dog to a well behaved and confident dog. read more

Great place to get your pup socialized, trained and acclimated to water. Very nice, friendly and helpful staff! Love that they add swimming and socializing in every class. Will definitely be back for more advanced classes read more

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Our dog went here for 9 days while we were out of town. We chose Alpha K9 U because he wasn't forced to be a part of doggy day care all day. (He really isn't a doggy day care kind of dog) and we got to choose extra outings for him. Like 30 min walks and 30 min fitness play times. This way he still got some energy out when not participating in the days are activities. He came home happy and healthy. We will use them in the future for sure! I called 3x during our vacation and they always gave me real updates without any issues. read more

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The puppy experience I had was disappointing. There were too many dogs (like 50) for 1 trainer and 2 assistants that were really cleaning all of the waste being deposited when I was there. I heard a lot of training, but I was never able to translate it to my own situation. read more

Not happy with them at all and do not recommend to others . I had signed up my dog for puppy class: beginner obedience . Be wasnt even 6 months yet so the 100 people with kids and dog in the tiniest room was super distracting but we gave it a shot . I did have to remove ourselves from the room multiple times due to distractions . The owner gave me a prong collar to control him... mind you this is a very submissive golden retriever puppy . After that class i started to have my doubt about this whole program . A few days later I had to bring my dog in for a checkup where we found out he had giardia . So I emailed alpha k9 stating this and how we would not be attending the other classes . Instead of refunding they did not care whatsoever . So why bother with a fecal test prior to the class ??if the fact that when the dog gets retested and comes back positive they will want you to attend or tuff shit . I could have brought him in but I wasn't going to have other dogs get sick too. All in all read more

My 7 month old Doberman puppy Blaze went here for a two week board and train with Hannah. The results were phenomenal. My expectations were exceeded and I am motivated to continue his training. Blaze immediately progressed to the intermediate puppy class with Dave. Among learning traditional puppy obedience Blaze was introduced to swimming. The first attempt to get Blaze in the water was met with him kicking and resisting with all his might. The second week was slightly better. The third week shocked me when Blaze leapt into the pool on his own.. I plan on continuing his training at Alpha K9 University. AKC Good Canine Citizen is the next goal Blaze and I have our sights on. Can anybody say OTCH? Take your dog here! You won't be disappointed. read more

Our vet recommended this place and I will be telling them this story and emphasizing how they should stop sending patients here. The people that work here, especially the manager are the rudest, most unorganized and unprofessional business I have ever had to deal with. Let's go all the way back to June 5th when we first called this place seeking a consultation for our dog. We were told to email Rachel and that she would get back to us after her vacation the following week. I decided to wait until she was back to email her. My first email was sent on June 11th. My second was on June 13 and my third was on June 14th. Finally when there was no response within 2 days from the last email, I decided to call. She had a family emergency which is more than understandable! Rachel made contact with us on June 18th and from there we set up an appointment (see pictures below). June 27th rolls around. My fiancé and I both take time off work (I'm hourly so I do not get paid for this time). They only do consultations from 9am to 5pm, work hours for the typical person who works in an office like my fiancé and I do. I hadn't received an email discussing what we would need to do, or have, etc. I assumed it would be an at home consultation since that's where my dog acts like his true self. I was never told specifically though, so I will take partial blame on this for not asking for clarification. About 15 minutes before noon I called to see what was going on. I was then informed the consultation would be at their location. This wasn't a big deal since we live 5 minutes away. I was also informed that our appointment was at 3 and not 12... even though I specifically said 12 in my reply to her. I explained how I had a phone meeting from 2:30 to 4 and that wouldn't work. I told her that I couldn't take off work again because I would be losing more money and I had already done it, but that their mistake made the time taken off pointless. I said because of that it would really have to be after 5. She said absolutely under no circumstances would she do after 5. She also said I was partially to blame for the communication error (how is beyond me). Finally she said she would talk to her boss and see if they could do it after 5. She said they would call us in a few days. Given that the next week was the 4th of July holiday, we expected a call the week of July 8th. After not receiving a call that week (now 2 weeks after last speaking to Rachel) we call again. My fiancé speaks with the manager Roger. Roger says he can schedule us in after 5 but that he would call us later that afternoon to let us know. In addition to that he said he would email us the paperwork to get set up for the appointment(we never told until now that there was paperwork to fill out) we wait for the phone call and the email with the paperwork and neither of them get there. So my fiancé calls again today, July 30th, and is told by Meg that they can't help us because we want a consultation after 5. I call myself once my fiancé tells me this and ask to speak with Roger. I TRY (I capitalize this for a reason) to explain to him what has been going on for the past 2 MONTHS now with communication problems and how we just want to get our dog in because our vet recommended them to us and our dogs problems had been getting worse since our first contact. Before I finish telling my story I am CUT OFF by Roger. "Give me your email and I'll send you the paper work". I give him my email and go to continue on with my story. I am then CUT OFF AGAIN by Roger "Fill out the paper work and we will go from there. It's water under the bridge". At this point I'm just shocked not only because he keeps interrupting me but because the lack of respect overall. So I say "Well can't I finish telling you what's been going on? It's been really frustrating" to which he replies "No it's water under the bridge. It's either water under the bridge or you can go somewhere else". I am seriously at a loss for words here. I finally tell him that we will not be using their services and to have a good day". LONG STORY SHORT: - We wasted 2 months with them due to their lack of organization and communication. - The staff and manager that we dealt with are extremely disrespectful and rude - They do not take ownership to any of their mistakes and blame the customer If this is how they treat potential clients, how do they treat the dogs? I've worked in customer service for many years. I'm not trying to be one of those people, but when customer service is this bad, they need to be called out. P.S look at their hours on this page and also the screenshot I have attached. They're open until 6:30pm... read more

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There is not enough positive things I can say about Alpha K9 and about my dog's trainer Hannah! My dog completed the 15 day board and train then the 6 week puppy class and now goes to daycare there. I have a challenging puppy to say the least and they have helped me tremendously and they help my dog so much giving us the tools to thrive together. Love alpha k9! read more

When looking for a place to have our youngest puppy trained we kept hearing the name Alpha K9 from everyone, so we decided to give them a call. We were looking for a board and train. after speaking with staff they said they would make room in their schedule to get our pup in over the winter (late December) holiday season because they felt he needed the immediate attention. This was a 2 week full boarding and training package with a 6 week (1 day a week) basic obedience training after package. He came back better for sure, but after the 6 week class he was even better. We then decided to go through with the advanced obedience class after that and he is doing even better. He listens to everything, is super obedient and more patient. He still has some issues with other dogs getting to close to him but is so so much better. The staff here at Alpha K9 is amazing!! You can tell that every one of them really cares about the animals they are taking care of and really want to help them be better. But I will tell you that they do mean business, if you commit to a program they expect the pet owners to do just as much work as the pets. Don't think you can slack off and send a friend to work with your dog at training. This I love about them!! We have now sent our other dog through the basic training. I recommend them to everyone with any type of dog. We will continue to use them for boarding in the future. read more

Our family rescued a Belgian Malinois. Kyra was in training to be a police dog, got injured and then medically disqualified. Kelly's experience has helped us immensely. She has extensive experience with a difficult breed. She was able to tell us that Kyra did not exhibit any of the common genic problems with the breed. In one short session, Kelly was able to show us how trainable Mals really are. You can't ask for a better trainer. read more

Alpha K9 U's training classes are exemplary! I've tried other dog training companies with previous dogs over the years, which were "average" at best in comparison to Alpha K9 U. I took the basic training course for adult dogs as well as one private lesson for leash walking with Wrigley, my daughter's 3-year-old Huskey/Shepherd mix rescue. Wrigley was stubborn and none attentive, pulled on the leash and frankly, just wouldn't listen. After the 6 week course, he now looks at me when on walks, walks right beside me without pulling, and has learned basic obedience commands. Overall, he just listens better. We still have a lot to work on but Alpha K9 has gotten us off to a great start! The trainers are very knowledgeable, caring and attentive. Dispite the large class size, they give one on one attention. They offer a variety of services and classes including boarding, grooming, aquatic center, etc. as well they carry products for your dog that are healthy, safe, made in the U.S. And very reasonably priced! read more

I am a huge advocate for Alpha K9. My boxer has done probably six of their classes as well as day care a 3x a week. I frequently am told by people in the community that he is the best boxer they have ever met. When he was a puppy, he was a typical hyperactive boxer. Alpha helped us channel his energy into good behaviors by not only training him, but also training me. My dog clearly loves everyone there both humans and dogs. He gets excited when he arrives for both "school and training." I would highly recommend! read more

Thank you for turning my shy little pup into a trained little pup! Gunner had a blast getting to play with all the pups, and most of all swimming! He learned the basics about being a good pup, and most importantly what BilJac is! The puppy training course helped get us on the right start towards a good dog! read more

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The BEST dog daycare in the Indianapolis area (even though they offer much more than that, we've only used the daycare). We've been to several dog daycares here in town and the staff here is way ahead of most competition. The care and attention that they give our energetic boxer is amazing ... they're the friendliest people in an extremely nice/clean location and they really know how to handle different dog personalities. They have our complete trust, and that's a tough thing to earn for overprotective dog owners like us. We took our boxer here 1-2 times per week for about 4 months, and she always came home very tired and very happy. Even though I've changed jobs and now live/work 45 minutes away from this location, we still go out of our way every month or so to bring our dog back. Each time we revisit, it's like a homecoming celebration. I truly can't say enough about how great the staff & dog daycare is at Alpha K9! read more

We posted previously regarding an issue of aggression with our dog. Kelly took him back for I think 9 days. Upon picking him up Rachael and Kelly walked us through helpful tools . They spent 2 hours with us. At home he is much much better. There are things we should never ask of Max and that's ok. As Kelly told us (more than once) with this type of personality in a dog.....choose your battles. We are very happy with AlphaK9 and the way they handled our issue. Very professional. We will be going classes on Thursdays. read more

A few months ago my wife and I rescued a puppy. You know, a cute, 6 month old, 75 pound Great Dane puppy. At 75 pounds he was only half grown and fully capable of pulling us around during walks. Clearly obedience training was necessary. A quick search of the Indy A list showed that Alpha K9 U was the place to go. Wow, was it right. Our first visit was a consult to decide which class we needed (they have several levels of group dog training). We met with Kelly, the owner. We were supposed to meet for about 30 minutes. She worked with our dog, Thor, for over 90 minutes because she liked him. We left that day with 2 private lessons scheduled before the start of our intermediate puppy class and an Amish made leather leash. The leash, at a price cheaper than anything I've seen at a pet store or online, is of the same quality as the training at Alpha K9-Truly the best. As previously mentioned, they offer several puppy level training classes. They also offer classes to teach your dog how to swim (no, they don't just know) and dock dive. Properly teaching the dog how to swim means teaching him how to listen to you in an emergency situation so he can always get out of the water in any situation. They also offer doggy daycare, boarding, board and train, grooming, nail services, and every dog product you could possibly need. They do it all. We have had our two personal training classes, done a doggy daycare, and purchased countless items from Alpha K9 (treats, other long leashes, deer antlers). All experiences have been fantastic and all prices are better than anywhere else I've seen. For example, the deer antlers at Alpha K9 are fresh and locally sourced and sold at the same price as the concrete rock antlers you can buy online through Groupon that are shipped from China. My wife, Thor (our dog), and I are very excited to start our puppy training classes. We have certainly come a long way with 2 private classes (we get complements on obedience every time we walk in public) and we look forward to many rounds of group training in the future. read more

We have taken our dog here for 3 different training classes--he graduated each class and moved on to the next. We absolutely cannot say enough great things about this facility. I would say the biggest advantage is knowledgeable trainers and swimming. Our puppy learned to swim at a very young age and was encouraged to listen to commands while swimming across the pool!! This was all especially helpful for us when we vacationed at a lake this summer! The classes were excellent and we were able to ask questions each week about the different issues we were all dealing with. Hearing the trainers response to other puppy owners was very encouraging for us. This facility is clean, organized, and an awesome resource for boarding and training. their prices are comparable for the north side of Indy. We even took our kids to a bunch of his classes and they were welcomed and encouraged to participate in the training exercises. Our 85 lb., 1-year-old German shorthaired pointer: does not jump up on visitors, does not bark, will sit and stay, and obeys "come" and "stay" commands because of the help and training we received from Alpha K9. We have and will continue to recommend this training facility! read more

I know that everyone's dog is special, but our dog was a rescue and he was a bit more special than others. He came in very shy and skittish as he was never socialized and was aboused/neglected. Several months of training at another trainer just didn't have us moving in the right direction. Words can explain how happy we are to have found AlphaK-9 University! Once we spent some time with Keli and the staff at AlphaK9, our dog, George just blossomed. We started with some individual/one on one classes that got both the dog and I on the same page. Without the distractions of a group class we were able to build our bond and build the foundation of trust so that all of our further training was even possible. We have taken a number of classes since then and accomplished much in last several months. Our dog has completed the Canine Good Citizen Certification, has learned to swim and dock dive and is doing well on the agility equipment. Most importantly, he has gone from a terrified wall flower to a really fun and dynamic part of our family. This hasn't been easy, and the classes are just part of the work that I think good dog owners must put in. The rewards are immense and the folks at Alpha K-9 U make it fun & worthwhile and they are with you all the time making sure that things are moving forward with you and your dog. I can't recommend them highly enough!!! read more

I called a week ago and spoke to Rachel about my dog having private lessons. She didn't ask my name or my dogs name didn't inform me on anything on the classes all she said was "email me your dogs shot records" now we all know when calling the vet to get the shot records that they will FAX them not email them. Any who 7 days passed by never heard anything from Rachel even after I emailed her to let her know all my info since it was never asked on the phone. I called again to ask to speak to a manager and they refused to allow me. I will not beg for their services so I will be heading elsewhere. Seems like if you want their services you have to stay on them about their job. Good Luck to anyone who goes here! read more

We LOVE Alpha K9 U! The staff at Alpha K9 truly cares about dogs and their owners. Our two rescue dogs have never been more behaved. After a few years we finally decided to get help training them and address some anxiety and aggression issues so we turned to Alpha K9 U. Without hesitation they met with us and whipped us all into shape! We enrolled them into obedience classes and even though we were in a group setting we still felt we were getting individual attention and help. They are also very good at explaining why dogs behave as they do and what it means which was important to us. We worked alot with Kelli and I swear she is like the dog whisperer! Everyone here is so friendly and they make you feel so welcome. We cannot thank them enough for all of their help! Even though we now live 15 miles away we will still drive to Alpha K9 U for all of our training, daycare, and boarding needs. read more

First off, I must say that Ryan is an excellent trainer and has a high degree of integrity and professional ethics. He is a very fair and honest businessman, which is highly commendable in this day and age! I was extremely pleased with the outcome. My dog is responding very well to obedience commands and I too am learning (from what Ryan taught me) successful ways to handle her in different situations. I have recommended him to someone who also has a dog with a problem of reactive aggression toward other dogs. I highly recommend him and the staff at Alpha K9 U. One last thing to note is that their training fees, comparatively, are very reasonable. read more

We can't say enough good things about Alpha K9 U. We are about to finish the beginner class and our puppy is already leaps and bounds above where she started. Kelly has been great to work with and seems to really care that the dogs in the class become well trained. Tori is also great and has been super helpful with training our dog and given us a lot of good advice.There was one class where our puppy was not listening to us and she could tell we were frustrated and had us come in for a one on one to help with the training. We are very thankful we found Alpha K9 U and plan to continue with their trainings read more

We loved our puppy obedience class! All of the instructors were so kind and patient with the puppies. Their methods worked really well for our dog and I appreciated the "gear" recommendations--which collar to help with loose lease walking, best leash for training, etc...We will definitely go back for boarding and advanced obedience classes. read more

NEVER TAKE YOUR DOG TO THIS PLACE. Took my dog to alpha k9 to board for a few days. Once I came to pick up my dog I was told he was a little dirty and needed rinsed off. Got dog in car and smelled a terrible odor. Noticed my dog had pee and poop all over him. Pictures provided to show proof. Had to wash dog several times to get stains and smell out. It appears the dog was sitting in his pee and poop the entire time. Owner stated dog had accidents 4-5 times a day. Dog is potty trained and does not have accidents. Regardless my dog would never choose to lay in its own pee and poop unless it had no other choice. They stated he was in the largest room they had. Went to talk to owner who tried to bully me and refused to apologize as I would not shake his hand. Owner made excuses on why they would give someone a dog cover in pee and poop. We never received a call that our dog was causing an issue as they stated. read more

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Kelly and staff are incredible! We got a high energy pup almost 3 years ago. After trying for a few months to train her ourselves we did "Board and Train" at Alpha K9. It really helped! We followed up with basic training for 6 weeks. A year later, we had some behaviors surface that we needed help with, they were available to coach and counsel us. Another year went by and we needed help again! They are awesome! We've used their daycare and boarding services also. Our dog loves it there! They're not just in it for the business. They really want families to have a good experience with their pets! Thanks, Alpha K9!!! read more

We visited Alpha K9 University initially for a 1:1 training session with our brand new Labrador puppy to try and correct a few puppy training issues. We had a good first experience and we then enrolled our dog in puppy training class. Our dog loved the class and the other dogs, including the swimming. After she completed the class we enrolled her in the board and train program where she received 1:1 training over two weeks. Hannah, her trainer really took an interest in our puppy to ensure she learned the basic things included in the training. We received phone calls and texts with videos to show us the great progress our dog was making. Hannah worked real hard to meet our specific training needs. For example, we have a daughter in a wheelchair and Hannah was able to train our dog not to jump on the wheelchair and walk beside the wheelchair. Hannah was so enthusiastic and she really bonded with our dog. Hannah and all the staff at Alpha K9 University are very personable and available to answer questions and to ensure you have the best training experience. read more

Communication issues. Family owned so any issues that might arise are taken personally. Say one thing, do another. Frustrating. Better facilities/trainers out there. They try and they also make a boat load of money. Don't let them fool you. read more

This place is great. We dealt with the owner Kelly and she worked on training our female lab. Our lab (Molly) was there for some obedience training as well as done anxiety that she had. Kelly and her staff did an amazing job with Molly. When we came to pick Molly up, Kelly took about 2 hours to let us interact with Molly on what she had learned and how to properly correct her. I was surprised with how much time Kelly dedicated to us and Molly and couldn't be happier with the results. I have had other dogs trained before but I can tell you that this is by far the best place I have ever worked with. I would highly recommend Alpha Canine to anyone that wants to have there dog trained properly. Before coming here we were using a shock collar. Kelly and her staff trained Molly without having to use this collar at all. I couldn't be happier and now I can sell that shock collar! read more

Our 1.5yr old "new" Pitbull rescue gets along ok with our other 2 dogs, but is a total attention hog and would mow the others down to get it! Rachel spent several days working with him. She also spent a lot of time with us to ensure we understood the commands and training to continue at home. You can tell they love these dogs and treat as if they were on read more

We took our dog Stella here for the board and train service. We were moving from an Acre yard in the country of Monticello, IN to and apartment in the Carmel area. Ryan was a fantastic resource and they helped make the transition super easy! My dog was struggling with leash aggression and anxiety toward other dogs. Alpha K9 U was super patient with her and got her socialized with other dogs. Ryan was super great at explaining why Stella had those behaviors and gave us tools to help get her back on track. We have had her home for two days and she is a completely different dog! We are super excited to start her in the 6 week class! Thanks so much Alpha K9 U! read more

We give Alpha K9 U a hundred stars! Keli and her staff have trained "us" and the results are amazing. We continue to enroll Cooper in obedience training, swim classes, day care, boarding and grooming. Alpha U has become our Doodle's home away from home. Thank you! read more

Oh my, I just can't say enough good things about Alpha K9 U!! I had my two dogs stay with them over the Christmas holiday, and let me tell you, it was a great experience for my dogs, and myself! Their facility is by far the best I've seen, and the love they showed for both of my dogs was beyond what I expected. They were able to take us in on short notice, which was rare given the timing (Christmas holiday) and were able to accommodate my one dog's special needs for allergy medicine. Both dogs had a great time in the daycare area, and were able to mingle with the other doggies that were there during this time! I also must say that the owner Keli must be some kind of a dog whisperer, because one of my dogs is a wolf hybrid, and Keli was able to bring out a gentleness in her that we thought would be reserved only for us !! I would highly recommend this facility to anyone who needs daily care or boarding for their dogs! I also would highly recommend them for those who need training for their dogs, based off of how I saw Keli working with our wolf hybrid in their pool / dock diving area!!! Thank you, Brad Bucher, Bowling Green, KY read more

Alpha K9 U is truly outstanding and a lifesaver to me and my adult rescue dog! Everyone is friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. You won't find the chaos that you may see at other dog daycares. The play time is thoughtfully coordinated to match your dog's personality and needs. My dog attended the week board and train. When I returned, he knew his commands and I was taught how to work with him. I also learned a lot about his personality and needs from the trainer. They are very generous with their time and knowledge. Your pet's safety is taken seriously. My dog is not a good candidate for daycare (I didn't know this and he wasn't turned down somewhere else and spent an entire day with dogs half his size...we were fortunate nothing happened). Since he couldn't join in daycare, Keli taught him to run on the treadmill! Alpha K9 U has made my home a happy home. read more

I wanted to give a good review, but unfortunately I cannot. I had a bad experience here which resulted in injury to my dog. Accidents happen, but ultimately the owners and trainers are responsible for the animals in their care. I spoke with two of the owners and neither one of them wanted to "own" the fact that my dog was injured while at their facility. read more

I was really excited to start my 2 year old Standard Poodle into his next stage of training. I called Alpha K9 and spoke to someone who said a trainer would be calling me the next day to schedule a meeting to see what would be best for my dog. That call didn't come so a few days later I called again and got a call back, just to be told they don't meet us before we sign up for class and my only option was that I would have to have him take their basic training class before I could have my dog go further in his training, I explained that he's had basic training and is extremely smart, it would be more training for me than him. Rachel, who I spoke with was very rude and said my veterinarian (who said I should call them and had gone to them as well) didn't know what he was talking about and any literature he gave me was incorrect. Very disappointed but glad not to have someone so rude to help with my dogs continued training! I will be going elsewhere and will inform my veterinarian not to refer them. read more