Alpha Buddy Dog Training — Fort Lauderdale, FL

We don’t use shock collars, prong collars, or intimidation-based methods. Every program starts with an in-person evaluation of your dog — age, temperament, current skills, and the specific behavior you want addressed — because a plan built for a reactive rescue looks nothing like one built for a puppy learning to sit. That evaluation, not a fixed curriculum, determines what your dog actually works on.

Laz brings over 20 years of experience as a certified trainer and behaviorist, including training psychiatric service dogs that have flown commercially with their owners. Alpha Buddy Dog Training is BBB-accredited, and our client base ranges from first-time puppy owners to families managing serious aggression or anxiety histories.

Pricing depends on which program fits your dog, since a 6-week basic obedience course and an 8-week board-and-train program require very different time and resources from our team. Rather than publish a flat rate that doesn’t reflect your dog’s actual needs, we quote pricing after the initial evaluation — so you’re paying for a plan built around your dog, not a generic package. Call (305) 873-4555 for current pricing on any program.

How do I know which program is right for my dog?

Start with a call or the evaluation — Laz will tell you honestly which format fits, rather than upselling you into the most expensive option. Puppies typically start with puppy training; adult dogs with no formal training usually start with basic obedience; dogs with a specific behavior problem often do better with private sessions.

Do you offer guarantees?

Results depend heavily on owner follow-through between sessions, so we don’t offer blanket guarantees, but we do stay involved after the formal program ends to help you maintain progress, and we’ll discuss expectations openly before you commit.

What if my dog has aggression or severe anxiety?

These cases usually need private sessions or board-and-train rather than a group-style program. Mention this when you call so Laz can evaluate whether it’s a fit before scheduling.

Where do sessions happen?

Wherever the training needs to happen — your home, a local park, the beach, or busy areas like Las Olas Boulevard if the goal is public reliability. We travel throughout South Florida for in-person formats.

Do you work with all breeds and ages?

Yes, puppies from 8 weeks old (potty training only until 4 months) through senior dogs, all breeds and sizes.