Belgian Malinois dog lying on grass between two orange traffic cones during outdoor training session, with a chain-link fence and parked cars in the background.
Belgian Malinois dog lying on grass between two orange traffic cones during outdoor training session, with a chain-link fence and parked cars in the background.

OUR TRAINING METHOD

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BALANCED DOG TRAINING

Alliance K9 Training Academy is a balanced dog training facility. We are proud to offer training programs that prioritize strengthening your communication with your dog and maintaining a positive attitude about training.

By operating in all four quadrants of operant conditioning, we keep training both clear and rewarding for your dog.

Positive Reinforcement (+R): Is adding a reward (such as a treat, toy, physical praise, or verbal praise) to increase a desired behavior.

Negative Reinforcement (-R): Is the removal of a stimulus (such as leash pressure or e-collar stimulus) to increase a desired behavior. An example of this is removing leash pressure when the dog sits.

Positive Punishment (+P): Is the addition of a consequence (such as a leash correction) to decrease a behavior.

Negative Punishment (-P): Is the removal of something pleasant to decrease a behavior (such as removing the reward when the dog does not respond).

We acknowledge that each dog is unique in what they find to be motivating during training.

Our programs help you find the appropriate tools and rewards for your dog so that you can maximize their training.

read our reviews!

  • Golden retriever dog sitting on green grass in a field with a fence and trees in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

    BUTTERS - PUBLIC TRAINING

    Huge THANK YOU from our family to Ms. Taylor at Alliance K9 Training Academy for completely transforming our pup 'Butters'. Butters started out as a well-enough mannered pup, but quickly grew and became a nuisance on a leash. All of our traditional ways of "attempted training" failed and we were hating taking him on daily walks. Today when we walk him around our neighborhood we don't even use a leash! Butters is an excellent heeler and we have kept up with everything that Taylor taught us during the handover. Coming into and out of the house, into and out of the car, Butters was taught to wait for the command to release, and it is now such a pleasure. We have received a lot of comments from friends, family and neighbors about our well mannered dog. It's hard to believe he is still under a year old with how well mannered he is. I will also note that his "spirit" is still completely in tact. When we give him the 'Break' command he is off and having a grand old time doing puppy things. "Butters, Come" and he is right back sitting at our feet.

    Taylor is absolutely amazing and well worth every penny. Thanks again Taylor!

  • Black dog with a red collar sitting outdoors near a river, with trees and a stone bridge in the background on a sunny day.

    MACY - Therapy dog in training

    I can not say enough wonderful things about our experience with Taylor. We first met Taylor when I enrolled my Goldendoodle Macy into her Total Imprint Puppy Program. I was amazed by Taylor’s knowledge of animal behavior. After she completed that, I enrolled Macy into her 3 week board and train program. Through this process Taylor was extremely professional providing daily updates, appointment confirmations (through text and email), along with in-depth details of how Macy was doing in general. At the end of the program Taylor provided me with coaching and training to make sure I knew how to use and understood all materials. Macy loved working with Taylor so much, I genuinely was worried that Macy wouldn’t want to come home with me. No worries, she did! 😂 If you are looking for dog training, look no further. Taylor is hands down the best in Central Arkansas!

    -Kim

  • A young German Shepherd puppy sitting on a tiled floor, looking upward with its mouth slightly open, in front of a neon sign that reads 'AK9TA' and a plant in a pot.

    Einzel - Off leash training

    I BIG SHOUT OUT to Taylor at AK9TA!!!!

    What a fantastic job she did with Einzel my East European Working Line GSD. I started working him hard as an 8 week old puppy and was able to get his basic commands and obedience to an acceptable level, however; Taylor took him to a top notch level during his 3 week Off Leash Board and Train time.

    As most of you know this breed of dog has its tough challenges in training and Taylor fully understands how to work this breed of GSD. Utilizing commands in concert with the provided e collar Taylor obtained the ability to get him to willingly accept and execute the off leash commands without the e collar once he understood that bad decisions on his part had ramifications=e collar.

    He’s became the superb dog I knew he could be thanks to Taylor’s natural abilities and passion for dogs and their training/welfare.

    Taylor is also an InukShuk dog food representative. We are from SW Arkansas and she’s the closest supplier we can find. She contacts us to check to see if we need InukShuk before ordering her bulk orders. Great Job Taylor!!!! And thanks

    Taylor , we can’t thank you enough, and we will recommend you as 1st choice for any dog training requirements to other people.

    Thanks sincerely, John and Rebecca Patch

  • A black curly-haired dog with a purple leash sitting on a concrete surface in front of a rusted metal bridge with water and a bridge span in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

    Murphy - Behavior Modification

    We highly recommend @Alliance K9 Training Academy! After a year of not being able to walk our golden doodle without fear of being pulled all over the place by him on the leash, or losing him to chasing a squirrel or anything outside, and barking up a storm we decided it was time to invest in training. I knew it would be great, but had no idea how much better life can be with a well trained dog! After just a few weeks of being home I can already tell my dog trusts me and our bond is much stronger. I am so happy with our investment and it is clear Taylor and her team are experts when it comes to dog training. 🐶

    -Felicia

  • A happy black and white dog with a green bandana around its neck, sitting in front of a purple ball pit filled with colorful plastic balls, with some balls and a round green ball on the edge of the pit.

    Milo - Therapy Dog

    Taylor has been working with my Border Collie and me since he was a puppy. I had always wanted a therapy dog that I could volunteer and take to work with me, so we started training ASAP. We started with puppy lessons and continued into private lessons. Milo absolutely LOVES Taylor. She made a connection with him from the start and positive reinforcement is always included in her training, which is important to me.

    From the first session, Taylor demonstrated specific skills and taught me how to carry them over into my home and daily routines. As Milo advanced, Taylor was able to continue to specialize her sessions to our needs. Taylor was able to work with our specific challenges as well as make sure we had the skills to past his upcoming test. Having someone to grow WITH me and Milo has been more important than I could have ever imagine! To this day, she is just a text or phone call away.

    Before his second birthday, Milo passed his controlled therapy dog test AND obtained his canine good citizen title. We couldn’t have done it without Taylor! I cannot recommend her enough.

    -Alexis

  • A black and tan dog with a blue leash sitting indoors in front of a display of stacked large orange pumpkins.

    Tucker - Behavioral Modification

    100% I would recommend Taylor to anyone with a dog. She understands dog behavior and how to communicate with the most stubborn dogs. Tucker has boundaries and generally does not like new people or dogs, but Taylor taught us how to work with him so he can live his best life. Tucker did board and train and can now heel off leash and place like a champ. Tucker loves Taylor and is such a happy dog when he trains!

clear communication

better dogs.

training = freedom

Two dogs standing on a bridge with red railings and a blue sky background. One dog is a fluffy golden-colored breed, and the other is a black dog with a yellow leash panting with tongue out.
Group of four dogs standing on a forest trail in a wooded area with tall trees and green foliage.
Close-up of a dog with blue eyes, fluffy ears, and an open mouth, standing on grass.
A woman with long blonde hair, sunglasses, and outdoor clothing is smiling and hugging a large black dog that is standing on its hind legs. They are outdoors in a lush green field with trees, mountains with snow on the peaks in the background, and a partly cloudy sky.