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Transform Your Dog's Behavior
And Start Enjoying Life Together
Trouble with your dog listening?
Let's change that.
Don't Let Frustration Ruin the Bond With Your Dog
Are you feeling the stress of any of these?
🐾 Your dog pulls on the leash.
🐾. You are frustrated with constant barking and jumping.
🐾. Your dog is easily distracted during walks.
🐾. Your dog ignores important cues.
🐾 Your commands go unheard.
🐾. You are stressed at vet visits.
🐾. You are concerned with your dog around other dogs
🐾. You are missing out on fun experiences.
Achieve off-leash control in real-world settings.
Learn advanced commands and tricks.
Build a stronger bond through effective training.
Enjoy stress-free walks and outings together
Strengthen Your Bond with Your Furry Best Friend
Gain control, confidence, and joy in dog ownership
We Get it..
It’s frustrating when every walk feels like a battle, commands go ignored, and chaos replaces calm.
You love your dog, but you need them to understand boundaries so you can enjoy life together
We've been there, and we know how overwhelming it can feel.
But the good news is, with the right approach, clear communication, and a little patience, your dog can become the well-behaved companion you’ve always wanted. You don’t have to figure it out alone—we’re here to help.
With 30 years of experience
training dogs and coaching their owners, we don’t just modify behavior—we build lasting partnerships between dogs and their people. As an active Search and Rescue K9 Handler and Certified Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, we bring real-world expertise that goes beyond basic obedience. Our scientifically supported methods ensure your dog learns in a way that enhances trust, strengthens your bond, and creates long-term success.
Impactful Canine offers customized training programs that focus on clear communication, obedience, and real-world results. Using proven Canine Learning Theory, we create a training experience that is as enjoyable as it is effective.
If you’re ready to turn the frustration into confidence and build a deeper connection with your dog, Impactful Canine is here to guide you. Start your journey today!
Rick is amazing!
”We brought our 1 year old working line GSD to him after struggling with reactivity and lack of impulse control/overall confidence. Our pup was exposed to agitation work far too early from a previous trainer, and it just created a bunch of problems down the line. Rick is extremely knowledgeable, and understands how frustrating and disheartening it can be sometimes when you’re dealing with a reactive pup. We are so thankful for all of his support, and we have seen such amazing progress in our dog since we started with him. He’s given us the tools to continue to strengthen the bond we have with our girl and to help her grow into the dog we know she can be!”
Lauryn Givens Huntsville Alabama
Your Path to a Well-Behaved Dog
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🐾 Step 1: Let's Chat about Your Dog
Every great training journey starts with understanding. We’ll hop on a quick call to learn about your dog’s age, demeanor, challenges, and your goals. Whether your dog struggles with basic obedience, leash pulling, reactivity, or advanced off-leash control, this conversation helps us determine the right type of evaluation to set you and your dog up for success.
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🐾 Step 2: Schedule Your Evaluation
Now it’s time to meet. We need to see how your dog responds to you, new environments, and different situations. This evaluation allows us to pinpoint their specific training needs, identify behavioral patterns, and determine the best approach for long-term success. You’ll leave with a clear understanding of what’s needed to transform your dog into the well-behaved companion you’ve always wanted.
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🐾 Step 3: Your Custom Training Plan
No cookie-cutter programs here. Based on what we learn in the evaluation, we design a training plan tailored to your goals and your dog’s needs. Whether it’s structured obedience, behavior modification, or off-leash training, our approach ensures real, measurable results. You’ll walk away with a step-by-step plan and expert coaching to create a stronger bond and lasting behavior change.
Struggling with a dog that won’t listen? At Impactful Canine, we use scientifically backed training methods to transform frustration into confidence, strengthening the bond between you and your dog. Our personalized approach ensures stress-free walks, playtime, and a truly enjoyable companionship.
From Puppy Foundation Classes to Advanced Obedience and Behavior Modification, we provide a clear, structured path for your dog’s development. Whether you're tackling basic manners, off-leash control, or specialized skills like nose work and tracking, our expert trainers in Huntsville, AL equip you with the tools and knowledge for lasting success.
Join us and experience training that not only transforms behavior but deepens your connection with your dog.
Stronger Bond, Better Obedience, Happier Dog
Rick Markum, Owner of Impactful Canine, and his pack of dogs.
Dog Obedience Training [MOST POPULAR]
At Impactful Canine, we offer a complete obedience program, covering both Basic and Advanced levels, designed to bring out the best in your dog. Using the highly effective Canine Learning Theory, we focus on transforming behavior and creating a calm, responsive companion. Whether you prefer the convenience of personalized at-home training or the structure of our professional classes, our expert trainers are here to deliver real results.
Don’t settle for less—start seeing the difference today. Call us now to begin your dog’s transformation and strengthen the bond you share!
Foundation Puppy Training
Four-week puppy training program emphasizing foundational skills, engagement, and relationship building for advanced learning and the joy of puppyhood through positive reinforcement.
Canine Nose working classes
Our nose working class will help you mentally wear that pup out. Either it be for fun or sport come learn from a K9 Handler who knows what it’s like to handle working detection dog in the field.
GROUP CLASSES
From group engagement classes to obedience we offer small group classes giving you and your dog more attention, while helping human and dog learn how to deal with every day distractions.
LET’S HEAR FROM THE CUSTOMERS
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Your family and dog will absolutely benefit from Rick’s training. We have used other dog trainers in the past and none were as knowledgeable as Rick. We were immediately impressed in his ability to assess our dog’s behavior and develop a personalized training experience. After our first training lesson we went home with new tools which we worked on all week until our next class. Our pup’s behavior quickly modified towards the improvements we hoped for. After several more classes, our dog has transformed into the family dog we had hoped for. We highly recommended Rick and Impactful Canine Training to anyone wanting better behavior from their dog.
Adam Pearlstein
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Rick is amazing!
We brought our 1 year old working line GSD to him after struggling with reactivity and lack of impulse control/overall confidence. Our pup was exposed to agitation work far too early from a previous trainer, and it just created a bunch of problems down the line. Rick is extremely knowledgeable, and understands how frustrating and disheartening it can be sometimes when you’re dealing with a reactive pup. We are so thankful for all of his support, and we have seen such amazing progress in our dog since we started with him. He’s given us the tools to continue to strengthen the bond we have with our girl and to help her grow into the dog we know she can be.
Lauryn Givens
CONTACT US
1860 Sparkman Dr NW,
Huntsville, AL 35816
Hours
Monday–Sunday
7am-7pm
Phone
256-924-5617
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS?
Have any questions? Check out our FAQ for quick and friendly answers and information to ensure a positive experience for you and your furry companion.
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