We Don’t ‘Fix’ Dogs, We Train Owners Too

Every so often, someone calls and says, “Can you fix my dog?”

Our answer is always the same: we don’t fix dogs, we train owners too.

At Alaska Dog Works, we’ve trained thousands of dogs across Alaska, and the truth is, most of the time, the dog isn’t the real problem. The dog is simply responding to the environment, structure, and habits it lives in.

Training works best when the people in the dog’s life change too.

Dogs Learn From Patterns, Not Promises

You can’t send your dog away, pick them up three weeks later, and expect perfection if nothing changes at home. Dogs learn from consistency, and they read yours better than you think.

If your rules shift daily, if your tone changes, if you give in “just this once,” your dog learns that commands are optional. That’s not a dog problem. That’s a pattern problem.

When we say we train the owners too, it’s because we want results that last long after the program ends.

Partnership Over Outsourcing

We can teach your dog everything they need to know, but if you don’t apply it, it fades fast. That’s why our programs are designed around coaching you, not just conditioning your dog.

We’ll show you how to give clear commands, maintain structure, and reinforce good behavior every single day. Because real success doesn’t come from outsourcing effort, it comes from partnership.

Your Dog Wants You to Lead

Dogs crave leadership. When you take control calmly and confidently, they relax. When you’re inconsistent or uncertain, they fill that gap with their own behavior, barking, pulling, guarding, or ignoring.

The more you step up, the faster your dog settles down.

We Train for the Real World

We don’t train for the living room. We train for life, on trails, in parks, at cafes, and around distractions. That means you, the owner, have to be part of it.

When you understand how to communicate clearly, your dog listens anywhere, not just with us.

Ready to Become the Trainer Your Dog Needs?

If you’re ready to stop looking for someone to “fix” your dog and start becoming the leader your dog trusts, we’re ready to help.

Schedule your strategy call today and let’s build a plan that works for both of you.