Impactful

CANINE TRAINING & SOLUTIONS

Building Calm, Confident, and Well-Behaved Dogs: One Family at a Time

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Behavioral Training

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Puppy Training

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Obedience training

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We Focus On Training YOU and YOUR DOG!

Are walks starting to feel like a battle? Are barking, lunging, or jumping leaving you stressed and embarrassed?

At Impactful Canine Training & Solutions, we help Huntsville-area dog owners overcome everyday challenges through customized, science-based training that builds trust, understanding, and lasting behavior change.


If you’re struggling with:


  • Leash pulling or constant barking
  • Jumping, ignoring commands, or poor recall
  • Stress at vet visits or around other dogs
  • Reactivity or anxious behavior


We can help you transform frustration into calm, confident communication.

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IMPACTFUL CANINE

Where Huntsville Dogs Learn to Listen, Focus, and Thrive

Proven Dog Training That Works.

Impactful Canine Training & Solutions is a locally owned dog training business serving the Huntsville, AL area. We provide personalized training programs that address behavior issues, build obedience, and strengthen the bond between dogs and their families.

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Our Most Popular Training Programs

Real Training. Real Results. Real Relationships.

DOG OBEDIENCE TRAINING

Dog Obedience Training

Develop focus, reliability, and manners through structured, reward-based obedience programs designed to fit your lifestyle.

PUPPY TRAINING

Puppy Training

Set your puppy up for success with early socialization, confidence building, and essential manners that last a lifetime.

DOG BEHAVIOR TRAINING

Dog Behavior Modification

Training for dogs struggling with fear, aggression, or anxiety using structured, humane, and relationship-based training plans.

GROUP CLASSES

Group Classes

Encourage social learning through small-group environments for obedience, focus, and public manners.

BOARD + TRAIN PROGRAMS

Board + Train Programs

Perfect for busy families — let us do the heavy lifting while your dog learns with our trainer in a structured home environment.

AKC CANINE GOOD CITIZEN

AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC)

Preparing owners and dogs for the AKC CGC certification - teaching 10 essential manners for public behavior and social readiness.

AKC TRACKING

AKC Tracking

Teach dogs to follow human scent trails through real-world environments, the foundation of all scent work.

NOSEWORK & TRACKING

Nosework 101

Channel your dog’s natural instincts into focus and confidence through scent detection and AKC-recognized tracking programs.

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WHAT THEY SAY

Clients Reviews

I 10/10 recommend contacting Rick with Impact if you’re new to training or even want to challenge your pup. I brought my high-drive, semi-obedient, minimum off-switch puppy, Gus, to Rick, and the pieces are coming together within no time! (Still needs work but so much improvement) I chose Impact Canine Training because I wasn’t comfortable having someone else train Gus and not be a part of the process. With impact, Rick will work with the dog and give you the tools necessary to stay consistent and confident in your training. I am beyond thankful for Rick's investment in my relationship with Gus.

Melissa M.

★★★★★

I can’t say enough good things about Rick at Impactful Canine Training! He has been amazing with my dog, Benny, helping with obedience training and confidence building. I’ve noticed such a positive change — he listens so much better, walks nicely on a leash, and seems happier overall. Rick is patient, knowledgeable, and really cares about both the dogs and their owners. I highly recommend Impactful Canine Training to anyone looking for effective and compassionate dog training!

Ashley F.

★★★★★

We’ve just completed our sessions with Rick and the results with our bull terrier puppy, Tilly, have been impressive. The training was clear, consistent, and tailored to our dog’s personality, stubborn but smart. Rick struck a great balance between structure and patience, helping us build a solid foundation for obedience and good behavior at home and in public. We feel much more confident as dog owners now and highly recommend his positive reinforcement approach for anyone looking to train a strong-willed breed or any breed for that matter. Thanks Rick!

Laken M.

★★★★★

We are so glad we went with Rick for training our high energy rescue pup, Finn! Finn needed some help with impulse control and obedience, and has made some big improvements since he started training. We now have a good foundation for continuing his training at home thanks to Rick. It’s clear that Rick loves what he does - he is great with Finn and very knowledgeable about dog behavior.

Abby S.

★★★★★

Training for All Breed, All Ages, All Issues

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WHY CHOOSE US?

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Custom Programs for Every Dog

From shy puppies to reactive adults, every dog learns differently. We tailor each plan to your dog’s temperament, history, and your lifestyle.

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Real-World Training Environments

Dogs learn in controlled yet realistic settings, at home, in public, and on the go - to ensure reliability where it matters most.

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Certified Expertise You Can Trust

Our training methods are rooted in behavioral science and backed by organizations like the American Kennel Club (AKC) and the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior (AVSAB).

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A Local Partner You Can Count On

We proudly serve Huntsville, Madison, Decatur, and North Alabama, offering ongoing guidance long after your dog’s training program ends.

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