Serving Northeast Texas

Your Dog Deservesthe Best Training

We offer a residential board and train program where your dog lives with Alexander, learns 17 to 24 obedience commands, and comes home a well mannered member of your family.

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17-24
Commands Trained
21+
Day Program
1
Dedicated Trainer
The Program

Residential Board and Train

Your dog comes to stay with Alexander for a minimum of 21 days and works through a complete obedience program covering 17 to 24 commands, both on leash and off leash, in real world environments like stores, parks, and neighborhoods.

We accept dogs 6 months and older who are ready to start their training journey.

Every dog learns at their own pace, and that is perfectly okay. Your dog is trained to a standard, and if they need a little extra time, the price stays the same. You will never be charged more because your dog learns differently than another.

Alexander personally handles every dog in the program. Your dog gets his full attention from day one through the go home lesson and beyond.

Board and Train

21 day minimum · 6 months and older

17 to 24 Commands Including
Sit
Down
Heel (on leash)
Heel (off leash)
Come / Here
Place
Kennel
Load
Inside / Outside
Leave It
Drop It
Off
Quiet
Break
Program Includes
  • On leash and off leash obedience
  • E-collar conditioning and communication
  • Socialization in public settings
  • Stay implied on Sit and Down
  • Go home lesson with the owner
  • Follow up support for the life of the dog

Alumni Boarding

Once your dog graduates from the program, they are always welcome back for a boarding stay whenever you need to travel. Alexander keeps their training sharp and reinforced while they are here, so you can enjoy your trip knowing your dog is in good hands.

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Alexander Norman, owner and trainer
Meet the Trainer

Alexander Norman

U.S. Navy Veteran Former Law Enforcement Owner & Trainer

Alexander is a United States Navy veteran and former law enforcement officer who served as a Lieutenant on a drug interdiction and narcotics task force. That background gave him the discipline, patience, and ability to read behavior that he brings to every dog he works with today.

As the owner and trainer behind Northeast Texas Dog Trainer, Alexander works with dogs of all breeds and temperaments through a comprehensive board and train program. Every dog that comes through gets his full and undivided attention.

When you bring your dog to Alexander, he is the one working with them every single day. You always know exactly who is training your dog, and you can reach out anytime with questions along the way.

"Every dog that comes through my door gets a training plan built around who they are, because every dog is different and deserves that kind of attention."
Training Approach

A Balanced, Adaptable Method

Alexander uses a balanced training approach that blends positive reinforcement with clear accountability, tailored to your individual dog.

Training begins with food rewards to build engagement, teach new behaviors, and create strong positive associations during the early learning phases. As your dog progresses, tools like the electronic collar are introduced at low, communicative levels to reinforce commands they already know and build off-leash reliability. The e-collar is used as a form of consistent feedback, not as punishment.

Traditional leash work is a cornerstone of the program, establishing control, spatial awareness, and clear communication through gentle guidance and pressure-and-release techniques.

By combining these methods, Alexander is able to work with each dog based on their temperament, drive, and learning style, producing reliable and well-rounded behavior in both controlled and real world environments.

Every dog learns differently. Alexander takes the time to understand your dog and sets them up for success without changing their personality.

The Process

What to Expect

Here is how the process works from start to finish.

01

Let's Talk

Fill out the inquiry form below and Alexander will give you a call to learn about your dog, answer your questions, and help you decide if the program is a good fit for your family.

02

Training Begins

Your dog comes to stay with Alexander for a minimum of 21 days. Training happens daily through structured sessions and real world outings, and you will receive updates so you always know how things are going.

03

Go Home Lesson

When your dog is ready, you come in for a hands on lesson where Alexander walks you through everything your dog has learned. He will make sure you feel confident maintaining the training at home, and follow up support is always available.

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We'd Love to Hear From You

Fill out the form below and Alexander will give you a call to talk about your dog. He is happy to answer any questions and help you figure out if the program is the right fit.

Location
Northeast Texas

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