Alec H.
Birmingham, AL
Fun responsible easy going pet guy.
Pet care experience
Hello! I'll get right to it, I'm a dog trainer specializing in building members of the family. I am also a CGC Evaluator (Canine Good Citizen), so if your looking for someone to help you throughout that process or if your confident in your doggo and are ready to test, I'm your guy! I'm also a member as well as a Tester and observer for The Alliance of Therapy Dogs. So if you end up getting an ich to volunteer, I will be able to certify and guide your team along the way! Assuming you pass out test that is 😉 Now as a travelling trainer I sometimes take on a few extra gigs like this to make ends meet. My latest dog I trained before coming south recieved his VHM (Virtual Home Manners), CGC (Canine Good Citizen), and TN (Trick Dog Novice) titles at the ripe ole' age of 4 months! My personal dog Buddha is a service dog who has passed the PAT (Public Access Test). He is also a registered Therapy Dog through: The Alliance of Therapy Dogs. We are insured through the: Business Insurers of the Carolinas. He has the following titles: DN (Dock Diving Novice), FDG (Fit Dog Gold and below), TD (Therapy Dog), TKP (Trick Canine Performer and below), VHM (Virtual Home Manners), CGC (Canine Good Citizen), CGCA (Canine Good Citizen Advanced), CGCU (Canine Good Citizen Urban), THDN (Therapy Dog Novice) and THD (Therapy Dog). Buddha is 2 years 9 months old. I also offer a stud service with Buddha if anyone is interested we can talk details through text, call, email, or face to face. What I'm saying is that if you'd like we could talk about my services as a trainer as well and I could show you and your little buddy some fun things to do, or perhaps help on something that has been a struggle. Whether it's a new obstacle or an older persistent one, we can overcome it.
Reviews
Alec and Buddha did a great job taking care of our babies while we were gone. I felt completely comfortable having them at the house alone knowing he was going to be there twice a day to play with them and feed them. I never had to worry that they were in good hands. Alec was reliable and went above and beyond to even report on packages being delivered, etc. I will definitely use him again!
Alec and Buddha are such wonderful dog sitters. They stayed with our pups and one kitty for 2 weeks and the dogs were so happy all of the time. He sent pics and asked questions when needed. And, although we were on a different continent, he stayed in touch with us. I have only good things to say about Alec and Buddha.our dogs love them both so much and we do, as well.
Super dependable🐶 Works great with my dogs wonderful pet sitter!!!! My Dogs love him🐈 Alec takes time to play and walk my dogs and listen to my instructions. Super duper !!
Alec Hopke has worked for me at my kennel/ game farm for several years. I'm a breeder and pro dog trainer so Alec is hands on with my dogs whenever he's working for me. Alec is calm and patient with the dogs and does an excellent job of taking care of them, as well as training with them. He has earned several titles with his own dog and one of my dogs. The dogs just love Alec. I would highly recommend Alec as a responsible and loving pet caregiver
About Alec H.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
How ever you instruct. Otherwise we feed, walk, play, and rest at specific times. Pets need and do well with structure. Putting together a good positive routine sets our fluffy buddies up for success.
Information Alec H. would like to know about your pet
I've worked and currently work part time at a boarding kennel so I'm very familiar with administrating meds, applying salves/ointments, sewing/glueing wounds, clipping nails, bathing, any basic grooming, exercise, tell tale signes a dog is "Rippling". My fellow Respite Care Providers will get that term. Everything dog I speak you're in good hands here.
A typical day
I can train your dogs to become great companions and family members. We can work on tricks for you to show the kids, inlaws, friends, etc.. If staying for a prolonged time I like to take my service dog Buddha on hikes. If you are cool with that it is something every dog I've ever taken out has enjoyed. I don't take dogs of a certain age and physical fitness. Otherwise a lighr jog and fetch are my most common types of exercise that I'll take the pooches through!
Services
Alec can watch in your home
Availability
I free lance as a Pet Trainer and Respite Care Provider. I just got moved down south here a few days ago so my schedule is fairly open and free. If you have multiple days+nights in a row we'll have to talk about my rate as I'm not sure I filled it in on the app correctly..
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About Alec H.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
How ever you instruct. Otherwise we feed, walk, play, and rest at specific times. Pets need and do well with structure. Putting together a good positive routine sets our fluffy buddies up for success.
Information Alec H. would like to know about your pet
I've worked and currently work part time at a boarding kennel so I'm very familiar with administrating meds, applying salves/ointments, sewing/glueing wounds, clipping nails, bathing, any basic grooming, exercise, tell tale signes a dog is "Rippling". My fellow Respite Care Providers will get that term. Everything dog I speak you're in good hands here.
A typical day
I can train your dogs to become great companions and family members. We can work on tricks for you to show the kids, inlaws, friends, etc.. If staying for a prolonged time I like to take my service dog Buddha on hikes. If you are cool with that it is something every dog I've ever taken out has enjoyed. I don't take dogs of a certain age and physical fitness. Otherwise a lighr jog and fetch are my most common types of exercise that I'll take the pooches through!
Location
Birmingham, AL
Pets
Alec H.
Birmingham, AL