At Heart of Dixie Dog Training, we believe that every dog can be a well-mannered companion. Founded by retired US Army veteran Ken Lebowitz, our training philosophy combines experience, compassion, and methods that bring out the best in your dog. Whether you're seeking obedience training or behavioral modification, we’re here to support you every step of the way.
Training Services
Heart of Dixie Dog Training provides private, one-on-one dog training throughout south Alabama. My training approach is balanced, practical, and focused on clear communication and real-world behavior results. Whether your dog needs better obedience, improved manners, or help with behavior issues, each program is designed to create structure, confidence, and lasting improvement.
Training sessions are available at your home, at my location in Andalusia, or in controlled public environments depending on your dog’s needs.
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TRAINING PROGRAMS
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Essential Obedience Foundations – 4-Lesson Program — $450
This program builds a strong foundation for dogs who need structure, consistency, and improved behavior in and around the home.
Skills Included:
• Leash walking without pulling
• Sit, down, stay, and place
• Household manners and impulse control
• Reducing jumping, counter-surfing, and overexcitement
• Recall foundation work
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Best For: Puppies, adolescents, and adult dogs needing better manners and obedience.
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Complete Family Dog Program – 8-Lesson Program — $850
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A full obedience and lifestyle training program designed to create a calm, reliable dog in real-life situations at home and in public.
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Skills Included:
• Advanced leash handling and heeling
• Place command with duration and distractions
• Reliable recall with distance
• Calm behavior around people, dogs, and triggers
• Public behavior and manners
• Improving daily structure and communication
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Best For: Families wanting dependable obedience and improved behavior in everyday life.
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Behavior Rehabilitation Program – 12-Lesson Program — $1,250​
This program is for dogs with moderate behavioral challenges that require more structured support and long-term training.
Issues Addressed:
• Reactivity toward dogs or people
• Fear, anxiety, or over-arousal
• Resource guarding
• Mild aggression concerns
• Territorial or environmental behavior issues
Program Includes:
• Controlled exposure and desensitization sessions
• Household and environmental management
• Owner handling skills and confidence-building
• A customized behavior plan tailored to your dog’s needs
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Best For: Dogs requiring deeper behavior modification and a structured plan for stable improvement.
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Puppy Start-Right Program – 6-Lesson Program — $600
A development-based program designed to give puppies the best possible start during their early learning stages.
Skills Included:
• Crate training and housebreaking
• Socialization and safe exposure planning
• Bite inhibition and puppy behavior management
• Leash introduction and basic obedience
• Confidence-building exercises
• Reducing nipping, chewing, and jumping
Best For: Puppies 8 weeks to 6 months.
THREE-PHASE TRAINING APPROACH
Phase 1 — Foundation Skills
Sit, down, stay, recall foundation, leash manners, crate training, household boundaries, and early structure. Builds communication and consistency.
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Phase 2 — Real-World Application
Distraction work, impulse control, handler timing, improved behavior in public settings, and strengthening overall reliability.
Phase 3 — Advanced Reliability
Advanced obedience when appropriate, remote communication tools, long-distance recall, calm behavior around higher distractions, and off-leash readiness.
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SERVICE AREA & TRAVEL FEES
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Training is available at your home, at my location in Andalusia, or in controlled public environments.
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Service Area:
I provide private dog training throughout South Alabama within a 75-mile radius of my business address:
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Travel Fees:
• 0–10 miles: No travel fee
• 11–25 miles: $25 travel fee
• 26–40 miles: $40 travel fee
• 41–60 miles: $60 travel fee
• 61–75 miles: $75 travel fee
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Travel distance is calculated directly from my business address at 20948 Homer Smith Rd, Andalusia, AL 36421.
Travel fees are applied per visit but are capped at a maximum of $150 per training program to keep training accessible for clients in outlying areas.
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BOOKING & PAYMENT INFORMATION
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A 50% deposit is required to reserve a training program. Remaining balances may be split into weekly or bi-weekly payments. All programs must be completed within 90 days unless otherwise discussed. No refunds once training begins.
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To begin training, book a call with the trainer through the link below. This quick call allows me to understand your dog’s needs and recommend the right training program.
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