about us
Alpha & Omega Working Dogs came into being ten years ago. It was a natural process, borne from our founder's love for dogs, as well as his incredible affinity with them.
Call (856) 441-2425 today for a complimentary consultation about your pup!
Overview
Our Founder: Sergeant Ray Harris is an 8-year Veteran with the Delaware State Department of Corrections. His career in law enforcement regularly exposed him to working dogs, and he discovered a passion for breeding, training, and competing. He is a member of Shutzhund USA, the premier club for German Shepherd trainers, as well as The National Working Dog Association.
Competitions: Ray has been competing since 2005, and has won awards in K9 sports up and down the east coast. In 2015, he became a certified decoy for Schutzhund, allowing him to decoy for club trials across the USA. He has performed in that capacity in seven states and counting.
Police Dogs: As of 2017, Ray has also expanded into developing Police K-9 units with several local Law Enforcement entities. He became a member of the USPCA to help police working dogs certify and compete in K-9 trials regionally.
Service Dogs: Alpha & Omega trains PTS/PTSD service dogs for veterans, first responders, and anyone who has undergone trauma. See our Services section for more detail.
Other Work: Alpha & Omega Working Dogs also trains non-working dogs. See our Services section for more details on our obedience, behavior modification, boarding, service and therapy training programs.
Keep Moving Forward: In the future, Ray intends to represent the United States in working dog competitions internationally, to further develop and refine his work with K-9, and to expand into other working dog areas. To that end, Alpha & Omega staff are all involved in ongoing education and training programs to better serve our furry friends and their humans.
Our Services
Boarding
Our facilities are trained to handle dogs of all sizes and temperaments for short to medium-length boarding stays. We don't keep dogs in crates all day - they'll go to bed happy and worn out from an appropriate amount of exercise. We are also equipped to accommodate special dietary needs and to administer medications as needed. For details, head over to our Contact page and tell us more about your dog.
Board and train
Our board and train program is an immersive experience for your dog, in which he will be boarded with his trainer and taught basic obedience. Specific training programs will be worked out to suit your needs.
Basic Obedience Training
In Basic Obedience Training, we give your puppy or grown dog a foundation for good behavior. This includes on-leash control, socialization, changing behaviors throughout maturation, and teaching the dog to focus on their handler. This program also includes an introduction to basic commands such as Sit, Heel, Down, and Come.
Advanced Obedience Training
In Advanced Obedience Training, you and your dog will learn off-leash trust, situational handler control, and an advanced or more thorough focus on the commands learned in Basic Obedience Training, as well as an introduction to the finished Heel position.
Doggone FUN DAY CAMP™
Day camps for dogs need to be a lot of things, but the most important is fun! Our Doggone Fun Day Camp is mentally stimulating and physically active. It’s a great way to improve your pup’s socialization with dogs and people, as well as get some regular exercise. As a bonus, it also helps dogs with separation anxiety and reduces destructive behaviors at home that stem from anxiety or restlessness. Dogs play (and rest) in small groups organized by size and play style, and we always send happy furry boys and girls back home to their families.
Behavior Modification
Behavior Modification address undesirable negative behaviors in your dog. We use a custom system based on positive reinforcement to change those behaviors. Our therapeutic approach never harms or frightens your dog, and instead uses a reward-based process to encourage behavioral changes.
PTS/PTSD Training
PTS/PTSD and Service training prepares a dog to assist a person who has undergone trauma. Whether the source of one’s Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is due to service in the Armed Forces, a personal trauma, a natural disaster, or something else, Alpha & Omega works to create and foster an unbreakable bond of compassion and reliance between the service dog and the person for whom they will be trained. These classes can also prepare a dog for Therapy or Emotional Support roles in your life.
THERAPY DOG Training
At Alpha and Omega Working Dogs, we’re proud to offer a comprehensive Therapy Dog Training Program designed to help you and your dog make a positive impact in your community. Whether your goal is to visit hospitals, schools, nursing homes, or local events, our team is here to guide you every step of the way…
Through personalized training sessions at our facility and real-world environmental sessions in public settings, we’ll ensure your dog is fully prepared to take on the important role of a therapy dog.
GROUP CLASSES
Ask us about Alpha & Omega’s group classes. They are a wonderful opportunity to introduce your dogs to other canines currently training with us. No experience is required to participate. Reach out to us for further details. Classes include:
Pawsitive Puppy Preschool™
Beginners’ Not Just Basic™ Obedience
Not Just Basic™ Obedience
Beginners’ Intermediate Obedience
Intermediate Obedience
Advanced Obedience
Reactive Rehab™
AKC SPECIALITY CLASSES
AKC S.T.A.R Puppy
Virtual Home Manners
Canine Good Citizenship (CGC)
AKC Community Canine (CGCA)
AKC Urban CGC (CGCU)
Trick Dog Novice (TKN)
AKC Fit Dog, Bronze (FITB), Silver (FITS), and Gold (FITG)
Class Schedules
Monday
6:15 p.m.- 7:00 p.m. Beginners’ Not Just Basic™ Obedience
7:00 p.m.- 7:30 p.m. Graduates Only Advanced Obedience
Tuesday
5:30 p.m.- 6:00 p.m. Not Just Basic™ Obedience
6:00 p.m.- 6:30 p.m. Not Just Basic™ Obedience
6:30 p.m.- 7:00 p.m Pawsitive Puppy Preschool™
Wednesday
5:30 p.m.- 6:00 p.m. Reactive Rehab
6:00 p.m.- 6:30 p.m. Reactive Rehab
6:30 p.m.- 7:00 p.m. Graduates Only Advanced Obedience
Friday
12:00 p.m.- 12:30 p.m. Not Just Basic™ Obedience
1:00- 1:30 p.m. Pawsitive Puppy Preschool™
Thursday
5:30 p.m.- 6:00 p.m. Not Just Basic™ Obedience
6:00 p.m- 6:30 p.m. Not Just Basic™ Obedience
6:30 p.m.- 7:00 p.m. Beginners’ Intermediate Obedience
7:00 p.m.- 7:30 p.m. Intermediate Obedience
7:30 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. Advanced Obedience
Saturday
10:00 a.m.- 10:30 a.m. Not Just Basic™ Obedience
10:30 a.m.- 11:00 p.m. Beginner's’ Intermediate Obedience
11:00 a.m.- 11:30 a.m. Intermediate Obedience
11:30 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. Advanced Obedience
TESTIMONIALS
Here are a few words from actual Alpha & Omega customers and graduates:
“I can’t say enough amazing things about Karli, Ray, and the entire Alpha & Omega team. They truly feel like family and treat our dog with the same love and care as if she were their own. We first brought our dog Penny to them when she was just 9 weeks old, and since day one, they’ve been completely in tune with her personality and our family’s goals/needs, and it shows in every interaction.
The training we’ve done with A&O has completely transformed our life at home. We have a happier, calmer dog and we have built an incredibly loving and trusting relationship with our pet. Penny also boards and goes to doggy daycare at A&O and I always know she’s in the best hands. There is no one I trust more to take care of her.”
-Julie Robinson
If you’re looking for someone who not only trains dogs but truly loves them, this is the place.I’m not a big review writer because I rarely find a business that impresses me to the point that I feel compelled to invest the time to speak up. However, Alpha & Omega is different, you feel it the minute you walk in. Our experience throughout our ongoing time there has been fantastic. They ask your goals for your dog and create an individual plan to meet those goals. They are patient and supportive through the entire process, going above and beyond to help you and your dog become a successful team; they feel truly invested in your success. I get compliments all the time about how well behaved our dog is. I can’t tell you how happy and grateful I am that we are a part of the Alpha & Omega family. There are several trainers closer to my home that would certainly be more convenient for us to get to but I wouldn’t even consider going anywhere else. Ray, Karli and their team won’t disappoint!
-Denise Zadeh
“Ray is a talented & passionate professional. His years of experience are reflected in his dedication to his craft. He applies proven training techniques in a customized approach geared to the individual needs of his clients. He trained our beloved Nas, an 80 pound pit bull, to be gentle, obedient, and respectful to people of all ages, other dogs, and cats. Whether you are looking for basic obedience training or someone to address a more difficult dog, you will be very pleased with the way Ray will train both you and your dog!”
-Michael and Debi Kenney
“My husband and I can not rave enough about A&O. They truly are our village! Bringing our Tank in as a 1 year old with little training, we were nervous, but looking back it’s the best thing we could have ever done! We’re now going on year 3 of attending, (they’ll never get rid of us) and it’s like our second home. We have had some hard times personally, when my health took a quick turn, A&O was there for “whatever you need” and helped keep our Tanky keep to a normal schedule. To recently, when we had our miracle baby, they helped us, and Tank to adjust to his new brother. Tank has been through all trainings, and is a frequent flier at day camp and we can honestly say it works! I think our favorite thing is the compliments we get from everyone about how well behaved Tank is. And we owe it all to our A&O Family!”
- Jessica & Rich Kerr
gALLERY
Puppies For Sale
Contact us today for information on current litters and future breeding plans. Alpha & Omega Working Dogs is a reputable and humane breeder, and all of our puppies come with Basic Obedience training and an AKC registration.
CONTACT US!
Alpha & Omega Working Dogs
876 N Lenola Road
Building 6, Suite E
Moorestown, NJ 08057
(856) 441-2425
aoworkingdogs@gmail.com
Alpha & Omega Working Dogs will work with your budget and schedule.
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