I had a great time Friday conducting the seminar “The Way of the Dog” to some outstanding Huntsville area dog trainers.  The focus of the seminar was understanding canine thought processes, and how those thoughts manifest as action in the … Continue reading →

We are pleased to announce that our student K-9, “Ollie” is now an officer with Brookside Police Department and was quickly credited with tracking down two fleeing criminals. Way to go, Ollie!

Our annual totals are in! We are pleased to announce that our Dollars for Dogs program has raised $2260.80 in 2011 for some outstanding local dog charities. These include: Bama Bully Rescue, Peace Love & Dog Paws Rescue, & Hand … Continue reading →

We would like to thank the National Alliance on Mental Illness for hearing our presentation of “Companion Dogs – A New Approach” at their 2011 Annual Conference in Montgomery. We had a great time. And keep up the good work!

We would like to thank the Alabama Council of Community Mental Health Boards for hearing our presentation of “Companion Dogs: A New Approach”.  We had a packed house that was standing room only.  We look forward to implementing this innovative … Continue reading →

  We had a great time meeting all of the mental health consumers and professionals at the annual Shocco Springs conference.  We would like to thank Dr. Schumacher, James Harris, and David Williams with NAMI for working with McDonald Canine … Continue reading →

I have had the privilege of receiving services from the McDonald Canine Academy as the result of an injury to my boxer (“Doc”) resulting in the complete loss of his sight. As a behavioral psychologist myself, I was attracted to … Continue reading →

Located on Rocky Ridge Road in Vestavia, McDonald Canine Academy is centrally located to offer convenience and accessibility.  Here you can enjoy a free consultation with a qualified canine behaviorist.