Business Details
Trusted Dog Training & Boarding Services in Abilene, TX
At A Plus Canine College, we believe in fostering mutual respect and trust through dog training that prioritizes understanding over obedience. Our philosophy centers on building strong relationships between dogs and their handlers, ensuring training is a positive, enriching experience. With decades of combined experience in canine education and competition, we offer tailored programs for puppies, adult dogs, and performance enthusiasts. Our climate-controlled facility provides a safe, distraction-free environment for learning, featuring matted floors to ensure comfort during sessions. Bettie Lutzko, a veteran competitor and professional educator, leads our team, bringing expertise from years of success in AKC and international competitions. We specialize in conformation, obedience, rally, agility, and nose work, with options for private lessons and group classes.Our boarding-with-training service allows dogs to receive personalized instruction while staying in a nurturing environment. Recognized by the Abilene Better Business Bureau with an A+ rating, we are committed to excellence, transparency, and client satisfaction. Our graduates, including multiple champions and titled dogs, reflect our dedication to developing well-rounded canine partners. Whether preparing for competition or strengthening everyday manners, we empower handlers with the skills to succeed. Our approach combines structured training with empathy, ensuring every dog reaches their full potential. This commitment to quality and trust has made us a trusted name in canine education since our founding.
Services
Puppy Training
Adult Dog Training
Competition Training
Boarding with Training
Private Lessons
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of experience in canine education and competition.
- Our team includes a professional educator and veteran AKC competitor.
- We offer climate-controlled training facilities with matted floors for comfort.
- Our graduates include multiple AKC Grand Champions and titled performance dogs.
- We are accredited by the Better Business Bureau with an A+ rating.
Associations and certifications
- Better Business Bureau
What people say
Expert training methods
Personalized attention
A+ BBB rating
Champion-level results
Climate-controlled facility
Services
Puppy Training
Start your puppy on the right path with foundational training in household manners and basic commands. Our structured program builds confidence and social skills in young dogs. Handlers learn effective techniques to establish lifelong positive behaviors through consistent, reward-based methods.
Competition Training
Prepare for conformation, obedience, rally, and agility competitions with expert guidance from veteran competitors. We develop specialized training plans for titles and championships. Our graduates have earned top rankings in AKC and international events through focused skill development.
Boarding with Training
Dogs stay in our facility while receiving individualized instruction from professional trainer Bettie Lutzko. Combines daily training sessions with supervised socialization and care. Ideal for focused skill development without home distractions.
Private Lessons
Customized sessions address specific behavioral goals or advanced training needs. Tailored to handler-dog pair experience levels and objectives. Builds foundational skills before transitioning to group class environments.
Performance Training
Develop specialized abilities in nose work, agility, and rally for competition or personal achievement. Training emphasizes precision, speed, and handler-dog communication. Designed for dogs ready to progress beyond basic obedience.
People
Bettie Lutzko
Professional Trainer & Educator
Veteran AKC competitor with decades of experience teaching in Abilene Public Schools. Has trained multiple Grand Champions and titled performance dogs across conformation, obedience, and agility. Recognized for developing effective, trust-based training methods.
Questions
What training methods do you use?
We focus on mutual respect and trust, using positive reinforcement to build strong relationships between dogs and handlers.
Do you offer boarding with training?
Yes, dogs can stay with us while receiving personalized training from professional trainer Bettie Lutzko.
What competition areas do you teach?
We offer classes in conformation, obedience, rally, agility, and nose work for competition preparation.
Are private lessons available?
Yes, students start with private lessons before transitioning to group classes tailored to their skill level.
What facilities do you have?
Our climate-controlled training facility features matted floors to ensure comfort and safety during sessions.
