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ALPHA DOG ALPHA DOG Events provides exercise programs for dogs in Branford and Madison CT that are convenient for their humans. And what a face!

ALPHA DOG FUN RUNS...the GREATEST SHOW ON 4 LEGS! Alpha Dog Events & Activities is all about DOGS! Our dogs, your dogs, the local community of dogs. Our logo is an ode to Mattingly, our 2nd Pit Bull, and perhaps the greatest dog I've ever encountered. He was the motivation for this business, so why not make him the face as well. Mattingly loves to run and play with other dogs, and has been my personal exercise program since he joined our family in the spring of 2015. For me, that was 53 pounds ago, and dropping! Hiking, ball play, and since 2021, Lure Coursing. Mattingly turns 10 this year and he's slowing down. His little step-sister, Taylor is the face you see in our Lure Coursing pics, and on our Lure Coursing poster. She is nothing like Mattingly personality-wise, but she is the fastest thing I've seen on 4 legs. So much so that we're taking AKC Events like Lure Coursing and F-CAT (I know, means nothing, right?) and rebranding them into exercise programs and competitive events that will help dogs get the exercise they need while providing the convenience that humans require in this busy post-pandemic world. Follow us on social media and consider making your dog a member of the Alpha Dog 's Run Activities & Events Club...or Alpha Dog Club for short. We're a new business in the dog world, but we've been dog people our whole lives. We play with them, nurture them, travel with them, and couldn't think of a life without them. If you feel that way about your dogs, then Alpha Dog might be just what your dog has been looking for. We look forward to meeting your dogs...and you!

There's something about fall that makes every dog a little extra zoomy. 🍂That's why we can't wait for The Bark Harvest! ...
10/30/2026

There's something about fall that makes every dog a little extra zoomy. 🍂

That's why we can't wait for The Bark Harvest! It's back for its 2nd year and moving to a NEW home in downtown Killingly, hosted by the Killingly Business Association.

It's a REAL family day. The kids get face painting and a scavenger hunt. The pups get an agility course and a Fun Run. And EVERYBODY gets a shot at the Pet & Parent Costume Contest (matching outfits HIGHLY encouraged). Show off your dog's best trick, snap a pic for the photo contest, and grab a nosh from the food trucks while you shop local vendors.

Sunday, November 1 · 12–3 PM
Davis Park, Danielson (Killingly), CT

Leashes on, costumes on. See you there! 🐾

10/29/2026

Hey, big shout-out to the following for participating in our end of season Customer Appreciation Day. Join us tomorrow across from the Madison Farmers Market for coffee, hot chocolate, pumpkin donut holes, cake and hot tea all complements of Alpha Dog Acres, coming soon to Branford! Much love to...
Bonafide Pets of Clinton
Top Dog Food and Supply
Merriana's Bakery, Madison
Willoughby's of Madison
Alpha Dog Events & Adventures
In-Shape Fitness, Branford
Lucky Penny Management
And our "Friday Crew", Donna, Sam, Ralph, Nicole, and Liv who is moving to Boston to pursue her career path and we wish her the best!

10/29/2026

Branford Fun Runs are open!

Don't miss our Final Bark Market and Customer Appreciation event Friday, October 30 from 3 - 6 PM. Joining us is The Sew...
10/28/2026

Don't miss our Final Bark Market and Customer Appreciation event Friday, October 30 from 3 - 6 PM.
Joining us is The Sew Queen who will be selling boutique quality bandana's for dogs and cats!

Calling all playful pups and their hoomans! 🎃👻Our FINAL Bark Market of the season is Friday, Oct 30 at the Madison Farme...
10/28/2026

Calling all playful pups and their hoomans! 🎃👻

Our FINAL Bark Market of the season is Friday, Oct 30 at the Madison Farmers Market, and it’s our Customer Appreciation Halloween Bash! We’re going out with a BANG to say THANK YOU to the best pack around. 🐾

Bring your fur-babies out to learn spooky new tricks, score hauntingly delicious Halloween treats, and enter this year’s Best Costume Contest for a chance to win.

🎁 GIVE BACK, GET A FREE FUN RUN! Bring a donation and your pup gets a FREE Fun Run during the event:
🥫 Non-perishable food for the First Congregational Church food collection, which supports a network of Congregational church food pantries
🐶 Dog clothing, towels, linens (no quilted items, please!), and hard toys for Army’s Legacy Rescue. New or lightly used is perfect!

🦴 When: Friday, Oct 30 · 3:00 – 6:30 PM (Fun Runs start around 1:30–2:00 PM)
🦴 Where: First Congregational Church, 26 Meetinghouse Ln, Madison (across from the Madison Green and the Farmers Market)

Keep an eye on our stories for weather updates before you fly over on your broomstick! 🧙‍♀️✨

Last Friday at the Bark Market  we foWilderdog rig hanging from the bench at the FCC near the Alpha Dog Registration tab...
10/27/2026

Last Friday at the Bark Market we foWilderdog rig hanging from the bench at the FCC near the Alpha Dog Registration table. It has a super design stainless water ball attached. I will have it with me in Branford and Madison this week. Recommended to all, put your name somewhere in sharpie.

Interested in trying Alpha Dog Fun Runs, but don't know where to start? Slide through the images for steps by steps. The...
10/27/2026

Interested in trying Alpha Dog Fun Runs, but don't know where to start? Slide through the images for steps by steps. There are just a few weeks left!

It's a beautiful Saturday in the Park, the "Private Dog Park" in Branford that is! Alpha Dog Acres, across from Jalapeno...
10/24/2026

It's a beautiful Saturday in the Park, the "Private Dog Park" in Branford that is! Alpha Dog Acres, across from Jalapeno Heaven on Rt 1 will be open for Fun Runs today and tomorrow til 3p, or 4p by appointment. FALL SPECIAL 50% OFF any additional Fun Runs. Lots of room for cool down between Runs. Your dog wants you to know...A tired dog is a happy dog. Thanks to all our sponsors from Animal Awareness day!

10/24/2026

The weather is PERFECT for Fun Runs! Come on down to Alpha Dog Acres in Branford today and tomorrow, 11am to 3pm for Fun Runs. Text 860.681.9639 for a Private Dog Park Session appointment.

Calling all playful pups and their hoomans! 🎃👻Our final Bark Market of the season is creeping up on Friday, Oct 30th at ...
10/22/2026

Calling all playful pups and their hoomans! 🎃👻
Our final Bark Market of the season is creeping up on Friday, Oct 30th at the Madison Farmers Market, and we’re going out with a bang!
Bring your fur-babies out to learn spooky new tricks and score hauntingly delicious Halloween treats.
Enter your pup in this year’s Best Costume Contest for a chance to win—all while supporting our wonderful community of local vendors! 🐾 Sniff, shop, snack, and socialize at the ultimate market made just for dogs.

We're once again collecting new or used dog clothing, toys, linens, towels, etc for Army's Legacy Rescue. Your donation enters you in our end of year raffle!

Keep an eye on our stories for any weather updates before you fly over on your broomstick! 🧙‍♀️✨

Address

50 N. Main St(Rt 1)
Branford, CT
06405

Opening Hours

Tuesday 2:30pm - 6:30pm
Thursday 3pm - 7pm
Friday 3pm - 6:30pm
Saturday 10am - 3pm
Sunday 10am - 3pm

Telephone

+18606819639

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