Dog Alliance Training Center

The Dog Alliance offers structured group classes in puppy training, obedience, behavior modification, agility, rally, nose work, and therapy dog certification. Private lessons are available for personalized training. Service dog training includes both civilian and veteran programs, with veterans receiving full tuition coverage. Therapy dog training requires certification through an evaluation process. All programs emphasize positive reinforcement and real-world application. Classes are offered regularly with scheduled start dates and are open to all dog ages and types.

Pricing Summary

Fee-based services include group classes and private training sessions; pricing details are not publicly listed but are available upon inquiry. Service dog training for veterans is provided at no cost through grants. Therapy dog visits and reading dog programs are free to participants.

The Dog Alliance Training Center is a nonprofit organization based in Cedar Park, Texas, dedicated to improving human lives through professional dog training, therapy dogs, and service dogs. They offer a wide range of fee-based group training classes for families, including puppy training, obedience and manners, behavior modification, AKC Canine Good Citizen, fitness and fun classes, agility, rally, nose work, and trick training. They also provide private training sessions and civilian service dog training programs. Their unique advantage is their dual mission: while offering paid services to the public, they provide free service dogs to Texas veterans and first responders with PTSD or mobility challenges, as well as free reading dogs in schools and therapy dog visits to hospitals, courts, and colleges. Their trainers are internationally accredited and hold over 50 years of combined experience, with the organization being one of only 168 fully accredited members of Assistance Dogs International. They emphasize positive, personalized training methods and foster inclusive environments where pet dog owners train alongside future service dogs without feeling excluded.

They also offer summer camps for children, corporate wellness programs featuring therapy dogs, and volunteer opportunities for individuals and families to raise service dog puppies or become certified therapy dog teams.

The Dog Alliance is not a breeder, groomer, or boarding facility, but focuses exclusively on training and community-based dog programs that strengthen human-canine bonds and support mental and physical health.

Their facility is located at 1321 W New Hope Dr, Cedar Park, TX 78613, and serves the Austin and Cedar Park metro areas.

Accomplishments

The Dog Alliance is one of only 168 fully accredited members of Assistance Dogs International. Their trainers have over 50 years of combined experience and have trained service dogs for over 230 Texas veterans since 2012, with 92% reporting greater independence and 70% reduction in depressive symptoms. They also provide free reading dogs in schools and therapy dog visits across hospitals, courts, and colleges.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients can explore upcoming classes on the website, schedule a private training session, or request a therapy dog visit. New clients are encouraged to review program details and contact the center to determine the best fit for their dog’s needs. Therapy dog teams must complete an evaluation before certification.