Dog Alliance Training Center

The Dog Alliance offers a wide range of dog and puppy training classes, from puppy manners to advanced agility, using positive, science-based training methods. Programs include Dog Obedience Training for essential skills like sitting, staying, and leash walking, and specialized classes for common behavior challenges such as leash pulling, distraction, and shyness.

Fun and playful programs like AKC Rally, Tricks, Coursing, FastCAT, Disc Dog, and K9 Fitness are also available to strengthen the bond and provide mental stimulation. They also offer AKC Canine Good Citizen training to prepare dogs for the CGC test.

Their Service Dog Training program provides free placement and training for eligible disabled Texas veterans, and a fee-based “Train Your Own Service Dog” program for civilians. Puppy training focuses on basic commands, socialization, and problem-solving for puppies aged 8-20 weeks. Private lessons are available for immediate help or scheduling conflicts.

Pricing Summary

Training programs vary in duration and cost. Beginner Dog Obedience & Manners is from $235 for 6 weeks, while Advanced Manners is from $165 for 6 weeks. Workshops like Calm Around People & Distractions are from $95 for 60 minutes. Specialized classes such as Focus, Attention & Self-Control are from $205 for 5 weeks, and Fun & Easy Leash Walking is from $195 for 2 weeks.

Puppy Training (8-20 weeks) is from $165 for 6 weeks. AKC Rally classes range from $195 to $225 for 6 weeks, and Tricks classes are from $235 for 6 weeks. Fitness classes like AKC Canine Fitness & Fun are from $225 for 6 weeks, with K9 Fitness Gym sessions from $25. AKC Canine Good Citizen classes are from $240 for 6 weeks, and the Community version is from $300 for 6 weeks.

Service Dog Training is free for eligible Texas veterans with service-related PTSD, MST, TBI, or mobility challenges. For civilians, the “Train Your Own Service Dog” program is fee-based, estimated around $2,500, and private consultations for this program incur fees. Discounts and scholarships are very limited for civilians or veterans without service-related disabilities due to funding constraints.

Policies

If a class session is missed, clients can attend a make-up session within 45 days of their course start date. A maximum of two make-up classes are permitted per 6-week session.

At The Dog Alliance, they transform lives through professional dog training, therapy dogs, and service dogs. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, they serve Texas veterans, children, seniors, and families with programs like service dog training, therapy dog visits, and family-friendly training classes.

Their philosophy emphasizes that “Every Dog and Every Human has Importance,” believing in positive reinforcement and harnessing the powerful connection between humans and dogs to improve lives. Established in 2006, they are committed to serving Texas veterans with PTSD and mobility challenges, at-risk children, and seniors by deploying well-trained therapy and service dogs.

The 7-acre facility in Cedar Park, Texas, is designed to be a fresh, bright, and welcoming location, offering a home-like environment with free internet, coffee, and dog waste pick-up bags. It features spacious, clean, and quiet training rooms, outdoor butterfly gardens, shady dog parks, and boutiques with dog treats and toys. Their 10,000 sq. ft. fully fenced artificial turf agility field is AKC regulation-sized and available for practice.

They also offer summer camps for kids to train, play, and bond with dogs, and facilitate therapy dog visits to schools, hospitals, and businesses. The Dog Alliance is a donation-supported nonprofit, with programs like Hounds for Heroes providing free service dogs for Texas veterans.

Accomplishments

Established in 2006, The Dog Alliance has over 20 years of experience and is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. They are one of only 145 fully accredited members of Assistance Dogs International (ADI) worldwide.

Their certified trainers hold credentials such as Assistance Dogs International Service Dog Trainer, CPDT-KA, CPDT-BC, and AKC Evaluator, and participate in yearly continuing education. The organization boasts over 100 life-saving service dogs trained, 60,000+ volunteered hours, 200+ locations served annually, 1,500+ therapy dog visits, 500+ certified therapy dog teams trained, and 10,000+ people impacted each year.

They report 90% improvement in overall quality of life for service dog handlers, 64% medication reduction, 82% enhanced emotional stability, 65% improvement in job performance, and 75% reduction in anxiety levels. They have successfully trained over 1,000 puppies and dogs, with 100% of their trainers certified and 100% of staff trained in Pet First Aid and CPR. 98% of students would recommend them to a friend.

How to Get Started!

For service dog programs, attendance at an introductory seminar (Veteran Service Dog Seminar or Civilian Service Dog Seminar) is required as the first step. After the seminar and submission of eligibility documents (for veterans) or a private consultation (fees apply for civilians), next steps are determined.

For general dog training, owners can view upcoming classes online or contact them for help choosing a class. If a dog exhibits aggressive behavior or extreme shyness, scheduling a private lesson with a behaviorist is recommended before regular training sessions.