UnderDog Training Club

Training begins with a free consultation and optional Foundations class for dogs without prior training. Clients can choose private sessions for targeted issues or join group classes focused on real-world skills like impulse control, engagement, and environmental neutrality. The Pack Life Community offers ongoing access to events, workshops, and adventure outings. Training progresses with the dog and owner, emphasizing consistency and lifelong learning.

Pricing Summary

Private training packages range from $150 for a Comprehensive Behavioral Consult to $1,000 for a 10-session Advanced Package. Group classes and Pack Life Community membership are available with flexible tiers. No contracts required; membership can be canceled anytime.

Policies

No contracts are required for membership. Clients may cancel the Pack Member Subscription at any time. Training is flexible, with no mandatory attendance requirements for group classes. Private sessions require scheduling but no cancellation penalties are mentioned.

UnderDog Training Club, based in Austin, TX, is a dog training business led by Robin McAlpine, a CPDT-KA certified trainer who specializes in personalized, science-based positive reinforcement training. They offer private sessions and group classes designed to build real-life skills, confidence, and strong human-dog communication. Their approach focuses on creating lasting behavioral change without fear or intimidation, with programs tailored to puppies, adolescents, and adult dogs. They also provide a Pack Life Community membership that includes ongoing events, workshops, and adventure outings to support continuous learning and socialization in real-world settings. Their training emphasizes consistency, adaptability, and owner education, helping families develop calm, reliable dogs through gentle, evidence-based methods.

They specialize in addressing common issues like leash pulling, reactivity, separation anxiety, and basic obedience, with flexible scheduling and no long-term contracts. Clients can start with a free consultation, foundational classes, or private sessions depending on their dog’s needs, and benefit from virtual support between sessions in higher-tier packages.

The business fosters a supportive, community-driven environment where owners feel empowered and connected, with training that grows alongside the dog and owner over time.

Accomplishments

Robin McAlpine is a CPDT-KA certified trainer and an American Kennel Club Certified Canine Good Citizen Evaluator. She is a member of the International Association of Canine Professionals and the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants. Her clients have successfully trained dogs to become Certified Therapy Dogs and achieved advanced obedience and recall skills.

How to Get Started!

Start with a free consultation to discuss goals and determine the best path—whether it’s a Foundations class, private training, or joining the Pack Life Community. A skill assessment is offered for dogs with prior training to ensure proper placement.