Certified Professional Trainers

Dog Training Programs for All Skill Levels and Behavior Needs

Solutions for Common Dog Behavior Challenges

From barking to leash pulling, we’re here to help with all of your dog’s training needs. Our expert programs make it easy to address common challenges so you and your dog can enjoy life together.

Professional Training for Your dog

Certified Trainers to Transform Your Dog’s Behavior

Whether you’re looking to correct problem behaviors, improve obedience, or advance your dog’s skills, we offer a range of classes tailored to dogs six months or older. All our programs use positive reinforcement techniques to ensure long-lasting behavior change while strengthening the bond between you and your dog.

Comprehensive Training Programs

Our Dog Training Programs

Dog Obedience Training

Help your dog master the essential skills like sitting, staying, and walking nicely on a leash. Our beginner through advanced obedience training programs are designed to make your dog a well-behaved companion, both at home and in public.

Dog Foundational Skills

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Beginner Dog Obedience & Manners

6 weeks, 1 hour per week

From $165.00

Polite dogs start here! Help your dog become a well-mannered companion using fun, positive training methods.

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Advanced Manners - Obedience with Distractions

6 weeks, 1 hour per week

From $235.00

Strengthen your dog's focus and obedience by practicing commands with challenging distractions, distance, and longer durations.

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Foundation Classes - Make Up Day

1 hour

From $12.00

Makeup class for classes missed within 45 days

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Dog Obedience Training

Help your dog master the essential skills like sitting, staying, and walking nicely on a leash. Our beginner and advanced obedience training programs are designed to make your dog a well-behaved companion, both at home and in public.

Dog Foundational Skills

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Beginner Dog Obedience & Manners

6 weeks, 1 hour per week

From $165.00

Polite dogs start here! Help your dog become a well-mannered companion using fun, positive training methods.

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Advanced Manners - Obedience with Distractions

6 weeks, 1 hour per week

From $235.00

Strengthen your dog's focus and obedience by practicing commands with challenging distractions, distance, and longer durations.

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Foundation Classes - Make Up Day

1 hour

From $12.00

Makeup class for classes missed within 45 days

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Solve Common Dog Behavior Problems

Is your dog easily distracted, pulling on the leash, or nervous around new people? Our specialized classes target common behavior challenges, helping your dog stay focused, improve recall, walk calmly on a leash, and build confidence in any situation.

Solve Issues

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Focus, Attention & Self-Control

4 weeks; 1 hour

From $155.00

Build your dog's attention and self-control, even in distracting environments.

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Calm Around People & Distractions - Workshop

60 minute workshop

From $95.00

Squirrels, baby strollers, leaves blowing, cars moving, kids toys, bikes, people, balls, walkers, canes, the smell of food, people in costumes, and more.

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Fun & Easy Leash Walking

2 weeks, 1 hour per week

From $79.99

Learn how to make leash walks fun and frustration-free for both you and your dog.

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Master 'Stay' and 'Come' When Called

3 weeks, 1 hour per week

From $235.00

Teach your dog to stay and come back to you, even with distractions.

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Building Confidence for Shy Dogs

5 weeks; 1 hour per week

From $225.00

Build your dog's confidence in a safe setting with the guidance of an experienced dog trainer!

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Solve Common Dog Behavior Problems

Is your dog easily distracted, pulling on the leash, or nervous around new people? Our specialized classes target common behavior challenges, helping your dog stay focused, improve recall, walk calmly on a leash, and build confidence in any situation.

Solve Issues

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Focus, Attention & Self-Control

4 weeks; 1 hour

From $155.00

Build your dog's attention and self-control, even in distracting environments.

More Information
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Calm Around People & Distractions - Workshop

60 minute workshop

From $95.00

Squirrels, baby strollers, leaves blowing, cars moving, kids toys, bikes, people, balls, walkers, canes, the smell of food, people in costumes, and more.

More Information
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Fun & Easy Leash Walking

2 weeks, 1 hour per week

From $79.99

Learn how to make leash walks fun and frustration-free for both you and your dog.

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Master 'Stay' and 'Come' When Called

3 weeks, 1 hour per week

From $235.00

Teach your dog to stay and come back to you, even with distractions.

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Building Confidence for Shy Dogs

5 weeks; 1 hour per week

From $225.00

Build your dog's confidence in a safe setting with the guidance of an experienced dog trainer!

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Fun and Playful Dog Training Programs

Make training enjoyable with our interactive programs! Your dog will learn new skills through fun games, strengthening your bond while making learning a joy.

Rally

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AKC Rally Introduction

6 weeks, 1 hour per week

From $195.00

Learn the fun sport of AKC Rally to improve your bond with your dog and your leash-walking skills.

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AKC Rally Novice

6 weeks, 1 hour per week

From $195.00

Continue learning AKC Rally and improve your skills and bond with your dog even more!

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AKC Rally Intermediate

6 weeks, 1 hour per week

From $195.00

Continue to improve your bond with your dog and your skills as you continue to participate in the fun sport of AKC Rally!

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AKC Rally Advanced

6 weeks, 1 hour per week

From $205.00

Prepare for titles and advance your skills in this course!

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AKC Rally Master

6 weeks, 1 hour per week

From $195.00

Prepare for titles and advance your skills in this course!

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AKC Rally Virtual Recordings - All Levels

1 hour sessions

From $45.00

Record your run for a title or get some extra practice on a course!

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Tricks & Tasks

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Tricks “Do More With Your Dog”

6 weeks, 1 hour per week

From $165.00

To our dogs, EVERYTHING is a trick! Trick training provides enrichment and mental stimulation for dogs of all ages, as well as strengthening the bond they share with us.

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Tricks 2 - AKC Intermediate Title

6 weeks, 1 hour per week

From $235.00

Continue your Trick training and keep your pup's mind active and your connection strong while working on your Intermediate Title!

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Tricks 3 - AKC Advanced Title

6 weeks; 1 hour per week

From $235.00

Impress your friends with a fun set of advanced tricks. Tricks are a great way to exhaust your dog from the comfort of your living room. Tricks can also be the foundation for service dog tasks!

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Coursing and FastCAT

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Fast CAT Introduction - Practice Run

2 runs per session

From $25.00

Experience these fast-paced and exciting sports with your dog! Fast CAT is open to ALL breeds and mixed-breed dogs. Get Started Here!

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Coursing Ability Test (CAT)

2 runs per session

From $25.00

Tally-ho! Watching a dog run with pure joy and instinct is a beautiful sight.

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Disk Dog

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Intro to Disc Dog

1 hour; 6 weeks

From $195.00

Connect with your dog and build teamwork with the fun and exciting sport of Disc Dog!

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Disc Game Strategies

1 hour practice sessions

From $35.00

Further your game skills, get ready to start competing in Frisbee competitions, or build your skills if you are already competing!

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K9 Fitness

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AKC Canine Fitness & Fun - 1

6 weeks, 1 hour per week

From $225.00

Build your dog's strength, flexibility, body awareness, and coordination by teaching fun exercises using a variety of equipment and props.

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AKC Canine Fitness & Fun - 2

6 weeks, 1 hour per week

From $225.00

Have fun and bond with your dog while they build strength and flexibility.

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K9 Fitness Gym

1 hour sessions

From $25.00

Build your dog's strength, flexibility, body awareness, and coordination by participating in fun exercises using a variety of equipment and props. Register for the sessions that work for your schedule! Click the "Register" button and scroll to the bottom of the page to select the date(s) you want to register for.

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Sports and Games - Let's have fun!

4 Weeks, 1 hour per week

From $165.00

Explore a variety of games and sports with your dog. The purpose of this class is to learn new skills and to have fun.

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Fun and Playful Dog Training Programs

Make training enjoyable with our interactive programs! Your dog will learn new skills through fun games, strengthening your bond while making learning a joy.

Rally

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AKC Rally Introduction

6 weeks, 1 hour per week

From $195.00

Learn the fun sport of AKC Rally to improve your bond with your dog and your leash-walking skills.

More Information
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AKC Rally Novice

6 weeks, 1 hour per week

From $195.00

Continue learning AKC Rally and improve your skills and bond with your dog even more!

More Information
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AKC Rally Intermediate

6 weeks, 1 hour per week

From $195.00

Continue to improve your bond with your dog and your skills as you continue to participate in the fun sport of AKC Rally!

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AKC Rally Advanced

6 weeks, 1 hour per week

From $205.00

Prepare for titles and advance your skills in this course!

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AKC Rally Master

6 weeks, 1 hour per week

From $195.00

Prepare for titles and advance your skills in this course!

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AKC Rally Virtual Recordings - All Levels

1 hour sessions

From $45.00

Record your run for a title or get some extra practice on a course!

More Information

Tricks & Tasks

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Tricks “Do More With Your Dog”

6 weeks, 1 hour per week

From $165.00

To our dogs, EVERYTHING is a trick! Trick training provides enrichment and mental stimulation for dogs of all ages, as well as strengthening the bond they share with us.

More Information
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Tricks 2 - AKC Intermediate Title

6 weeks, 1 hour per week

From $235.00

Continue your Trick training and keep your pup's mind active and your connection strong while working on your Intermediate Title!

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Tricks 3 - AKC Advanced Title

6 weeks; 1 hour per week

From $235.00

Impress your friends with a fun set of advanced tricks. Tricks are a great way to exhaust your dog from the comfort of your living room. Tricks can also be the foundation for service dog tasks!

More Information

Coursing and FastCAT

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Fast CAT Introduction - Practice Run

2 runs per session

From $25.00

Experience these fast-paced and exciting sports with your dog! Fast CAT is open to ALL breeds and mixed-breed dogs. Get Started Here!

More Information
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Coursing Ability Test (CAT)

2 runs per session

From $25.00

Tally-ho! Watching a dog run with pure joy and instinct is a beautiful sight.

More Information

Disk Dog

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Intro to Disc Dog

1 hour; 6 weeks

From $195.00

Connect with your dog and build teamwork with the fun and exciting sport of Disc Dog!

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Disc Game Strategies

1 hour practice sessions

From $35.00

Further your game skills, get ready to start competing in Frisbee competitions, or build your skills if you are already competing!

More Information

K9 Fitness

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AKC Canine Fitness & Fun - 1

6 weeks, 1 hour per week

From $225.00

Build your dog's strength, flexibility, body awareness, and coordination by teaching fun exercises using a variety of equipment and props.

More Information
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AKC Canine Fitness & Fun - 2

6 weeks, 1 hour per week

From $225.00

Have fun and bond with your dog while they build strength and flexibility.

More Information
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K9 Fitness Gym

1 hour sessions

From $25.00

Build your dog's strength, flexibility, body awareness, and coordination by participating in fun exercises using a variety of equipment and props. Register for the sessions that work for your schedule! Click the "Register" button and scroll to the bottom of the page to select the date(s) you want to register for.

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Sports and Games - Let's have fun!

4 Weeks, 1 hour per week

From $165.00

Explore a variety of games and sports with your dog. The purpose of this class is to learn new skills and to have fun.

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AKC Canine Good Citizen Training Programs

Prepare your dog for success with our AKC Canine Good Citizen training! From basic obedience to advanced skills, our certified trainers will guide your dog to pass the CGC test with confidence.

AKC Canine Good Citizen

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AKC Canine Good Citizen

5 weeks and Evaluation

From $245.00

The AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) program promotes responsible dog ownership and recognizes well-mannered dogs. Any dog can become a certified “good boy or girl”!

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AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluation

In-Person; 15-mins

From $75.00

For the AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluation.

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AKC Canine Good Citizen - Community

5 Weeks plus Evaluation

From $300.00

Build upon your dog's basic public behavior skills by working in a variety of real-life environments. Also called Canine Good Citizen - Community.

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AKC Advanced Canine Good Citizen Evaluation

In-Person; 15-mins

From $45.00

For the AKC Canine Good Citizen - Community Evaluation.

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AKC Canine Good Citizen Training Programs

Prepare your dog for success with our AKC Canine Good Citizen training! From basic obedience to advanced skills, our certified trainers will guide your dog to pass the CGC test with confidence.

AKC Canine Good Citizen

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AKC Canine Good Citizen

5 weeks and Evaluation

From $245.00

The AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) program promotes responsible dog ownership and recognizes well-mannered dogs. Any dog can become a certified “good boy or girl”!

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AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluation

In-Person; 15-mins

From $75.00

For the AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluation.

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AKC Canine Good Citizen - Community

5 Weeks plus Evaluation

From $300.00

Build upon your dog's basic public behavior skills by working in a variety of real-life environments. Also called Canine Good Citizen - Community.

More Information
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AKC Advanced Canine Good Citizen Evaluation

In-Person; 15-mins

From $45.00

For the AKC Canine Good Citizen - Community Evaluation.

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Professional Training for Your dog

Certified Trainers to Transform Your Dog’s Behavior

Is your dog pulling on the leash, not coming when called, or showing anxiety around new people? Our certified trainers in Cedar Park offer programs to address these issues and more, using friendly and expert techniques. Whether you choose sessions at our facility, group classes, or private training at your home (within 15 miles of Cedar Park), we’re here to help transform your dog’s behavior.

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Years in Business

1000+

Dogs Successfully Trained

100%

training methods use positive reinforcement

20,000+

Happy Dog Owners

98%

Students would Recommend to a Friend

Dog Training Success Stories

Real Testimonials from Happy Owners

  • “This is the best dog classes in the area. The trainers all focus on positive techniques. I’ve done everything from puppy classes to service dog classes to agility. I’ve loved it all. The agility especially is fantastic, our dog has improved so much and we’ve done so much variety, it really is the best dog classes!”
    Justin Warner
    Google Review
  • “We’ve only been taking classes for a few weeks now, but my dog and I love it! We are currently in Dog Manners 1, but plan to take Manners 2 and the progress into some sport classes! Our instructor, Susan is amazing! She is so knowledgeable, friendly, and adapts and offers guidance based on your specific dogs breed, personality, and her observations! I have already recommended The Dog Alliance to several neighbors and would recommend it to anyone wanting to improve your pups manners and increase your own understanding and bond with your dog!”
    Morgan L.
    Google Review
  • “I took my adopted rotweiller for both dog manners I and dog manners II classes; I learned a lot and she learned a lot. Also I really enjoyed the classes. The instructor was very knowledgable and worked hard with the class. I highly recommend basic dog training for anyone, especially someone who has a large breed that may frighten others. I have recently recommended ADA to my neighbor who has adopted a young, hyper blue heeler. I am sure that she will get a lot out of the classes.”
    Mary Edwards
    Google Review
  • “The Austin Dog Alliance is hands down Austin’s best at what it does. The trainers are phenomenal, the facilities are clean and spacious, the classes and camps are wonderful, and the service it provides to wounded heroes is beyond admirable. I highly recommend ADA!”
    Carla Smith
    Google Review
Start Your Dog’s Training Journey Today!

Prepare Your Dog for Training

To ensure a successful training experience at The Dog Alliance, it’s important to prepare your dog before your first session. Here are a few steps you can take

Vaccinations

Ensure your dog is up-to-date on all vaccinations to protect their health and the health of others, creating a safe environment for training and socialization.

Socialization

Expose your dog to different environments, people, and other dogs. This can help reduce anxiety and improve their social skills.

Leash Training

Ensure your dog is comfortable walking on a leash. This will make it easier to manage them during training sessions.

Basic Commands

Practice basic commands like sit, stay, and come at home. This helps your dog get used to following instructions.


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) About Dog Training

We offer a variety of training programs, including basic dog obedience, AKC S.T.A.R Puppy, Canine Good Citizen, puppy socialization, service dog training, therapy dog preparation, and specialized programs like agility, rally, disc dog, nosework and tricks. Our certified trainers tailor each program to meet you and your dog’s specific needs.

If you have a puppy and are looking for specialized training options, our Puppy Dog Training classes are perfect for you! Designed for puppies aged 8 weeks to 20 weeks, these classes focus on essential skills, socialization, and building a strong foundation for future training. Click the link to learn more about our puppy training programs and get your puppy started on the right path!

Our certified trainers can help you choose the best program based on your dog’s age, behavior, and training goals. We offer consultations to assess your dog’s needs and recommend the most suitable training plan.

Positive reinforcement training involves rewarding your dog for good behavior with treats, praise, petting or playtime. This method encourages your dog to repeat desirable behaviors and helps build a strong, positive relationship between you and your dog.

The time it takes to see results varies depending on the dog and the training program. Some dogs may show improvement in just a few sessions, while others may require more time. Consistency and practice at home are key to achieving the best results.

Yes, we encourage owners to participate in training sessions. Your involvement helps reinforce the training at home and strengthens the bond with your dog. We offer group classes, private lessons, and on-site training at our facility in Cedar Park.

If your dog shows signs of aggression or has a history of biting, we recommend scheduling a private lesson with our certified canine behaviorists before starting regular training sessions. This ensures your dog receives the specialized attention needed for safe and effective training.

While we cannot guarantee specific outcomes, we are committed to working with you and your dog to achieve the best possible results.

For training sessions, please bring your dog’s leash, collar, and a supply of their favorite treats. Please also bring an interactive toy such as a tug and a blanket or mat for your dog to rest.

Yes, we offer a range of online resources, including training guides, videos, and articles, to support your training efforts at home. Visit our Free Puppy Resources page for valuable tips and tools. When you sign up for a class, you are emailed a link to a page of online resources that recap what was taught in class and additional age appropriate dog training tips.

Your dog/puppy must have lived in your home for two weeks before bringing them on campus. Please do not bring dogs that have any signs of illness. For puppies too young for a rabies shot, we only require the distemper parvo vaccinations, at least 7 days prior to attending class. All three shots are not required for puppies younger than 12 weeks. For dogs old enough to receive a rabies vaccination, we require rabies and the distemper parvo vaccination. Bordetella and canine influenza are recommended, but not required.

Would you like to volunteer?

The Hounds for Heroes program relies on dedicated puppy raisers to prepare our future service dogs. By volunteering to raise a puppy, you play a crucial role in supporting veterans and first responders with disabilities. Your love and care can make a life-changing difference.