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Why Puppy Training is Essential for Your Dog’s Development

Puppy training is essential for every dog owner. At The Dog Alliance, we offer comprehensive puppy dog training classes in Austin to help your furry friend develop good manners and social skills. Our experienced trainers create a positive environment that encourages learning and bonding between you and your puppy. Whether you’re a first-time puppy parent or have years of experience, our classes cater to all levels.

Our Puppy Training Classes

Puppy Kindergarten

The first 16 weeks of a puppy’s life are the most important weeks in their entire life. Designed for puppies aged 8 to 16 weeks, this class focuses on basic commands, socialization, and good manners.

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Obedience Puppy Training

3 months to 6 months. In addition to teaching you how to teach your dog basic commands, we will also guide you on socializing, bonding, and handling during these formative months.

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AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy

Our AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy classes are specifically designed for puppies aged 8 weeks to 20 weeks.This program emphasizes the importance of Socialization, Training, Activity, and Responsibility.

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Is your puppy older than 6 months? If so, don’t worry! We offer specialized dog training classes designed for older puppies and adult dogs. These classes build on the foundations established during puppy training and address the unique challenges of training older dogs. Join us to help your furry friend become the well-mannered companion you’ve always wanted!

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Puppy Training Success Stories

Real Testimonials from Happy Puppy Owners

  • “We enrolled our puppy in Day School with Becca and Lindsey shortly after adopting him because we didn’t have any experience training dogs ourselves and he needed to learn all of the basic commands. He had such a wonderful experience and made so much progress that we immediately enrolled him in a second session after the first one was over! After ten weeks of Day School, our puppy now exhibits so much more self-control, understands basic commands, and is a joy to take on walks (this did not seem possible prior to Day School!). This is all thanks to the attentive, loving care and personalized training that Becca and Lindsey provided. Our puppy also loved play time with the other dogs in the program and made so many friends! We are so grateful to Becca and Lindsey for all that they’ve done for our puppy and for our family. We can’t wait to enroll him again in the near future to continue his training!”
    Lia Schnackenberg
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  • “Great Place to learn how to train your new puppy. Nancy is absolutely the best instructor I’ve ever had and recommend to anyone that wants to learn how to train their dog. She is truly an asset to the Canine community as her love for the pups is profoundly evident in all she does. Peanut is on her way to becoming a well mannered puppy thanks to Nancy’s guidance. Thanks Nancy and The Dog Alliance. Keep up the GREAT work !”
    jj F.
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  • “We took 2 puppy classes (manners & agility) this summer to socialize & train our terrier/chihuahua mix puppy, very helpful, excellent calm & experienced instructors (Kathleen R!), beautiful facility, & great class times. Can’t say enough good things about them! We’ll be back for more…an easy drive up from Austin & easy to work with!”
    Susan S.
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  • “I took good manners 2 and now my pup is doing the AKC Good Canine class. She loves going and so do I. Rachael is great and answers all my questions. She helped my puppy adapt to being a foster sister for other puppies and gives wonderful advice. I’ve seen Lucy Rose grow so much and go from being anxious to being confident in public places!”
    josephine m.
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  • “They do a great job of training us owners to train our dogs. I’m so happy I found them. They will train my puppy all the way to therapy – dog certification!”
    Dana Jones
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) About Puppy Training

Puppies can begin training as early as 8 weeks old. Starting early is crucial for their development, as it helps with socialization and sets the foundation for good behavior. The earlier you start training, the more successful you and your puppy will be!

Training sessions should be short and frequent, ideally lasting 5-10 minutes each. Puppies have short attention spans, so multiple brief sessions throughout the day can be more effective than longer sessions. Consistency is key, so try to incorporate training into your daily routine.

We use positive reinforcement techniques, including treats, praise, and toys. This method is scientifically proven to be effective and helps build a strong bond between you and your puppy.

Yes, we offer private lessons both in-person and online. Our professional trainers provide personalized training plans tailored to your puppy’s specific needs.

Please bring a collar, leash, treats, and your puppy’s favorite toy. Make sure your puppy is healthy and has completed the required vaccinations.

Yes, all our trainers are certified by the CPDT-KA. Also AKC’s Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Evaluators . They also participate in ongoing education to stay updated with the latest training techniques.

Puppies must be 7 days past their first round of shots (including DHPP) and deworming. For puppies adopted from a shelter or large breeder, we also require them to be in your home for at least 14 days and show no signs of illness before attending class.  

Yes, if you miss a session, you can attend a make-up session within 45 days of your course start date. You can make up two classes per 6-week session.