Austin’s dog‑loving community is getting a major upgrade this month as The Dog Alliance launches its full January–February 2026 training calendar, offering multi‑week programs designed for puppies, adult dogs, and performance‑minded owners. This is one of the city’s most comprehensive canine education rollouts in years—far beyond the typical single‑day workshops or social meetups.

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The Dog Alliance

Cedar Park (North Austin area)Website

THE ESSENTIALS
• Beginner Dog Obedience & Manners: Starts Jan 12, 13, and 15; six‑week program; $235
• Puppy Training (8–20 weeks): Starts Jan 13; six weeks; $240
• Pre‑Agility 1 & 2: Six‑week sessions; $205; dogs must be 5+ months and have prior basic training
• Canine Fitness & Fun: Jan 8–Feb 26; strength, flexibility, body awareness
• Pet First Aid & CPR: Jan 11; three hours; $99

Pro Tip

Puppy Training and Pre‑Agility are the first to go—if you’re eyeing a specific weekday evening slot, register as soon as dates appear on the calendar.

You can confirm current dates, requirements, and availability for all of these on The Dog Alliance’s upcoming classes page, which is updated as sessions fill.

WHY THIS MATTERS
Instead of one‑day events, this expansion creates a long‑term, community‑focused dog training pipeline. New puppy owners get foundational support, while experienced handlers can move into agility, fitness, and specialty work. For Austin’s rapidly growing pet population, this helps reduce behavioral issues, improves shelter success rates, and fosters a more dog‑friendly city overall, supported by The Dog Alliance’s broader nonprofit mission and community programs.

INSIDER INTELLIGENCE
• Classes fill early—especially Puppy Training and Pre‑Agility. Weekday evening sessions typically sell out first, so checking the live schedule and waitlists can be crucial.
• The Dog Alliance prioritizes small class sizes, which allows for individualized instruction but limits availability, a philosophy they outline on their core training overview.
• Instructors often recommend taking Obedience & Manners immediately before Pre‑Agility for smoother skill progression, especially if you’re eyeing more advanced or performance‑oriented work.
• Visiting the facility before the first session helps reduce your dog’s anxiety on Day 1; you can reach out via their contact page to plan a quick walkthrough or ask prep questions.

Heads Up

Because class sizes stay intentionally small, popular sequences (Beginner Obedience → Pre‑Agility) can fill well in advance—don’t assume you can just show up or register last minute.

Note

If your dog is nervous, reactive, or brand‑new to group settings, a low‑key pre‑visit to the facility—just walking the lobby and parking lot—can make that first official class feel much less overwhelming.

USEFUL INTERNAL GUIDES
Explore related Austin experiences to round out your dog‑friendly outings and training days:

• Pair a morning class with an afternoon nature break using Inside Austin’s Hidden Parks of 2025: The Insider Guide to the City’s Secret Nature Escapes.
• For a social, dog‑friendly evening after class, check out Inside Oddwood Brewing’s Pet-Friendly Trivia Night: The Insider Guide to Austin’s Most Laid‑Back Weekly Social Scene.

• Make it a full day out with Inside Leona Botanical Cafe + Dee Dee: The Insider Guide to Austin’s New Botanical Dining Escape, a nearby option for a post‑training meal or meet‑up with fellow dog owners.

For a deeper look at how The Dog Alliance fits into Greater Austin’s dog culture and long‑term training ecosystem, their main dog training hub lays out everything from puppy socialization to AKC‑aligned manners classes and advanced skills.

This January launch offers a rare opportunity for Austin pet owners to secure long‑term skills, expert coaching, and community connection—all within a single, thoughtfully structured program hub in the Austin area.