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Do you want to train your own service dog or adopt a trained dog? Start here!
Training your own service dog is a journey that requires the dedication of both time and financial resources. This seminar is designed to educate you on the process and requirements of training your own service dog thru The Dog Alliance. This seminar is also required if you are interested in adopting a dog trained by our professional staff.
By the end of the seminar, you should have enough information to determine if this is the right path for you and your dog partner.
The next steps are in person: We are located in Cedar Park, TX. Please read our FAQs for more information on program requirements.
The first step in training your own dog is to teach basic skills. If your dog has not learned to sit, down, come, stay, leave it, loose-leash walking, and how to politely greet people, please consider enrolling in a puppy or dog manners class as soon as possible to begin your journey. Our system will allow you to register in ONE multiple-week service dog course without being an approved member of the program. If you choose to join our program, the fee from the multiple-week class is applied to your deposit.
This seminar is required prior to having your dog evaluated for the program. After you attend the seminar, our system will automatically send you a link to schedule a free consultation with our senior service dog trainers.
Disabled veterans and first responders: Thank you for your service. During the check-out process, please provide information about your service to attend for a discounted fee. Our generous donors provide scholarships for disabled veterans and first responders in our Hounds for Heroes Service Dog program.
Successfully attending and completing a course or the entire series of service dogs courses does not qualify you as a service/assistance dog trainer that is qualified to train dogs for others. The purpose of our program is to guide you as you train your own dog to be your service dog. The Dog Alliance is a fully accredited member of Assistance Dogs International.