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Pup Academy ATX — Dog Training in Austin, TX

Pup Academy ATX is a dog training business in Austin, Texas offering board and train, private lessons, and group classes, working from a home-based setup. They describe their approach as balanced training (rewards and corrections) and accept aggression and reactivity cases.

Austin, TX • Home-based trainer • 5.0 ★ (18 Google reviews)

Verified listing

Last reviewed: Nov 2, 2026

Transparency Score

49 / 100

Limited information

How clearly this listing publishes the details owners need. See our methodology.

Price transparency: 0%
Method transparency: 100%
Program clarity: 75%

About Pup Academy ATX

Based on what the business publishes about itself

Jo Alarcon runs Pup Academy ATX out of her home in Austin, where dogs in board-and-train programs stay with her rather than in a commercial kennel. According to her site, this setup is intended to make dogs more comfortable during their stay. Training includes outings to pet-friendly stores, parks, hiking trails, and downtown areas, which she describes as helping dogs practice skills in real-world settings.

The program lineup covers a range of needs.

Beyond training, the business provides boarding, daycare, dog walking, and pet sitting services in the South Austin area. Boarding dogs get indoor and outdoor space, social group time, and daily photo or video updates. A private daycare option is available for dogs that don't do well in group settings. Pet sitting extends to cats, exotic animals, and even plants. Alarcon describes her overall approach as focused on building clear communication between owners and their dogs.

What dog training programs does Pup Academy ATX offer?

Pup Academy ATX lists 8 training programs across board and train, private lessons, and group classes. Details below come from their published materials as reviewed by Barklen.

2 week course Basic Obedience and public access

Price not published.

A two-week board and train program covering basic obedience and public access manners. The dog stays in the trainer's home and receives daily handling and exposure to real-world settings.

The dog boards in the trainer's home for two weeks, with daily photo and video updates and a homecoming session to teach the owner.

Best for: Owners who need the training foundation built for them rather than doing it themselves.

Duration: 2 weeks

Focus: Basic obedience, Socialization

Includes: Owner handoff sessions

3 week board and train cross-over program

Price not published.

A three week in-home board and train program described as a cross-over program, building on basic skills with full immersion training.

The dog boards in the trainer's home for three weeks with daily updates and a final coaching session for the owner.

Duration: 3 weeks

Focus: Basic obedience, Advanced obedience

Includes: Owner handoff sessions

Conquer Reactivity 3 week bootcamp

Price not published.

A three-week board and train bootcamp specifically for reactive dogs, aimed at addressing reactivity through full immersion training in the trainer's home.

The dog boards with the trainer for three weeks with daily updates and a final handoff session.

Best for: Dogs with reactivity issues, including those with a bite history based on testimonials.

Requirements: Designed for dogs with reactivity issues.

Duration: 3 weeks

Focus: Leash reactivity, Aggression, Fear & anxiety

Includes: Owner handoff sessions

Service Dog Program

Price not published.

A board and train package tailored to training service dogs, falling under the broader board and train offerings.

The dog boards with the trainer while service-specific skills are taught.

Best for: Owners seeking a trained service dog, as referenced in a testimonial about service dog training.

Focus: Service dog training

Includes: Owner handoff sessions

Fit to Fly

Price not published.

A specialty board and train program designed to prepare dogs for air travel, with obedience and public access focus.

The dog boards with the trainer while being trained for travel-readiness.

Best for: Dogs that need to be prepared for flying on airplanes.

Requirements: For dogs boarding airplanes.

Focus: Basic obedience, Advanced obedience

Puppy Intro to Obedience

Price not published.

An introductory board and train program for puppies, covering basic obedience foundations and public exposure.

The puppy boards with the trainer while learning foundational obedience skills.

Best for: Young puppies new to training.

Requirements: For puppies.

Focus: Puppy training, Basic obedience, Socialization

6 week Training Course

Price not published.

A six-week private session course meeting once a week, covering basic commands and desensitizing exercises, with homework for the owner to practice between sessions.

The trainer meets with the owner and dog once a week for six weeks, coaching the owner through daily life skills.

Best for: Owners willing to do homework between weekly sessions to stay on track.

Duration: 6 weeks

Focus: Basic obedience

Group Sessions

Price not published.

Weekly group training sessions held on Saturdays in a public place, designed to teach owners to guide their dogs around other dogs in a real-world setting.

Owners and dogs meet other participants in a public location to practice guiding their dog with coaching from the trainer.

Best for: Owners wanting to practice public manners, including those with mildly reactive dogs.

Requirements: Mildly reactive dogs can benefit; space is limited.

Focus: Basic obedience, Socialization, Leash reactivity

How much does Pup Academy ATX cost?

Pup Academy ATX does not publish program pricing online. Contact them directly or request a quote through Barklen for current rates.

Board and Train pricing

Board and Train pricing at Pup Academy ATX in Austin, TX
Program	Price	Length
2 week course Basic Obedience and public access	Not published	2 weeks
3 week board and train cross-over program	Not published	3 weeks
Conquer Reactivity 3 week bootcamp	Not published	3 weeks
Service Dog Program	Not published	Not stated
Fit to Fly	Not published	Not stated
Puppy Intro to Obedience	Not published	Not stated

Private Lessons pricing

Private Lessons pricing at Pup Academy ATX in Austin, TX
Program	Price	Length
6 week Training Course	Not published	6 weeks

Group Classes pricing

Group Classes pricing at Pup Academy ATX in Austin, TX
Program	Price	Length
Group Sessions	Not published	Not stated

What training methods does Pup Academy ATX use?

Pup Academy ATX describes its approach as balanced training, combining rewards with corrections. Their materials state they accept aggression and reactivity cases.

Public materials reviewed by Barklen do not specify which training tools are used.

Who runs Pup Academy ATX?

As described in the business's own materials

Jo Alarcon, Trainer/owner

According to their site, describes herself as devoted to helping people build strong relationships with their dogs through training and understanding, focusing on clear communication between owner and dog.

Where does Pup Academy ATX offer dog training?

Pup Academy ATX runs a home-based training operation in Austin, TX, offering board and train stays, private lessons, and group classes.

Their site says they dog owners in the Central Texas/Austin area, including first-time owners, owners of reactive dogs, and those seeking service dog training for their pets.

Training and boarding take place in the trainer's home rather than a commercial facility, with limited group sizes for boarding dogs.

The Longview Road address in south Austin is listed, though parking and accessibility details are not published.

How does Pup Academy ATX compare with other Austin dog trainers?

Barklen analysis

Barklen analysis based on 15 published Austin listings (36 with published pricing). These comparisons are computed by Barklen, not claims made by Pup Academy ATX.

Price: Pup Academy ATX does not publish pricing for the program types where Austin has enough published prices to compare (board and train and private lessons).

Reviews: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, among 15 published Austin programs.

Transparency: 49 out of 100 (limited information), with 0% price transparency and 75% program clarity. 5 of 15 Austin listings show certifications; this business does not list any.

Published prices at Pup Academy ATX compared with Austin ranges
Program type	Pup Academy ATX	Austin range	Barklen read
Board and Train	Not published	$1,245–$6,600 across 8 Austin programs	No published price to compare
Private Lessons	Not published	$110–$140 across 6 Austin programs	No published price to compare

What should you ask Pup Academy ATX before booking?

Generated from what their public materials leave open

They don't publish pricing. Ask what a board and train stay costs and exactly what is included.
Ask which certifications their trainers hold and who issued them.
Ask for proof of liability insurance.
Ask which training tools, if any, they use and when.
Ask whether you can visit your dog during a board and train stay.
Ask if anyone is on-site overnight.
Ask how many dogs each trainer handles at once.
Ask about current availability and whether there is a waitlist.

Location and hours

7609 Longview Rd, Austin, TX

Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

How Barklen reviewed this listing

Barklen reviewed Pup Academy ATX against the business's public materials and published this listing. That is not a check of licenses, insurance, or certifications. See our methodology for what a verified listing does and does not mean.

Details the public materials do not address (owner visits during programs, overnight staffing, insurance, guarantee, certifications, dogs per trainer, and others) are turned into the questions above rather than filled in.

Last reviewed by Barklen: Nov 2, 2026

What Barklen could verify

Programs listed: 8 programs (board and train, private lessons, group classes)
Published pricing: None published
Training method: Balanced
Aggression and reactivity cases: Accepts aggression cases
Facility: Home-based trainer
Progress updates: Daily updates
Booking: Contact form