ARFORDABLE DOG TRAINING
ARFORDABLE DOG TRAINING
ARFORDABLE DOG TRAINING
ARFORDABLE DOG TRAINING
ARFORDABLE DOG TRAINING
Arfordable Dog Training

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Arfordable Dog Training — Dog Training in Converse, TX

Arfordable Dog Training is a dog training business in Converse, Texas offering board and train and group classes, working from a dedicated training facility. They accept aggression and reactivity cases, publish pricing from $175 per course to $4,800, and list CPDT-KA and CBCC-KA credentials.

Converse, TX • Training facility • 4.8 ★ (95 Google reviews)

Verified listing

Last reviewed: Oct 10, 2026

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72 / 100

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Price transparency
89%
Method transparency
35%
Program clarity
87%

About Arfordable Dog Training

Based on what the business publishes about itself

Arfordable Dog Training is listed among dog training programs in Converse. Published program types include board and train, group classes. The rest of this listing covers only what their public materials state.

What dog training programs does Arfordable Dog Training offer?

Board and train options at Arfordable Dog Training range from a 2-week basic obedience program to a 4-week advanced course suitable for therapy and service dog preparation. A 3-week behavioral modification track addresses aggression, reactivity, and fear-based issues. Group classes cover puppy basics, obedience progression, and AKC Canine Good Citizen prep, with most running 6 weeks.

2 Week Basic Obedience

$2,800

This two-week board and train addresses mild nuisance behaviors and builds fluency in standard obedience cues. The dog boards with the trainer and works on leash behavior plus cues like sit, down, wait, come, and place.

The dog boards with the trainer for two weeks and trains daily on leash and obedience skills.

Best for: Dogs needing basic manners and a stronger bond with their owner.

Duration: 2 weeks

Focus: Basic obedience, Leash training

Includes: Follow-up sessions, Refresher sessions

Puppy Academy

$3,200

This two-week board and train introduces young puppies to foundational skills before the full obedience program. It covers loose leash walking, basic cues like sit and down, potty training, and socializing with other puppies.

The puppy boards and is transported daily to the training academy for individual and socialization sessions.

Best for: New puppy owners with puppies aged 4-6 months.

Requirements: Only dogs 4-6 months

Duration: 2 weeks

Focus: Puppy training, Basic obedience, Socialization

Includes: Follow-up sessions, Refresher sessions

3 Week CGC Prep

$3,500

This three-week board and train builds on basic obedience with added focus on distraction-proofing and public access skills, including heel, extended place, and polite greetings. Dogs go on outings to practice AKC Canine Good Citizen prep skills.

The dog boards for three weeks with daily training sessions plus outings in public settings.

Best for: Dogs ready to work toward reliability in public and distracting environments.

Duration: 3 weeks

Focus: Advanced obedience, Basic obedience, Leash training

Includes: Follow-up sessions, Refresher sessions

3 Week Behavioral Modification Board and Train

$4,800

This three-week board and train is designed for dogs with significant behavioral challenges including extreme fear, aggression, and reactivity toward dogs or people.

The dog boards for three weeks while the trainer addresses the specific behavioral issue.

Best for: Dogs with behavior cases including fearfulness, aggression, dog reactivity, or human reactivity.

Duration: 3 weeks

Focus: Aggression, Leash reactivity, Fear & anxiety

Includes: Follow-up sessions, Refresher sessions

4 Week Advanced Obedience Board and Train

$4,000

This four-week board and train covers all material from the two and three week programs with extra time for specialized skill development, suited for dogs pursuing therapy or service work.

The dog boards for four weeks with close, extended work from the trainer.

Best for: Dogs best suited for therapy or service work, or dogs requiring more individualized attention.

Requirements: Suitable for Therapy Dogs and Service Dogs

Duration: 4 weeks

Focus: Advanced obedience, Service dog training, Therapy dog training

Includes: Follow-up sessions, Refresher sessions

Puppy 101

$175 per course

This puppy class covers crate training, potty training, socialization, mental stimulation, and basic cues like sit, down, watch-me, leave-it, and loose leash walking. It includes supervised puppy play and discussion of body language.

Owners and puppies attend a group class together weekly.

Best for: Puppies aged 10-16 weeks with no previous training.

Requirements: Ages 10-16 weeks, current on vaccinations, no previous training required, must be friendly with people and dogs

Duration: 6 weeks

Focus: Puppy training, Socialization, Basic obedience

6 Week Basic Obedience Class

$175 per course

This six-week group class covers mental stimulation and obedience skills such as sit, down, watch-me, sit-stay, down-stay, loose leash walking, and come.

Owners and dogs meet weekly for one-hour group sessions over six weeks.

Best for: Dogs 4 months and older with no previous training required.

Requirements: Ages 4+ months, current on vaccinations, no previous training required

Duration: 6 weeks

Focus: Basic obedience, Socialization

6 Week Intermediate Obedience Class

$175 per course

This class builds on basic obedience with distractions, longer distances, place, sit-stay, down-stay, recall, wait, and hand targeting, preparing dogs for the AKC Canine Good Citizen course.

Owners and dogs attend weekly group sessions for six weeks.

Best for: Dogs that have completed basic obedience or have trainer approval.

Requirements: Ages 6+ months, requires Basic Obedience Class or trainer approval

Duration: 6 weeks

Focus: Advanced obedience, Recall & off-leash

AKC Canine Good Citizen Class

Price not published.

Focus: Advanced obedience, Basic obedience

How much does Arfordable Dog Training cost?

Group classes run $175 for 6-week courses. Board and train pricing starts at $2,800 for the 2-week basic program, with the behavioral modification option at $4,800. All residential programs include follow-up sessions and refresher training.

Board and Train pricing

Board and Train pricing at Arfordable Dog Training in Converse, TX
ProgramPriceLength
2 Week Basic Obedience$2,8002 weeks
Puppy Academy$3,2002 weeks
3 Week CGC Prep$3,5003 weeks
3 Week Behavioral Modification Board and Train$4,8003 weeks
4 Week Advanced Obedience Board and Train$4,0004 weeks

Group Classes pricing

Group Classes pricing at Arfordable Dog Training in Converse, TX
ProgramPriceLength
Puppy 101$175 per course6 weeks
6 Week Basic Obedience Class$175 per course6 weeks
6 Week Intermediate Obedience Class$175 per course6 weeks
AKC Canine Good Citizen ClassNot publishedNot stated

What training methods does Arfordable Dog Training use?

They accept dogs with aggression, reactivity, and fear-based behavioral issues. Public materials reviewed by Barklen do not specify which training tools are used.

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

Who runs Arfordable Dog Training?

As described in the business's own materials

Jessica Davis, Owner and Canine Behavioral Consultant

According to their site, lives on-site at the boarding home (Casa de Pup Pup) and personally oversees dogs in the board-and-train program, with a stated focus on positive associations during stays.

Credentials listed on their site: Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA), Certified Behavior Consultant Canine (CBCC-KA) via Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers, Pet CPR/First Aid Instructor through Pet Tech, Inc., and BS degree (unspecified field). Barklen has not independently verified these.

Jenny Ochoa, Trainer

According to their site, involved in evaluating and running the Reactive Rovers reactivity classes alongside Jessica Davis.

Credentials listed on their site: CPDT-KA. Barklen has not independently verified these.

Where does Arfordable Dog Training offer dog training?

Arfordable Dog Training operates from a dedicated training facility in Converse, TX, offering board and train stays at their facility and group classes.

Their site says they serve families in the Central Texas/San Antonio area (including Schertz/Cibolo/Converse), with stated attention to rescue dogs, fearful or reactive dogs, and discounted access for active duty military, veterans, and first responders.

Training takes place at a facility called 'Arfin' Academy,' while board-and-train dogs sleep overnight at the owner's home, referred to as 'Casa de Pup Pup,' and are transported daily between the two. A hands-on Pet CPR/First Aid class is also held at their location in Converse, Texas.

Training takes place at a dedicated facility on FM1976 in Converse. Parking availability and accessibility details are not published.

What should you ask Arfordable Dog Training before booking?

Generated from what their public materials leave open

  • Ask for current pricing on AKC Canine Good Citizen Class, which is not published online.
  • Their site describes their approach in general terms. Ask which specific methods and tools they use.
  • Ask whether you can visit your dog during a board and train stay.
  • Ask if anyone is on-site overnight.
  • Ask how often you will get photo or video updates.
  • Ask how many dogs each trainer handles at once.

Location and hours

9010 FM1976 Ste 203, Converse, TX

Monday – Thursday
7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday
Closed
Saturday
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM

How Barklen reviewed this listing

Barklen reviewed Arfordable Dog Training 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, progress updates, overnight staffing, dogs per trainer, years in business, booking, and others) are turned into the questions above rather than filled in.

Last reviewed by Barklen: Oct 10, 2026

What Barklen could verify

Programs listed
9 programs (board and train, group classes)
Published pricing
Published for 8 of 9 programs
Training method
Method unclear
Aggression and reactivity cases
Accepts aggression cases
Facility
Training facility
Insurance
Mentioned on their website
Guarantee
No guarantee offered
Certifications
CPDT-KA, CBCC-KA

Contact Arfordable Dog Training or request a quote

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+1 210-418-1440Website

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