How Las Vegas Dog Owners Are Getting Their Dogs Trained Without Taking Time Off Work

If you've ever said "I really need to get my dog trained, but I just don't have the time" — you're not alone. It's one of the most common things we hear from Las Vegas dog owners.

Between long work hours, commutes, and everything else life throws at you, finding time to attend training sessions feels impossible. And yet, an untrained dog doesn't wait for your schedule to clear up.

That's exactly why we created the Training While You Work program at Star Puppy Academy.

The Problem with Traditional Dog Training

Most dog training programs require you to be present. You drive to a facility, attend group classes, or schedule private sessions around your availability. For busy professionals, that's a real barrier.

Even in-home training typically means blocking off time in your day, being present for the session, and coordinating your schedule around the trainer's availability.

For a lot of Las Vegas dog owners — especially those working full-time in Summerlin, Henderson, Southern Highlands, or the greater metro area — that's just not realistic.

A Different Approach: Training While You're at Work

Our Training While You Work program flips the traditional model. Instead of fitting training into your schedule, we work around it.

Here's how it works:

1. You head to work as normal. No need to be home, no need to rearrange your day.

2. Your certified trainer arrives at your home. We work directly with your dog in the environment where they live — which is actually the most effective place for training to happen.

3. You come home to results. After every session, you receive a progress update so you know exactly what was covered and how to reinforce it at home.

It's that simple.

Why In-Home Training Works So Well

Dogs learn best in familiar environments. When training happens at home — where your dog eats, sleeps, and spends most of their time — the lessons stick faster and transfer more naturally to everyday life.

There's no adjustment period for a new facility. No distractions from other dogs in a group class. Just focused, one-on-one work in the space where your dog actually needs to behave.

For Las Vegas dogs dealing with the heat, in-home training also means no stressful car rides or outdoor sessions during the hottest parts of the day.

What We Cover

The Training While You Work program is fully customized to your dog's needs. Common focus areas include:

• Basic obedience (sit, stay, come, down, leave it)
• Leash manners and loose-leash walking
• Door and threshold manners
• Jumping, barking, and other nuisance behaviors
• Socialization and confidence building

Whether you have a new puppy or an older dog with some habits to break, we build a plan around where your dog is right now and where you want them to be.

Fall Slots Are Open Now

We open a limited number of Training While You Work slots each season, and fall 2026 slots are available now. Las Vegas families in Summerlin, Henderson, Southern Highlands, and the greater metro area are welcome to apply.

Slots fill up quickly — especially in fall, when schedules settle back into routines and owners are motivated to get things done before the holidays.

Book your fall Training While You Work slot today and come home to a well-trained dog — without changing a thing about your workday.