*Every Dog Behavior and Training
General Austin Area (or virtual)
Private training and classes, from puppy/manners to aggression to agility. Financial assistance available, Spanish services too!
A Refined Canine
Georgetown
Private training, classes board and train, and day training
Austin Dog Zone
Central and North Austin
Private training, day training, board and train, and outings/field trips.
Bond Dog Training
South Austin (into Kyle, Buda, Dripping)
Private training with a focus on high level behavior consulting (eg aggression, anxiety) and separation anxiety
Both Ends of the Leash
Southwest Austin to Wimberley & San Marcos
Private training and behavior
Charming Buddies Dog Training
Northwest Austin
Virtual and in person private manners training and dog sitting/walking
Debbie Martin Animal Behavior and Coaching
West Austin, Virtual
Private behavior modification for families working with a veterinary behaviorist
Dog Possible
General Austin Area
Mostly private training with some classes. Great for high level behavior cases (eg resource guarding, aggression) and reactivity.
Dr. Ken Martin
Spicewood Springs
Board certified veterinary behaviorist
Enlightened Hounds
Austin Area
Board and train, privates, and group classes.
Fetch Worthy
Austin plus Buda and Kyle
Puppy Training program, Adult Dog Manners, Private Training
Fuzzy Matters
South Austin
Group classes, private training, dog sitting
Grounded Roots Dog Training
Marble Falls/ West
Private training, walking, and pet sitting
Koinonia Training
North Austin , Round Rock, Cedar Park
Private training, dog sitting
My Dog Can Training
Cedar Park and North
Private training, specialty for parents
Pawsitive Dimensions
Virtual only
Great for virtual behavior consulting with dogs and for cats!
Ready, Set, Rewards
Pflugerville, Taylor, Round Rock, Georgetown, Hutto
Private training
South Austin Dog Center
South Austin facility
Multi-week day training programs, great for behavior cases and dog-dog socialization
Supermoon Dog Training and Enrichment
Austin Area
Private training and enrichment
Sweet Potato Dog Training
Austin Area
Private training, board and train
Sweetheart Pet Services
Austin and South
Private training, classes, pet loss and grief
The Canine Center
Southwest Austin facility
A range of classes and private training
The Dog Ranch at Liberty Hill
North Austin Liberty Hill
Private lessons, day training, board and train
Train My Dogs Austin
Central and South Austin
Private training and boarding/daycare
Train Your Dog
Bastrop
Private and day training, great for manners, tricks, or fear! Some sliding scale options.
Venture Dog Training
Austin Area
Private training, specializing in reactivity and canine fitness
Best Dog Trainers in Austin
We see folks ask this question all the time: who are the best dog trainers in Austin?
If you're looking for the best dog training in Austin, check out our directory of certified, positive reinforcement trainers.
If someone's on this list, it's because (to the best of our knowledge):
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They use modern, science-based methods rooted in animal behavior instead of outdated practices
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They train ethically using positive reinforcement and reward-based methods (and don't use tools like shock or prong collars, or use fear or discomfort to change dogs' behaviors)
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They hold and pursue appropriate certifications for their work and do regular continuing education
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They are accepting clients
Learn more about how to choose a dog trainer!