*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!
Austin Dog Zone
Central and North Austin
Private training, day training, board and train, and outings/field trips.
Bond Dog Training
Central and South Austin
Private training with a focus on high level behavior consulting (eg aggression, anxiety) and separation anxiety
Conscious Dog Training
Central and North Austin
Private training focusing on higher level behavior cases, limited availability
Fuzzy Matters
South Austin
Group classes, private training, dog sitting
South Austin Dog Center
South Austin facility
Multi-week day training programs at their facility, great for behavior cases.
Sweetie Pie Pup Training
Austin Area
Manners training and dog sitting
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 through the affiliated Onion Creek Kennels.
1UP Dog Training
North (Round Rock, Cedar Park, GTown)
Group classes, day training
Both Ends of the Leash
Southwest Austin
Private training and behavior
Enlightened Hounds
Austin Area
Board and train, privates, and group classes.
Kim the Dog Trainer
South Austin
Now specializing in separation anxiety, usually treated virtually.
Pawsitive Dimensions
Virtual only
Great for virtual behavior consulting with dogs and for cats!
The Canine Center
Southwest Austin facility
A range of classes and private training
Train Your Dog
Manor/Bastrop/Elgin
Private and day training, great for manners, tricks, or fear! Some sliding scale options.
A Refined Canine
Georgetown
Private training, board and train, and day training
Charming Buddies Dog Training
Northwest Austin
Virtual and in person private manners training and dog sitting/walking
Dog Possible
General Austin Area
Mostly private training with some classes. Great for high level behavior cases (eg resource guarding, aggression) and reactivity.
Koinonia Training
North Austin , Round Rock, Cedar Park
Private training with lots of support for puppies and manners
Paz- Veterinary Behavior
West Austin
Dr. Krista Sirois is a veterinary behaviorist we work with closely. She sees both dog and cat clients!
Venture Dog Training
North 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!