Private Dog Training
in Austin, TX

• Quality of trainers. We spend an average of 6 months vetting Austin dog trainers before hiring, and we only take superstars. Not only are our trainers the ones the Whitehouse chose for themselves, it’s also ensured they have exceptional communication and human-training skills.
• Program structures. We break away from the usual Austin dog training options, private lessons or board-and-train. Instead, we come to you for training and can provide as little or as much hands-on support as you need. We then offer a one-of-a-kind maintenance and social training membership.
• Professionalism & community. We are a training club, not just a service provider. An emphasis on community means that we expect a high level of professionalism among our trainers and club members. If you’re looking for a group of high quality people you can rely on as friends and dog trainers, this is it.

Our Austin dog training services include puppy training, basic obedience, aggression training and behavior modification, and advanced obedience. Choose from private in-home programs and board and train, based on your dog’s needs.

We also offer Traction Rally, an Austin dog sports club with a progression from casual rally obedience practice to a competitive team. See program pricing or schedule a consultation for help choosing.

Your dogs can share one training program, although a phone consultation with a trainer will be needed to determine the best way for your specific dogs to learn together.

Every dog has different goals and a unique learning style. However, two separate programs isn’t typically necessary. Instead, these dogs may have the option to increase the length and price of training sessions by 50% so there’s ample time to work with the dogs individually as well as together.

We use the methods that are most fair, kind, and effective for your specific dog. No two dogs are alike, and neither are the training methods that best suit them.

For a detailed view of the scientific foundation of our training philosophy, read about our training methods here.

Yes! Varsity allows you to pay for training sessions on a monthly schedule and at a discounted rate.

Alternatively, Affirm is available and offers 4 payments over 2 months with no interest or credit checks as well as monthly installment plans from 2 to 36 months long.

Yes. Our Tutoring and Homeschool programs bring training and owner coaching to eligible addresses. Coverage depends on commute time from our Austin team locations. Check the locations page and confirm your address during a consultation.

Tutoring suits owners who want to learn the teaching process alongside their dog. Homeschool adds trainer-led practice at your home with owner coaching. Study Abroad is board and train in a trainer’s home, with owner visits and graduation coaching. Your consultation helps match the support to your goals.

Yes. Our Austin team welcomes dogs with a bite history and works with human aggression, dog aggression, reactivity and resource guarding. Start with a free phone consultation to discuss the incidents and your goals. Read about our Austin aggression training and the trainers’ experience.

In-home programs take place at eligible addresses and relevant everyday environments. Study Abroad dogs stay in a professional trainer’s personal home. Our separate Traction K9 Kennels in Del Valle provides private boarding and contact-free care; boarding and a full training program are different services.