Dog training in Austin, TX
Austin dogs live a busy life. Patios, trails, crowded sidewalks, and dog parks. I come to you for private lessons, then we practice in the places your dog finds hardest.
I come to you. We train where life happens.
We start at your home, where the habits live. Then we take it out, because a dog that is calm in the living room and wild on South Congress is not done yet.
Field-trip lessons are a big part of Austin work. Recall at a dog park, polite hellos with other dogs, and settling on a busy patio.
Once the basics hold at home, we take them somewhere real, like
- Walnut Creek
- The Domain
- Auditorium Shores
One method, three ways to get there.
Reinforcement-based and science-backed. No shock collars, no prong collars, no fear.
One-on-one lessons
At your home in Austin, then out around town. $150 for one, $1,200 for 12.
See the details2-week board and train
Your dog trains with me every day for two weeks, with lessons before and after so it lasts at home.
See the detailsThe Dream Dog bundle
Board and train, all 12 lessons, group adventures, and a year of the online program.
See the detailsNot sure which fits?
What owners can do now.
“We tried off leash for the first time this weekend at Walnut Creek and Pickles did so great.”Max and Kasia, Pickles' owners
“Millie sat through her first hour long HOA meeting and was a perfect princess.”Kristen J., Millie's owner
“We took Reba to her first 4th of July party and she did amazingly well. She stayed on leash, we did all the sits and downs, and she laid down with treats on her paws in the middle of a group of people talking and holding food. Then she slept about four hours straight when we got home.”Trey and Britney K., Reba's owners
A kinder way to train, built from real-world results.
Brady started New Direction after seeing too many good dogs handed harsh tools and too many owners told to dominate their best friend. Every program here runs on trust and reinforcement. No shock collars, no prong collars, no fear. The result is a confident dog and a relationship you can trust.
Dog training in Austin, answered.
Do you train in Austin or only Round Rock?+
Both. Private lessons come to you in Austin, at home first and then out around town. Field-trip lessons at parks and busy spots are part of the plan.
How much does dog training cost in Austin?+
A private lesson is $150, 6 lessons are $720, and 12 lessons are $1,200, which is $100 a lesson. A 2-week board and train is $1,850, and the Dream Dog bundle is $2,700. Every price is on the services page, and the first call is free.
Can my dog learn to walk off leash in Austin?+
Many can, once recall is solid. It is built in steps, from the house to the yard to a quiet park, and only then somewhere like Walnut Creek.
Do you use shock or prong collars?+
No. Every program is reinforcement-based. No shock collars, no prong collars, no fear. Your dog learns that the choice you want is the one that pays.
What if my dog is reactive or nervous?+
That is some of the most common work I do. Barking, lunging, and fear get a steady, kind plan that moves at your dog's pace.
Also Cedar Park, Leander, and Hutto. Outside the area? The Inner Circle works from anywhere.
Ready for a dog you can trust in Austin?
A few quick questions, then a free call. You only pay for what your dog needs.