Every Dog Behavior and Training is a NONPROFIT helping you get the behavior and training support you need.
Our certified, positive reinforcement trainers and behavior specialists in Austin, TX are here to help you with everything from puppy socialization to basic manners/obedience to nosework and agility. We also help with fear, anxiety, aggression, and other behavior problems. We host group classes in both North and South Austin and do private in-home training throughout Austin.
We offer financial assistance on all of our programs, to ensure that cost isn't a barrier to training. We also offer Spanish-language training, free webinars, and a referral list of all of the certified, positive reinforcement trainers in Austin.
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What are the best options for training my new puppy?
That's a great question! Puppy socialization is VERY important. Puppies are learning a lot about the world from about 8-14 weeks during their "critical socialization period," so it's very important that they start doing things and meeting people early. We want to keep puppies safe until they're vaccinated, but puppy classes are a very safe way to start training and socializing as early as 8 weeks.
Our puppy classes will teach basic skills like how to sit, drop it, and walking on leash. Puppy Kindergarten will also cover topics like how to stop puppies from biting, potty training, preventing puppies from chewing on things they shouldn't, and avoiding other future problems.
Puppy training classes also provide socialization with other puppies to help them learn appropriate play, as well as meeting new people in a safe environment (again, puppies do not have to be fully vaccinated to start puppy classes!).
We can also set up private training sessions for puppies!
Community answer · Every Dog Behavior and Training (South) · 2025-11-21
5/5Our dog just completed the six-week Kindergarten Puppy Program, and I’m so thankful we decided to enroll her. She got puppy socialization and exposure to many sounds, objects, and other puppies during the most crucial time window. I’m grateful she was able to do this in a safe en…Read full reviewClose full review
Our dog just completed the six-week Kindergarten Puppy Program, and I’m so thankful we decided to enroll her. She got puppy socialization and exposure to many sounds, objects, and other puppies during the most crucial time window. I’m grateful she was able to do this in a safe environment because she was not fully vaccinated yet. We weren’t able to do this with our first two dogs because there wasn’t a program around at the time for pups that aren’t fully vaccinated yet. This program is less about learning tricks and more about exposure and foundational skills to build on, which was very important to me. Every week there was “homework” (just a few ideas of what to work on that week), which was so helpful! Eric is a wonderful trainer, and my dog is already enrolled in Puppy First Grade. I recommend this specific training to anyone with a new puppy who wants to make sure they’re set up for success. I am excited to see how much my dog will learn in her upcoming sessions.
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Katie Case
5/5
My pup, Alfie and I have taken 2 classes now (basic manners and teen spirit) and hope to take many more. I love the instructors (especially Eric!). Everyone is so helpful— we’ve seen such improvement in Alfie since we started.
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jlhnjp
5/5
From the first email interaction to the quality of education, Every Dog is excellent. Thank you!
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Erika Cremona
5/5I LOVEEEE Every Dog; no, really- I love them. I found them on a whim, when I was looking for a training for my puppy and I hit the jackpot. First, I love it's a non-profit and they give back to the community. Second, they create and maintain a safe environment always. Third, th…Read full reviewClose full review
I LOVEEEE Every Dog; no, really- I love them. I found them on a whim, when I was looking for a training for my puppy and I hit the jackpot. First, I love it's a non-profit and they give back to the community. Second, they create and maintain a safe environment always. Third, they love my boy like their own. It's been such a relief to have the support to bring additional training and help build his confidence and independence- while also giving me a peace of mind. Cat, Nat, Caryle and Lindsey have been key in starting off my puppies life off right. Oh! puppy daycare blew my expectations out of the water. I get a written report card each day, a breakdown of what they worked on that day and videos of them doing training, so I can practice what they did.
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Jody Fillpot
5/5We have only had two classes so far (one online and one in person), but both have been absolutely wonderful, engaging, and informative. Even after just these two sessions—and by putting into practice the tips and exercises they've given us to work on at home with Joey—we've alrea…Read full reviewClose full review
We have only had two classes so far (one online and one in person), but both have been absolutely wonderful, engaging, and informative. Even after just these two sessions—and by putting into practice the tips and exercises they've given us to work on at home with Joey—we've already seen a remarkable improvement.
We're excited to continue learning and building on what we've started. We can't wait to see how much Joey grows through this training and to help him live the happiest, healthiest life possible. We highly recommend Every Dog Behavior and Training (South)!
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