Traction Dog Training, located in Austin, TX, provides expert dog training services for all breeds and behaviors. Our offerings include private in-home sessions, intensive board-and-train programs, and specialized services such as aggressive dog boarding and protection dog training. We focus on positive reinforcement and customized plans to address a variety of behavioral issues and obedience challenges. Whether you're dealing with aggression, reactivity, or seeking to train a protection dog, our experienced trainers will help your dog succeed. Contact us today for a free consultation and find the right program for your dog.
Training & services
Training goals
Behavior consultation
Canine Good Citizen preparationProgram details
Earn the AKC Canine Good Citizen certification in Austin, TX. This program teaches essential skills for your dog’s good behavior, including leash walking, recall, and social interactions. Completing the CGC test opens doors to therapy dog certification.
Leash trainingProgram details
Austin off-leash dog training for recall, obedience, and confidence. Ideal for energetic or reactive dogs needing control.
Obedience trainingProgram details
Take your dog’s obedience to the next level with advanced obedience training. This course covers off-leash control, complex commands, and behaviors in distracting environments, ensuring your dog’s reliability and discipline in any situation. · Listed price: From $2,490.00
Puppy training
Recall training
Socialization
Behavior support
Aggression training
Reactivity training
How training happens
Board and trainProgram details
Traction Dog Training provides dog boarding with training in Austin, TX. Your dog will stay with a professional trainer and receive daily, structured training to address behavior issues, improve obedience, and reinforce positive behaviors. · Listed price: From $3,990.00
Group classes
In-home trainingProgram details
Private in-home dog training in Austin for anxiety, aggression, or obedience challenges. Trainers work directly with you and your dog.
Owner coachingCustomer-reported
Private trainingProgram details
Our expert trainers in Austin, TX, provide private dog training tailored to your dog's specific needs. Whether it’s addressing behavior challenges or improving obedience, we work with you one-on-one to achieve the desired results. · Listed price: From $170.00
Dog age
Puppies
Training level
Advanced obedience
Advanced training
Beginner training
Support between sessions
Follow-up support
Assistance and working dogs
Protection trainingProgram details
Protection dog training prepares dogs for guarding and defense roles. Through specialized training, including bite mechanics and real-life scenarios, your dog will learn to respond to threats with control and precision. · Listed price: From $1,790.00
Therapy dog trainingProgram details
Traction Dog Training in Austin, TX offers professional therapy dog training for dogs that are trained to provide emotional support and comfort. We prepare your dog for the certification process and help them learn the necessary skills to excel in therapy work. · Listed price: From $1,490.00
Dog sports
Rally obedience
Your dog’s background
Rescue dogs
Training approach
Positive reinforcement
Additional services
BoardingProgram details
Traction Dog Training offers secure dog boarding in Austin, TX. Whether you’re looking for short-term care or a long-term stay, your dog will receive personalized attention, exercise, and enrichment. We ensure a safe and comfortable environment for your dog during their stay. · Listed price: From $65.00
DaycareProgram details
Keep your dog active and engaged with our dog daycare services in Austin, TX. Our supervised daycare offers safe, stimulating play, socialization with other dogs, and daily enrichment activities, ensuring your dog has fun while you’re at work. · Listed price: From $65.00
Dog walkingProgram details
Regular dog walking is essential for exercise and mental stimulation. Our walkers provide tailored walks to meet your dog’s energy needs and can address issues like leash reactivity while providing a healthy routine. · Listed price: From $30.00
Consultations
Free consultation
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Dog sitting (in-home)Program details
In-home dog sitting by Traction Dog Training ensures that your dog remains in their comfortable, familiar environment while you're away. Our sitters follow your dog's training routine, providing exercise, companionship, and care. · Listed price: From $89.00
Dog trainingProgram details
Traction Dog Training offers expert dog training in Austin, TX, specializing in private sessions and board-and-train programs. Our trainers use positive reinforcement techniques to address behavioral issues, improve obedience, and build a lasting bond between you and your dog. · Listed price: From $1,490.00
Behavior Evaluation
Behavior Programs
Custom Training
Daily Training Sessions
Dog Training Programs
Dog Training Seminars
Dog's Learning
Drop Off
Free Phone Consultation
Homschool ProgramProgram details
Our Homeschool Program is designed for busy owners or those with urgent behavior modification goals. This program offers 1:1 training 5 days a week in your home, addressing your dog’s specific needs and providing a quick transformation. · Listed price: From $2,490.00
Intensive Training Course
Intensive Training Programs
Keep Training
Rabies Vaccination
Remote Trainer
Skill Training
Trained Dogs for SaleProgram details
At Traction Dog Training, we specialize in offering trained dogs for sale in Austin, TX. Our dogs are professionally trained in obedience, protection, and therapy work. We ensure each dog is ready for integration into your home or for specific tasks, whether you need a family companion or a service
Training Advise
Training Support
Tutoring ProgramProgram details
The Tutoring Program offers intensive, in-home training with daily practice and weekly check-ins. This program is perfect for owners who want to stay deeply involved in their dog’s training and see rapid improvement. · Listed price: From $1,490.00
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5/5Traction Dog Training’s help and advice has been invaluable in leash training our highly energetic German shorthaired pointers. Our walks used to consist of me being pulled through the neighborhood and ending up with a sore back. Working with Will has helped me gain control of th…Read full reviewClose full review
Traction Dog Training’s help and advice has been invaluable in leash training our highly energetic German shorthaired pointers. Our walks used to consist of me being pulled through the neighborhood and ending up with a sore back. Working with Will has helped me gain control of the dogs on our walks, and now I can even go for runs with them (mostly) by my side, not out in front pulling. Highly recommend their training approach!
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Kensie Benoit
5/5We can't say enough great things about Will and Traction Dog Training! We took our rescue pup, Gus, to Will, and we are so glad we did. We went from being scared to take Gus in public due to his fear-based aggression to then having the confidence to do anything with him.
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We can't say enough great things about Will and Traction Dog Training! We took our rescue pup, Gus, to Will, and we are so glad we did. We went from being scared to take Gus in public due to his fear-based aggression to then having the confidence to do anything with him.
We see a night-and-day difference from when we dropped Gus off. And we are so grateful for the tips Will shared with us. We will continue implementing these tips at home to maintain Gus's forward progress!
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Jordan Henry (Welcome2m0es)
5/5I have family in Colorado who trained their dogs through Traction, so I signed up as soon as I saw they were in Texas. My 6 year old Lab, even in his middle age, pulled his leash and didn’t come when called even for his favorite treats if there was any level of distraction. Mara …Read full reviewClose full review
I have family in Colorado who trained their dogs through Traction, so I signed up as soon as I saw they were in Texas. My 6 year old Lab, even in his middle age, pulled his leash and didn’t come when called even for his favorite treats if there was any level of distraction. Mara did a Homeschool program for us and by the end had Jax heeling on and off leash, coming when called even at the dog park, and he learned a bunch of useful tools we didn’t even know we were lacking. We are so glad Traction came to Texas!!!!
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Chipper Jones
5/5
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