Private Dog Training
in Austin, TX
- HIGHEST CALIBER AUSTIN DOG TRAINERS
- PROTECTION DOG TRAINING
- BOARDING IN TRAINERS' HOMES
Traction Dog Training Club offers individualized in-home dog training, owner coaching, and board and train in Austin, Texas. Work on puppy skills, everyday obedience, challenging behavior, or advanced training with a dedicated professional trainer.

5-star google rating
With 300+reviews
Bean originally had leash reactivity and aggression, and was incredibly bark-y in our house with any guest. We couldn't have friends or family over, and didn't feel comfortable taking her on walks. Will did a great job of creating a foundation of commands that we could use to help settle her, and was also incredibly patient when it came to teaching us how to be more confident and supportive pet owners.
After three weeks of training, we've now had guests over (multiple times!), have taken her to coffee shops, and have walked her on busy hiking trails. Our quality of life has improved, and so has Bean's!
Now she stays glued to my side (and gets rewarded generously). Aspen, being the Australian Cattle Dog that he is, is FULL of energy and pulled aggressively when running. Now he doesn’t pull at all and is working toward not having to greet every dog when passing. WE ARE SO HAPPY with Mara! We opted for the Homeschooling sessions and the repetitive training really stuck.
private
1 on 1 austin dog training programs
Explore Traction Rally, our Austin rally obedience and dog sports club, with casual practices, weekly training, and a competitive team.
we come to you.
at real life locations.
stay with a trainer.
we come to you.
at real life locations.
stay with a trainer.
flexible payment options
- a la carte: private lessons schedule one at a time
$170/session - varsity: private lessons on a regular basis
$149/session - packages: choose from 3 intensive training programs
$1490 - 3990
Private in-home Austin dog training programs to suit any budget.
Payment plans are available.
After speaking with Mara on the phone she was confident both were easily correctable with a 5-session booking and we may not even need all 5 sessions for it. I was skeptical but also desperate with the holidays coming up and many guests to come. Within 3 sessions, both dogs were sitting and staying back when guests came in. We tested it with some who bring out their worst and we had complete success. They are also 1000x better with the “quiet” command. They did so well with her that we moved on to some leash training which the puppy now has down beautifully. She walks at my side and sits whenever I stop. Highly recommend. We will call Mara with all future needs.

Jumpstart programs
Want to start with something more intensive?

Tutoring
Best for:
Parents with lots of time and interest.
Puppy training and basic skills.
$1490

Homeschool
Best for:
Busy parents and larger families with a need for dog training in Austin.
Behavior modification programs.
$2490

Study abroad
Best for:
Parents looking for a clean slate for their Austin dog training.
Off leash and advanced obedience.
$3990

not your average
Dog trainers
- vetted for an average of 6 months
- Highly Accomplished, Certified Experts
- Specialized for Different Needs
Lion, Bear & Elk Trainer
- Apprenticed under Olympic sport horse trainers
- Trained lions, bears, and elk professionally
- PSA protection sports competitor
tong
Starmark Certified Behavior Specialist
- Graduated from Starmark Academy as a Certified Professional Dog Trainer & Behavior Specialist
- Professional movie animal trainer with roles on sets of movies, TV shows, commercials, and short films
Service & Obedience Specialist
- Trained dozens of physical and psychological service dogs
- AKC Certified CGC, STAR, and Temp Test Evaluator
draycott
500-in-5 Dog Trainer
- Student of celebrity dog trainers Daniel Aular, Chris Sykes, and Oscar Mora
- Competitive handler in protection and other sports, including earned titles GDT, IDTT, ID3, OB1, and AKC CGC
- Professionally trained over 500 dogs in the last 5 years
Soo
Lion, Bear & Elk Trainer
- Apprenticed under Olympic sport horse trainers
- Trained lions, bears, and elk professionally
- PSA protection sports competitor
Tong
Starmark Certified Behavior Specialist
- Graduated from Starmark Academy as a Professional Dog Trainer & Behavior Specialist
- Professional movie animal trainer with roles on movies, TV shows, commercials, and short films
alfonso
Service & Obedience Specialist
- Trained dozens of physical and psychological service dogs
- AKC Certified CGC, STAR, and Temp Test Evaluator
draycott
500-in-5 Dog Trainer
- Student of celebrity dog trainers Daniel Aular, Chris Sykes, and Oscar Mora
- Professionally trained over 500 dogs in the last 5 years





FAQ
- 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.

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location
Traction serves Austin through our North/Central Austin and South Austin teams. In-home service areas are based on a 20-minute commute from each team’s reference location, rather than city boundaries. See our Austin service areas and trainer locations to confirm coverage.
Our South Austin team also serves eligible addresses in Buda, Kyle, and San Marcos. Ask about your address during your consultation.
Training options include having a trainer come to your home, meeting your trainer in Austin, or choosing Study Abroad board and train. Additional travel fees may apply outside an in-home service area.
Schedule a free phone consultation to discuss your dog, location, and program options.

the learning is only
the beginning
We don’t just improve behavior, we invite you to join a community dedicated to training dogs in Austin.












