PSYCHIATRIC SERVICE DOG TRAINING AUSTIN TX

Get started with Total Dog’s psychiatric service dog training in Austin, TX, today! With 30 years of experience and over 3,000 happy clients, we are very confident in our dog training. That’s why we guarantee results and provide lifetime support and guidance. We will be by your side to help you with your service dog every step of the way!

PSYCHIATRIC SERVICE DOG TRAINING IN AUSTIN, TX

Living with anxiety, PTSD, depression, or other mental health issues is tough. A psychiatric service dog (PSD) can offer the support and stability you need. At Total Dog!, we focus on psychiatric service dog training in Austin, TX. We help you turn your dog into a well-trained service dog capable of helping you with your daily tasks.

Unlike emotional support animals (ESAs), psychiatric service dogs are trained to perform specific tasks that help mitigate mental health disabilities such as post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, or depression. Our trainers customize each program to fit the handler’s needs. This way, your dog will be ready to offer support, access public spaces, and follow advanced commands.

FREE CONSULTATION

We start with a free consultation. During this consultation, we check your dog’s temperament, behavior, and potential to be a psychiatric service dog. Based on this information, we create a customized training plan to help your dog develop the necessary skills.

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WHAT OUR PSYCHIATRIC SERVICE DOG TRAINING COVERS

We specialize in task-based service dog training, ensuring your dog can provide meaningful support in real-world situations. Training includes:

Deep Pressure Therapy (DPT) – Teaching your dog to apply comforting pressure during anxiety or panic attacks.

Interrupting Harmful Behaviors – Training your dog to recognize and stop self-harming or compulsive behaviors.

Panic & Anxiety Alerting – Helping your dog sense and respond to rising anxiety levels before an attack occurs.

Grounding & Emotional Regulation – Teaching your dog to provide tactile stimulation to redirect focus and reduce dissociation.

Public Access Training – Preparing your dog for life in public spaces with confidence and control.

Wake-Up & Night Terror Assistance – Training your dog to wake you from nightmares or night terrors.

Medication Reminders – Teaching your dog to alert you when it’s time to take medication.

Whether you have a German Shepherd, Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, Poodle, or any other breed suited for service work, we tailor our training to your specific needs.

WHY CHOOSE TOTAL DOG! FOR PSYCHIATRIC SERVICE DOG TRAINING IN AUSTIN, TX?

Certified Service Dog Trainers – Our expert trainers have a lot of experience training psychiatric service dogs.
Task-Based Training – Our training focuses on medical assistance tasks required for psychiatric service dogs.
ADA-Compliant Training – We help your dog meet the ADA’s public access and behavior standards.
Lifetime Support – We offer unlimited follow-up to ensure your psychiatric service dog remains reliable and effective.

HOW OUR PSYCHIATRIC SERVICE DOG TRAINING PROGRAM WORKS

1. Free Consultation

We start with a free consultation to evaluate your dog’s behavior, suitability for service work, and training potential.

2. Personalized Training Plan

After the consultation, we create a customized training plan tailored to your unique needs and service dog goals.

3. Hands-On Task Training & Public Access Work

We train your dog through structured training sessions. They will learn to perform psychiatric service tasks, stay obedient in busy places, and follow public access rules.

4. Guaranteed Results

We guarantee that the goals you set at the beginning of the program will be achieved. If progress takes longer than expected, we will provide unlimited lessons at no additional cost until those goals are met.

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WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT?

CONSISTENT SUPPORT

What sets our program apart is our lifelong support and unwavering commitment to you and your dog long after the program has ended. We believe that training is a lifelong journey, and our support doesn’t stop once the program is complete. When you work with us, you gain a trusted partner for life. If you need help with training techniques, advice on behavior issues, or just some reassurance, you can call or message us anytime. Our goal is to ensure lasting success and a strong bond between you and your dog, no matter how much time has passed.

GUARANTEED RESULTS

When you choose to train with us, you’re not just signing up for a program. You’re investing in guaranteed results. We are fully committed to helping you achieve the training goals you set at the start of your journey. If those goals aren’t met within the expected timeframe, we won’t stop there. We will continue working with you, providing unlimited lessons at no additional cost until your goals have been reached. Our promise is simple: no matter how long it takes, we stand by you every step of the way. With us, your results are not just expected—they’re guaranteed for life.

Get started with the #1 psychiatric service dog training in Austin, TX!

HEAD TRAINER

SGT BRICE CAVANAUGH

SGT Brice Cavanaugh founded Total Dog! and is on the Board of Directors for the National Tactical Police Dog Association, Operation Overwatch and The Pink Berets. He is a Professional Member of the International Association of Canine Professionals and is an Evaluator for the American Kennel Club’s Canine Good Citizen multi-tiered program.

LOCATION & SERVICE AREA

We’re happy to provide all Total Dog’s psychiatric service dog training programs for locals in the Austin, Texas, area. These include Round Rock, Cedar Park, Georgetown, Pflugerville, Leander, Lakeway, Bee Cave, West Lake Hills, and Dripping Springs. Call today or claim your free consultation to get started!

Austin: (512) 580-3364

San Antonio: (210) 722-9919

FAQ

MOST COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How Much Does Your Training Cost?

At Total Dog! We create personalized training programs that fit your needs and match your dog’s unique learning style. Our training programs vary from dog to dog in structure, layout, duration, and cost.

That’s why we don’t offer a one-size-fits-all solution. Instead, we offer a free consultation. This lets us meet you and your dog. During this meeting, we will assess lifestyle, goals, age, temperament, breed, and past training. This will help us create a training program tailored to you and your dog’s specific needs!

Is Training Really Unlimited?

We offer a Total Dog! dog training package that includes unlimited lessons until your dog reaches the goals identified at the start of the program. Following the program’s completion, you’ll have the opportunity to extend your dog obedience training to help them reach new goals at no extra cost.

Are There Breed Restrictions?

No, we don’t impose any breed restrictions. Total Dog! is a complete dog training service. We offer private in-home training classes, puppy training classes, service dog training, guide dog training, and board and train for dogs of all breeds and ages.

What Training Methods Do We Use?

We mainly use positive reinforcement to shape your dog’s behavior. This helps create a strong foundation for a well-behaved pet. Our expert dog trainers take into account each dog’s needs, ensuring a great experience for both you and your pup. By rewarding good behavior with treats, praise, and consistent guidance, we foster a stronger bond between the owner and the dog. We provide behavior modification strategies for dogs that need extra help. These solutions tackle specific challenges. Our goal is to help every pet thrive in a safe and supportive environment. At Total Dog, we’re devoted dog lovers who use effective methods to ensure your assistance animal has a fun place to develop their skills.

What’s The Best Age To Begin Training?

We believe the best way to establish a strong foundation for your dog’s behavior is to begin training as early as possible. Puppies are like sponges for new information, and it’s crucial to capitalize on this to build proper social skills. However, this does not mean mature dogs can’t thrive with appropriate guidance. At Total Dog!, we offer a full range of services. We cover everything from basic skills to advanced obedience training. Don’t ignore a puppy’s early days. This is when bad habits can start. If not addressed, they may cause fear, separation anxiety, or even aggression later on. Our goal is to help dog owners build a lasting bond with their pets, regardless of age or breed, because as long as they’re awake, they’re learning.

Do You Provide AKC “Canine Good Citizen” Certification?

Yes. All of our certified trainers are AKC Certified evaluators—meaning they’re qualified to provide the AKC test and sign-off your dog for it. It’s a 10-part test for $25.

What Programs Do You Offer?

We offer private lessons and a 2-4 week board and train. Unfortunately, we do not provide group classes.