SERVICE DOG TRAINING AUSTIN TX

Get started with Total Dog’s service dog training in Austin, TX, today! With 30 years of experience and over 3,000 happy clients, we trust 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 dog every step of the way!

SERVICE DOG TRAINING IN AUSTIN, TX

Total Dog’s service dog training in Austin teaches dogs skills to help their owners. A trained service dog offers vital help, independence, and confidence to people with disabilities.

Our skilled trainers handle many types of service dogs.

They include:

mobility assistance dogs
guide dogs
psychiatric service dogs
seizure response dogs
PTSD service dogs
autism service dogs

We can help you train your dog or choose the best service dog for your specific situation. Every training plan at Total Dog! is tailored and customized to your needs.

FREE CONSULTATION

We start with a completely free consultation. During this consultation, we will look at your dog’s temperament, behavior, and suitability for service work. We also check their ability to do service tasks. Based on this consultation, we will create a custom training plan for your service dog. This tailored training plan will help ensure success.

Ready to train your service dog? Click here and fill out a quick form to claim your free consultation today!

SOME TYPES OF SERVICE DOG TRAINING WE OFFER

Our service dog training focuses on tasks that help with disabilities or mental health. Here are some of the common types of service dog training we provide. If you don’t see what you need below, don’t worry. Just click the red button at the top of the page. Then, fill out the form to contact us about your training needs. You name it. We can fix it!

1. Mobility Assistance Dogs

Supporting balance and providing braces
Picking up dropped items or fetching needed objects
Opening doors and helping with daily tasks

2. Psychiatric Service Dog Training

Deep Pressure Therapy (DPT) helps with anxiety and PTSD.
Interrupts panic attacks and emotional distress.
Creates space in crowded environments.

3. Medical Alert Service Dog Training

Recognizing and responding to seizures.
Retrieving medication and alerting caregivers.
Guiding to a safe location.

4. PTSD Service Dogs

Use grounding techniques during panic episodes.
Identify stress triggers and emotional overload.
Help wake from nightmares or night terrors.

5. Autism Service Dogs

Helps with sensory regulation and social comfort.
Prevents wandering and tracks lost individuals.
Offers a calming presence in stressful situations.

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

Certified Service Dog Trainers – Our skilled trainers focus on training service animals for various disabilities.

Public Access Training – Our amazing trainers will ensure your service dog masters real-world skills and proper manners so you can navigate public spaces with confidence and ease.

Task-Based Training – We focus on life-changing skills, not just basic obedience.

ADA-Compliant Training – We ensure your service dog meets public access and behavioral standards.

Lifetime Support – We offer ongoing training and follow-up lessons. This ensures that you will get a well-trained service dog.

HOW OUR SERVICE DOG TRAINING PROGRAM WORKS

1. Free Consultation

We kick off with a free consultation. During this session, we assess your dog’s behavior, temperament, and ability to perform service tasks.

2. Personalized Service Dog Training Plan

After the consultation, we create a training plan just for you. It focuses on your specific needs and the tasks your dog will need to perform.

3. Task-Specific Training & Public Access Work

We offer structured training sessions. Here, we focus on real-world service dog skills, public behavior, specific task training, and obedience in distracting environments.

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.

Click the red button below and fill out a quick form to get your own service dog to help with daily life today!

WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT?

CONSISTENT SUPPORT

What sets our program apart from our competitors in Austin, Texas, is our life-long 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. Whether you need a refresher on training techniques, guidance on new behavioral challenges, or simply reassurance, we’re just a call or message away. 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 Total Dog’s service dog training in Austin TX today!

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 service dog training programs for locals in the greater Austin, Texas, metro 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 QUESTION'S

How Much Does Your Training Cost?

At Total Dog! We offer tailored training programs that fit your needs and your dog’s 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 program fits all solution. We offer a free consultation. This lets us meet you and your dog. We’ll look at factors like lifestyle, goals, age, temperament, breed, and past training. That way we can develop a custom-made training program that perfectly fits you and your dog’s unique needs and goals!

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 with some of the best dog trainers in the entire nation. Our expert trainers focus on private lessons, puppy training classes, emotional support dog training, and boarding and training for all breeds and ages.

What Training Methods Do We Use?

Our team of professional dog trainers mainly use positive reinforcement to shape your dog’s behavior. This helps build a strong foundation for a well-behaved dog. Our dog trainers understand that every dog is unique. They work hard to ensure that both you and your working dog have a great experience. Rewarding good behavior with treats, praise, and guidance builds a stronger bond between owner and dog. We also offer behavior modification strategies for dogs that need extra help. These strategies address key challenges. They help every pet thrive in a safe, supportive setting. At Total Dog, we’re devoted dog lovers who use effective methods to ensure your best friend 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 important to capitalize on this to build proper social skills. However, this does not mean that mature dogs can’t thrive with appropriate guidance. At Total Dog!, we offer a full range of services. We help with everything from basic commands to advanced obedience training. Don’t ignore a puppy’s early days. This is when bad habits can start. If not addressed, they may lead to fear, separation anxiety, or aggression. 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 in-home private dog training and dog boarding and training. We unfortunately do not provide group classes.