THERAPY DOG TRAINING AUSTIN TX

Get started with Total Dog’s therapy dog training in Austin, TX, today! With over 30 years of experience and 3000+ happy clients, we are so confident in our dog training that we offer guaranteed results and lifetime support and guidance. We will be by your side to help you with your dog every step of the way!

THERAPY DOG TRAINING IN AUSTIN, TX

Do you want your dog to bring comfort, companionship, and emotional support to those in need? At Total Dog!, we specialize in therapy dog training in Austin, TX, helping you train your dog to become a certified therapy dog that can provide emotional relief in hospitals, nursing homes, schools, and other community settings.

Unlike service dogs, therapy dogs are trained to offer emotional support to multiple people, making them perfect for volunteer work, hospital visits, and stress-relief programs. Our expert trainers will help your dog develop the temperament, obedience, and social skills necessary to become a calm, friendly, and well-mannered therapy dog.

FREE CONSULTATION

We start with a completely free consultation. During this consultation, we assess your dog’s temperament, behavior, and suitability for therapy work. Based on this information, we develop a personalized training plan to ensure your dog is fully prepared for therapy certification and public visits.

Want to train your dog as a certified therapy dog? Click here and fill out a quick form to claim your free consultation today!

WHAT OUR THERAPY DOG TRAINING COVERS

Our structured therapy dog training program focuses on building confidence, social skills, and obedience to prepare your dog for real-world interactions. We cover:

Advanced Obedience Training – Ensuring your dog follows commands like sit, stay, come, heel, and leave it.
Calm & Friendly Behavior – Teaching your dog to remain calm and affectionate around strangers, loud noises, and distractions.
Socialization & Confidence Building – Exposing your dog to hospitals, schools, nursing homes, and therapy environments.
Public Access & Good Manners – Ensuring your dog remains well-behaved in busy settings, including hospitals, airports, and offices.
Emotional Support & Comfort Techniques – Training your dog to provide gentle, affectionate companionship to those in need.
Therapy Dog Certification Preparation – Helping your dog meet the requirements for therapy dog certification programs.

Our program is ideal for Golden Retrievers, Labradors, Poodles, Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, and other affectionate, social breeds, but we work with any friendly and trainable dog that meets therapy dog standards.

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

Experienced Therapy Dog Trainers – Our expert trainers have experience preparing dogs for therapy work in hospitals, schools, and community outreach programs.
Custom-Tailored Training Plans – Every dog is different, and we adjust training based on temperament and specific therapy goals.
Positive, Reward-Based Training Methods – We use gentle, effective techniques to ensure your dog is friendly, confident, and well-mannered.
Certification Assistance – We help prepare your dog for therapy dog certification requirements so they can officially work in therapy environments.

HOW OUR THERAPY DOG TRAINING PROGRAM WORKS

1. Free Consultation

We start with a completely free consultation, where we assess your dog’s behavior, temperament, and readiness for therapy work.

2. Personalized Therapy Training Plan

Following the free consultation, we design a customized training plan that focuses on your dog’s ability to provide comfort and emotional support in public settings.

3. Hands-On Therapy Dog Training

Through structured lessons and real-world exposure, we reinforce obedience, socialization, and therapy-specific skills to ensure your dog is certification-ready.

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.

Start your journey to therapy dog certification today!

WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT?

CONSISTENT SUPPORT

What sets our program apart is our life long support and unwavering commitment to you and your dog long after the program 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 expert therapy 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 Total Dog’s therapy dog training for locals in the Austin and San Antonio metropolitan areas. 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 provide our clients with custom-made training programs designed around your specific goals and 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 program fits all solution. Instead we offer a free consultation so that we can evaluate factors such as lifestyle, goals, age, temperament, breed and previous training. That way we can develop a custom-made training program that perfectly fits your goals and needs!

Is The 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’s training to help them reach new goals.

Are There Breed Restrictions?

No, we don’t impose any breed restrictions. Total Dog! is an all-inclusive dog trainer that specializes in private dog-training for all kinds of dogs.

What’s The Best Age To Begin Training?

Right away! It’s true: you can teach an old dog new tricks and puppies are sponges for new information. While each dog has their own unique learning style and levels of maturity, as long as they’re awake, they’re learning.
At Total Dog!, we’re a truly all-inclusive dog training service. We work with dogs of all breeds and all ages.

Do You Offer In Home Dog Training?

Yes! With our Private Obedience Lessons you can choose the location.