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.
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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: [object Object]
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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: [object Object]
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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.
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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: [object Object]
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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: [object Object]
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: [object Object]
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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: [object Object]
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: [object Object]
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: [object Object]
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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: [object Object]
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: [object Object]
Behavior EvaluationProgram details
Behavior ProgramsProgram details
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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: [object Object]
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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
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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: [object Object]
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5/5Working with both Mara and Mia has been great! We adopted our pittie mix, Charley, in early 2026 and have seen such great progress. He was basically feral in the beginning (was a stray only had been in the shelter for a few weeks) so he was very chaotic and wild (climbing on furn…Read full reviewClose full review
Working with both Mara and Mia has been great! We adopted our pittie mix, Charley, in early 2026 and have seen such great progress. He was basically feral in the beginning (was a stray only had been in the shelter for a few weeks) so he was very chaotic and wild (climbing on furniture, pulling constantly, lunging on dogs because he was so excited to say hi). He’s come along way and I am so happy! At first I was hesitant to work with the e-collar and prong but it’s been so helpful and our bond is just as strong. We’ve done both the tutoring program and then the study abroad when we were traveling and he came back so happy and knowing so many new things! So grateful I went with Traction.
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Micah Baldwin
5/5
Mia was amazing with my dogs Alvin and Sydney. Before Mia, they couldn't walk, jumped on people at the door, and rarely listened to me. Afterwards, they were the complete opposite, without losing their personalities. They are much better dogs and companions, and I feel so much better about the quality of their lives!
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Keith
5/5
3 weeks with Mara and my dog is such a better dog. Mara not only trained my dog Dutch, she trained my wife and I so that we can keep him engaged. Best dog ever. Mara is the best trainer out there!
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Rochelle LePor
5/5I had 2 of my dogs stay a few nights at Traction K9. . We are over the top happy with staff, the facility, the cleanliness, the calmness of the entire environment. We have a fearful, aggressive dog, with a previous history of abuse and neglect. We have not had any luck finding …Read full reviewClose full review
I had 2 of my dogs stay a few nights at Traction K9. . We are over the top happy with staff, the facility, the cleanliness, the calmness of the entire environment. We have a fearful, aggressive dog, with a previous history of abuse and neglect. We have not had any luck finding a facility able to care for him in over 2 years. We discovered Traction K9 and are so happy & relieved we can finally go on vacation as a family again. We highly recommend anyone struggling to find a place for their reactive/aggressive or fearful dog to try Traction K9!
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Susieb361 “Sue”
5/5I have a seven-year-old rescue dog that has always been anxious, but the anxiety increased substantially after my husband passed away last year. I was at my wits end and it reached a point where I had to do something because she bit our Dog Sitter. A friend at work recommended Tr…Read full reviewClose full review
I have a seven-year-old rescue dog that has always been anxious, but the anxiety increased substantially after my husband passed away last year. I was at my wits end and it reached a point where I had to do something because she bit our Dog Sitter. A friend at work recommended Traction and Tina. I opted for the “study abroad program” …a three week program where your pet is in the home of the trainer. I picked JoJo up last night and Tina spent a great deal of time with me explaining what JoJo had learned and what she needed going forward. The change I see in JoJo’s anxiety level is remarkable. My only regret is that I didn’t find Tina sooner. Her training methods make so much sense, and the tools that she shared will be very helpful going forward. Thank you Tina!!!!!!🩷🐾🩷
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