Dog Training · Austin, TX

Austin's #1 spot for well-behaved dogs & happy owners.

Balanced, holistic dog training for a calmer dog and a happier home.

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100+ ★★★★★ Google reviews 10+ years in Austin 2.5-acre home facility All breeds welcome
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A happy yellow lab at ATX K9
100+
★★★★★ Reviews
10+
Years
2.5
Acre Home
All
Breeds
Professional Dog Training in Austin

Your dog should feel like family, not a full-time job.

If your dog pulls on the leash, bolts out the door, or loses it when guests arrive, you're not failing. You're busy, juggling a family, a career, and a dog that feels like full-time work. That's exactly who we help.

Using a holistic, balanced approach, we focus on the whole health of your dog, both physical and mental. Positive methods balanced with structure and love help your dog grow into a calm, happy member of the family.

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A happy dog at ATX K9 near Austin

Training built around your dog & your life

In-home, on-location, or board & train, we tailor it to your needs.
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1–4 Weeks

Board & Train

Send your dog to camp and let us do the work. Your dog stays and trains in our climate-controlled facility, then comes home with real obedience and better manners, plus two private lessons with you.

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Comprehensive 7-Lesson Package

1-on-1 Obedience Lessons

One-on-one lessons that build a deeper bond while teaching new skills and manners. We meet at our facility or train at a park, with just 20–30 minutes of homework a day.

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A German shepherd puppy in training at ATX K9
Puppies under 16 weeks

Puppy Training

Start right. In-home puppy lessons for pups under 16 weeks, potty and crate training, biting, socialization, and leash manners, with a clear path into our programs as they grow.

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For Our Grads

Boarding

Boarding for dogs who've trained with us. Your pup stays in our climate-controlled facility with the family and structure they already know, a familiar and loving place while you're away.

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Why families & their dogs choose us

What sets ATX K9 apart.
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Balanced methods

Holistic training tailored to your dog, not a one-size script.

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Family focused

Dogs spend their days with our family, cared for the way we care for our own.

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Empathy both ways

We coach the dog and the humans, with patience for both.

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Real-world fun

Field trips, play, and a 2.5-acre property, with climate-controlled crates at night, an upgrade from traditional indoor/outdoor runs.

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Trusted & proven

Families, celebrities, and 100+ five-star reviews.

Meet the family behind ATX K9

A quick look at who your dog trains with.

What Austin dog owners say

A few of our 100+ five-star Google reviews.
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"…came back a whole different pup (in the best way)! …leash walking, energy management… frequent photo and video updates while we were away on our honeymoon."

Austin Witherspoon
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"Reece is constantly getting complimented on how well behaved she is. We can have visitors come over… I look at her and can't believe how much she learned in such a short amount of time. Steven and Ashley really are amazing."

Jenna Muldrow
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"Our experience with ATX K9 was literally life changing… I researched 5 spots in and around Austin and no other business was as responsive or professional. The owners Steven and Ashley are SO friendly."

Caitlin Jordan
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Let's build a calmer, happier home.

Tell us a little about your dog. We'll help you choose the right program, then you can grab a consultation time that works for you. No pressure.

  1. 1
    Tell us about your dog
    Takes about a minute, just the basics.
  2. 2
    Pick a consultation time
    Choose a slot on our calendar, right after the form.
  3. 3
    We make a plan together
    A friendly call to match your dog to the right program.

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Family-run, balanced training just outside Austin.

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Questions?

Frequently asked questions

Everything Austin dog owners ask us most.
What dog training programs does ATX K9 offer?+
We offer board & train (1–4 weeks), private 1-on-1 obedience lessons, in-home puppy training for puppies under 16 weeks, and boarding for our training graduates — all serving Austin and the surrounding areas.
Where is ATX K9 located and what areas do you serve?+
We're a family-run dog trainer based in Elgin, TX, about 25 minutes east of Austin, serving the greater Austin area including Round Rock, Cedar Park, Pflugerville, Westlake, and South Austin.
How long is the board & train program?+
Board & train runs one to four weeks depending on your dog's needs. Your dog lives and learns at our facility and comes home with real obedience and better manners, plus two private follow-up lessons with you.
What training methods do you use?+
We're balanced, holistic trainers — positive reinforcement balanced with clear structure, tailored to each dog, focused on their whole physical and mental wellbeing.
Do you work with all breeds and ages?+
Yes — all breeds and ages. Puppies under 16 weeks start with in-home puppy lessons; dogs over 16 weeks are eligible for any of our programs.
How do I get started?+
Book a free consultation — fill out the form at atxk9.com or call (512) 508-8959. We'll talk through what's going on with your dog and recommend the right program.