Do you have a "problem child"? Don't give up on your pet before you seek professional help. Many problems that seem overwhelming to the average pet owner can be solved by an experienced trainer or behaviorist. Even problems with aggression may be reduced or managed if you are willing to put in the time and effort to work with the pet. Often you will find that simple things you can do differently will make a large difference in your pet's behavior.
Lee Mannix Center for Canine Behavior
Lee Mannix is usually considered the go to person in Central Texas for dogs with human or dog aggression issues. They also feature a variety of fun and engaging classes to work your dog's mind and body if boredom is the cause of your behavioral problems.
Phone: 512-371-DOGS
(3647)
Fax: 512-371-3646
e-mail: lmccb@lmccb.com
6901 Old Bee Caves Road, Austin, TX 78735
http://www.lmccb.com/index.htm
Lee Mannix Center for Canine Behavior offers a behavior consultation at a rescue rate of $50.00. This can be a good place to get started in determining what the issues are and what might be needed to resolve them. Email shari@lmccb.com for a consultation.
Raising Canine
Susan Smith, CDBC, CPDT
512-916-4007
http://www.raisingcanine.com/Owners/Pink/Owners_choosingadog.htm
sue@raisingcanine.com
A REAL FRIEND DOG TRAINING, INC.
Janice Patton, M.Ed., CPDT
512-372-9273
janicepatton@austin.rr.com
9109 Yucca Mountain Rd, Austin, TX 78759
Triple Crown Dog Academy
http://www.triplecrowndogs.com/index.htm
(512) 759-2275
200 County Road 197, Hutto, TX 78634
Buddy's Chance, LLC
Cara Vacciano, JD, CPDT
(512) 343-8100
http://www.buddyschance.com/Optionsforaggressivedogs.html
Cara@buddyschance.com
5501 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, TX 78751
Training by Tara
Tara Stermer
512-402-4229 This trainer also offers low-cost training classes (and boarding for rescues) to solve the most common problems. Private consultations are also available for those experiencing more serious problems.
Leaps and Hounds
832-693-8234
Crystal@LeapsnHounds.com
http://www.leapsnhounds.com
Xtreme K9
Gary
512-626-2081
http://www.xtremek-9.com
4617 Priem Ln, Pflugerville, Texas
Fidelio Dog Works
512-231-8095
http://fideliodogs.com/behaviorproblems.html
http://fideliodogs.com/contact.html
Low Cost or Free Options
Shrodi Memorial Training Fund
http://www.lmccb.com/Schrodi.htm
Potential
candidates should fill out this application or email info@schrodifund.org for more information.
Training by Tara Low Cost Classes
Classes as low as $15 for a single session class. Check the website for current prices and restrictions. http://www.trainingbytara.com/Training_Information_html.html
Hears and Paws' Free Home Manners Classes
Free classes once or twice per month.
http://heartsandpaws.snappages.com/Free%20Home%20Manners.htm
Love-a-Bull Free Classes
Love-a-Bull, a local pit bull education and advocacy group, offers free 6-week training classes for all members. Annual dues are $20 and there is a $50 fully refundable fee for the class.
http://love-a-bull.org/programs/training/
Love-a-Bull members also get a 20% discount on training from http://k9savvy.com/.