Austin Agility – Dog Training, Behavior, and Sports Academy

Customized training plans are developed after a free consultation. Programs include private sessions (in-home, facility, or public), group classes (puppy, obedience, reactive dog socials, agility), and intensive board-and-train or day-training programs. Clients receive consistent updates and ongoing support. Boarding and daycare include therapeutic behavior modification during stay.

Pricing Summary

Pricing details are not publicly listed; clients are guided through a free consultation to determine the best program and associated costs based on individual needs.

Austin Agility is a dog training and behavior academy in Austin, Texas, founded in 2014 by Kelly Springer, a Certified Professional Dog Trainer – Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA). They offer customized training and behavior modification solutions for dogs of all ages and backgrounds, with a focus on building trust, communication, and lifelong results through positive reinforcement. Services include private in-home and facility-based training, group classes, therapeutic boarding and daycare for dogs with serious behavioral issues, and board-and-train programs. They specialize in reactivity, aggression, fearfulness, leash pulling, separation anxiety, and feral dog rehabilitation. Their unique approach combines dog agility sports with behavior modification, helping dogs like Indi—once reactive and anxious—become competitive athletes. They are one of the few facilities in the area offering therapeutic boarding and daycare for dogs rejected by other providers. Every client receives personalized plans, ongoing support, and access to a safe, fun learning environment.

Kelly has been working with dogs since 2005, starting with feral puppy rehabilitation, and has trained thousands of dogs and owners in the Austin area. Their methods are rooted in positive reinforcement, with no use of aversive tools like pinch collars or e-collars. They emphasize understanding dog psychology and creating strong human-canine bonds.

They also provide day training in the client’s home and offer specialized services for dogs with complex behavioral challenges, including those who have bitten or been kicked out of other facilities.

Accomplishments

Kelly Springer is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer – Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA) since 2011. She has successfully rehabilitated feral and reactive dogs, including Indi, who earned agility titles in multiple venues. She has trained thousands of dogs since 2007 and is recognized by clients and fellow trainers as an expert in complex behavior cases.

How to Get Started!

Client engagement begins with clicking any “I’m Ready To Unleash My Dog’s Full Potential” button to fill out a quick information request form. Austin Agility then contacts the client to schedule a free consultation to discuss the dog’s behaviors and recommend the best training program.