Lone Star Dog Training and Care

Training begins with a 1-hour Evaluation Lesson ($110) to assess the dog’s behavior and create a customized plan. Clients can choose between private weekly lessons (1 hour each) or an intensive 2-week boarding program. The obedience package includes 6 private lessons and 4 hours of supervised social training. Boarding includes daily walks, behavior correction, mastery of 7 core commands with gesture signals, and socialization sessions. All programs include homework and follow-up PDF guides. A 1.5-hour follow-up session is included after boarding to ensure home success.

Pricing Summary

Introductory Meet & Greet: $110. Private lessons: $150 per 1-hour session. Obedience Package (6 private lessons + 4 hours social training): $1000 (package deal) or $1100 (pay-as-you-go). Boarding & Training: $2500 for 2 weeks (puppies under 6 months), $3000 for 2 weeks (dogs over 6 months). Breed Selection Consultation: $99.49. Social training add-on: $200. Follow-up session after boarding: included.

Lone Star Dog Training and Care is a family-owned dog training business based in Austin, TX, led by certified cynologist and professional dog trainer Sergey Astafyev, who has over 15 years of experience training over 200 dog breeds. The business offers personalized obedience training, behavior modification, and boarding & training programs using positive reinforcement methods without e-collars or prong collars. Services include private lessons, intensive 2-week boarding programs, and a Meet & Greet introductory session to assess each dog’s needs. They also provide breed selection consultation for first-time owners, socialization training, and support for anxiety, aggression, leash pulling, barking, and puppy training. Training takes place in real-world environments like Old Settlers Park and Rattan Creek Park, and clients receive daily updates, videos, and follow-up support after boarding. The trainer is also a breeder of Caucasian Shepherd dogs and has successfully trained shelter dogs and stubborn breeds with high success rates.

Clients benefit from customized training plans, homework between sessions, and comprehensive PDF guides to maintain progress at home. The business emphasizes building a strong bond between dog and owner through clear communication, trust, and consistency.

Additional services include pet boarding in a cage-less, home-based environment, where dogs receive daily walks, feeding, and indoor living training.

Lone Star Dog Training and Care serves Austin, TX, and is committed to helping dogs of all sizes, ages, and temperaments become well-behaved, confident companions.

Accomplishments

Sergey Astafyev has over 15 years of experience training over 200 dog breeds. He bred and trained over 100 Caucasian Shepherd puppies, all of which passed the Canine Temperament Test (CTA)—uncommon for the breed. His dogs have earned National championships and BOB titles. He has successfully trained challenging breeds including French Bulldogs and shelter dogs with trust issues.

How to Get Started!

Begin with a Meet & Greet introductory lesson ($110) to evaluate your dog’s behavior and create a customized training plan. Alternatively, schedule a Breed Selection Consultation ($99.49) if you’re choosing a new dog. After the evaluation, clients can enroll in private lessons or the boarding program.