Mindful Training

Training begins with a 1-hour consultation (in-person or virtual) to assess goals and tailor a plan. Sessions are 40 minutes long and include daily emailed training notes.

Programs are ongoing and customized for individual dogs and owners, covering obedience, behavior modification, and special needs. Training walks focus on leash skills and reinforcement.

Remote options available for those outside the service area. CAT and Reverse CAT protocols are offered for leash reactivity and frustration.

Pricing Summary

Consultations: $50 (video) or $70 (in-person). Training sessions: $90 each, with discounted packages (4 sessions: $320, 8 sessions: $600, 12 sessions: $840).

Training walks: $40 each, with packages of 4 ($150), 8 ($300), or 12 ($450). Remote sessions: $60.

Additional $15 fee for after-hours sessions and $20–$40 travel fees based on distance. CAT/Reverse CAT adds $40 per session.

Policies

Travel fees apply for in-person services outside Austin and West Lake Hills. After-hours sessions incur a $15 fee. No explicit cancellation or rescheduling policy is stated on the website.

Mindful Training is a dog training service based in Austin, TX, that focuses on teaching pet parents how to become mindful, confident trainers for their own dogs. They offer personalized, in-home or remote training sessions that cover basic obedience, puppy training, reactivity, separation anxiety, and other behavior issues.

Their unique approach emphasizes gentle, positive methods that empower owners to understand and communicate with their dogs effectively, avoiding force or dominance-based techniques. Daily training notes are provided after each session to reinforce learning, and they offer specialized programs like Constructional Aggression Treatment (CAT) for leash reactivity and AKC Canine Good Citizen preparation.

The team, led by founders Josh and Toni Quinn, integrates mindfulness practices into training to foster calm, joyful interactions between dogs and their humans.

In addition to training, they provide pet sitting, training walks, and mindfulness services for pet owners. They serve the greater Austin area with travel fees applied for locations beyond Austin and West Lake Hills. Their training philosophy centers on building trust, reducing stress, and creating lasting behavioral change through consistent, compassionate guidance.

Accomplishments

Mindful Training is one of the few dog training businesses in central Texas focused on mindfulness-based training. Founders Josh and Toni Quinn have over a decade of combined experience in the animal service industry, with Josh beginning as a trainer at Petco in 2011 and founding Mindful Training after incorporating mindfulness into his methods.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients begin with a 30-minute to 1-hour consultation, either in-home or via video, to discuss goals, concerns, and training approach. At the end of the consultation, if the service is a good fit, the first training session is scheduled.