Red Dog Canine Services

Training is delivered through private, one-on-one sessions tailored to the dog’s needs and the owner’s goals. Sessions focus on teaching owners how to communicate with their dogs using natural, instinct-based methods rather than traditional command-based training. Programs are ongoing and flexible, with no fixed packages—clients pay per session. Day Adventure Daycare combines supervised outdoor adventures, socialization, and training in real-world settings. Structured walks are offered as 30-minute neighborhood sessions focused on leash manners and impulse control, but require a prior leash-walking lesson with the owner and dog. All training is customized to the dog’s temperament, age, and behavioral challenges.

Pricing Summary

Private training is pay-as-you-go with no session minimum and a free initial phone consultation. Grooming services range from $30–$95 depending on dog size and service type (basic bath to full-service bath with nail trim, ear cleaning, and teeth brushing). Nail trims are $20, ear cleaning $10, teeth brushing $10, with bundled discounts available. Structured walks are $30–$60 depending on duration. Round-trip pet taxi services are $10 within downtown Austin or 5 miles of Barton Hills. Additional fees apply for longer distances.

Red Dog Canine Services is a dog training business based in Austin, TX, led by owner and trainer Ian Asperheim. They specialize in a unique “Dogcentric” approach that focuses on understanding how dogs naturally communicate and relate to each other, rather than forcing dogs to learn human-based commands. The method is rooted in observing dog behavior and social structures, particularly how dogs raise their young, to help owners build deeper, more meaningful bonds with their pets. Services include private dog training, structured walks, day adventure daycare, dog walking, pet grooming (baths, nail trims, teeth cleaning), and round-trip pet taxi services. Training addresses a wide range of behavioral issues including leash pulling, reactivity, fearfulness, barking, jumping, and puppy foundation skills. Their philosophy emphasizes teaching owners to speak their dog’s language, resulting in improved trust, confidence, and real-world behavior changes. All services are delivered with a compassionate, relationship-focused mindset, and staff are Pet CPR & First Aid certified.

They serve dog owners in Austin and surrounding communities, offering flexible, pay-as-you-go private training with no session minimums. Their day adventure program combines exercise, socialization, and training in real-world environments like trails and parks, while structured walks focus on impulse control and loose-leash walking. Grooming services use paraben-free, hypoallergenic products, and transportation is provided safely with harnesses and seat belts. Clients report dramatic improvements in previously unmanageable dogs, especially those with fear-based or reactive behaviors.

Ian’s background includes working at the Dog Wellness Center in Minneapolis, mentorship under Max Bitterman of Your Dog’s Best Friend, and years of hands-on experience with rescue dogs, daycares, and boarding facilities. He combines practical experience with a deep understanding of canine social dynamics to deliver results that traditional training methods often miss.

Accomplishments

Ian Asperheim, owner and trainer, has over a decade of hands-on experience working with dogs, including roles at dog daycares, boarding facilities, and the Dog Wellness Center in Minneapolis. He received mentorship from Max Bitterman, founder of Your Dog’s Best Friend, and developed the Dogcentric approach through thousands of hours of observational research on dog social behavior. He has successfully transformed the behavior of reactive, fearful, and aggressive dogs that other trainers could not help, as evidenced by numerous client testimonials.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients begin with a free phone consultation to discuss their dog’s needs and goals. After the consultation, they can schedule private training sessions, day adventures, or walks based on availability. No session minimums are required, and training begins immediately after the initial call.