Rocko’s Dog Training

All new clients begin with a 45-minute virtual consultation to assess needs and create a customized plan. Training options include private in-home or virtual lessons, flexible tutoring sessions at the client’s location, a home-based day school for socialization, and a 5-week intensive day training program. Tutoring packs allow ongoing reinforcement, and board and train options are available for accelerated progress.

Pricing Summary

Initial virtual consultation: $85. Private in-person lessons: $155/hour. Virtual private lessons: $75/30 min. Doggie tutoring: $115/hour (available in single, 4-pack, or 10-pack). Doggie Day School: $45/day. Day Training: $1500 for a 5-week intensive program.

Policies

Single tutoring lessons are valid for three months after purchase; 4-pack and 10-pack tutoring lessons are valid for 12 months. No explicit cancellation or rescheduling policy is stated on the website.

Rocko’s Dog Training, led by Michael Isaac, CPDT-KA, offers positive reinforcement-based dog training services in Austin, Texas. Michael provides private in-person and virtual lessons, doggie day school, and one-on-one tutoring sessions designed to strengthen the bond between dogs and their owners. His approach focuses on building trust, confidence, and communication through reward-based methods, avoiding punishment or force. Michael also offers boarding and pet-sitting services, ensuring consistent care and training continuity. He specializes in helping shelter dogs, puppies, and dogs with behavioral issues like reactivity, leash pulling, and separation anxiety. His home-based day school provides socialization in a safe, controlled environment, and his training plans are tailored to each household’s lifestyle and goals.

Michael is a certified professional dog trainer with over seven years of experience, including time spent in retail training environments and daycare facilities. He is passionate about ethical, science-backed training and empowers owners with the tools to communicate effectively with their dogs. Clients appreciate his patience, responsiveness, and ability to make training enjoyable and effective for both pets and people.

Accomplishments

Michael Isaac is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer – Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA), certified by the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers since October 2022. He has over seven years of hands-on experience in dog training and daycare environments, including group classes and behavior-focused facilities.

How to Get Started!

All new clients must complete a 45-minute virtual consultation for $85 to assess their dog’s needs and develop a personalized training plan before scheduling any other services.