Starr Dog Behavior

4.8 Stars,108 Reviews
3156 Modella Ave, Dallas, TX 75229

Service area: Serving Dallas and surrounding areas including Addison, Allen, Carrollton, Coppell, Frisco, Irving, Lewisville, Richardson, Fort Worth, and over 20 other nearby cities.

Service Overview

Types of Dog Training

  • Family Dog
  • Behavior Modification

Specialty Focus Areas

  • Puppy Training
  • Leash Pulling
  • Reactivity / Aggression
  • Jumping on People
  • Barking Excessively
  • Separation Anxiety
  • Potty Training
  • Biting / Nipping
  • Fearfulness
  • Recall

Training Formats Offered

  • Private Lessons
  • In-Home
  • Board and Train
  • Video Calls

Program Formats

  • Sessions Package
  • Ongoing Weekly
  • Intensive Program

Types of Dogs

  • Small
  • Medium
  • Large
  • Giant
  • Doodles
  • Brachycephalic

Age of Dogs Trained

  • Puppy (<1 year)
  • Adolescent (1-2 years)
  • Adult (2-8 years)
  • Senior (8+ years)

Dog Training Methodology

Methods: 

  • Positive Reinforcement Only
  • Positive with Some Corrections

Equipment: 

  • Clickers
  • Food Rewards
  • Harnesses
  • Flat Collars

Starr Dog Behavior offers a 6-week puppy training program, private in-home sessions for behavior and obedience, and intensive board and train programs lasting several weeks. Training focuses on teaching dogs to be calm followers while empowering owners to become confident leaders. Sessions are customized to the dog’s needs and include follow-up support. Virtual training is also available for remote guidance.

Pricing & Policies

Pricing Summary

Pricing details are not publicly listed; packages are customized based on service type (private, in-home, board and train). Clients are encouraged to book a consultation to receive a personalized quote.

Policies

Policy details on cancellations or rescheduling are not specified on the website.

Testimonials

“I cannot recommend Starr Dog Behavior enough! Joseph gave me excellent training tips for potty training my French Bulldog, and the results were nothing short of a miracle. Within just three days of following his advice, my pup was fully housebroken.”
– Anonymous

“We have burned absurd amounts of $$$$ on other board & trains… nothing compares to the training and support we’ve received from Joseph @ SDB. Our dog is now calm, happy, and well-behaved.”
– Anonymous

“Joseph has a dog-whisperer level of command with Jaxon, but he is also very kind and loving with him. His advice has produced visible results at each meeting.”
– Anonymous

About the Trainer

Starr Dog Behavior is a Dallas-based dog training business led by Joseph Starr, specializing in understanding canine instinct, communication, and natural learning to help owners become confident leaders. They offer personalized training plans focused on creating calm, obedient dogs through structure and stability. Services include private in-home training, board and train programs, puppy training, and virtual sessions. Joseph emphasizes teaching both the dog and the owner, ensuring lasting results by improving communication and leadership skills. The business serves clients across Dallas and surrounding areas with a reputation for clear, practical, and compassionate training methods.

Joseph is certified by IACP and has been coached by renowned trainers including Cesar Millan, Sheri Lucas Agnew, and Brad Bevill. Clients report dramatic improvements in behavior, including reduced reactivity, better leash manners, and resolution of separation anxiety and potty training issues. The business is fully insured and bonded, and training is tailored to each dog’s age, breed, and specific behavioral needs.

They provide ongoing support with post-training check-ins and emphasize consistency, positive reinforcement, and leadership-based techniques to build strong human-dog bonds.

Accomplishments

Joseph Starr is a certified member of IACP, has been coached by Cesar Millan, Sheri Lucas Agnew, and Brad Bevill, and has received client testimonials highlighting exceptional results, including dramatic behavioral transformations in dogs with severe anxiety and reactivity issues.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients can book a session through the online booking link. The process begins with an initial evaluation, followed by a customized training plan. In-home training includes a home visit, while board and train involves dropping off the dog at the facility.

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  • Insured

  • Free Consultation

Availability

  • Weekdays
  • Weekends
  • Morning
  • Afternoon
  • Evening

Hours

8am-7pm

Certifications

  • IACP-CDT

Associations

  • IACP

Languages

  • English
  • wheelchair accessible parking

Other Services Offered

  • Pet boarding service

Location

3156 Modella Ave, Dallas, TX 75229

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