Starr Dog Behavior
Ranked #5 in Dallas and #139 in Texas
Service area: Starr Dog Behavior serves Dallas, TX, and surrounding areas for in-home dog training. Their headquarters for private and board & train services is located in Dallas. The service areas include Addison, Allen, Carrollton, Coppell, Fairview, Farmers Branch, Fort Worth, Frisco, Garland, Grapevine, Highland Park, Irving, Lewisville, Little Elm, Mesquite, Murphy, Oak Point, Prosper, Richardson, Rockwall, Sachse, The Colony, University Park, and Wylie.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Basic Obedience
- Puppy Training
- Leash Pulling
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Barking Excessively
- Biting / Nipping
- Potty Training
- Recall
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- Group Classes
- In-Home
- Private Facility
- Board and Train
- Video Calls
Program Formats
- Sessions Package
- Intensive Program
Types of Dogs
- Small
- Large
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
- Senior (8+ years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Balanced Training
Starr Dog Behavior offers several training programs. Private Dog Training Sessions are one-hour lessons conducted at their central Dallas facility, focusing on structured plans tailored to specific goals and coaching owners to build a strong bond and gain control. In Home Dog Training sessions, lasting one to two hours, bring expert guidance directly to the client’s home, addressing behaviors specific to that environment for effective and lasting results, customized for basic obedience, behavior, or advanced training.
The Board + Train program involves the dog staying with the trainer, utilizing natural psychology and balancing positive reinforcement with discipline to establish structure and transform dogs into obedient companions. This program includes continued support for owners to reinforce training upon the dog’s return. The Six Week Puppy Class focuses on preventing and correcting common puppy behaviors like nipping, barking, biting, house soiling, whining, chewing, and chasing, teaching owners communication skills and how to be a lifelong leader while promoting calmness and natural following instincts. Virtual Dog Training programs are available at $125 per hour, offering convenient online sessions via interactive video to guide owners through training from home with personalized attention.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Virtual dog training is priced at $125 per hour. New clients can receive 20% off their first training session.
Testimonials
“We have 3 dogs that are amazing but are also a lot of work. We’ve boarded our dogs with Joseph in the past and it’s always been a great experience. Our oldest dog started having panic attacks (probably as a result of Covid-19 quarantine stress) so I reached out to Joseph for help. We just completed a 6 week training program and can’t believe how far we’ve come! I say “we” because my husband and I were the ones who needed most of the training. We learned so many helpful tools and plan on continuing our work with Joseph. I would highly recommend Starr Dog Behavior for dog training, daily walks, overnight boarding and training! Not only is Joseph a great person, he’s reliable, loves what he does, and our dogs adore him!”
– GWEN E.
“Joseph went above & beyond to help me with my 8 month old golden retriever puppy, Boone. Boone stayed with him for two weeks for a board & train. I was amazed to see the progress in my pup when he came home. He walks right beside me on the leash & doesn’t pull anymore. He follows me & my direction, rather than me doing what he wants. He goes to his place & will stay there for 20 minutes to 2 hours, eat at his place & wait until I tell him to come. His energy level has lowered immensely. He does not command bark anymore either. Truly so thankful for Joseph training Boone and also teaching me! He has guided me how to properly walk Boone, answers every question I have and checks up to see Boone’s continued progress. Love telling my friends about Starr Dog Behavior Training!!!”
– ALEXANDRA P.
“I found Starr Dog Training Dallas on Yelp and decided to reach out to help train my dogs against aggressive behavior and for obedience training. My dog Jackson is almost 5 years old. He’s a rescue and comes with a lot of anxiety issues. I have had him with me for three years now. He always has had anxiety issues like pulling on the leash, walking away from me when I call out to him, not looking into my eyes at all, and aggressive behavior at dog parks. Working with Joseph has been a real pleasure. Right from the initial interaction, where he visited us for more than an hour long session, we’ve been super impressed with the progress that he’s made with Jackson. Jackson immediately responded to his leadership and we decided to get some obedience training for Jackson from Joseph. Throughout the training, Joseph was very comfortable to reach out to and was always communicating the progress with us. He would regularly send us images and videos of Jackson’s progress. We were super happy to constantly see Jackson improving his discipline and obedience forms. My dog has never sat in the car. He would always stand up on his two feet and whine constantly. Joseph had even trained our dog to sit comfortably in the car without whining. At the end of two weeks Joseph brought over our dog Jackson and even gave us a demo of all the discipline and obedience Jackson has absorbed during this time. We now understand some of the strict dog parenting rules – How to discipline your dog or how to exercise your dog in order to get the affection that you want. I have had three dogs in my life so far and I thought it was easy to train dogs by myself but without Joseph’s help it would’ve been impossible to train Jackson because of his anxiety issues. I would highly recommend Joseph and Starr Dog Training to anyone that’s looking to train their dog. Whether it be obedience training or aggressive behavior training, this is the place I would definitely recommend. I look forward to boarding our dog Jackson with this company in the future too. Thank you Starr Dog Training!”
– AMRUTHA M.
About the Trainer
Starr Dog Behavior is a dog training business in Dallas, TX, led by professional dog behavior and puppy trainer Joseph Starr. Their mission is to help dog owners improve their quality of life through enjoyable, connected relationships with their canine companions. They aim to provide engaging, assertive leadership while promoting a calm, follower mindset in dogs, so owners can have well-behaved dogs in any environment and give puppies the best start in life.
Joseph has developed a simple, relaxed, and effective training method based on dogs’ instinctual needs, which is also easy to customize for each dog and owner. The business offers a safe, professional, and experienced dog training environment, focusing on opening effective lines of communication between pets and owners. Starr Dog Behavior is fully insured and bonded, ensuring peace of mind for pet owners.
Beyond training, they also offer dog boarding and daily dog walking services. They are described as providing “award winning dog training services” and are committed to educating owners on dog psychology to build stronger relationships and create positive environments for dogs to flourish.
Accomplishments
Joseph Starr is a professional dog behavior and puppy trainer who has developed a simple, customizable, and effective training method based on dogs’ instinctual needs. He is a member of IACP and has attended multiple dog training workshops. Joseph has been coached by notable figures in the dog training community, including Cesar Millan, Sheri Lucas Agnew, and Brad Bevill. Starr Dog Behavior is also described as providing “award winning dog training services” and is fully insured and bonded.
How to Get Started!
To get started, clients can book an appointment online through the website. It is recommended to create an account to save information for future bookings. For assistance or further information, clients can call or leave a message. New clients can also sign up to receive 20% off their first training session.

Contact Information
Associations
- IACP
Misc Features
- wheelchair accessible parking
Other Services Offered
- Dog day care center
- Dog walker
- Pet boarding service