The Sport Dog Society of Austin

Service area: Austin, Texas

The Sport Dog Society, founded by Luke Hutson in 2019, focuses on providing effective and compassionate training, particularly for high-energy hunting and herding dogs. They employ a problem-solving system that addresses various dog behavioral issues using positive reinforcement and “fear free” techniques.

Their training philosophy is rooted in reward-based obedience, drawing from water-fowl and upland game retrieving methods, which they adapt for all dog types. The programs aim to engage both the dog’s mind and body through enjoyable and fulfilling training approaches.

Available services include Private Training, Group Classes, Adventure Club, Water Basics, E-Collar Training, Snake Avoidance, New Puppy Preparedness Packages, Facetime Dog and Puppy Training, and Luke’s Locker programs.

Pricing Summary

Gift cards are available for purchase for any of their services by emailing info@thesportdogsociety.com. Specific pricing or rates are not detailed.

The Sport Dog Society of Austin, founded in 2019 by Luke Hutson, aims to provide knowledgeable, compassionate, and effective training for dog owners. While specializing in high-energy hunting and herding dogs, their problem-solving system, based on positive reinforcement and “fear free” techniques, is effective for dogs of all shapes and sizes.

Their philosophy emphasizes reward-based obedience training, drawing principles from water-fowl and upland game retrieving techniques. The Sport Dog Society believes in exercising both a dog’s brain and body, utilizing a toolbox of fun and fulfilling training methods.

Services offered include Private Training, Group Classes, Adventure Club, Water Basics, E-Collar Training, Snake Avoidance, New Puppy Preparedness Packages, Facetime Dog and Puppy Training, and Luke’s Locker programs. Luke Hutson has trained hundreds of dogs and conducted countless group training classes.

Accomplishments

Luke Hutson, the founder, grew up in the Hill Country of South Texas and developed his dog training skills by training his family’s Labrador for waterfowl retrieving. Before founding The Sport Dog Society, Luke earned a real estate license and worked with investment properties, then transitioned to Information Technology, becoming a lead technical trainer with IBM Watson Group.

He left his corporate career to pursue his passion for working with dogs and people, studying the science-based dog training methods of Dr. Ian Dunbar and the Dunbar Academy. Luke has since trained hundreds of dogs of all ages and breeds and conducted countless group training classes. He and his Lab-Border Collie rescue mix, Charlie, also engage in therapy dog work. Luke is also a former professional ski instructor, world traveler, artist, chef, and yogi.

How to Get Started!

To get started, interested individuals are encouraged to fill out a contact form on the website or contact the business directly via email, phone call, or text. Clients can specify their preferred method of contact.