The Sport Dog Society of Austin
Service area: Serves Austin, TX and surrounding areas when in-city; private in-home and on-location sessions available near the client’s location.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Behavior Modification
- Competition / Agility
Specialty Focus Areas
- Puppy Training
- Leash Pulling
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Jumping on People
- Barking Excessively
- Separation Anxiety
- Biting / Nipping
- Potty Training
- Resource Guarding
- Fearfulness
- Recall
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- In-Home
- videos
Program Formats
- Sessions Package
- Ongoing Weekly
Types of Dogs
- Large
- Giant
- Herding
- Sporting
- Working
- Terriers
- Doodles
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Positive Reinforcement Only
Equipment:
- ✓ Clickers
- ✓ Food Rewards
- ✓ Harnesses
- ✓ Flat Collars
Training is delivered through personalized private sessions (in-person or virtual) and upcoming online video lessons with community forums. Sessions focus on behavior modification, obedience, and sport-based skills tailored to the dog’s needs. Training is ongoing and designed to build lifelong habits through consistent, reward-based methods.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Private virtual training is $150 for 75 minutes. Private in-home and on-location sessions start at $250.
No packages or discounts are listed. Online courses are coming soon.
Testimonials
“Sport Dog Society is legit and a very good value. I paid for a couple private sessions when my puppy was still very young. Luke has a deep well of knowledge on training dogs… I couldn’t recommend Luke enough. Try him out!”
– Client
“Luke has been amazing with my giant schnauzer, Willow through puppyhood, her stubborn teenage phase, and now going into adulthood. Within days of Luke coming over for a private session… Willow is already showing significant improvement… I could not recommend him enough.”
– Client
“We have had such a great experience with Luke & the Sport Dog Society over the past two years!… Through some small daily changes, we have a calmer, happier dog, who we are truly starting to understand better.”
– Client
About the Trainer
The Sport Dog Society of Austin is a professional dog training business founded by Luke Hutson, offering reward-based, fear-free training for dogs of all ages, sizes, and personalities. They specialize in building confidence and strengthening the human-dog bond through personalized coaching that celebrates each dog’s unique traits.
Services include private in-home and on-location sessions, virtual training, and upcoming online courses with community support. Luke’s background in sporting dogs, corporate training, and ski instruction informs his compassionate, connection-focused approach that emphasizes patience, joy, and long-term behavioral understanding.
They serve dogs with high energy, fearfulness, reactivity, resource guarding, leash pulling, and other behavioral challenges, helping owners implement consistent, lifelong training habits. Their community-centered philosophy supports dog owners through every stage of their dog’s life, from puppyhood to adulthood.
Accomplishments
Luke Hutson is the founder and primary trainer with experience working with sporting dogs, corporate training, and ski instruction. He has helped numerous dogs and owners overcome behavioral challenges, as evidenced by multiple client testimonials highlighting his expertise and compassionate approach.
How to Get Started!
Prospective clients fill out a contact form on the website to begin their training journey. After submitting their details, they are contacted to discuss their dog’s needs and schedule a session.
Contact Information
Availability
- Weekdays
- Weekends
- Morning
- Afternoon
- Evening
Hours
Monday: 8am-8pm
Tuesday: 8am-8pm
Wednesday: 8am-8pm
Thursday: 8am-8pm
Friday: 8am-8pm
Saturday: 8am-8pm
Sunday: Closed
Languages
- English
Misc Features
- wheelchair accessible entrance
- wheelchair accessible parking
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