Traction Dog Training Club Austin

Three main intensive programs: Tutoring ($1,490) for hands-on owners focusing on puppies and basic skills; Homeschool ($2,490) for busy families needing behavior modification; Study Abroad ($3,990) for a clean slate with off-leash and advanced obedience. All include personalized training plans, in-home or facility-based sessions, and owner education. Board-and-train programs are conducted in trainers’ homes with aggressive dog boarding available.

Pricing Summary

Private sessions: $170/session; Varsity membership: $149/session; Intensive packages: $1,490 (Tutoring), $2,490 (Homeschool), $3,990 (Study Abroad). Payment plans available through Affirm. Full pricing menu accessible online.

Traction Dog Training Club is a professional dog training business based in Austin, TX, and Boulder, CO, offering expert training services for all breeds and behavioral issues. They provide private in-home training, intensive board-and-train programs, and specialized services including aggressive dog boarding and protection dog training.

Their trainers are highly vetted, certified experts with advanced credentials, including master’s degrees in animal behavior, certifications from Triple Crown Academy, NEPOPO® School, and AKC, and professional experience training lions, bears, and elk. They focus exclusively on positive reinforcement methods and customize training plans to address issues like leash reactivity, aggression, separation anxiety, resource guarding, and fearfulness.

They also offer tutoring, homeschool, and study abroad programs tailored to different owner lifestyles and dog needs, with flexible payment plans available.

In addition to training, they provide boarding services in trainers’ homes, including specialized care for aggressive and intact dogs, and offer rescue partnerships and trained dogs for sale. Their team includes certified behaviorists, service dog specialists, and protection sports competitors, ensuring expertise across a wide range of canine needs.

Clients consistently report dramatic improvements in their dogs’ behavior, increased confidence in handling their pets, and stronger human-dog bonds after working with Traction’s trainers. The business emphasizes education for owners, ensuring long-term success beyond the training period.

Accomplishments

Trainers hold advanced credentials including a Master’s in Animal Behavior from UT Austin, certifications from Triple Crown Academy, NEPOPO® Gold and Silver Schools, AKC CGC/STAR Evaluator status, and PSA protection sports competition experience. One trainer has professionally worked with lions, bears, and elk under Olympic sport horse trainers.

How to Get Started!

Client engagement begins with a free consultation to assess the dog’s needs and recommend the appropriate training program. Consultations can be scheduled online via a pop-up form on the website.