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Dog Training in Austin, Texas

Dog Training in Austin

You already love your dog. Imagine enjoying more of Austin together: a neighborhood walk you both look forward to, a friend at the door, or that quiet moment when your dog looks to you for guidance. Personalized dog training helps deepen the relationship you already have, with real-world practice and coaching for you.

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Personalized dog training plans Training at your dog's pace Hands-on owner coaching
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“there was already a marked difference in our dog, which only continued to improve week after week working with Trey.”

Bradford P., Koru K9 client
What dog training does Koru K9 offer in Austin?

Koru K9 offers home-based board and train and private in-home training options for Austin-area dogs, subject to service area and trainer availability. Training may address everyday manners, leash reactivity, fear or aggression. A free phone consultation helps identify the right format, realistic goals and your role in the process.

A plan for your dog. Support for you.

Choose a dog training format in Austin

Start with how you and your dog will learn together. Home-based Board & Train provides focused trainer-led practice with owner coaching; private in-home lessons put you beside your dog as you build skills in everyday routines. We help you choose based on your goals, your dog's needs and confirmed local availability. Behavior concerns shape that plan—they are not a separate training format.

Dog Board & Train

Your dog lives and learns in a trainer's home, with coaching to help you continue together. Austin's options include puppy foundations for eligible puppies from 16 weeks to under 6 months; confirm suitability and availability.

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In-Home Dog Training

Practice alongside your dog with personal guidance for walks, household routines and everyday manners. We confirm your address, trainer coverage and program fit before enrollment.

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Austin Dog Training

Let the Heeling Begin.

You do not need to love your dog more. You want more moments when life together feels good: passing another dog on a walk and seeing yours look up at you, welcoming a friend, or simply feeling understood. Training builds on that bond so you can enjoy more of the life you share.

Whether you want calmer walks near Lady Bird Lake, easier greetings at your South Austin front door or more focus on Mueller's neighborhood sidewalks, we start with the moments that matter to you. Our Austin dog trainers build trust, clear communication and practical skills at your dog's pace, with coaching that helps you keep learning together at home.

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Personalized dog training. A stronger relationship.

Dog Training Programs in Austin

Explore home-based Board & Train, private in-home coaching, Hybrid Training and an age-specific Puppy Board & Train option in Austin. We help you choose around your dog's needs and your everyday life, with owner coaching to keep learning together. Program suitability, trainer coverage and availability are confirmed before enrollment.

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Board & Train

A thoughtful training stay, with support to bring the progress home.

Best fit
Dogs who would benefit from focused trainer-led work woven into everyday life.
Your dog's training
A personalized dog training plan in a professional dog trainer's home, with everyday practice, play and rest. Austin options include puppy foundations for eligible puppies from 16 weeks to under 6 months; confirm suitability and availability.
Your role
Learn how to communicate clearly and carry your dog's skills into your daily routines through hands-on coaching.
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Private In-Home Training

Learn together where your everyday life happens.

Best fit
Owners who want to work directly with their dog and practice between lessons.
Your dog's training
Practical skills for your home, neighborhood walks, visitors and the situations you want to handle more confidently.
Your role
Practice alongside your trainer, ask questions and build routines you can keep using together.
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Hybrid Training

Focused training for your dog. Guided practice for you.

Best fit
Families looking for a blend of trainer-led work and owner coaching.
Your dog's training
A combination of training formats selected around your dog's needs. The team explains the available structure before you enroll.
Your role
Take part in coaching so you understand the skills, the handoff and how to keep building on progress at home.
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Puppy Board & Train

Build a strong foundation for life together.

Best fit
Puppies from 16 weeks to under 6 months, with readiness and eligibility confirmed before enrollment.
Your dog's training
A two-week home-based program focused on early manners, confidence and everyday routines.
Your role
Learn how to continue your puppy's foundation skills and reinforce helpful habits at home.
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Talk through your goals
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Choose an appropriate format
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Practice with clear guidance
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Continue the work at home
Koru K9 Success Stories

When Nothing Else Worked,
Koru K9 Did.

Looking for dog training in Austin? Discover how Koru K9 clients have built stronger relationships and more rewarding everyday lives with their dogs.

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“We trained our 2 fur babies with Will Greenway. One is an 8 year old Australian Shepherd and the other a 3 year old Rough Collie.”

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“I got the package with 3-sessions of private training (with one 1-2 hour consultation on top of that) and my trainer was Alex.”

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“Walks used to be stressful, with constant pulling and lack of focus—but Halley A. has transformed that experience completely.”

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Behaviors We Help With in Austin

When pulling, barking, fear or conflict makes everyday life harder, understanding your dog comes first. Our Austin dog trainers help you build clearer communication and practical skills for neighborhood walks, visitors and routines at home.

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In-Home Dog Training

Practice alongside your dog with personal guidance for walks, household routines and everyday manners.

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Aggressive Dog Training

Get help understanding triggers and building a thoughtful plan for calmer, more manageable everyday life.

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Fear & Anxiety Guide

Understand fearful behavior and anxiety, and explore how training can build confidence.

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Dog Behavior Training

Build understanding and practical skills for reactivity, fear and challenging behavior—with support for you, too.

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Puppy Board & Train

Explore foundations for puppies from 16 weeks to under 6 months, with eligibility and availability confirmed before enrollment.

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Leash Reactivity Guide

Understand barking and lunging on walks, and explore what can help your dog.

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Your local team

Your Austin training team

Meet the training team. Your consultation confirms current availability, service area and the best fit for your dog.

Trey LaCour, Koru K9 dog trainer serving Austin, TX

Trey LaCour

Austin, TX
Dog Behaviorist

Trey grew up in a small rural town but that never stopped him from seeking a new adventure. After realizing college wasn’t right for him his research into the dog training world began.

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Haley Jones-LaCour, Koru K9 dog trainer serving Austin, TX

Haley Jones-LaCour

Austin, TX
Dog Behaviorist

Haley grew up in Louisiana, and always had dogs growing up. She loves to travel and be outside with her dogs. Training and playing with her dogs has allowed her to do that more.

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Trey LaCour, Koru K9 dog trainer serving Austin, TX

Trey LaCour

Austin, TX
Dog Behaviorist

Trey grew up in a small rural town but that never stopped him from seeking a new adventure. After realizing college wasn’t right for him his research into the dog training world began. Trey then attended the Fall 2019 Immersion Program at The Michael Ellis School for dog trainers with his American Bully, Shark, who had become reactive to most dogs and cats.

It was there Trey learned to help his dogs live a more fulfilling life using a reliable communication method through balanced dog training. Trey hopes to compete in bitesports one day and learn the art of decoying.
Haley Jones-LaCour, Koru K9 dog trainer serving Austin, TX

Haley Jones-LaCour

Austin, TX
Dog Behaviorist

Haley grew up in Louisiana, and always had dogs growing up. She loves to travel and be outside with her dogs. Training and playing with her dogs has allowed her to do that more. She started working with her own dogs and quickly began to see progress. As Haley’s knowledge of how dogs learn grew she became fascinated and developed a passion for it.

She soon discovered that she wanted to work with dogs and their owners full time. There’s nothing more rewarding to her than assisting dog owners in building a relationship between them and their dog.
Good dogs. Good questions.

Austin dog training FAQs

Start with your goals, your dog's history and how you can participate. Board and train takes place in a trainer's home and includes owner coaching. Private in-home lessons involve you practicing with your dog in your own routines. We confirm local availability and fit before recommending a plan.

Yes. We help families work through behavior concerns as well as everyday manners. Tell us about triggers, bite incidents, health concerns and previous training. Explore behavior-focused help and our leash reactivity guide. Your consultation helps us understand what support fits your dog.

Our balanced, relationship-first approach focuses on trust, clear communication, consistent boundaries and reinforcement. Your trainer explains the approach, practice and any appropriate tools recommended for your dog. Ask questions about the plan before you begin.

Cost depends on the format and program recommended. Review the local board and train page for published program options, then ask us to confirm the total, what is included and any applicable travel arrangements before you book.

No. Puppy training describes the age and foundation skills being addressed; board and train describes where training takes place. Explore puppy training options, then confirm age requirements, readiness and local availability with us.

Your dog stays in a trainer's home with an individual training and management plan. Training, rest and everyday practice are balanced around your dog's needs. Owner coaching helps you understand the plan and continue practicing when your dog returns home.

Tell us about medical needs, bite history, escape attempts, crate distress and other handling concerns before placement. We assess suitability, discuss management and use appropriate containment when a dog is not actively supervised. Home-based care does not mean continuous observation or a risk-free environment.

Coverage, trainer availability and travel arrangements vary by program. Share your location during the consultation so we can confirm what is available. A trainer's home is a private residence, not a public walk-in training facility.

Let's find the right next step for you and your dog.

Tell us what everyday life looks like now and what you would like to change. We'll talk through program fit, availability and practical expectations together.

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