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Straight talk from thirty years and twenty thousand dogs. No fluff, no bribery, just what actually works.

Where can I find reliable Austin dog training information?

The Dog Savant publishes 9 free guides written by Brett Endes, a trainer with 30 years of experience and more than 20,000 dogs trained. They cover Austin metro leash laws by jurisdiction, what training actually costs here, how to choose a trainer, aggression and reactivity, separation anxiety and leash pulling.

Does Brett Endes offer board and train in Austin?

No. There is no board and train program at any of Brett's locations. Training happens in your own Austin home with you present, because the owner is half of what gets trained, or remotely by Zoom and telephone. The initial 90 minute workshop is $295, the same rate either way.

Training Guide · 7 min read

Twelve Steps to Ending Your Dog's Treat Addiction

If your dog only listens when you are holding a treat, you do not have obedience, you have a negotiation. Here is how to fix it in twelve steps.

Training Guide · 6 min read

How to Stop a Dog Pulling on Leash

If every walk is a tug of war, the problem is not your dog's strength, it is the structure. Here is how to fix leash pulling for good.

Training Guide · 7 min read

Dog Separation Anxiety Solutions That Actually Work

The howling, the chewed door, the panic the moment you grab your keys. Separation anxiety is real, and it is fixable. Here is how.

Cost Guide · 9 min read

What Dog Training Actually Costs in Austin

Private lessons in Austin run about $80 to $150 an hour. Board and train runs $1,500 to $4,000 and up. Here is what actually drives those numbers, and how to tell an expensive trainer from a costly one.

Method Guide · 10 min read

Balanced vs Positive Only Dog Training, an Honest Comparison

One of these camps will tell you the other is abusive. The other will tell you the first is naive. Here is what the two methods actually are, and which problems each one genuinely solves.

Buyer's Guide · 9 min read

How to Choose a Dog Trainer in Austin

Certifications are unregulated, reviews are gameable, and everyone's website says the same things. Here is what actually separates a trainer who will fix your dog from one who will take your money.

Local Reference · 8 min read

Austin Metro Leash Laws, Every Jurisdiction Compared

City of Austin caps leashes at 6 feet. West Lake Hills allows 8. Leander says a buried wire is not restraint at all. If you walk from Westlake down to the greenbelt, you change jurisdictions mid walk.

New Adopter Guide · 8 min read

Bringing Home a Shelter Dog, the First 30 Days

Brett was asked by NBC to tell new adopters what matters in the first weeks home. This is the full version of that answer: low pressure, routines, trust first, and training that starts gently on day one.

Before You Send Your Dog Away · 8 min read

Board and Train in Austin, Read This First

Boot camps sell you a trained dog. What actually arrives home is a dog that behaves for someone else, in a place that is not your house. After 30 years and more than 20,000 dogs, here is the honest math on board and train, and what to do instead.

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If you are dealing with reactivity, anxiety, or control issues, the first step is a simple phone evaluation so we can map out a clear plan. Real world results, permanent change, 30 years of doing this for families and their dogs, now in Austin.

You'll be saying, who's a good boy? in no time.

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