What is our dog training philosophy?
At Beyond the Dog Austin, we use behavioral science to train dogs. The same principles that humans use to learn a new behavior are the same as dogs! This has been proven in studies on learning and motivation and can be seen in our day-to-day lives. Using positive reinforcement can quickly shape your dog’s behaviors into the ones you want. We also have the experience of every other trainer and mentor in the company to collaborate to make sure that you and your dog are getting the most out of training. Since our dog training techniques are backed by science, we can quickly reach your goals and make training as rewarding as possible no matter where you are in Austin!
What experience does each dog trainer have?
Each of our trainers at Beyond the Dog are certified dog trainers and behavior consultants through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CBCC-KA, CDBC, or CPDT-KA). You not only get the experience of your trainer, but also oversight by their mentor, the performance management team, and the owners, which includes Kristyn Echterling-Savage, Ph.D., CAAB, BCBA-D, one of the only 50 Certified Applied Animal Behaviorists in the country.
What dog training programs do we offer?
- Our Virtual Consultation programs provide personalized guidance from Dr. Echterling-Savage Dr. Echterling-Savage will design a personalized training program to address your training concerns. She will guide you through behavior scenarios to ensure ongoing progress while monitoring your dog’s progress and adjusting your training plan to achieve your goals.
What issues can be addressed?
We have solutions for a wide variety of dog behaviors. Whether you need help with disruptive behavior like jumping or digging, reactivity and aggression, recall and off leash obedience, leash training, puppy manners puppy obedience, or general dog obedience, we can help!
Is there a guarantee?
While there is no guarantee, once you complete a Beyond the dog program, we are your trainers for life. You can reach out in the future with questions or send videos to check your methods or show specific behaviors. Dog training does not just stop when the trainer leaves your home, and we have seen that the greatest and fastest progress is made when owners use training in their daily lives.
When will I start to see progress?
Every dog is different but owners usually see progress in the second week! A huge part of dog training is consistency, so if the owners keep up with training outside of sessions, progress tends to happen very quickly.
How do I prepare for a dog training session?
Once you have received a training schedule, you will receive an email with essentials for dog training like the type of harness and leashes we use, along with instructions for feeding about a week before training begins. This ensures that your dog will be ready for training on the first day!
I want to train my puppy, where do I begin?
We offer virtual consultations for puppy training. Until your puppy is mature enough (it’s hard to concentrate for a whole hour when they are younger than 14 weeks!) you can read up on tips and tricks for puppy training on our blog. We cover things like using their meals for training, tips for obedience and walking, picking out the essentials for your pup, and even preventative exercises to get them ready for the groomer!