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Professional Dog Training in Austin, TX

5.0

★★★★★

37 Google Reviews

  • 10+ years of training experience
  • A tailored plan for your dog, never one size fits all
  • Training at your home and out around Austin
  • We train you as much as your dog
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37Google reviews
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10+ YearsOf dog training
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In-HomeTraining at your door
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Rated 5.0 Stars By Austin Dog Owners

Veronica F. 4 months ago

★★★★★

My boyfriend and I have been working with Clayton and Mysja to get both of our dogs trained with the goal of moving in together. Our dogs have two different temperaments (black cat vs golden retriever energy which is telling cuz that’s how my partner and I are! haha). The progress has been...

Meghan W. 9 months ago

★★★★★

What would I do without Clayton and Mysja!? The difference between when my pup started working with them to now is night and day. They’ve been incredible not only working with her, but also training me. I used to get anxiety walking my pup because of her reactivity, feeling like I had little...

Matt G. 2 years ago

★★★★★

Not only do I credit Wensley with providing the most trustworthy and reliable training advice I’ve ever received, but I credit her with helping me maintain my sanity while raising an extremely spirited kooikerhondje puppy. This is my first time with a dog bred to work and the challenges that came...

Courtney M. 3 years ago

★★★★★

When finding a trainer for our two dogs, we really were not sure what to expect. We interviewed a few people in the Austin area and after speaking with Clayton, we knew his program (daily at your own home) was the route we wanted to go! Clayton first did a month-long training session for our...

Chloe M. 3 years ago

★★★★★

Working with Wensley has changed our lives. We looked into several programs before moving forward with Austin Dog culture and we’re so happy we did. The amount of care and time they put into each training session sets them apart. Before we started I was so nervous as to what corrections would look...

Emily P. 3 years ago

★★★★★

Knowledgeable, passionate, skilled and CARING. Austin Dog Culture is who you should bring your dogs to! Clayton and Wensley are such incredible trainers, they care so much about your dog, their well-being, and making sure the training matches the dog in front of them. They put their heart and soul...

Stacey P. 3 years ago

★★★★★

I am so impressed with the training program from Austin Dog Culture. When I met with Clayton for the initial consult, it was clear how invested he is in all of his clients. What I loved about the program from the get-go, is that there isn't just one training method applied to all dogs. Clayton and...

JoSE G. 2 years ago

★★★★★

I cannot recommend Clayton's dog training services enough! After trying three other trainers who couldn't help with my dog's aggression issues, I was starting to lose hope. Living with a dog displaying aggressive behavior was incredibly difficult and stressful. It affected every aspect of our...

Emily G. 3 years ago

★★★★★

I hired Clayton to work with my two mixed-breed dogs on leash walking. We got that and so much more! My dogs are ~4 and ~5 years old so I had low expectations as to how much success we’d have, but it turned out to be one of the best investments I’ve ever made. Clayton took the time to get to know...

Jennifer B. 2 years ago

★★★★★

I have nothing but positive things to say about Wensley & Clayton / Austin Dog Culture. I came to Austin Dog Culture seeking assistance with my VERY fearful German Shepherd, Annabelle. From the first consultation, Clayton was transparent about expectations for Annabelle, as her problems were...

Ronald E. 2 years ago

★★★★★

***WENSLEY IS SUPERIOR!!*** After a failed attempt by a previous trainer I was very skeptical about looking for another. After meeting WENSLEY all of my skepticism went away. Not only did she listen to my concerns and worries about how my dog needed to be trained, She took the time To listen TO MY...

Kurt W. 3 years ago

★★★★★

Working with Wensley was a top notch experience! We’ve worked with other trainers in the past and didn’t get half the results we got from her in half the time. Now we feel comfortable and confident to take our dog on trails and to coffee shops without worrying that she might react negatively...

Kayla A. 3 years ago

★★★★★

Wensley and Clayton have absolutely changed mine and my dogs relationship. They are incredible dog trainers who allowed me to better understand my dogs training needs. They made feel confident and comfortable during the entire process! My dog and I are now able to enjoy long walks and appropriately...

Emma S. 3 years ago

★★★★★

I can't recommend Austin Dog Culture enough. Our 2 year old Vizsla Myles had leash-pulling issues, resource guarding, and overall no boundaries in our home. Since working with Clayton and Wensley, Myles now walks beside us without pulling. But most importantly they eliminated his guarding of the...

Kendall P. 3 years ago

★★★★★

Monkey started as a reactive dog with no structure and zero attention to commands when she was preoccupied. After just a week with Clayton I saw a night and day change in her manners! Monkey now can be recalled off of any temptation and put into a calm state. She no longer is defensive in...

Tammie G. 3 years ago

★★★★★

I’ve watched Clayton and Wensley train dogs for years! Not only are they very knowledgeable, but they are loving and compassionate to all of their clients dogs and their clients! They make it look easy and they will teach you their techniques so you will be confident going forward.

Zachary S. 3 years ago

★★★★★

If you’re reading this review you’re thinking about hiring Austin Dog Culture to train your dog and I’m here to tell you to stop thinking about it and just do it! My dog Owen and I had the privilege to work with Wensley these past 4 weeks and the amount of progression I’ve seen in Owen is...

Haley R. 9 months ago

★★★★★

The only trainers I’ll ever trust with my dog. I brought my dog Rusty to Clayton and Mysja after rescuing him from a hunting plantation, and he came in raw: nervous, unsure, and showing signs of resource guarding. From day one, they were incredible. They didn’t just train Rusty; they taught me how...

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Meet Your Trainer

A Family Of Dog Trainers. 10+ Years Experience.

Every dog is different, so every plan is too. We get to know you and your dog first, then build the training around your goals and your life in Austin.

Clayton Mathews, owner and head trainer at Austin Dog Culture, walking a golden retriever on a loose leash

Clayton Mathews

Owner, Expert Dog Trainer

An Austin dog trainer with over a decade of experience, Clayton was raised in a family of dog trainers. After working his own rescue, Weezy, through a range of behavior issues, he has gone on to train hundreds of dogs in similar situations. He competes in high level obedience and protection sports.

  • 10+ years training dogs
  • Raised in a family of dog trainers
  • Hundreds of behavior cases
  • Obedience and protection sports

Every program comes with

A tailored planBuilt around your dog's personality and your goals, never one size fits all.
Where your dog livesTraining in your home, so the problems get fixed where they actually happen.
Real-world outingsThe Domain, Home Depot, parks and trails, so good behavior holds up in public.
Training you tooWe focus on owner training as much as dog training, so the results last.

Our Programs

Pick The Program Your Dog Needs

A golden retriever walking with its handler along a downtown Austin trail

Daily In-Home Training

A trainer comes to your home Monday to Friday, then takes your dog out to the Domain, Home Depot, parks and hiking trails. Four weeks standard.

A trained pit bull mix sitting calmly at its owner's side on a trail

Board & Train

Your dog stays with our trainers for focused on and off leash training, with progress updates and photos while they are with us. Then we train you.

An Austin Dog Culture trainer sitting in the grass with a relaxed shepherd mix

Behavior Modification

Fear aggression, human and dog aggression, anxiety and reactivity. We help you understand your dog and regain control.

How We Train

Four Ways To Train. One Well Behaved Dog.

Pick the format that fits your dog and your schedule. We help you choose at your free evaluation.

Best Fit For You

Daily In-Home Training

We come to your house Monday to Friday and train your dog in its own environment, at a set time.

  • Barking at the door, jumping, chewing, pulling
  • Public outings to the Domain, Home Depot, parks and trails
  • Four week standard program, longer for behavior cases
  • Leash reactivity cases run four weeks minimum

Your Dog Stays With Us

Board & Train

Your dog stays with us for a set period and trains every day with individual attention from our team.

  • On leash and off leash obedience
  • Exercise, socialization and playtime during the stay
  • Progress updates and photos while your dog is with us
  • Owner training so the results carry home

Drop Off, We Train, Pick Up

Doggy Daycare Training

Your dog spends the day with us and gets daily lessons, without a night away from home.

  • Daily training lessons
  • Home with you every night
  • Gradual, steady behavior change
  • Great for busy schedules

Short And Sweet

Weekly Foundation Training

A shorter program that builds your dog's obedience piece by piece, one week at a time.

  • Start with one week of training
  • Add weeks as your dog needs them
  • Build on basic obedience
  • Grows with your dog

How It Works

Our Dog Training Process In 3 Steps

Dog training in Austin, TX and surrounding cities. We focus on owner training as much as dog training.

  1. 1

    Reach out

    Call or send the form. We set up your free evaluation.

  2. 2

    Free evaluation

    We meet your dog, learn your goals and build a tailored plan.

  3. 3

    Start training

    We train your dog, then teach you to keep it going at home.

Service Area

Proudly Serving Austin, TX

Austin Dog Culture is based in Austin, TX, and comes to you. Daily in-home training, board and train, obedience, puppy and behavior programs for families across the area.

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Don't Wait, Start Today

Tell us what your dog is doing. We set up a free evaluation, meet your dog, learn your goals and build a tailored plan, with no obligation.

  • 10+ years of training experience
  • Rated 5.0 on Google
  • All breeds, ages and behaviors
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EXPERT TRAINING. TAILORED TO YOUR DOG. RESULTS THAT LAST.

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