Austin Canine Central

My blue heeler LOVES this place. He's been going 2-3X a week for about a month. The staff clearly care for each and every dog. My pup comes home exercised, but not overly tired. I wouldn't trust our fur baby with anyone else.

I came here about a year ago and quit after a few classes. This is not a force free trainer (just so you’re aware what you’re getting into). I knew this going in but thought it would be good to do basic obedience regardless of the method. But then I was too uncomfortable to return.

I saw the trainer spray dogs in cages with water and yell at them to get them to stop barking while they waited for the owner to pick them up.

My second or so class, the trainer took my dog to show how to force her into a heel. My dog, who is wary of strangers, was extremely uncomfortable and desperate to get back to me and then jumped on the trainer. Big mistake apparently. The trainer was ROUGH, continuously leash popping and yanking her down to the floor. All this did was continue to agitate my dog which, in turn, resulted in worse behavior like more jumping on the trainer and pulling away, towards me. My dog was the most nervous I’ve ever seen her with a stranger, continuously trying to just get away from this person and NOT understanding what the trainer was asking her to do at all. The trainer was also extremely agitated, almost angry, about my dogs behavior and told me she was misbehaving on purpose. For a beginners obedience class, the trainer seemed upset at dogs that were misbehaving, which is bizarre given the context. Overall the entire experience made me feel guilty for my dog and extremely uncomfortable and we didn’t return.

Friendly, pleasant facility.
Jolynne's dog handling class is a fabulous opportunity for both dogs and handlers to gain experience in the basics of handling and showing dogs in the ring. She's knowlegable, respectful and very good at instilling both handler skills and confidence in the dogs. She's a valuable resource to tap into if you want to learn about showing dogs.

Awesome place!!

We take our Silky Celeste there for both obedience training and doggy day care. Miss Julie is a phenomenal doggy and doggy parent teacher. We've done basic and beyond basic classes and are eager to continue Celeste's learning.

In addition, we take Celeste normally 2 times a week to doggy day care. It's very affordable and they're flexible with pick up and drop off times. The staff is great!

My dog loved his time at Austin Canine Central! The moment he got out of the car he'd run to the front door eager to see both his canine and human friends. Staff here are kind, gentle, and very professional. The place always seemed clean and organized. We moved out of Austin and have been trying for months to find a doggie daycare half as good as Austin Canine Central.

Excellent experience here every time I have gone both for myself and for my pet parents with my breeding business and this really is a n excellent place for dog training and all things dog behavior, all the staff members are very helpful and knowledgeable.

We are breeders of eight beautiful and perfect furry family members, and we're constantly trying to grow and develop as both pet parents and as teachers and educators.
It isn't always an easy thing to do, as dachshunds are a Very stubborn and manipulative breed (meant as fondly manipulative) and they definitely have a mind and an agenda of their own!

The one thing we didn't quite have mastered though, is behavior, some separation anxiety with one fur baby, Blue and a few others that were very reactive to other dogs (and cats and squirrels) while walking, and also getting down certain commands consistently with our little ones. Especially those related to safety.

Fortunately, Austin canine Central came right to the rescue! I was referred here by a fellow dog lover, breeder and trainer who also trains and raises her dogs for shows and she talked very highly of them, and rightfully so.

They are not only all very professional, knowledgeable and experienced but also extremely patient and kind as well.

Awesome experience here, I cannot recommend these guys (and ladies) quite enough!

Bery grateful for this place! They were very quick and detailed with my difficult and arthritic Border Collie. They were able to fit me in this morning after at frustrating visit to a chain store (#golocal).
Mandy was very friendly and welcoming and Terry helped my dog my carrying him instead of picking him up and putting him down which would be hard on him. They definitely went above and beyond and have very reasonable prices and great lil treats!
A+ service! 🖤

I have taken 2 classes at ACC, both taught by Ann. I love that there is experienced and knowledgeable staff that lead the courses, and they have experience at a high competition level, not just "companion" behaviors.

Great place if you are hoping to trial with your dogs.