Traction Dog Training Club of Texas
Traction Dog Training Club of Texas

Traction Dog Training Club of Texas

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$149
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Specific behaviors to address

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Introduction
Go to our website for a free consultation with a trainer! Solid 5-star rating with over 110 Google reviews! Our small team at Traction Dog Training Club uniquely focuses on professionalism, customization for each dog and family, and convenience. Our small team of trainers includes: Mara Soo: Lion, Bear, & Elk Trainer - Trained sport horses up to the Olympic level - Professionally trained lions, bears, elk, otters, and eagles to voluntarily participate in veterinary procedures - Competes in PSA (protection and patrol dogs) Tina Chavez: Ne Po Po Silver & Gold Graduate - Trained directly by Bart Bellon, inventor of modern dog training methods - Certified AKC CGC, STAR, & Trick Dog Evaluator - Competes in PSA (protection and patrol dogs) Eric Knierim: Air Force K-9 Handler - Led K-9 security team 10 Presidential Secret Service missions - Held K-9 training seminars for Secret Service, US Navy, & German Air Force - Certified MWD Handler in patrol and narcotics & explosives detection Victoria Davis: 500-in-5 Behavior Specialist - Resolved 500 behavior cases in 5 years - Volunteer trainer for Malinois and Dutch Shepherd rescues - Close partner with various police K-9 teams, bite sport teams, and protection teams Christie Branch: Primate Behaviorist - Spent 3 years training and caring for over 1,000 neotropical primates - Developed and taught obedience and behavior training protocols for dog training facilities across San Diego - Holds Animal Sciences BS degree and AKC CGC, STAR, and Trick Dog Evaluator certification An overview of our training programs: 1. Varsity membership: build-your-own membership, starting at $30/month. Select from overnight boarding access, extracurricular outings with trainers, and in-home training sessions monthly. $30 - 680 per month 2. Tutoring program: 5-week program during which each week consists of one 1:1 session between trainer and dog and one family coaching session at your home. $1490 3. Homeschool program: 3-week program during which each week consists of four 1:1 sessions between trainer and dog and one family coaching session, all at your home. $2490 4. Study Abroad program: 2-3 week program during which your dog lives in the personal home of your trainer for complex behavior learning and multiple training sessions daily. Requires a free, in-person behavior evaluation. $2890 - $4160. Schedule a free phone consultation with a trainer through our website to learn how we'll work with your dog and customize a training plan. Read more reviews from Google in photos! We don’t just fix behavior problems, we invite you to join a community committed to building exceptional dogs.
Overview

Current Top Pro

Hired 5 times

Serves Austin, TX

Background checked

5 employees

4 years in business

Business hours

Sun12:00 am - 11:59 pmMon12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Payment methods

This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, Credit card, Stripe, and Venmo.

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2023

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Specialties
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Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and value.

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Patricia H.
Jul 23, 2023
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Our 5 year old cavachon was driving us crazy with his constant barking and jumping in people. Mara said it was an easy fix and I did not believe her - we had tried so many things! But she was right, our dog is completely transformed and SO much easier to live after just one session with her. Very happy customers.

Details: 2 - 10 years old • Small (16 - 25 lbs) • Private lessons • General obedience training • Barking • My home, venue, etc.

Dog Training
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Sandy E.
Apr 29, 2023
Mara came to our home and gave our dog,Remi, a private lesson. We couldn’t have been more pleased. Remi was having problems walking properly on the leash. We are experienced dog owners, but we were having no success. Mara demonstrated how to teach Remi to walk properly. She then had both of us practice so we are able to continue the training. The lesson was fun and Mara was very patient and helpful. I highly recommend her!
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Ian H.
Mar 16, 2023
We used Traction Dog Training Club's board and train program with Mara to address our dog's reactivity towards other dogs, and get a solid obedience baseline. The program was a huge success, Oliver's reactivity significantly lessened, and the provided, continued training Mara provided to us, has helped him continue to progress. He has a solid grasp of basic obedience, and is eager to train now. During the training we received daily video progress updates, and the debrief session was extremely valuable in passing on everything we needed to know. We were provided a comprehensive continued training document, with videos included, which has been invaluable. Mara has been extremely kind, professional, responsive, and accommodating before, during, and after the program. I can't say enough about how fantastic of an experience it was, and I would recommend Mara and TDTC to anyone.
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Henry M.
Mar 1, 2023
My rescue pup was a mess and starting to show some behavior issues like reactivity to other dogs. Mara has a very clear, easy to understand and effective style of walking you through the training and then applying it to the dog. We used the homeschool program and my pup is totally transformed! I am too.
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Brooke M.
Mar 1, 2023
Mara has delivered the most through and intuitive training for my Mini. The changed/learned behaviors are a marked improvement. I wouldn’t hesitate to refer Traction to anyone in need of various levels of canine training.
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