Hello Austin! We teach you how to train, shape, and manage your dog's energy and behavior mindfully. In-person: At your residence for a $50 fee.
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Mindfulness is a diverse practice that everyone can cultivate. You can attain and cultivate mindfulness through a formal practice like meditation or by maintaining a joyful mind during daily activities such as dog training. This practice will allow you to operate at your best with your dog as well as other aspects of your life. Mindful Training provides you with the tools and practice to shape you
r dog's behavior and manage their energy. Through basic obedience commands and consistent practice, we cultivate a more conscious relationship with our dogs. Services Include:
Consultations:
Remote Via video chat for a $30 fee. These consults usually last 1 hour. These consults are your opportunity to share all of your goals, questions, and concerns. Our trainer will then detail how MT can address each of your concerns. If you like what we offer and find that our approach to training is what you're looking for, then we can schedule a first day of training at the end of the consultation. Training sessions: $90
A training session lasting 40min with a report of your dog's performance emailed to you in the evening. Training sessions begin at home and can then be held in dog friendly locations. Packaged training sessions:
Package 1: $320
4 training sessions ($80 ea.) Package 2: $600
8 training sessions ($75 ea.) Package 3: $840
12 training sessions ($70 ea.) Training walks: $40
Walks last for 40 min and include shortened daily notes. The walk is a private training service where your trainer will practice the basic obedience commands: Heel, Look, and Sit/Stay with your dog. CAT & Reverse CAT: $40 additional on top of the training session fee. CAT (Constructional Aggression Treatment): This is a behavior modification practice that helps our dogs who are leash aggressive, or fear-based leash aggressive, learn to be less agitated by seeing other dogs on leash and more responsive to their handler. Reverse CAT: This practice works similarly to the regular CAT procedure, however, it addresses and treats dogs who are leash frustrated (rather than aggressive or fear-based aggression), to be less agitated and more responsive to their handler. Mindful Puppy Classes @ Austin Urban Vet Center: $250
A 4-week puppy course hosted at AUVC. The course covers basic obedience training, housebreaking, product recommendations, and facilitated play. Please send all service inquiries to [email protected]
Spotlight: Ziggi & Bud!
These two gorgeous pups are a Pyranese Mix and Pitty Mix. They began training with us this summer to improve their leash walking skills. They do regular training walks for consistent practice and when they aren't training, they love to play and wrestle together!
Spotlight: Madi & Buster
These cute fur children are two Boston Terriers who recently began training with us this summer! They have learned their basic obedience training and get weekly training walks for exercise and energy burning. Their favorite thing is patrolling their home and protecting it from mischievous squirrels!
We've had such a Schnauzin' Spring with Birdie & Charles! These cuties are trainees who use our Pet Sit Drop-In service for days their parents are busy at work and won't be home until later. Each drop in is 40 minutes long and comes with notes, photos, or videos, and updates sent to you, the pet parent! This service is perfect for potty breaks, energy burning, play and engagement. Especially if you keep your dog inside a crate or confined during the day.
Is your dog left at home for extended periods of time? Inquire about our Pet Sit Drop-Ins today! Send us a DM or leave any questions below.
Spotlight: Pocket
This is Pocket! he's a Morkipoo (Maltese Yorki Mix) and a Mindful Trainee! He goes on weekly training walks to burn physical and mental energy. With these walks, he gets the opportunity to practice being more responsive to his handler instead of being excited and reactive to dogs that pass by. Pocket successfully completed our Reverse Constructional Aggression Treatment where he practiced being calm with a leashed dog distraction present, moving toward him. Pocket did SO well he was able to walk alongside the dog just a few feet away without any barking or lunging!
Is your dog leash reactive? Schedule a Mindful Training Consultation! We can help.
Spotlight: Charlie
This is Charlie! He's a King Charles Cavalier who recently began training for engagement and energy burning. He is part of a family with 3 human kid siblings. One of them is a new baby 👶 which means Charlie isn't the baby any more. Recently, Charlie has gotten into a little mischief, peeing inside, and chewing on unapproved objects like the wall and couch pillows! Training has been a helpful tool to provide engagement, burn his energy, and has provided a way to call him from something he shouldn't get into and redirects him to his parents or siblings instead. He has been practicing the Place/Stay command and he begun Crate Training today!
Spotlight: Wild Man
This lil guy is a Jack Russel-Chihuahua mix and he's a new trainee! He was found and rescued by his loving parents who saw him at the Chuy's off North Lamar in Austin. He is very smart, playful, and loving! In fact his second nick name is Sweet Pea. Currently he practices obedience commands to work on boosting his confidence and capability being alone and away from his parents.
Would you like to boost your dog's confidence and comfort when leaving them home alone? Send us a DM to schedule your training consultation!
Spotlight: Ruby & Ellie
Ruby & Ellie are Mini Aussie Border Collie mixes. Ruby is the older sister on the left, and absolutely loves treats! Ellie is the high-energy younger sister on the right, and loves showing off her skills! They've returned to training to grow their responsiveness and manage their energy.
Do you and your dog need a referesher? Comment below and we'll reach out to schedule our next session!
Spotlight Sadie .and.theboys
This sweetheart, Sadie the Pitty, recently completed her training program with us at Mindful Training. Knowing training has increased her responsiveness, shaped her behavior, and manages her excitable energy living in an apartment with her 2 cat brothers. According to her mom, training has been "the best investment I've made with my dog so far!" Sadie has plans to begin our training walks for more energy burning after spring break!
Bust out the champagne because Enzo the Goldendoodle passed his American Kennel Club: Canine Good Citizen test! 🍾🥂🎉
What is the CGC test? According to the AKC, " it's a program based on the belief that with love, praise, and the right training, all dogs can be good dogs, and with a little guidance, all owners can be great owners." The CGC test focuses on testing the dog's good manners, obedience, walking, and confidence in a public social setting preparing you and your dog to be a lifelong team. Congratulations to Enzo and his parents! We are so proud of you! 🎖🐾
Would you like to be AKC CGC certified? Mindful Training is an official CGC Evaluator! Connect with one of our trainers today to get started!
Happy Valentine's Day from us at Mindful Training! Wishing your day is full of face licks, tail wags, and cuddles!🐾💝🐕
Spotlight: Maeve
Maeve is a labrador retriever practicing training to increase her responsiveness! It has been especially helpful in reducing her excitement and reactivity toward other dogs when she runs into them on leash, or when they come near her home. She loves swimming at Barking Springs, playing at doggy daycare, and going on adventures with her Mom and dog brother, Moose!
Happy Happy Birthday to Ronnie! 🥳Today he turns 2 years old! He's a Cockapoo who lives in the city. He began training with us in 2022 and we're blessed to be part of his weekly life through our regular training walks on Mondays and Fridays! These walks are a great way to get training engagement, and exercise to help manage his energy. He also sometimes gets fearful/reactive with larger dogs while on leash, and having a Mindful Trainer walk and shape his behavior has reduced his leash reactivity and increased his responsiveness!
The very core of Mindful Training is to see yourself in your dog. If you see your dog as part of yourself, you would never cause harm to them. You would do your best to support them. Our wish is for all pet parents to see themselves in their pets, so they can be more compassionate and accepting of all lives that share the collective experience.
If you vibe with this, check out our most recent blog post about indiscriminate inclusion below.
https://mindfultrainingatx.com/indiscriminate-inclusion-the-heart-of-mindful-training/
Spotlight: Indi
This is Indi, an Australian Shepherd named after Indiana Jones! She's extremely sharp and intelligent and has completed her initial basic obedience training. Now, Indi is refining her skills and reducing her leash reactivity with our training walks and our RCAT sessions. Is your dog reactive on leash? Are you up for adventure? Learn about how our RCAT/CAT process works and schedule a consultation with us today!
Meet Kiana, one of our Mindful Trainers! Born in Beeville, Kiana entered the animal industry when she became a kennel tech at DogBoys in Pflugerville. When they went out of business in 2021, Kiana joined the Mindful Training Team as an apprentice. She is the newest member of the Mindful Training team and our newest trainer. Kiana started as one of our first clients and fell in love with our modality. Her favorite part of the training process is when the client shares how Mindful Training has overall improved their lives. In the words of Guns N’ Roses, “All we need is just a little patience.”
When she is not training, you can find her listening to music from one of her favorite playlists, rocking a colorful makeup look, spending quality time with her family, boyfriend, and her dogs, Onyx and Sheerio!
Meet Toni, one of our Mindful Trainers. Born in the Rio Grande Valley, Toni moved to Austin in 2012 to attend St. Edward's University where they studied Marketing and Public Relations. This was when Toni’s love for the city flourished. Their interests are rooted in health, wellness, and community.
Their favorite part of the training process is when pet parents become empowered to shape their dogs’ behavior and realize how the training can also help them be mindfully aware and present in their own lives.
Toni integrates playfulness, mindfulness, and dog training together in all of their sessions. They lead the guided breathwork service we offer for humans. Breathwork is an excellent mindful practice that helps calm your parasympathetic nervous system while cultivating inner connection, awareness, and space to process, integrate, and relax. If you haven't experienced this yet, reach out to us to schedule your first breathwork session with Toni today!
Meet Josh, our Founder, CEO & Lead Trainer! Born in the Rio Grande Valley, Joshua moved to Austin in 2011 to attend the University of Texas. He entered the animal service industry when a position for Dog Trainer opened at Petco and remained in the animal service industry ever since. Years later he began to train independently.
After working as an independent trainer for over a year, he began to incorporate a mindfulness modality to his service. This was the beginning of Mindful Training.
Since then, Mindful Training has continued to serve Austin and Central Texas as one of the few dog training entities with a focus on mindfulness. His favorite part of the training process is when pet parents express their playfulness while training.
When he's not training, he enjoys playing video games, tending to his backyard garden and reading Star Wars Lore and novels.
Chilly Dog 🌨🌭⛄️
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Wishing ya'll are staying warm and cozy ☺️
Happy New Year from Mindful Training! Thanks for the opportunity to work with and care for your pets! 🐾🎉
Spotlight: Enzo
Who's the best boy? It's Enzo! He's a Goldendoodle pup who completed his basic obedience training with us yesterday! Learning training has supported his transition at home after adoption and has helped him be responsive to his loving parents! He's got great behavior and is preparing to take the AKC Canine Good Citizen Test after Christmas. His favorite football team is the New York Giants 🏈 and he loves a good hair day! 👨🦰🐶🐾
Happy Halloween from us at Mindful Training! 🎃
Wishing you a safe and joyful Halloween this year!
We'll be enjoying ours with our baby angel Bella 👼
Boo it's October! 👻🎃
Spotlight: Lucy
Miss Lucy is learning training scary fast 😱! Practicing basic obedience commands when distractions are present increases her responsiveness toward her parents and mitigates her excitement and reactivity.
Spotlight: Birdie 🐦
This lil lady is a sweet Schnauzer mix who recently got adopted by her loving family. She began training to help build her overall confidence and responsiveness with basic obedience commands. She's currently pravticing Heel and walking on leash as well as improving her backyard recall.
Guess who finally peed outside in real grass? This girrrl ☝️😚 .514! She also recently completed her training with us. Training has helped increase her responsiveness toward her Mom and helped with puppy stuff like crate training and potty training. This pup has leveled up! 🐶
Wednesdays are for weiners! 🌭🌭🐾 This is Bentley & Harrison! They utilize our training walk and pet sitting services to help burn their physical energy and provide them with engagement and enrichment during the week. They have a blast running through their agility course in their backyard and practice crate training once inside. This is extremely helpful for their Mom who is recovering from multiple surgeries and can't be up and about with them as much. Scroll to the last photos to see how tired they get🥱
Spotlight: Peaches 🍑
This is Peaches playing with her Watermelon toy 🍉! Peaches is a lab mix puppy! Her parents began training to be prepared and supported as first time dog owners. It's been very helpful in shaping her behavior. Peaches has learned basic obedience commands and is improving Heel and walking on a leash during her training walks. Fun Fact: her human siblings named her after the "Peaches" song from the Mario Movie 🐾🐕
Time for a Puppy Break! 🐶 This is Artemis, one of our new trainees! She's a Maltese - Shih Tzu pup who's learning training to be responsive to her Mom and gaining skills to get ready for the world! She's currently practicing how to walk on a leash with Heel and is working on her Crate Training. Do you or someone you know have a puppy in need of training? Send us a DM to schedule your training consultation!
Spotlight: Clementine🍊
This is Clementine! She's a Chihuahua mix who loves her mom, boiled chicken, and cuddles and snuggles. We bonded with her during her recent pet sit as her mom was away. Learning training has helped Clementine be more responsive, instead of being reactive to stimulus and distractions.
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Mindfulness is a diverse practice that every human can cultivate. You can attain mindfulness through a formal practice like meditation or by remembering to maintain a joyful mind during a daily activity such as dog training. This mindfulness practice will allow you to operate at your most efficient with your pup and in all other aspects of your life. Mindful Training is focused on giving the pet parent tools to be an effective steward of life for their dog’s life. Through basic obedience commands and management of one's own responses, we can cultivate a more conscious relationship with our pups.
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