Guaranteed results, lifetime support
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Dog’s Potential
Downtown Austin’s Dog Training & Board and Train Experts
City living asks a lot of a dog. Busy sidewalks, elevators, crowded patios and neighbors on the other side of the wall all test your dog’s manners every day. All Dogs Unleashed on Congress Avenue helps downtown and central Austin dog owners build calm, reliable obedience that holds up in real city settings, backed by guaranteed training results and lifetime support for every dog that graduates from our program. Call our Congress Ave team at (512) 963-6017 to reserve your consultation.
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Ready to see better behavior at home, on walks, and around distractions? Tell us what is going on with your dog and our downtown Austin team will help match you with the right training program.
All Dogs Unleashed provides professional dog training backed by guaranteed results and lifetime support for graduates. We work with dogs of all breeds, ages, and temperaments, including puppies, leash pullers, reactive dogs, and dogs that need reliable off-leash control.
Prefer to talk it through? Call now and our team can answer questions, explain the next steps, and help you decide where to start.
In 2 Weeks Your Dog Will:
- Come when called
- Sit / Stay
- Place command
- Walk nice in Heel
- Behave appropriately
- Achieve off-leash control
- Learn boundaries
- Get socialized
Your Dog Will Stop:
- Leash Pulling
- Digging
- Nipping
- Jumping
- Nuisance Barking
- Scratching
- Chewing
- And more!
Dog Training Built for Downtown and Central Austin
Dogs in the urban core face distractions that suburban dogs rarely see, from scooters and food trucks to packed trails around Lady Bird Lake. Training that only works in a quiet backyard falls apart fast in that environment. Our trainers build skills step by step, then proof them around real-world distractions so your dog listens on Congress Avenue just as well as it does at home.
Dog Training Services Near Congress Avenue
Every dog learns differently, so every program starts with an evaluation of your dog’s temperament, history and the specific behaviors you want to change. From there, our trainers build a plan that fits your schedule and your living situation, whether that is a high-rise apartment, a condo or a home in one of central Austin’s historic neighborhoods. Here are the services available to our Congress Ave clients:
Training Programs
Structured obedience programs for dogs of every age, breed and skill level, built around the real-world situations downtown dogs deal with every day.
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Board and Train
Your dog stays with us for our structured two-week program, where our professional trainers work with them every day to build reliable obedience and correct problem behaviors.
Daily, consistent practice in a controlled setting speeds up learning, and our trainers walk you through every command at pickup so the results carry over to your home, your building and your neighborhood.
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Dog Boarding
Safe, supervised overnight care with structured daily routines, so your dog is in good hands while you travel for work or vacation.
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Dog Grooming
Bathing and coat care that keeps your dog clean, comfortable and ready for the next walk along the lake.
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In-Home Training & Private Lessons
Private lessons give you one-on-one time with a trainer to work on the exact behaviors that matter to you, from leash manners to door greetings.
In-home training is also available for downtown and central Austin clients who want help with challenges inside their own space, like barking at hallway noise or jumping on guests.
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Real Results for Downtown Austin Dogs
Our trainers work with dogs of all breeds, ages and backgrounds, and the progress shows up quickly. Browse our video gallery to see real transformations and how our approach produces calm, lasting behavior.
Why Downtown Austin Dog Owners Choose All Dogs Unleashed
Finding the right trainer comes down to experience, a clear process and results you can see. Our team combines hands-on expertise with a personalized plan for every dog, and we stay with you long after training ends. Here is what sets our program apart:
Experienced Professional Trainers
Our trainers bring years of hands-on experience in canine behavior modification and participate in ongoing education to stay current with contemporary training methodologies.
Plans Built Around City Life
Each program addresses your animal’s specific behavioral challenges using assessment-driven techniques rather than generic one-size-fits-all approaches.
Convenient Central Office
Austin’s extreme summer temperatures require indoor training environments that ensure comfort and focus during learning sessions.
Lifetime Support for Every Graduate
When your dog finishes our Board and Train program, our commitment to your family does not end on graduation day. We provide ongoing guidance, refresher sessions, and behavioral consultation for the entire lifetime of your dog, so you always have a professional resource to turn to as new situations arise or as your dog moves through different life stages.
Guaranteed Training Results
We stand behind our methodology with a commitment to guaranteed results and lifetime support for every graduate of our training programs.
Our Downtown Austin, TX Location
Our Congress Avenue office serves dog owners across downtown and central Austin. Our downtown team handles calls, questions and scheduling, and our in-home trainers come right to you. Board and train, boarding, evaluations and drop-offs all take place at our Mountain View Ave facility.
Austin, TX
111 Congress Ave #201, Austin, TX 78701
Please call us to get started. This office does not offer walk-ins or dog drop-offs.
Our Safe Havens Across the States
All Dogs Unleashed delivers training programs throughout major metropolitan markets spanning the South Central, Rocky Mountain, Midwest, and Southeast regions of the United States. Our multi-state operational network ensures accessibility for clients requiring consistent instruction standards when relocating between service territories. Here are the metropolitan areas where we provide training programs:
Clients pay half of the program fee upfront, then see the results firsthand before paying the remaining balance, so you only pay in full when you are happy with your dog’s progress.
Boise, ID
Colorado Springs, CO
Columbia, SC
Dallas, TX
Denver, CO
Des Moines, IA
Folsom, CA
Fort Worth, TX
Frisco, TX
Kansas City, MO
La Vista, NE
Lincoln, NE
Minneapolis, MN
Nashville, TN
Oklahoma City, OK
Austin, TX
Orlando, FL
Parker, CO
Prescott, AZ
San Antonio, TX
Shreveport, LA
Tampa, FL
The Woodlands, TX
Downtown and Central Austin Neighborhoods We Serve
Our Congress Ave team works with dog owners across the urban core and nearby central neighborhoods, with board and train programs, private lessons and in-home training. Here are the neighborhoods our Congress Ave location serves:
Downtown Austin
Bouldin Creek
Barton Hills
Clarksville
East Austin
Hyde Park
Rainey Street
South Congress
Travis Heights
Zilker
A Few of Our Wall of Fame Clients
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Dog owners in Austin and across our nationwide network have shared what the program meant for them and their dogs. Read their experiences below.
Start Your Dog’s Training in Downtown Austin Today!
A well-trained dog makes city life easier for everyone, from your neighbors to your dog itself. Our programs cover everything from basic obedience to serious behavior challenges, with clear goals and progress you can see.
Every training journey starts with an evaluation of your dog’s current skills and the behaviors you want to change, and flexible payment options through Affirm help make that first step easier. Contact All Dogs Unleashed to talk through your goals, or call our Congress Ave team at (512) 963-6017.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions from dog owners about our training programs and services.
Apartment dogs need solid manners in tight shared spaces like elevators, hallways and lobbies. We focus on calm greetings, a reliable place command, loose leash walking and quiet behavior around hallway noise, so your dog is a good neighbor as well as a good companion.
Austin requires dogs to be leashed in public spaces outside designated off-leash areas. Popular spots near downtown include the off-leash area at Auditorium Shores and Norwood Dog Park. Our recall training helps your dog come back reliably in these busier settings.
Yes. Barking or lunging at other dogs, bikes and scooters is one of the most common issues we see with city dogs. Our trainers use step-by-step desensitization to build calm, focused leash behavior, then practice it around real distractions.
We require current rabies vaccination along with DHPP and Bordetella before any board and train or boarding stay. We verify records with your veterinarian before your dog’s stay begins.
Board and train is a great fit for owners with demanding schedules. Your dog gets daily professional training for two weeks, and we teach you everything at pickup so you can keep the results going at home.
Both Austin locations offer the same programs and services. Downtown and central Austin clients usually work with our Congress Ave team, while West Austin and Lake Travis area clients usually choose our Mountain View Ave location. Call either team and we will point you in the right direction.