Fetch Worthy offers force-free, positive-reinforcement puppy training and private instruction for family dogs.
Certified Professional Dog Trainer
Positive Reinforcement Dog Training
Fetch Worthy is owned by Shelly Haines, a certified dog trainer who turned a lifelong dream into reality in 2020. Shelly completed the Victoria Stilwell Academy’s in-person program (VSA-CDT) and is a Fear Free Certified Professional (FFCP). She offers force-free, positive reinforcement puppy training and family dog manners in Austin, Buda, Kyle, and San Marcos. Her approach is about communicating with your dog, not controlling or dominating them.
Dog Training Services
Family Dog Training
This is called the Family Dog program for dogs that need help with dog manners or specific behavioral issues, such as reactivity. We use real-world training plans to practice new skills, grounded in dog science and learning theory, with compassion.
Puppy Training Program
For puppies 8 weeks to 2 years, this program emphasizes socialization, foundational skills, and positive-reinforcement training. It covers crate, potty, and independence training to prevent future behavior issues.
Crosswinds Neighborhood, Kyle, TX
Use the button below to see the current promotion for Crosswinds residents for puppy and family dog manners private training.
Dog Training Offered
From common dog behavior problems to raising/training a new puppy, our training plans are results-driven and tailored to your goals and your dog’s learning style. This process will help you build a better relationship with your dog.
We offer in-person & online private dog training for obedience, jumping, nipping, barking, lunging, leash pulling, potty training, chewing, coming when called, leash reactivity, mouthing, overexcited greetings, crate training, new dog introductions, stranger danger, anxieties, noise phobias, separation anxiety, and car anxiety.
Our Dog Training Method
Fetch Worthy applies reward-based dog training methods rooted in science & compassion. This means training dogs kindly and gently. We do not use fear or pain to train dogs.
Individualized dog training plans are designed to strengthen the human-animal bond, teach clear communication, and restore harmony to the home. If you’re committed to creating a happier, well-behaved dog, we’re committed to helping you reach those goals. More on how we work...
Dog Training Service Area
We provide dog training services throughout South Austin, Central, and North Austin neighborhoods, including parts of Hays County:
- Barton Hills
- Bear Creek
- Barton Creek
- Buda
- Bluff Springs
- Southwest Austin
- Easton Park
- East Side
- Crosswinds
- Kissing Tree San Marcos
- Plum Creek Kyle
- West Austin
- Onion Creek
- Rollingwood
- Shady Hollow
- Northwest Hills
- Six Creeks Kyle
- Sunset Valley
- Tarrytown & Travis Heights
- Circle C Ranch
- Westlake Hills
- Zilker
Discover “A+ Pups: True Pup Stories” – Available Now!
Fetch Worthy’s certified trainer, Shelly Haines, has created something special for the little ones in your life! “A+ Pups: True Pup TrainingStories “ features dogs Shelly has trained over the years and what they learned! The book brings real-life puppy training adventures to life through vibrant illustrations. Perfect for children ages 5-8, this 76-page hardcover book teaches valuable life lessons about kindness to animals, patience, and confidence – lessons that work for both puppies and people!
Available NOW! Get your copy by contacting Shelly.
What is the Positive Reinforcement Method?
We don’t follow outdated dominance, pack, or alpha theories. Be sure to ask me why!
We will never use punishments like noise-makers, leash corrections, spray bottles, choke chains, prong collars, shock collars, e-collars, or “training collars.” We don’t use slip leads, leash pressure, yelling, alpha rolls, muzzle grabbing, or hitting.
We teach the dog what we want them to do through training, preventing, and redirecting what we don’t. That statement has layers; you need a training plan to get there.
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