Personalized positive dog training by professional, certified trainer Shelly Haines, VSA-CDT, FFCP.

Dog Training Services

At Fetch Worthy, we’ve created the most dynamic, force-free, customizable, realistic in-home private instruction dog training programs in Austin.

Private Training

Fetch Worthy’s certified trainer will travel to you and work with your family in your home (and other locations as desired) weekly.

We have training programs tailored to meet every budget and required level of training, including (but not limited to):

  • Puppy Training Program
  • Virtual Puppy Training
  • Family Dog Program
  • Virtual Consultations
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Shelly Haines, VSA-CDT, FFCP, Your Certified Professional Force-Free Dog Trainer.

In-Home Puppy Training

Fetch Worthy has extensive experience raising puppies and uses the latest techniques in puppy development and training. Many clients describe our puppy program as “the best money they’ve ever spent on their dog.”

Our program is designed for puppies 8 weeks to5 months old.

Virtual Puppy Training

If you are doing most of the work and need guidance on specific puppy socialization or training tasks, this option includes six online sessions at an affordable cost.

Group Classes Winter2027

Visit the pageto see the group positive reinforcement class option in Austin. Group dog training classes let you spend quality time with your dog, strengthen your bond, practice with distractions, and save money compared to private lessons.

  • Adult Dog Manners 1 year and up @ Circle C Ranch Southwest Austin
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“Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn.”– Benjamin Franklin.

IS VIRTUAL BETTER?

No matter where you are in the world or what you need help with, Fetch Worthy provides the best online dog training experience.

Virtual is Better If Your Dog: $96

  • Struggles to focus around distractions or in public or is extremely fearful of strangers.
  • Is reactive to new dogs and people (barking at or lunging).
  • Has several sound sensitivities or is sensitive to heat.
  • Has a medical reason they need to remain at home.
  • The guardian has limited mobility and can train at home.
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Woman with white and grey shirt hand extended feeding a tan and white large dog a piece of food as positive reinforcement training.

Do We Use Food to Train?

Yes! Food (and other reinforcers) are to dogs as money is to humans. While each individual has different reinforcer preferences, dogs usually prefer protein-based foods. We can add value to non-food reinforcers, and I can teach that skill.