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Our nonprofit partner organization, Friends of AAC, manages the Behavior Assistance Program. They offer free positive reinforcement training support and can help get you connected with qualified trainers to work with you and your pet. Please fill out their Behavior Assistance Program request form here and they will get back to you within 72 hours with more details on the program. 

EveryDogAustin is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing inclusive, accessible dog training and behavior resources to the Austin community. They operate on the belief that EVERYONE should have access to professional, ethical dog training and behavior support.

GoodPup is a training company that offers fear-free, on demand dog training over video chat, so that you can work with your dog from home at your convenience. This includes video-chat training sessions, trainer/medical support through an online chat system, webinars, and more. If you adopt a dog from the Austin Animal Center you will get a free week of service, and discounted rates if you wish to continue.

Petcademy partners with us to ensure that pet parents, regardless of budget, receive the expert guidance they need to create a lasting bond with their new companion. This includes personalized, actionable guidance, animated course materials, and a combination of human trainers and AI-driven support to provide instant, accurate responses to common pet care concerns. If you adopt a dog from the Austin Animal Center you will get a free month of service, and discounted rates if you wish to continue.

Review our AAC Behavior Library below for fear-free training tips on behaviors like escaping, separation anxiety, leash reactivity, and more!

We also recommend San Diego Humane Society’s behavior and training articles and video library for behavioral info. 

Cat Behavior

 

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