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Fidelio Dog Works — Dog Training in Austin, TX

Fidelio Dog Works is a dog training business in Austin, Texas offering board and train and private lessons, working from a dedicated training facility. They describe their approach as balanced training (rewards and corrections), accept aggression and reactivity cases, and publish pricing from $600 per course to $8,000.

Austin, TX • Training facility • 5.0 ★ (38 Google reviews)

Verified listing

Last reviewed: Nov 1, 2026

Transparency Score

100 / 100

Highly transparent

How clearly this listing publishes the details owners need. See our methodology.

Price transparency
100%
Method transparency
100%
Program clarity
100%

About Fidelio Dog Works

Based on what the business publishes about itself

Fidelio Dog Works is listed among dog training programs in Austin. Their site does not publish a program list Barklen could verify. The rest of this listing covers only what their public materials state.

What dog training programs does Fidelio Dog Works offer?

Fidelio Dog Works lists 5 training programs across board and train and private lessons. Details below come from their published materials as reviewed by Barklen.

Puppy LaunchPad Board and Train

$1,575–$3,150

A one or two-week residential puppy board and train covering potty training, crate training, leash training, handling drills, socialization, and introductory obedience.

The puppy stays onsite at the home studio, followed by one in-studio follow-up session with the owner.

Best for: Puppies aged 10 to 18 weeks.

Requirements: Available for puppies 10-18 weeks only

Duration: 1 week

Focus: Puppy training, Basic obedience, Socialization

Includes: Owner handoff sessions

Board and Train - Basic Obedience (3 week)

$4,500

A three-week residential obedience program teaching heel with automatic sit, sit and down at the handler's side, recall, and place, plus field trips and exposure to real-world situations.

The dog resides at the Fidelio studio for three weeks, followed by an in-home follow-up lesson and an in-studio refresher.

Best for: Dogs 18 weeks and older needing a basic obedience foundation.

Requirements: Available for puppies 18 weeks+

Duration: 3 weeks

Focus: Basic obedience, Leash training, Recall & off-leash

Includes: Owner handoff sessions, Follow-up sessions, Lifetime support

Board and Train - Advanced Obedience (4+ week)

$6,000

The flagship four-plus week residential program building on basic obedience with additional in-home and in-studio follow-up lessons and discounted future boarding.

The dog resides at the Fidelio studio for four or more weeks, then the owner attends two in-home and two in-studio follow-up lessons.

Duration: 4 weeks

Focus: Advanced obedience, Basic obedience, Recall & off-leash

Includes: Owner handoff sessions, Follow-up sessions, Lifetime support, Boarding included

6-Week Behavioral Modification Training

$8,000

A six-week (42 days) residential behavior modification program addressing anxiety, socialization with people and animals, confidence building, and aggression, alongside on-leash obedience commands like heel, sit, stay, place, and come.

The dog stays in residence at the Fidelio studio for 42 days, then the owner completes three private follow-up lessons within 60 days of pickup.

Best for: Dogs that have growled, lunged, or bitten and need intensive behavior work.

Duration: 42 days

Focus: Aggression, Fear & anxiety, Socialization, Leash reactivity

Includes: Follow-up sessions, Lifetime support

3-Session Program

$600 per course

A three-session private puppy training package covering housetraining and basic puppy manners, with a new leash and collar plus guides included.

Owner and puppy meet with the trainer across three sessions over one to two weeks.

Best for: New puppy owners wanting hands-on guidance early on.

Duration: 1 week

Focus: Puppy training, Basic obedience

Includes: Owner handoff sessions

How much does Fidelio Dog Works cost?

Published pricing at Fidelio Dog Works runs from $600 per course to $8,000, depending on the program.

Board and Train pricing

Board and Train pricing at Fidelio Dog Works in Austin, TX
ProgramPriceLength
Puppy LaunchPad Board and Train$1,575–$3,1501 week
Board and Train - Basic Obedience (3 week)$4,5003 weeks
Board and Train - Advanced Obedience (4+ week)$6,0004 weeks
6-Week Behavioral Modification Training$8,00042 days

Private Lessons pricing

Private Lessons pricing at Fidelio Dog Works in Austin, TX
ProgramPriceLength
3-Session Program$600 per course1 week

Consultations and evaluations

  • Introductory Session: $150–$200 per session
  • Extended Introductory Session (Behavior & Aggression Cases): $350 per session

What training methods does Fidelio Dog Works use?

Fidelio Dog Works describes its approach as balanced training, combining rewards with corrections. Their materials state they accept aggression and reactivity cases.

Public materials reviewed by Barklen do not specify which training tools are used.

Who runs Fidelio Dog Works?

As described in the business's own materials

Donovan Miller, Owner Operator

According to their site, grew up around dogs and has over 25 years of experience in the field; previously worked in his family's Invisible Fence dealership and in corporate technology before returning to full-time dog training.

Credentials listed on their site: Certified Professional Trainer through the National K-9 School for Dog Trainers in-residence program, Columbus, Ohio. Barklen has not independently verified these.

Rebecca Miller, CEO

According to their site, joined Donovan running Fidelio after leaving a job with a local designer; previously ran her own bakery. She and the family (including kids and their dog) help create a real-life, distraction-filled training environment.

Trent, Head Trainer & Studio Manager

According to their site, leads training and staff development with an interest in evolutionary biology and psychology informing his approach; focused on building a supportive team culture.

Anika, Trainer

According to their site, works on building dogs' confidence and trust through structured activities, with attention to health and wellness and enrichment outings.

Jada, Trainer

According to their site, began working in pet care in 2017 and later pursued formal dog training education motivated by wanting a better relationship with her own dog.

Credentials listed on their site: Canine Training and Behavior Specialist certification from Starmark Academy. Barklen has not independently verified these.

Thomas, Trainer

According to their site, has two years of experience and focuses on working with anxious dogs using a program aimed at building confidence and comfort.

Where does Fidelio Dog Works offer dog training?

Fidelio Dog Works operates from a dedicated training facility in Austin, TX, offering board and train stays at their facility and private lessons.

Their site says they dog owners in Austin and surrounding areas dealing with everyday behavior issues like jumping and pulling, as well as more serious cases involving aggression or anxiety, plus new puppy owners seeking early training.

Training takes place at a home studio in Austin as well as in clients' homes, with residential board-and-train dogs staying on-site.

The facility sits at 1501 Parkway in Austin's 78703 zip code. Parking and accessibility details aren't published.

How does Fidelio Dog Works compare with other Austin dog trainers?

Barklen analysis

Barklen analysis based on 15 published Austin listings (36 with published pricing). These comparisons are computed by Barklen, not claims made by Fidelio Dog Works.

Price: 34% below the Austin midpoint at entry price for board and train ($1,575–$8,000 vs. $1,245–$6,600); entry price above the published Austin range for private lessons ($600 vs. $110–$140).

Reviews: 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews, among 15 published Austin programs.

Transparency: 100 out of 100 (highly transparent), with 100% price transparency and 100% program clarity. 5 of 15 Austin listings show certifications; this business does not list any.

Published prices at Fidelio Dog Works compared with Austin ranges
Program typeFidelio Dog WorksAustin rangeBarklen read
Board and Train$1,575–$8,000$1,245–$6,600 across 8 Austin programs34% below the Austin midpoint at entry price
Private Lessons$600$110–$140 across 6 Austin programsEntry price above the published Austin range

What should you ask Fidelio Dog Works before booking?

Generated from what their public materials leave open

  • Ask which certifications their trainers hold and who issued them.
  • Ask for proof of liability insurance.
  • Ask which training tools, if any, they use and when.
  • Ask whether you can visit your dog during a board and train stay.
  • Ask if anyone is on-site overnight.
  • Ask how often you will get photo or video updates.
  • Ask how many dogs each trainer handles at once.
  • Ask about current availability and whether there is a waitlist.

Location and hours

1501 Parkway, Austin, TX

Monday – Sunday
8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

How Barklen reviewed this listing

Barklen reviewed Fidelio Dog Works against the business's public materials and published this listing. That is not a check of licenses, insurance, or certifications. See our methodology for what a verified listing does and does not mean.

Details the public materials do not address (owner visits during programs, progress updates, overnight staffing, insurance, guarantee, certifications, and others) are turned into the questions above rather than filled in.

Last reviewed by Barklen: Nov 1, 2026

What Barklen could verify

Programs listed
5 programs (board and train, private lessons)
Published pricing
Published for every program
Training method
Balanced
Aggression and reactivity cases
Accepts aggression cases
Facility
Training facility

Contact Fidelio Dog Works or request a quote

Contact Fidelio Dog Works directly by phone or through their website, or request a quote through Barklen and we will pass it along.

+1 512-729-8496Website

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