K9 Kenny — Dog Training in Austin, TX

Kenny Scotch, a Certified Canine Specialist since 2015, runs K9 Kenny as a solo operation in Austin. According to his site, working with one trainer throughout the process distinguishes his approach from larger businesses where clients might see different staff each session. His dog Mojo sometimes assists during training.

The business operates from a dedicated facility with three distinct training areas: an indoor space with rubber flooring for basic obedience, an enclosed climate-controlled tent for teaching recall without distractions, and a fenced backyard for testing skills in more challenging conditions with other dogs present. Kenny describes his philosophy as balancing structure with reward, emphasizing that dogs need clear leadership and consistency to feel secure.

K9 Kenny offers only private lessons, not group classes. The site explains this choice by noting that dogs learn commands more effectively without other dogs creating distractions. Kenny previously offered board-and-train but discontinued it, stating that private lessons with ongoing owner involvement produce longer-lasting results. His programs cover basic obedience (sit, down, place, loose-leash heel, crate training), advanced work with distance and distraction challenges, and behavior modification for issues like anxiety, resource guarding, and aggression. For off-leash training specifically, he uses e-collar conditioning, describing it as a safety tool for recall rather than a correction method for general obedience.