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Dean's List Dog Training & Services — Dog Training in Pflugerville, TX

Dean's List Dog Training & Services is a dog training business in Pflugerville, Texas offering private lessons and in-home training, working from a home-based setup. They publish pricing from $30–$80 per session to $1,400.

Pflugerville, TX • Home-based trainer • 5.0 ★ (2 Google reviews)

Verified listing

Last reviewed: Nov 1, 2026

Transparency Score

75 / 100

Moderately transparent

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

Price transparency: 100%
Method transparency: 35%
Program clarity: 79%

About Dean's List Dog Training & Services

Based on what the business publishes about itself

Nathan Dean leads Dean's List Dog Training & Services, a Pflugerville-based program he founded in 2021 with the stated goal of helping Central Texas families build safer communities through dog training. According to their site, the approach focuses on teaching owners communication skills that work within their existing family dynamic rather than imposing a rigid structure.

The program lineup runs from a 6-week foundational course covering house training and basic commands through an 8-week behavioral program addressing issues like resource guarding and jumping, up to a 12-week-plus advanced track where families can select specific skills such as fetch or doorbell training. They also offer a 13-week puppy bootcamp and a 5-week socialization program that takes dogs to public locations like parks, stores, and veterinary offices to build confidence around new environments.

Beyond training, the business provides walking services that incorporate leash work for dogs who pull or react on walks. Their site states that walkers and caregivers, including veterinary technicians, receive training in dog reactivity. The business describes itself as an affordable option and emphasizes tailoring programs to individual families rather than following a one-size-fits-all model.

What dog training programs does Dean's List Dog Training & Services offer?

Dean's List Dog Training & Services lists 6 training programs across private lessons and in-home training. Details below come from their published materials as reviewed by Barklen.

1-on-1 Guided Dog Socialization Program

$425

This program helps dogs become more comfortable with people, other animals, new places, and unfamiliar sounds like vehicles and thunder. Sessions happen in various public locations such as dog parks, stores, and veterinary offices, with practice drills given between sessions.

Trainers conduct five one-hour private sessions in public locations, teaching owners to stay calm and confident with their dog.

Best for: Dogs needing exposure and confidence-building around new environments, people, and stimuli.

Duration: 5 weeks

Focus: Socialization, Fear & anxiety

Dean's List

$650

This introductory course focuses on house training and building basic communication between dog and owner. It covers sit, down, stay, no, come, and leave it.

Trainers conduct private in-home weekly sessions covering a set list of basic commands.

Best for: Dogs and owners new to structured training who need foundational obedience skills.

Duration: 6 weeks

Focus: Basic obedience

With Distinction

$800

This tier builds on the first program by adding kennel/crate work, leash walking, jumping control, resource guarding, and gentleness with handling. It includes all skills from the Dean's List program plus these additional behaviors.

Trainers deliver private in-home sessions establishing new boundaries through kennel/crate and leash work.

Best for: Dogs that have completed basic training and need further behavior work around the house.

Duration: 8 weeks

Focus: Basic obedience, Resource guarding, Advanced obedience

Valedictorian

$1,200

This is the most advanced and customizable program, including everything from With Distinction plus four chosen skills such as fetch, touch to target, doorbell training, or grooming prep.

Trainers deliver private in-home sessions over 12 or more weeks, tailoring additional skills to the family's choices.

Best for: Families wanting a highly customized, advanced training plan for their dog.

Requirements: Most customizable, includes With Distinction program plus choice of four additional skills from a list.

Duration: 12 weeks

Focus: Advanced obedience, Basic obedience

Puppy Bootcamp

$1,400

This program addresses common puppy issues such as chewing, nipping, potty training, leash pulling, counter surfing, barking, and door manners, in addition to all With Distinction skills.

Trainers deliver private in-home sessions over 13 weeks addressing puppy-specific behaviors.

Best for: Owners of new puppies dealing with common puppy behavior challenges.

Requirements: Designed to solve challenges of bringing a new puppy into the home

Duration: 13 weeks

Focus: Puppy training, Basic obedience, Leash training

Train & Walk

$30–$80 per session

This service combines daily dog walking with leash training aimed at reducing pulling and reactive behavior on walks. Walks are available in 20, 30, or 60 minute increments, billed per walk or monthly.

A trainer walks the dog while actively training leash manners during the outing.

Best for: Dogs that pull on leash or show reactivity during walks.

Focus: Leash training, Leash reactivity

How much does Dean's List Dog Training & Services cost?

Published pricing at Dean's List Dog Training & Services runs from $30–$80 per session to $1,400, depending on the program.

Private Lessons pricing

Private Lessons pricing at Dean's List Dog Training & Services in Pflugerville, TX
Program	Price	Length
1-on-1 Guided Dog Socialization Program	$425	5 weeks
Dean's List	$650	6 weeks
With Distinction	$800	8 weeks
Valedictorian	$1,200	12 weeks
Puppy Bootcamp	$1,400	13 weeks

In-Home Training pricing

In-Home Training pricing at Dean's List Dog Training & Services in Pflugerville, TX
Program	Price	Length
Train & Walk	$30–$80 per session	Not stated

What training methods does Dean's List Dog Training & Services use?

Dean's List Dog Training & Services describes its training philosophy in general terms without naming a specific method. Barklen does not classify an approach the business has not stated.

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

Who runs Dean's List Dog Training & Services?

As described in the business's own materials

Nathan Dean, Head Trainer

According to their site, leads the training programs and is quoted saying dog training helps create safer communities.

Where does Dean's List Dog Training & Services offer dog training?

Dean's List Dog Training & Services runs a home-based training operation in Pflugerville, TX, offering private lessons and in-home training at the client's home.

Their site says they family dogs of all ages and breeds, serving Central Texas families based in Pflugerville, just north of Austin.

The facility is located at 14401 Harris Ridge Blvd in Pflugerville. Parking and accessibility details aren't published.

How does Dean's List Dog Training & Services compare with other Pflugerville dog trainers?

Barklen analysis

Barklen analysis based on 4 published Pflugerville listings (17 with published pricing). These comparisons are computed by Barklen, not claims made by Dean's List Dog Training & Services.

Price: too few Pflugerville programs publish pricing in the same categories for a like-for-like comparison yet.

Reviews: 5.0★ from 2 Google reviews, among 4 published Pflugerville programs.

Transparency: 75 out of 100 (moderately transparent), with 100% price transparency and 79% program clarity. 1 of 4 Pflugerville listings show certifications; this business does not list any.

What should you ask Dean's List Dog Training & Services 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.
Their site describes their approach in general terms. Ask which specific methods and tools they use.
Ask how many dogs each trainer handles at once.
Ask about current availability and whether there is a waitlist.

Location and hours

14401 Harris Ridge Blvd, Pflugerville, TX

Hours are not published in the materials Barklen reviewed. Confirm before visiting.

How Barklen reviewed this listing

Barklen reviewed Dean's List Dog Training & Services 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 (aggression and reactivity cases, owner visits during programs, overnight staffing, insurance, guarantee, certifications, and others) are turned into the questions above rather than filled in.

Last reviewed by Barklen: Nov 1, 2026