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Austin Dog Manners — Dog Training in Round Rock, TX

Austin Dog Manners is a dog training business in Round Rock, Texas offering board and train and private lessons, working from a home-based setup. They describe their approach as balanced training (rewards and corrections), take aggression cases by assessment, and publish pricing from $1,335 to $4,535.

Round Rock, TX • Home-based trainer • 4.9 ★ (59 Google reviews)

Verified listing

Last reviewed: Oct 10, 2026

Transparency Score

77 / 100

Moderately transparent

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

Price transparency: 60%
Method transparency: 100%
Program clarity: 80%

About Austin Dog Manners

Based on what the business publishes about itself

Julie Touray, owner and trainer at Austin Dog Manners, began her career as a veterinary technician and kennel manager before becoming a certified professional dog trainer through Animal Behavior College in 2005. According to her site, this background in animal care helps her read canine body language and manage stress during training sessions. She is currently enrolled in Animal Behavior College's service dog certification program.

The Round Rock business offers board and train programs conducted in the trainer's home rather than a kennel facility. Their site describes the approach as balanced training that combines positive reinforcement with structure and boundaries, practiced in real-world settings like neighborhoods and public spaces. Programs address issues including leash pulling, reactivity, anxiety, and impulse control. A separate puppy management program covers crate training, potty training, and early socialization for dogs under six months. Daily training videos, go-home lessons, and follow-up sessions are included with board and train stays.

Touray also works with service dogs and working K9s, focusing on task-specific skills and public access training. Her site mentions that during her time training in the Seattle area, she worked with dogs belonging to a former Seahawks kicker and a Sounders soccer player. The business describes itself as family-owned with limited enrollment.

What dog training programs does Austin Dog Manners offer?

Three board and train tiers anchor Austin Dog Manners' offerings: a 10-day Mini program for dogs 4 months and up with no behavior issues, a 3-week Peace of Mind option for basic obedience, and a 5-week Freedom program that addresses leash reactivity and fear/anxiety in dogs 9 months or older. None of the board and train programs accept aggression cases, though the site indicates they evaluate some behavior issues case by case. Private lessons and a puppy management program for dogs under 6 months are also available, though pricing for those isn't published.

Peace of Mind Board & Train Program

From $2,535

Ask how much of Peace of Mind Board & Train Program happens in person versus online.

Over three weeks the dog lives at the trainer's home working on Down, Stay, Heel, and Recall while addressing moderate issues like pulling, jumping, and door bolting. Owners receive a training journal and three months of virtual support afterward.

The dog boards at the trainer's home for 3 weeks, concluding with a go-home lesson and two follow-up lessons plus three months of virtual support.

Best for: Dogs 4 months and older with moderate behavior concerns but no severe issues.

Requirements: Ages 4 months and older, no severe behavior issues

Duration: 3 weeks

Focus: Basic obedience, Leash training

Includes: Owner handoff sessions, Follow-up sessions

Freedom Board & Train Program

From $4,535

Ask how much of Freedom Board & Train Program happens in person versus online.

Over five weeks the dog develops advanced obedience including Sit, Down, Stay, Heel, Place, Recall, and off-leash reliability, while working on reactivity, anxiety, excessive barking, and door bolting in high-distraction public settings. Includes a training journal and six months of virtual support.

The dog boards at the trainer's home for 5 weeks, finishing with a go-home lesson, four follow-up lessons, and six months of virtual support.

Best for: Dogs 9 months and older with more challenging behavior concerns, but not aggression cases.

Requirements: Ages 9 months and older, no aggression issues

Duration: 5 weeks

Focus: Advanced obedience, Recall & off-leash, Leash reactivity, Fear & anxiety

Includes: Owner handoff sessions, Follow-up sessions

Mini Board & Train Program

$1,335

This ten-day stay focuses on loose-leash walking and reliable recall, with daily structured training sessions to build focus and responsiveness.

The dog boards at the trainer's home for 10 days with daily training, concluding with a go-home lesson and one park lesson.

Best for: Dogs aged 4 months and up without existing behavior issues who need everyday manners work.

Requirements: Ages 4 months and up, no behavior issues

Duration: 10 days

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

Includes: Owner handoff sessions

Private Lessons

Price not published.

One-on-one session working directly with the owner and dog to improve communication, structure, and obedience in everyday settings.

The trainer works with the owner and dog together in their everyday environment through personalized coaching.

Best for: Owners wanting help with leash manners, jumping, barking, or basic obedience.

Focus: Leash training, Basic obedience

Puppy Management Program

Price not published.

This program covers crate training, potty training guidance, early obedience, and socialization foundations to prevent common behavior problems.

Best for: Puppies under 6 months old.

Requirements: Best for puppies under 6 months

Focus: Puppy training, Socialization, Basic obedience

How much does Austin Dog Manners cost?

Board and train runs $1,335 for the 10-day Mini program, starting at $2,535 for the 3-week Peace of Mind, and starting at $4,535 for the 5-week Freedom tier. Private lesson and puppy program rates aren't listed online.

Board and Train pricing

Board and Train pricing at Austin Dog Manners in Round Rock, TX
Program	Price	Length
Peace of Mind Board & Train Program	From $2,535	3 weeks
Freedom Board & Train Program	From $4,535	5 weeks
Mini Board & Train Program	$1,335	10 days

Private Lessons pricing

Private Lessons pricing at Austin Dog Manners in Round Rock, TX
Program	Price	Length
Private Lessons	Not published	Not stated
Puppy Management Program	Not published	Not stated

Consultations and evaluations

Free Evaluation: Free

What training methods does Austin Dog Manners use?

The site explicitly describes the approach as balanced training. Public materials reviewed by Barklen do not specify which training tools are used. Aggression cases are evaluated individually rather than accepted or declined outright.

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

Who runs Austin Dog Manners?

As described in the business's own materials

Julie Touray, Owner and trainer

According to their site, began her career in animal care as a veterinary technician and kennel manager before becoming a dog trainer. She works with puppies, family pets, service dogs, and working K9s, and says this background helps her read body language and manage stress during training.

Credentials listed on their site: Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT), Animal Behavior College, 2005 and Currently enrolled in Animal Behavior College's Service Dog Certification Program. Barklen has not independently verified these.

Where does Austin Dog Manners offer dog training?

Austin Dog Manners runs a home-based training operation in Round Rock, TX, offering board and train stays and private lessons.

Their site says they serve Austin-area families with pet dogs of varying ages and behavior levels, as well as owners of service dogs and working K9s. Programs are described as fitting busy owners, puppies, and dogs needing behavioral transformation.

Board and train programs take place in the trainer's home rather than a kennel facility.

The Round Rock address is residential, on Satellite View. Parking and accessibility details aren't published, so confirming logistics before drop-off would be practical.

What should you ask Austin Dog Manners before booking?

Generated from what their public materials leave open

Ask how much of Peace of Mind Board & Train Program happens in person versus online.
Ask how much of Freedom Board & Train Program happens in person versus online.
Ask for current pricing on Private Lessons and Puppy Management Program, which are not published online.
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.

Location and hours

845 Satellite View, Round Rock, TX

Monday – Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday – Sunday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM

How Barklen reviewed this listing

Barklen reviewed Austin Dog Manners 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, overnight staffing, insurance, guarantee, certifications, dogs per trainer, and others) are turned into the questions above rather than filled in.

Last reviewed by Barklen: Oct 10, 2026

What Barklen could verify

Programs listed: 5 programs (board and train, private lessons)
Published pricing: Published for 3 of 5 programs
Training method: Balanced
Aggression and reactivity cases: Aggression cases by assessment
Facility: Home-based trainer
Progress updates: Daily updates
Booking: Contact form
Waitlist: Mentions a waitlist

Contact Austin Dog Manners or request a quote

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

+1 512-720-2301 Website

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