Mindful Training - Private Dog Training Service - Austin, TX

Member since Feb 2020

At Mindful Training, we are passionate about empowering pet parents to become effective communicators and stewards in their pup's lives. As an insured and qualified team with certifications in Clicker Training, Leash Handling, and Pet Behavior Modification, we have been proudly serving the community since January 2022. Our approach is rooted in mindfulness, helping you cultivate a joyful and efficient connection with your pup through both formal practices and daily activities. We specialize in working with dogs of all sizes, from under 20 lbs to 80+ lbs, ensuring that each training session is tailored to meet the unique needs of your canine companion.

Our team includes an American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen Approved Evaluator (AKC CGC), which adds an extra layer of credibility to our services. We believe that mindfulness is a diverse practice that can be seamlessly integrated into your life, and through our training programs, we provide you with the tools to nurture a conscious relationship with your pet. Whether it's basic obedience commands or managing your own responses, our goal is to guide you in fostering a deeper, more rewarding bond with your pup.

Location

Mindful Training
4025 Duval Rd apt 2732
Austin, TX 78759

Dog Training Prices

Consultation
Video Consultation: $50 fee

In-person Consultation: $70 fee
Consultations with a Mindful Trainer at home or online and usually last 1 hour. This is your opportunity to share your goals, questions, and concerns with a trainer. Trainers will explain how we can address each of your needs. If the Mindful Training approach is what you’re looking for, your dog’s first training day is scheduled at the end of the consult.

Training Sessions
Single Training Session: $90
Package 1: $320- 4 Sessions. ($80 ea.)
Package 2: $600- 8 Sessions. ($75 ea.)
Package 3: $840- 12 Sessions. ($70 ea.)
After hours fee: $15

We can work with you at 5pm or 6pm for a $15 after hours fee. A training session with a Mindful Trainer lasting 40min with daily training notes emailed in the evening. Our training covers basic obedience, puppy training, reactivity, separation anxiety, special needs, and much more! Our training supports dogs of all ages.

We proudly offer mobile services, bringing our expertise directly to your doorstep for maximum convenience. Whether you're looking to enhance your pup's behavior or simply want to strengthen the connection you share, we are here to support you every step of the way. Ready to get started? Book us through Petworks today and take the first step towards a harmonious and fulfilling life with your furry friend!

  • Insured
  • Online Sessions

Pricing Packages

Starting Price
$ 80.00 Per Session

How do you serve precious pets?

  • Dog Trainer
  • Puppy Trainer
  • Dog Obedience Training

What training tools do you use?

  • Clicker
  • Front-clip Harness
  • Leash
  • Long Line
  • Praise/Affection
  • Toys
  • Treats

Which training type do you employ to encourage paw-sitive behaviors?

  • Dog Obedience Training
  • Pet Behavior Modification

What part of the animal kingdom do you serve?

  • Dogs

On a scale of snail to elephant, what size animals do you work with?

  • 20-39 lbs
  • 40-79 lbs
  • 80+ lbs
  • under 20 lbs

Pet Certifications

  • American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen Approved Evaluator (AKC CGC)

Do you offer mobile services?

  • Yes

Which part of the country do you serve pets?

Travis County TX, Austin, Bexar County, San Antonio, Bell County, Killeen, Williamson County, Round Rock, Comal County, New Braunfels, Williamson County, Georgetown, Bell County, Temple, Williamson County, Leander, Williamson County, Cedar Park, Hays County, San Marcos, Central Texas

What year did you begin serving pets?

2015

How did you hone your craft?

I've worked in the dog training field for 6 years. During which I've had ample experience working different breeds, ages, dispositions, and backgrounds. I've also read books by Pat Miller, Patricia McConnell PH.D, and Kellie Snider, MS. Alongside my training experience, I've also honed my own mindfulness practices and have found ways to integrate them while working with the dog's family.

What tip would you give pet parents for working with animals that you've learned as a pro?

Observe, don't narrate. The world of your animals will open up to you when you clearly see them for where they are this moment. If you maintain a narrative about them, such as anthropomorphizing, you will often not see them clearly and will therefor be unable to to meet their needs.

What is one thing you want pet parents to know about you? It can be whatev-fur you'd like!

I look forward to the opportunity to serve you, and implement the lifestyle changes necessary to help you and your dog live life with a sense of inclusion.

joshua quinn

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BASED IN: Austin, TX
SERVICE AREA: Within 75 miles, including Travis County TX, Austin, Bexar County, San Antonio, Bell County, Killeen, Williamson County, Round Rock, Comal County, New Braunfels, Williamson County, Georgetown, Bell County, Temple, Williamson County, Leander, Williamson County, Cedar Park, Hays County, San Marcos, Central Texas

Distinction

American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen Approved Evaluator (AKC CGC)

Customer Reviews

Highly recommend Josh! I adopted a rescued dog and needed some help with his reactivity, barking and leash pulling. He did an amazing job helping Captain with leash pulling and addressing parts of his reactivity. We saw noticeable improvement in a short period of time, especially during walks. The techniques were easy to understand and apply in real-life situations, and the training was always calm, patient, and effective. This training truly improved both Captain’s behavior and my confidence as a handler. I couldn’t be happier with the results.

- Minyoung C

We had a great experience working with Josh for Zuko's training. He really took the time to understand our goals and tailored the training to fit our dog's needs. Josh has excellent communication skills, and he listens carefully to ensure that all our concerns were addressed. Thanks to his thoughtful approach, we've made great progress with Zuko, and we're confident in continuing the training on our own. Highly recommend!

- Dietrich D

As first time puppy parents, Joshua helped to empower us as leaders for our little boy. He was patient, passionate, timely, and everything we could want in a trainer. Through our six at-home sessions, Joshua trained us to train our rambunctious teenage golden retriever to deter unwanted behaviors like jumping and counter-surfing, reinforce good behaviors like place and heel, and conquer some fears like walking outside on the scary streets (he would hardly step foot out of the front door before Joshua). In a nutshell, Joshua gave us the confidence and knowledge to know we are going to raise a good little citizen. The changes don’t happen overnight, but we’ve made tremendous progress with our pup by continuously reinforcing what Joshua taught us. Thank you, Joshua!

- Ashley L

Where to start with Mindful Training ATX...since they started training my little Daisy, I have noticed significant changes in not only her attitude but mine as well. We have learned so much from Toni and Josh on a deeper level and I can literally communicate with my Dog non-verbally. This experience has been so rewarding and I am so excited to continue to learn and grow with Daisy and the incredible team at Mindful Training...100000/10, highly recommend. PS: Love the photos they send with the training walk notes!!

- Tami T

I worked with Toni to help train my puppy and the results were amazing!!!I never thought my puppy would make so much progress. I had no idea what to expect from just a few sessions. I never thought my puppy would listen to any commands outside, but now she is super attentive and listens to me outside even with a lot of distractions! Toni is amazing!!!! HIGHLY recommend to give her a try if your struggling or just need some help!

- Bryan T

How do you serve precious pets?

  • Dog Trainer
  • Puppy Trainer
  • Dog Obedience Training

What training tools do you use?

  • Clicker
  • Front-clip Harness
  • Leash
  • Long Line
  • Praise/Affection
  • Toys
  • Treats

Which training type do you employ to encourage paw-sitive behaviors?

  • Dog Obedience Training
  • Pet Behavior Modification

What part of the animal kingdom do you serve?

  • Dogs

On a scale of snail to elephant, what size animals do you work with?

  • 20-39 lbs
  • 40-79 lbs
  • 80+ lbs
  • under 20 lbs

Pet Certifications

  • American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen Approved Evaluator (AKC CGC)

Do you offer mobile services?

  • Yes

Which part of the country do you serve pets?

Travis County TX, Austin, Bexar County, San Antonio, Bell County, Killeen, Williamson County, Round Rock, Comal County, New Braunfels, Williamson County, Georgetown, Bell County, Temple, Williamson County, Leander, Williamson County, Cedar Park, Hays County, San Marcos, Central Texas

What year did you begin serving pets?

2015

How did you hone your craft?

I've worked in the dog training field for 6 years. During which I've had ample experience working different breeds, ages, dispositions, and backgrounds. I've also read books by Pat Miller, Patricia McConnell PH.D, and Kellie Snider, MS. Alongside my training experience, I've also honed my own mindfulness practices and have found ways to integrate them while working with the dog's family.

What tip would you give pet parents for working with animals that you've learned as a pro?

Observe, don't narrate. The world of your animals will open up to you when you clearly see them for where they are this moment. If you maintain a narrative about them, such as anthropomorphizing, you will often not see them clearly and will therefor be unable to to meet their needs.

What is one thing you want pet parents to know about you? It can be whatev-fur you'd like!

I look forward to the opportunity to serve you, and implement the lifestyle changes necessary to help you and your dog live life with a sense of inclusion.

Customer Reviews

Highly recommend Josh! I adopted a rescued dog and needed some help with his reactivity, barking and leash pulling. He did an amazing job helping Captain with leash pulling and addressing parts of his reactivity. We saw noticeable improvement in a short period of time, especially during walks. The techniques were easy to understand and apply in real-life situations, and the training was always calm, patient, and effective. This training truly improved both Captain’s behavior and my confidence as a handler. I couldn’t be happier with the results.

- Minyoung C

We had a great experience working with Josh for Zuko's training. He really took the time to understand our goals and tailored the training to fit our dog's needs. Josh has excellent communication skills, and he listens carefully to ensure that all our concerns were addressed. Thanks to his thoughtful approach, we've made great progress with Zuko, and we're confident in continuing the training on our own. Highly recommend!

- Dietrich D

As first time puppy parents, Joshua helped to empower us as leaders for our little boy. He was patient, passionate, timely, and everything we could want in a trainer. Through our six at-home sessions, Joshua trained us to train our rambunctious teenage golden retriever to deter unwanted behaviors like jumping and counter-surfing, reinforce good behaviors like place and heel, and conquer some fears like walking outside on the scary streets (he would hardly step foot out of the front door before Joshua). In a nutshell, Joshua gave us the confidence and knowledge to know we are going to raise a good little citizen. The changes don’t happen overnight, but we’ve made tremendous progress with our pup by continuously reinforcing what Joshua taught us. Thank you, Joshua!

- Ashley L

Where to start with Mindful Training ATX...since they started training my little Daisy, I have noticed significant changes in not only her attitude but mine as well. We have learned so much from Toni and Josh on a deeper level and I can literally communicate with my Dog non-verbally. This experience has been so rewarding and I am so excited to continue to learn and grow with Daisy and the incredible team at Mindful Training...100000/10, highly recommend. PS: Love the photos they send with the training walk notes!!

- Tami T

I worked with Toni to help train my puppy and the results were amazing!!!I never thought my puppy would make so much progress. I had no idea what to expect from just a few sessions. I never thought my puppy would listen to any commands outside, but now she is super attentive and listens to me outside even with a lot of distractions! Toni is amazing!!!! HIGHLY recommend to give her a try if your struggling or just need some help!

- Bryan T

🐶 About Joshua Quinn — Certified Dog Trainer in Austin, Texas


Joshua Quinn is a certified dog trainer serving Austin and the surrounding Travis County area, including nearby communities such as Round Rock, Cedar Park, Georgetown, Pflugerville, Kyle, Leander, Buda, Taylor, Hutto, Manor. They specialize in helping dogs and their people build calm, trusting, and lasting relationships through positive, science-based training. Whether you're working through leash pulling, anxiety, reactivity, or simply want a well-mannered companion, Joshua tailors each session to your dog’s personality, history, and learning style—so progress feels natural and sustainable, not forced.


❤️ Great dog training isn’t just about commands — it’s about connection.


Joshua works closely with you as the owner, helping you understand your dog’s behavior, build clear communication, and create routines that lead to real-world success at home and in public.


Training Support for Real-Life Challenges


From everyday manners to more complex behavioral concerns, Joshua provides practical, results-driven support with:


  • Obedience and focus for home and public settings

  • Leash training and more relaxed, enjoyable walks

  • Reducing anxiety, fear, and reactivity

  • Puppy and new dog foundations for long-term success

Each session is designed to be encouraging, easy to apply, and tailored to your daily routine.


Recommended Certifications for Dog Trainers


When choosing a dog trainer, professional certifications are a strong indicator of expertise, experience, and commitment to ethical, science-based methods. Widely recognized credentials include the CPDT-KA or CPDT-KSA from the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers, which demonstrate mastery of modern training techniques, canine behavior, and learning theory. The KPA-CTP (Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner) highlights trainers skilled in positive reinforcement and clicker training, while the IAABC Certified Dog Trainer credential, recognized internationally, signals advanced knowledge in behavior modification and problem-solving. Membership or certification through the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT) further reflects ongoing education and adherence to ethical standards. Many trainers also pursue specialty certifications in areas such as aggression management, behavior modification, or puppy development to address specific challenges.


For pet parents, choosing a certified trainer like Joshua Quinn, ensures that your dog’s training is grounded in science, safety, and compassion. Asking about a trainer’s credentials is one of the best ways to make a confident, informed choice.


Why Pet Parents Book Through PetWorks


Booking through PetWorks gives you more than access to a qualified trainer — it gives you confidence in your choice.


Joshua is a verified professional who uses force-free, positive reinforcement methods grounded in modern behavioral science. Pet parents value the supportive, judgment-free approach, along with the ability to read verified reviews and book securely through a trusted platform.


🦔 How Booking Dog Training in Austin, TX on PetWorks Works


Finding the right dog trainer starts with trust and fit. On PetWorks, you can explore Joshua’s profile, read real feedback from pet parents across Travis County, and either initiate a booking offer by clicking the "Book Now" button, or start with a conversation by clicking 'Get Custom Quote' or 'Send Message'.


Training works best when you begin at the right time. For puppies and newly adopted dogs, early training builds strong habits from the start. For older dogs, challenges like leash pulling, anxiety, or reactivity can absolutely improve with consistent, professional guidance — with many pet parents noticing meaningful progress within just a few sessions.


In Austin and throughout Texas, demand for experienced, force-free dog trainers can increase during the spring and early fall, when routines shift and outdoor activity picks up. Booking a bit in advance can help you secure the schedule that works best for you.


Most dog training sessions across the U.S. typically range from $75–$150 per hour, depending on experience, location, and training type. On PetWorks, you can review available services and choose the option that aligns with your goals.


All payments are processed securely through PetWorks. Every booking also includes PetWorks Care Coverage, giving you access to a dedicated concierge team, added protection, and support throughout your experience. Once you connect, you’ll coordinate scheduling, location, and training goals directly with Joshua to get the most out of your sessions.


Dog Training FAQs


How many dog training sessions will I need? Every dog is different, but many pet parents begin to see progress within 2–4 sessions. More complex behavior issues like reactivity or anxiety may require ongoing training and consistency at home.


Do you offer in-home dog training in Austin, TX? Many trainers on PetWorks, including Joshua, offer flexible options such as in-home sessions, local meetups, or virtual coaching. Check the services listed above or use Request Quote to confirm what works best for your situation.


Can dog training help with aggressive or reactive behavior? Yes. Positive, science-based training can be very effective in addressing reactivity, fear, and certain forms of aggression. Early guidance from a certified professional helps ensure safe, lasting progress.


🐾 Start Building a Better Relationship With Your Dog


Training is an investment in your dog’s happiness — and your peace of mind.


Explore Joshua’s profile, read verified reviews from local pet parents across Travis County, and take the first step toward a calmer, more confident dog today. Availability can vary week to week, so booking ahead is recommended.