New Vistas Canine - Certified Mobile Dog Training - Cedar Park, TX
As a certified professional dog trainer (CPDT-KA) with over 15 years of experience, I am dedicated to transforming the lives of pets and their families in central Texas. My mobile dog training service, New Vistas Canine Inc., is built on a foundation of reward-based training methods that deliver proven results. I specialize in basic obedience, puppy training, and behavior modification for dogs of all ages, tackling challenges such as reactivity, aggression, boredom prevention, impulsive behavior, and separation anxiety. I proudly serve North Austin, Round Rock, Georgetown, Cedar Park, Hutto, and Leander, bringing my expertise right to your doorstep.
In addition to one-on-one training, I offer a comprehensive 28-day board and train program for dogs over four months of age, ensuring your furry friend gets the attention and training they deserve. My credentials as a Therapy Dogs International Certified Evaluator and affiliation with esteemed organizations like the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT), Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT), and International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC) underscore my commitment to excellence in pet training. Whether working with dogs, horses, or various sizes and breeds, my approach is always personalized and compassionate.
I take pride in also guiding teams to become volunteer therapy teams with Pet Partners, having personally certified three complex status dogs. My program is insured and backed by over 130 five-star reviews attesting to my abilities and the lasting impact of my training. Whether you're seeking help for a specific behavioral issue or looking to advance your pet's skills, I am here to guide and support you every step of the way. Ready to get started? Book me through Petworks today!
- Licensed
- Certified
- Insured
- BBB Accredited
- Online Sessions
Pricing Packages
Julie loves to meet first with you and yours to determine the course of action by coming to you home and seeing a day in the life of you and your dog! Julie will leave you with proven solutions that day along with homework to start your lesson series. Julie's training is all choice based, positive, and full of love, language, and benevolent leadership.
House Manner is stage one of homeschooling the dog! This program is 5 weeks long and last 1.5 - 2.0 hours.
This service includes Julie coming to your home once a week a long with a book called Training the Best Dog Ever. This book has concise weekly study guides that help keep you motivated and organized in between lessons with Julie.
Julie also documents and archives all your training photos, tips, homework, videos, and handouts in a folder on Google Drive for you to access even after that program is completed.
How do you serve precious pets?
- Dog Trainer
- Animal Behaviorist
- Puppy Trainer
- Dog Obedience Training
- Private Dog Training
- K9 Training
- Dog Behaviorist
What training tools do you use?
- Back-clip Harness
- Clicker
- Front-clip Harness
- Head Collar
- Leash
- Long Line
- Martingale Collar
- Muzzle
- Praise/Affection
- Toys
- Treats
Which training type do you employ to encourage paw-sitive behaviors?
- Detection Dog Training
- Dog Obedience Training
- Dog Therapy Training
- Pet Behavior Modification
What part of the animal kingdom do you serve?
- Dogs
- Horses
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
- Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA)
- Therapy Dogs International Certified Evaluator
Proud member of...
- Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT)
- Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT)
- International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC)
- Pet Professional Guild (PPG)
Do you offer mobile services?
- Yes
Education
9-month internship with the late Lee Mannix starting in 2008.
Which part of the country do you serve pets?
Travis County, North Austin, Round Rock, Hutto, Leander, Cedar Park, Austin, Round Rock, Pflugerville, Leander, Georgetown, Hutto, Kyle, Buda, San Marcos, Lakeway, Dripping Springs, Manor, Elgin, Taylor Texas
What year did you begin serving pets?
2008
How did you hone your craft?
Years and years of hands on training, seminars, and webinars with professional trainers all over the U.S. My 30 years of training horses using natural horsemanship and +R has provided me with even greater insight into training dogs.
What tip would you give pet parents for working with animals that you've learned as a pro?
Put your heart in your hands and learn canine body language.
What is one thing you want pet parents to know about you? It can be whatev-fur you'd like!
I am fun, creative, and very patient with both people and dogs and have proven reward based solutions that you can learn easily.
SERVICE AREA: Within 100 miles, including Travis County, North Austin, Round Rock, Hutto, Leander, Cedar Park, Austin, Round Rock, Pflugerville, Leander, Georgetown, Hutto, Kyle, Buda, San Marcos, Lakeway, Dripping Springs, Manor, Elgin, Taylor Texas
Distinction
Customer Reviews
I have worked extensively with Julie with multiple dogs. The first, Jinx, was an older rescue dog we got for my elderly father-in-law. The dog was afraid of everything. She was also a runner and escaped every chance she got. Within a few sessions this dog had totally changed. She's bright, energetic and happy. And we can let her off leash and not worry about her bolting from us. However, more personal to me are my 4 rescue dogs. Over the summer I added a 4th dog, Tiffany, and that totally changed the dynamic of my household. After a few sessions with the group as a whole Tiffany spent the month of December boarded with Julie. This was the game changer. We honestly didn't know if Tiffany would make it past day 1 because she was so attached to me. After her daily sessions with Julie she was a new dog. She's confident to be alone, plays well with the other dogs and is the sweetest thing ever. I truly believe Julie made this happen for us and I am thrilled with the results. I highly recommend Julie to anyone looking for training for their dogs from potty training, walking loosely on leash, stay commands, come, fearfulness, you name it and she does it. You won't be disappointed!!! And your dogs will be so much happier after working with her. - Austin, Texas
- Elaine JMy dog, Harvey and I had been working with a trainer weekly, however we weren't getting the expertise Harvey and our family required. Harvey was starting to have guarding and reactivity issues, so we had to step-up the training. Julie at New Vistas was recommended by a friend, so we called her up for help. After discussing his issues, she provided a very thorough consultation and we opted to move forward with the month-long 'Board and Train' immersive. While we had to wait to get Harvey in, the wait was WELL WORTH IT! The training she provided for Harvey (and us each week) was invaluable. She spent many hours training him at New Vistas, and in various locations engaging with different people to work on his reactivity challenges. While training him, she also equipped us with techniques to better manage him. Julie's training style, professionalism and admiration of dogs is what really sets her apart. We trust her wholeheartedly with our dog, and couldn't recommend her training services more. Thank you Julie!! - Dallas, Texas
- Amy VHow do you serve precious pets?
- Dog Trainer
- Animal Behaviorist
- Puppy Trainer
- Dog Obedience Training
- Private Dog Training
- K9 Training
- Dog Behaviorist
What training tools do you use?
- Back-clip Harness
- Clicker
- Front-clip Harness
- Head Collar
- Leash
- Long Line
- Martingale Collar
- Muzzle
- Praise/Affection
- Toys
- Treats
Which training type do you employ to encourage paw-sitive behaviors?
- Detection Dog Training
- Dog Obedience Training
- Dog Therapy Training
- Pet Behavior Modification
What part of the animal kingdom do you serve?
- Dogs
- Horses
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
- Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA)
- Therapy Dogs International Certified Evaluator
Proud member of...
- Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT)
- Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT)
- International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC)
- Pet Professional Guild (PPG)
Do you offer mobile services?
- Yes
Education
9-month internship with the late Lee Mannix starting in 2008.
Which part of the country do you serve pets?
Travis County, North Austin, Round Rock, Hutto, Leander, Cedar Park, Austin, Round Rock, Pflugerville, Leander, Georgetown, Hutto, Kyle, Buda, San Marcos, Lakeway, Dripping Springs, Manor, Elgin, Taylor Texas
What year did you begin serving pets?
2008
How did you hone your craft?
Years and years of hands on training, seminars, and webinars with professional trainers all over the U.S. My 30 years of training horses using natural horsemanship and +R has provided me with even greater insight into training dogs.
What tip would you give pet parents for working with animals that you've learned as a pro?
Put your heart in your hands and learn canine body language.
What is one thing you want pet parents to know about you? It can be whatev-fur you'd like!
I am fun, creative, and very patient with both people and dogs and have proven reward based solutions that you can learn easily.
Customer Reviews
I have worked extensively with Julie with multiple dogs. The first, Jinx, was an older rescue dog we got for my elderly father-in-law. The dog was afraid of everything. She was also a runner and escaped every chance she got. Within a few sessions this dog had totally changed. She's bright, energetic and happy. And we can let her off leash and not worry about her bolting from us. However, more personal to me are my 4 rescue dogs. Over the summer I added a 4th dog, Tiffany, and that totally changed the dynamic of my household. After a few sessions with the group as a whole Tiffany spent the month of December boarded with Julie. This was the game changer. We honestly didn't know if Tiffany would make it past day 1 because she was so attached to me. After her daily sessions with Julie she was a new dog. She's confident to be alone, plays well with the other dogs and is the sweetest thing ever. I truly believe Julie made this happen for us and I am thrilled with the results. I highly recommend Julie to anyone looking for training for their dogs from potty training, walking loosely on leash, stay commands, come, fearfulness, you name it and she does it. You won't be disappointed!!! And your dogs will be so much happier after working with her. - Austin, Texas
- Elaine JMy dog, Harvey and I had been working with a trainer weekly, however we weren't getting the expertise Harvey and our family required. Harvey was starting to have guarding and reactivity issues, so we had to step-up the training. Julie at New Vistas was recommended by a friend, so we called her up for help. After discussing his issues, she provided a very thorough consultation and we opted to move forward with the month-long 'Board and Train' immersive. While we had to wait to get Harvey in, the wait was WELL WORTH IT! The training she provided for Harvey (and us each week) was invaluable. She spent many hours training him at New Vistas, and in various locations engaging with different people to work on his reactivity challenges. While training him, she also equipped us with techniques to better manage him. Julie's training style, professionalism and admiration of dogs is what really sets her apart. We trust her wholeheartedly with our dog, and couldn't recommend her training services more. Thank you Julie!! - Dallas, Texas
- Amy V🐾 About Julie Kay Locke – Expert Mobile Dog Trainer based in Cedar Park, TX
Julie Kay is a trusted professional dog trainer in Cedar Park, TX, dedicated to helping dogs and their families build lasting, trusting relationships. With years of hands-on experience working with dogs of all sizes...from playful puppies to seasoned seniors, Julie Kay Locke uses positive, effective, science-informed techniques to make training enjoyable, rewarding, and results-driven for you and your dog.
🏙️ Personalized Training Right at Your Home
Living in a busy urban or suburban environment can bring unique challenges for dogs - distractions, new neighbors, and varying routines. Julie Kay Locke’s canine training services bring expert guidance directly to your door, providing flexible schedules, personalized attention, and safe, fun walks and training sessions for dogs of all energy levels.
🐶 Obedience & Manners – Teaching reliable commands and respectful behavior
📏 Leash & Walking Confidence – Ending pulling, lunging, and stress during walks
🧠 Behavior Modification – Addressing fear, anxiety, reactivity, or unwanted behaviors
🐾 Puppy Foundations - Socialization and good habit development from the start
❤️ Transforming Your Dog’s Life - and Yours
Training is about more than obedience. It’s about connection, trust, and confidence. When your dog understands expectations and communicates clearly, everyday life becomes calmer and more joyful. Imagine stress-free walks, confident greetings at home, and a deeper bond built on love, patience, and understanding. Julie Kay Locke is dedicated to helping you and your dog experience this transformation.
📘 Training Tools & Techniques
Julie Kay Locke uses customized, positive methods tailored to each dog’s needs:
🎯 Clicker or reward-based reinforcement
🦴 Treats, toys, and praise for motivation
🐾 Safe harnesses and leashes for structured practice
🧠 Behavior plans focused on sustainable, long-term results
These techniques strengthen good habits, reduce problem behaviors, and make training fun for your dog.
📌 Book a Session With Julie Kay Locke Today
Ready to see lasting results with your dog? Book a virtual or mobile dog training session with Julie Kay Locke in Cedar Park, Williamson County, Austin, Round Rock, Georgetown, Pflugerville, Leander, Taylor, Hutto, Lakeway, Elgin, Jollyville, TX at your convenience.
Whether you’re tackling basic obedience, leash issues, or more complex behavioral concerns, expert guidance is just a click away. Explore verified reviews, request quotes, and start your journey toward a happier, more harmonious life with your four-legged companion!
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