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Professional Dog Training in Dallas, TX
Starr Dog Behavior is a professional dog training service dedicated to improving the relationship between dogs and their owners through effective communication and leadership training. Our approach focuses on understanding canine psychology to create balanced, obedient pets while fostering strong bonds between dogs and their humans. With expertise in private training, in-home sessions, board-and-train programs, and puppy classes, we address behavioral issues and teach obedience using positive reinforcement techniques. Our team of experienced trainers tailors programs to each dog's unique needs, ensuring lasting results in a relaxed and supportive environment.

We serve Dallas and surrounding areas, offering customized solutions for dogs of all ages and temperaments. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our proven track record of transforming challenging behaviors into positive outcomes. Clients benefit from our comprehensive knowledge of dog behavior, extensive training experience, and dedication to ongoing education in canine psychology. We prioritize client education to ensure long-term success in maintaining trained behaviors at home.
Services
Private Dog Training In-Home Training Board and Train Puppy Training Virtual Training
Highlights and features
  • We offer personalized training plans tailored to each dog's specific needs
  • Our trainers use proven positive reinforcement techniques based on canine psychology
  • We provide in-home training services for convenient, environment-specific results
  • Our board-and-train program delivers intensive behavior modification in controlled settings
  • We focus on educating owners to maintain long-term training success
Payment methods
  • Cash, Debit cards, Credit cards, Mobile payments
What people say
Top-notch customer service Major improvements in social skills Phenomenal results with behavioral issues Effective training methods Highly recommend to all dog owners
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Private Dog Training
Personalized training sessions focusing on specific behavioral goals and obedience training. Our expert trainers work directly with dog owners to develop customized plans addressing leash manners, basic commands, and advanced behavior modification. Sessions emphasize building strong communication between dogs and owners through positive reinforcement techniques that create lasting results while strengthening the human-animal bond.
In-Home Dog Training
Convenient training conducted in the dog's familiar environment to address specific household behaviors. This service targets issues like housebreaking, furniture guarding, and separation anxiety while teaching practical obedience skills. Trainers provide hands-on guidance to owners in their actual living spaces, ensuring more effective behavior modification that translates directly to daily life situations through consistent, environment-specific instruction.
Board and Train
Comprehensive behavior modification program removing dogs from negative environmental influences. Dogs receive focused training in a controlled setting to address severe behavioral issues and establish foundational obedience. The program combines structured routines with positive reinforcement techniques to reset problematic behaviors while teaching essential commands and impulse control for long-term behavioral improvement through immersive training experiences.
Puppy Training
Specialized program for puppies aged 7-8 weeks and older focusing on socialization and basic obedience. Trainers teach essential commands while addressing common issues like biting, barking, and housebreaking. The curriculum emphasizes early habit formation and leadership development to establish proper behavior patterns that prevent future problems through age-appropriate training techniques tailored to young dogs' learning capabilities.
Virtual Dog Training
Remote training sessions using video conferencing for flexible, accessible instruction. This service provides personalized guidance for behavior modification and obedience training from any location. Trainers demonstrate techniques in real-time while coaching owners through implementation, offering scheduling flexibility without compromising the quality of instruction through interactive virtual learning experiences that maintain professional training standards.
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Joseph Starr
Owner & Lead Trainer
Professional dog trainer with extensive experience in canine psychology and behavior modification. Certified through IACP and trained by industry leaders including Cesar Millan. Specializes in creating customized training programs that address both dog behavior and owner education.
Questions
What areas do you service for dog training?
We provide dog training services throughout Dallas and surrounding areas including Addison, Allen, Carrollton, Coppell, Fort Worth, Frisco, Garland, Grapevine, Irving, Lewisville, Plano, Richardson, and Wylie.
How long does basic obedience training take?
Basic obedience training typically requires 4-8 weeks of consistent sessions. Puppies often learn faster, while older dogs may need additional time depending on established behavior patterns and training consistency.
Do you offer in-home training options?
Yes, we provide in-home dog training services where our trainers visit your residence. This allows us to address specific household behaviors in your dog's familiar environment for more effective, lasting results.
What training methods do you use?
We use positive reinforcement techniques combined with natural canine psychology principles. Our approach focuses on building leadership skills in owners while teaching dogs through reward-based learning and consistent communication methods.
Can older dogs be successfully trained?
Yes, older dogs can absolutely learn new behaviors. While training may take longer than with puppies, our customized programs address established behavior patterns through consistent reinforcement techniques that modify unwanted behaviors at any age.
What vaccinations are required for training?
Dogs must be up-to-date on rabies, distemper, parvovirus, adenovirus, parainfluenza, and bordetella vaccinations for their safety and the safety of other dogs during training sessions.
Reviews (12)
Pamela St John
Jun 05, 2023 Report
I signed up my Schnoodle and Bichon with Starr Dog Behavior for a three week training - based solely on (great) yelp reviews. The reviews (thankfully) were spot on. Joseph really knows what he is doing and helped me and my dogs tremendously. I only wish I'd enlisted his help years earlier. It's an investment but it is definitely worth it!
Courtney McCracken
Jul 25, 2022 Report
I have several times referred to Joseph as the Cesar Millan of Dallas and for good reason. My dog Zoey had the most amazing transformation after her 3 week board and train with Happy Paws. Joseph was great about understanding exactly what issues needed to be addressed with my dog and how to handle them, all while be accommodating to my schedule. My dog had pretty severe anxiety that manifested itself into bad walking behavior and destructive tendencies when left alone.

After the program she has great walking etiquette, significantly reduced separation anxiety, and is crate trained. Joseph trains not only your dog but also you on how to be a more responsible dog owner and has allowed both me and Zoey to enjoy life more. A truly priceless experience!
Rebecca Briggs
Jun 11, 2022 Report
Would highly recommend 100% that you do a session with Joseph as soon as possible if you are having any issue with your dog. We adopted a golden retriever puppy, 6 months, having a lot of trouble pulling on the leash and walks had become miserable quickly. Was referred to Joseph via the folks at uptown pup, reached out and he was able to get me an appointment within a week. Had a terrible walk w the puppy two nights ago and the pulling was quickly escalating, asked Joseph if he possibly had an last minute slots I could squeeze into, he got us in the same day (last night), worked wonders with our dog in just one session, and he stayed late in the session (I lost track of time) to make sure he answered all of our questions.

We have only had a single session with him so far but have implemented what he suggested and can already see significant improvements in behavior. We are planning on weekly appointments for a while. Couldn't recommend higher.
Emily Salter
Jun 03, 2022 Report
Joseph has helped a great deal with my dog in just two sessions so far! My dog is very anxious and unwelcoming to strangers within the home. If you're looking for a trainer who is going to sugarcoat your dog and the progress you're making, Joseph is not the one. He will be very honest and firm with you and how to give your dog a calm and happy life. But, you have to be willing to work on yourself too.
Tyler Johnson
Mar 26, 2022 Report
Joseph and the Happy Paws group were very helpful and responsive when I had questions regarding a untrained and chaotic pug. Joseph was able to assist with quick and accurate tips on how to get the dog under control. I was able to get professional help with this dog in a short amount of time. Thank you Happy Paws.
Will Ibekwe
Mar 02, 2022 Report
Happy Paws DFW was awesome. My dog had major anxiety issues I wasn't sure how to handle him especially at home. With just 3 weeks of working with Joseph Rocky is way more calmer around the house and I'm able to communicate with him way better than I was have before. Highly recommend Joseph for any of your dog training needs.
Taylor Miller
Feb 07, 2022 Report
My training went extremely well and has made a dramatic difference in our activities. Prior to working with Joseph, my frenchie Sasha would pull during our walks, bark at strangers, and ignore me. Now, the difference is night and day. She never pulls, sits when we tell her to, and is calm during the walks. I would 100% recommend Joseph to anyone who wants to teach their dogs the basics or even advanced training. Thank you again Joseph for all the great training and tips. It has worked wonders with Sasha.
Abigail S.
Jun 20, 2021 Report
Joseph is so knowledgeable and passionate about dog training and care! He's really responsive and answered all my questions. I always feel comfortable trusting him with my lil babe Bear!
Yuri Haley
Jun 20, 2021 Report
I'm not sure 5 stars are enough for the work that Joseph does. He did such a phenomenal job with my pup (and by pup, I mean old grumpy man). For a while, walking my pup was the worst part to my day as he didn't do well with other dogs living in a high traffic area. Now, my pup and I are taking long walks on the Katy trail with no problems. Not only is he great with dogs, he is great with humans. I've learned so much about what I could do better to make it easier on my pup. and myself. Such a great experience all the way around!
Morgan Russell
Jun 09, 2021 Report
Our 8 month old pup had uncontrollable energy and was terrible on the leash. Joseph walked us through what It looked like to be a pack leader on walks and at home. We covered place training, thresholds, giving our dog confidence and correctly handling him on the leash. In just four sessions we saw lots of improvement and feel more confident in our training.
Julia
Mar 02, 2021 Report
Mitzy and I had one session with Joseph. He was able to see us the same day I reached out to him, as I was concerned about recent behavior. With that one session, I was able to address my concerns immediately. The training session is truly for both the dog and the owner. Joseph explains how you can meet the needs of your dog so that your dog can trust and rely on you, and Vice versa. Mitzy has a strong prey drive and a tendency to jump. Getting Mitzy to sit in a public setting was almost impossible, and I could never even think of not holding her leash.

Now I can know that I can trust Mitzy to listen in public, and she trusts me to keep her safe. A huge plus are also all the adorable photos we can take, and the compliments from other people every time we're in public. All of this improvement was after one session and I fully intend to continue training with Joseph.
Jillian Inman
Dec 17, 2020 Report
Happy Paws has been so perfect for my German shepherd. Joey made impressive progress with my stubborn pup within the first 30 minutes of the first session. He's gentle but firm and puts my dog at ease. I highly recommend him for training.