Business Details
Professional Dog Training in Austin, TX
At Fidelio Dog Works, we believe effective dog training requires simultaneous education for both pets and their owners. With over 25 years of combined experience in canine behavior and human coaching, our team specializes in creating customized training programs that address individual needs. Our methodology combines humane, science-based techniques with practical skill-building exercises to ensure lasting behavioral changes. We offer in-home lessons, residential board-and-train programs, and specialized behavior modification services for dogs of all ages. Our commitment to ongoing support includes personalized follow-up sessions and 24/7 communication channels to help owners maintain training consistency. Founded on principles of patience, understanding, and mutual respect, we work closely with families to develop strong, positive relationships with their canine companions.Our certified trainers bring professional expertise from diverse backgrounds in animal behavior and human education. We maintain small class sizes and personalized programs to ensure optimal learning outcomes for both dogs and owners. Our training philosophy emphasizes individualized attention, recognizing that each dog's learning style and family environment requires unique approaches. Through structured programs and continuous support, we help clients achieve their training goals while fostering confidence in pet ownership. Our services are designed to create lasting behavioral improvements that enhance the quality of life for both pets and their families.
Services
Puppy Training
Obedience Training
Board and Train Programs
Behavior Modification
HomeWork Leash Walks
Highlights and features
- We combine 25+ years of canine behavior expertise with human coaching techniques
- Our certified trainers develop personalized training plans for each dog and family
- We provide 24/7 text message support for training continuity
- Our small-group approach ensures focused attention for optimal results
- We offer both in-home lessons and immersive residential training programs
What people say
Super responsive
Home visit productive
Clearly knows his stuff
Services
Puppy Training
Our puppy training program establishes foundational skills before bad habits develop. We guide families through proper socialization, crate training, leash walking, and basic obedience commands. The program includes customized training plans and educational resources to ensure proper development during critical learning periods.
Obedience Training
Customized obedience training addresses individual dog needs through in-home lessons or studio sessions. Our certified trainers teach essential commands while helping owners understand canine communication patterns. The program emphasizes practical application in real-world environments with ongoing support between sessions.
Board and Train Programs
Our immersive board-and-train programs provide intensive obedience instruction in a controlled environment. Dogs receive daily training sessions, socialization opportunities, and field trips while learning essential commands. The program includes follow-up lessons to ensure training continuity in the home environment.
Behavior Modification
Specialized behavior modification addresses anxiety, fear, and aggression through structured training programs. Our certified trainers develop customized plans to address specific behavioral issues while teaching owners effective management techniques for long-term success.
HomeWork Leash Walks
Our HomeWork program provides weekly leash training sessions in the client's neighborhood. Trainers focus on improving leash manners, command response, and behavior around distractions through structured 30-minute sessions tailored to each dog's specific needs.
People
Donovan Miller
Owner/Operator
Certified professional trainer with 25+ years of experience in dog training and human coaching. Specializes in developing customized training programs that strengthen human-canine relationships through effective communication techniques.
Rebecca Miller
CEO
Co-founder with extensive experience in business operations and client relations. Brings creative problem-solving skills from previous bakery business to develop efficient training processes and client-focused service approaches.
Questions
What training methods do you use?
We use humane, science-based methods focusing on positive reinforcement and clear communication between owners and dogs.
Do you offer in-home training sessions?
Yes, we provide in-home training options for obedience programs and follow-up lessons after residential training.
What's included in board and train programs?
Our residential programs include daily training sessions, socialization opportunities, field trips, and follow-up lessons for owners.
How long do training results last?
With proper follow-through from owners, our training creates lasting behavioral changes through consistent practice and reinforcement.
Can you help with aggressive behavior?
Yes, our behavior modification program specifically addresses aggression through structured training and owner education.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Austin and surrounding areas with both in-home and studio-based training options.
Reviews (5)
K. Kray
Jan 17, 2022
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Donovan has helped our boarding school dropout dog (well he actually got kicked out for aggressive behavior), into a well-behaved dog who listens, is no longer aggressive and impresses others with his great attitude. Donovan has patience for dog's people, who often need more training themselves. He educates without judging and always has the dog's best interest at heart. We appreciate all the work with our big dummy Henry and how much better he is for spending time with Donovan.
Eric Grafstrom
Dec 24, 2021
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Great experience working with Donovan and the team. Super responsive when it comes to scheduling and the home visit was really productive. He clearly cares and knows his stuff
Eric G.
Dec 13, 2021
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Great experience, Donovan brings a lot of expertise and is an excellent communicator. We have 2 year old Aussie Doodle with dog aggression and have seen great progress and leaned a lot
Natalie W.
Aug 16, 2020
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We are so thankful that we found Fidelio, specifically Donovan, a little over a year ago. He has guided (and trained!) us probably just as much as he has trained our goldendoodle, Hamilton. From basic leash skills and commands and now to off leash training, I don't know where we'd be without Donovan's expertise. Our dog is only a year and half old, but we get compliments on his behavior everywhere we go. I could not recommend using Donovan and Fidelio enough!
Austin C.
Jul 29, 2020
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Absolutely game changing training from Donovan at Fidelio Dog Works. My Great Dane is a very large pup and began his life very stubborn. We introduced him to Donovan at an early age and Donovan was able to instill basic training and obedience into his life. As you can imagine, walking a 175lb. great dane can be very challenging if he is not behaved. We saw a complete turnaround in walking on leash, "placing" when he is told, "healing" when we need his attention, and other basic commands that have made our life much easier.
I have always loved bringing him everywhere with me, but before our training it was VERY hard to do. Obviously great dane's get a ton of attention from random people, and he used to lose his mind in public and all training flew out the window. Post training I can now take him to coffee shops, hardware stores, farmer's markets, and other places and have zero fear of him losing control. Highly recommend!
I have always loved bringing him everywhere with me, but before our training it was VERY hard to do. Obviously great dane's get a ton of attention from random people, and he used to lose his mind in public and all training flew out the window. Post training I can now take him to coffee shops, hardware stores, farmer's markets, and other places and have zero fear of him losing control. Highly recommend!
