About Dog Possible

Behavior-focused training in Austin

Dog Possible is a positive reinforcement dog training and behavior modification practice in Austin, serving Central Texas dogs and their people. It was founded by Amy Fitzsimmons and Jen Germann, who met at Austin Pets Alive! and later co-founded Dogs Out Loud, a non-profit for shelter dogs with intensive behavior needs. Dog Possible partners with the city shelter's volunteer behavior team and several local rescues.

The trainers

Amy is a CBCC-KA through the CCPDT, a CDBC and CSB-D through the IAABC, a Fear Free Certified Trainer and a Pet Professional Guild Canine Training Professional, with well over a decade in the field. Jen, credited with over 20 years of training dogs and cats, is a CPDT-KA, a TTouch Practitioner I and a Canine Nutritionist. Jen is currently living away from Austin, so the PUPSTARTS group puppy classes are on hiatus.

Services and prices

The team works with fear, aggression, reactivity, guarding, arousal issues, puppies and foundation skills. An initial private session in your home or a location of your choosing runs 50-70 minutes with a written plan for $155; follow-ups are $105. Virtual sessions are $145 initial and $100 follow-up. Existing clients can add While You Were Out visits ($85 / $55), Savvy Stranger visits ($80), shared buddy sessions ($52.50 per participant) and small monthly adult group classes ($50). Webinars run $25-$45 and in-person workshops $55, and shelter/rescue pricing is available.