About Traction K9 Kennels

Boarding and training for difficult dogs in Del Valle

Traction K9 Kennels is a boarding and training facility at 117 Del Rey Ct in Del Valle, about 15 minutes from the Austin airport, open by appointment. It specializes in boarding aggressive, reactive, fearful, working and intact dogs, and welcomes all vaccinated dogs. A certified trainer lives on site full time and serves as the dogs' daily caretaker.

The team

Trainers include professional and competitive bite sports trainers who work with police K9s, protection dogs and "spicy family pets," along with lion and bear trainers, bite sports decoys, titled trainer/handlers in PSA, certified trainers at Traction Dog Training Club and veterinary hospital managers. The team began training family pets, working dogs and sports dogs in 2020 and cites a 5-star Google rating with 350+ reviews for its private training.

Services

Training ranges from enrichment sessions to board-and-train programs, and is available during boarding stays and in-home. Private indoor/outdoor suites with solid dividers let trainers board aggressive dogs contact-free, with owners placing the dog in its suite at check-in. Single-day daycare stays involve no play groups. The menu also includes protection dog training and veterinary care for difficult dogs. Contact: 512.596.0555.