BARKS & REC ATX

★★★★★★★★★★ 5.0 23 reviews

Austin, TX area

Force-freeBasic Obedience & MannersDog Sports & EnrichmentReactivity

Austin, Texas

Overview

FormatVisits to the client's home and neighborhood across North and Central Austin

Training methodForce-free

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About BARKS & REC ATX

Force-free pet care and training in Austin

BARKS & REC ATX is a force-free pet care business in Austin serving North and Central Austin, including Northwest Hills, The Domain, Mueller, Crestview, North Loop and West University. It is insured and Fear Free Certified, and it specializes in reactive and anxious dogs, using threshold management and safety-first protocols.

Services

Training services use positive reinforcement for real-world results and cover basic obedience, manners and agility. Walks are tailored, enriching and training-focused, and Dog Day Adventures take dogs hiking and swimming at dog-friendly spots around Austin. Pet sitting for dogs, cats and small or exotic animals happens in the pet's own home, with photos and a summary after every visit. First-time clients get a free consultation on any service.

What owners say

One client wrote that when their protective dog was untrusting at first, the sitter was "patient and skilled to be able to calm him down to walk."

What to ask

Ask how training sessions are scheduled and what each service costs.

What they can help with

Basic obedience ↗

Sit, stay, recall and reliable commands, from beginner to advanced.

Manners ↗

Sit, stay, recall and reliable commands, from beginner to advanced.

Agility

Agility training: handling, obstacles and confidence-building.

Reactive dog care ↗

Help for dogs that bite, lunge or react out of fear or aggression.

Training walks

Dog adventures

Dog walking

Pet sitting

Certifications & verification

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Fear Free Certified

Listed by the trainer — not independently verified.

Reviews

★★★★★★★★★★ 5.0 23 reviews · Google

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BARKS & REC ATX — 5.0★ (23 reviews), Austin Dog Trainer