About Doggie Dojo

Belt-ranked coaching in Leander

Doggie Dojo is a dog training business based in Leander that coaches owners and dogs in the Austin area and online through a belt-ranked system built for real progress rather than a list of commands. It was set up in 2016 by Trevor Smith as an online training platform with courses and video tutorials, and Trevor also trains clients one on one.

The trainer

Trevor Smith began training dogs at age six and took it up professionally at sixteen. He is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) and Certified Canine Fitness Trainer with over two decades of experience, spoke at APDT events in 2015, 2017 and 2018, was an AKC dog agility finalist in 2019 and performed on America's Got Talent in 2021. Doggie Dojo describes him as an AKC Nationals and Westminster finalist.

Services and prices

Options include a free strategy call, a $250 initial in-home consultation, $100 studio sessions, a custom board and train program, Ninja Dog studio sessions, and a Ring-Ready Confidence Master Class. Dock diving runs from open dock group practice (from $10) to $100 private coaching, $60 private dock rental and a seminar from $75. The training is built on positive reinforcement.

What to ask

Ask which belt level suits your dog and where studio sessions take place.