Austin, Texas, is known for its vibrant food scene and dog-friendly culture. If you’re a dog owner, you’ll be pleased to know that there are several restaurants in Austin where you can bring your furry friend along. These establishments not only serve delicious food but also offer a welcoming atmosphere for dogs. Here are some of the best dog-friendly restaurants in Austin: The Barking Armadillo Red’s Porch Zilker Brewing Company Austin Terrier Loro Lucky’s Puccias Mozart’s Coffee Roasters Banger’s Sausage House & Beer Garden Irene’s Tonight! Austin These restaurants provide outdoor seat ..read more

Austin, Texas, is a haven for dog owners with its wide array of dog parks that offer a perfect blend of outdoor space and recreational activities for furry friends. From spacious open areas to scenic trails and water facilities, Austin’s dog parks have it all. If you’re looking for the best dog parks in Austin, here are some top recommendations: 1. Zilker Park Dog Park 2. Bull Creek District Park 3. Red Bud Isle 4. West Austin Park 5. Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park 6. Pease District Park 7. Mueller Lake Park 8. Eastwoods Neighborhood Park 9. Republic Square Park Discovering the best dog park f ..read more

The Benefits of Crate Training Your Dog  Crate usage for dogs sometimes gets a bad rep. Some people get the wrong idea on how to properly use crates, and their idea of using a crate seems “cruel” or “unfair”. There are ways to use a crate in a cruel or unfair way, but that is not how it should be used for dogs and with their training. If done appropriately, crate training can be very beneficial for both your dog and you. To many people, the crate is used to cage a dog, depriving them of freedom and feeling loved and involved in the family and household. This is not how you use a crate. Th ..read more

Potty Training at Any Age When we think about dogs and potty training, we often visualize puppies learning housebreaking — pee pads scattered in different areas of the house, perhaps a crate set up to help the puppy learn to hold it in, or a bottle of enzyme-killing, deodorizer pet cleaner nearby the puppy’s favorite place to have an accident. Puppies first learn about potty training when they’re first adopted by people, but there are some puppies that grow up and never learn how to be potty trained. Here at Longhorn Dog Training, we have worked with dozens of potty training cases for adult do ..read more

Working Dogs Gotta Work!  For all different dogs, no matter the breed, they need some exercise and activity in their lives. Some breeds may not need a ton (i.e.: English Bulldog, Pug, Greyhound, etc), while other breeds require more (i.e.: Shepherds, Retrievers, Collies, etc). There are certain breeds that are distinguished as “working dogs”, meaning that these dogs were bred to perform tasks and jobs, including pulling sleds, guarding property, or water rescuing. Most of these dogs need lots of physical exercise, but some do not. What working dogs do need is some type of job, just ask ou ..read more

Resolving Leash Aggression Here at Longhorn Dog Training we frequently help dogs exhibiting lease aggression. Living in the Austin area, everywhere you go with your dog you’re sure to run into at least one other dog and their owner. Leash aggression can be scary and lead to not being able to trust your dog around others. This takes all the fun out of living in such a dog-centered place like Austin. We don’t want you to be wary of taking your dog out on the leash. We’re here to help! Walking your dog should be enjoyable! Leash aggression is no mystery to Longhorn Dog Training. We begin the pr ..read more

Why is In-home Training the Best? Here’s Why! The one style we recommend most, is in-home dog training. Do you know why in-home training is the best form of dog training there is? Here are some key factors: Behavioral issues of a dog are closely related to the relationship that the dog has with its family members (owner/other pets) and then, the dog’s lifestyle in its given environment. Given your dog may be in your home most of the time, and of course around you most of the time as well, in-home training offers significant amounts of improvement in your dog’s life and yours too! What are ..read more