I cannot recommend Clayton's dog training services enough! After trying three other trainers who couldn't help with my dog's aggression issues, I was starting to lose hope. Living with a dog displaying aggressive behavior was incredibly difficult and stressful. It affected every aspect of our lives, making simple outings and interactions a challenge. Then, I found Clayton, and everything changed.... More

I cannot recommend Clayton's dog training services enough! After trying three other trainers who couldn't help with my dog's aggression issues, I was starting to lose hope. Living with a dog displaying aggressive behavior was incredibly difficult and stressful. It affected every aspect of our lives, making simple outings and interactions a challenge. Then, I found Clayton, and everything changed. His expertise and patience were evident from the first session. He took the time to understand my dog's unique challenges and developed a tailored plan that worked wonders. Now, my dog is calmer, more obedient, and the aggressive behavior is a thing of the past. Clayton truly has a gift for working with dogs, and I am so grateful for his help. If you're struggling with your dog's behavior, don't hesitate to reach out to Clayton – he's the best! Less

There are not enough positive words to describe Wensley and Clayton. I adopted a mixed breed two years ago with the sweetest personality but also a need to have things his way. I have had dogs all my life but never had one with more needs than Luca. I tried what I thought was everything but I didn’t have a clue! My initial conversation with Clayton gave me insight into my relationship with my do... More

There are not enough positive words to describe Wensley and Clayton. I adopted a mixed breed two years ago with the sweetest personality but also a need to have things his way. I have had dogs all my life but never had one with more needs than Luca. I tried what I thought was everything but I didn’t have a clue! My initial conversation with Clayton gave me insight into my relationship with my dog. Wensley took us on and my world changed. Wensley has a presence that is quiet, and kind, but immediately Luca knew who was in charge, at which point he started to relax and appeared almost relieved. Two weeks in and people commented that he was a different dog. Truth be know, it’s about training the owner and the dog just follows along! I had no idea how much I didn’t know about dogs. Wensley gave me the tools and confidence to develop a rewarding relationship with Luca. Once that relationship was established and consistently reinforced, everything fell into place. This training was worth more than I can say, worth every bit of time and money and I would do it all again. Can’t recommend them enough!!! Less

I have nothing but positive things to say about Wensley & Clayton / Austin Dog Culture. I came to Austin Dog Culture seeking assistance with my VERY fearful German Shepherd, Annabelle. From the first consultation, Clayton was transparent about expectations for Annabelle, as her problems were behavioral/fear-related and not basic obedience. She ended up doing a board and train due to her situat... More

I have nothing but positive things to say about Wensley & Clayton / Austin Dog Culture. I came to Austin Dog Culture seeking assistance with my VERY fearful German Shepherd, Annabelle. From the first consultation, Clayton was transparent about expectations for Annabelle, as her problems were behavioral/fear-related and not basic obedience. She ended up doing a board and train due to her situation. I am a worrier, and it was difficult leaving Annabelle. But after meeting Clayton and Wensley in person, I knew she was safe and in good hands. Annabelle has been home for a week, and I can confidently say that her life and future have improved. Her fear had previously been to the point that she couldn’t even go outside if neighbors were out. We couldn’t walk her, except at 5 AM when no strange people or noises were outside. And trips in our camper were challenging, to say the least. While Annabelle will likely always have an anxious personality because that’s just who she is. She has now been taught positive behaviors to do instead of panicking and attempting to escape. She can walk in a heel past something scary instead of dragging me down the street. She can hold a place or down while things happen around her without hiding under something or running away. She’s made so much progress after working with Wensley that I can now continue to practice with her, reinforce these behaviors, and continue to build her confidence. Wensley also gave us lots of needed advice and insight on continuing her structure at home, including incorporating our other German shepherd. I highly recommend Austin Dog Culture for any training needs! Less

***WENSLEY IS SUPERIOR!!*** After a failed attempt by a previous trainer I was very skeptical about looking for another. After meeting WENSLEY all of my skepticism went away. Not only did she listen to my concerns and worries about how my dog needed to be trained, She took the time To listen TO MY PUP. Wensley adapted to my pups needs and now I HAVE A WELL MANNERED AND RECALLABLE dog!! I’m Extr... More

***WENSLEY IS SUPERIOR!!*** After a failed attempt by a previous trainer I was very skeptical about looking for another. After meeting WENSLEY all of my skepticism went away. Not only did she listen to my concerns and worries about how my dog needed to be trained, She took the time To listen TO MY PUP. Wensley adapted to my pups needs and now I HAVE A WELL MANNERED AND RECALLABLE dog!! I’m Extremely impressed!!! 6/5 Stars if could!!! ***HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!*** Less

Not only do I credit Wensley with providing the most trustworthy and reliable training advice I’ve ever received, but I credit her with helping me maintain my sanity while raising an extremely spirited kooikerhondje puppy. This is my first time with a dog bred to work and the challenges that came along with it felt extremely overwhelming prior to working virtually with Wensley. She’s taught me ho... More

Not only do I credit Wensley with providing the most trustworthy and reliable training advice I’ve ever received, but I credit her with helping me maintain my sanity while raising an extremely spirited kooikerhondje puppy. This is my first time with a dog bred to work and the challenges that came along with it felt extremely overwhelming prior to working virtually with Wensley. She’s taught me how to give my dog a fulfilling life and how to provide the fair and consistent structure he needs to feel confident and happy. Whenever I’ve second guessed myself she’s been available to talk me off a ledge with advice rooted in her own lived training experience. If there’s any business worth trusting to give your dog the best life possible it’s Austin Dog Culture. Less

Working with Wensley has changed our lives. We looked into several programs before moving forward with Austin Dog culture and we’re so happy we did. The amount of care and time they put into each training session sets them apart. Before we started I was so nervous as to what corrections would look like and now I see how they train the dog in front of them and make appropriate corrections per eac... More

Working with Wensley has changed our lives. We looked into several programs before moving forward with Austin Dog culture and we’re so happy we did. The amount of care and time they put into each training session sets them apart. Before we started I was so nervous as to what corrections would look like and now I see how they train the dog in front of them and make appropriate corrections per each dogs temperament. Our fear reactive dog Koa was craving structure and safety which Wensley helped us to implement. He has grown into being a more confident and calm dog through our training sessions. He was reactive on leash to other dogs and reactive to new people. Now he is no longer showing dog reactivity on our walks and making progress on his reactivity to new people at coffee shops. Last night we introduced a new person in our house and it was a night and day difference. By the end of the night, Koa was sitting under the new person seeking pets. I no longer feel the same level of stress when new people will be coming over because I now know how to better set Koa up for success and how to make corrections if he does react. At the end of training, Wensley has left us with many ideas to continue his training and help him continue to progress. We will be forever grateful to Wensley and Austin Dog Culture as we continue to implement the tools we’ve learned to help Koa be the best version of himself. Less

I can honestly say that my experience with Austin Dog Culture was life changing! I have a 1 yr old German Shepherd Dog who was high strung, barking at everyone, and lunging at other dogs. I have had dogs my whole life and have 3 other rescue GSD currently. When he barked and growled at a little girl at the vet's office, I knew I needed help. That's where Clayton from ADC comes in. We did 4 weeks ... More

I can honestly say that my experience with Austin Dog Culture was life changing! I have a 1 yr old German Shepherd Dog who was high strung, barking at everyone, and lunging at other dogs. I have had dogs my whole life and have 3 other rescue GSD currently. When he barked and growled at a little girl at the vet's office, I knew I needed help. That's where Clayton from ADC comes in. We did 4 weeks of training with Clayton and both Koda and I learned a lot. Clayton spent time getting to know Koda before determining a training plan. The result has been a total transformation that I will continue building upon with what Clayton taught me. The great thing about Clayton and Wensley's approach vs "board and train" is (1) you don't miss a month of your dog's life (2) less expensive and (3) you get feedback and homework every day so you can learn along side your dog. With board and train, you get maybe a couple hours at the end and then you are on your own. The training only sticks if you put in the effort to maintain it because there's no magic fairy dust here. It's clear how much Clayton loves dogs and understands them. He was also kind enough to share observations and tips about my other dogs that helped me correct some challenging behaviors I thought I had to live with since they are rescues. This was truly one of the best investments I have ever made and my only regret is that I didn't do it sooner. Clayton made me a better pup parent and my Koda is now officially a very good boy. I'm forever grateful! Less

I am so impressed with the training program from Austin Dog Culture. When I met with Clayton for the initial consult, it was clear how invested he is in all of his clients. What I loved about the program from the get-go, is that there isn't just one training method applied to all dogs. Clayton and Wensley truly go out of their way to understand each dog, and make sure the approach is what will wo... More

I am so impressed with the training program from Austin Dog Culture. When I met with Clayton for the initial consult, it was clear how invested he is in all of his clients. What I loved about the program from the get-go, is that there isn't just one training method applied to all dogs. Clayton and Wensley truly go out of their way to understand each dog, and make sure the approach is what will work for the dog and their owners. Wensley was our trainer, and she has been absolutely incredible. Above and beyond doesn't even begin to describe her dedication. She has answered every single one of our questions, and made sure every step of the way we understood what we needed to do to see the results we were looking for with our pup. Our dog is a mutt with a mix of guardian, herding, and sporting breeds, and has no obvious external motivators (including food), which had proven to be a challenge for us when it came to continuing his training on our own. Wensley has SO much knowledge into each breed's unique traits, and she found exactly what worked to help him improve his listening skills, manners, and most importantly, RECALL. Most importantly, she really helped us to learn what we needed to do to see the results we were looking for. Owner education is probably the most important piece of training, and Wensley really helped us to learn so much about tools, behaviors, and practices to work with our pup. Literally everyone who has visited us has commented on how they have seen improvement in our dog's manners and listening in such a short period of time. He will even follow direction from my 3 year old! Most importantly, Wensley helped us learn the skills necessary to keep up with the training even after the program has ended. Ten stars. Will recommend to everyone, hands down. Less

I hired Clayton to work with my two mixed-breed dogs on leash walking. We got that and so much more! My dogs are ~4 and ~5 years old so I had low expectations as to how much success we’d have, but it turned out to be one of the best investments I’ve ever made. Clayton took the time to get to know each of my dogs and our lifestyle, offering tips and tricks on how to navigate a variety of different... More

I hired Clayton to work with my two mixed-breed dogs on leash walking. We got that and so much more! My dogs are ~4 and ~5 years old so I had low expectations as to how much success we’d have, but it turned out to be one of the best investments I’ve ever made. Clayton took the time to get to know each of my dogs and our lifestyle, offering tips and tricks on how to navigate a variety of different situations. He is so clearly passionate about his work and his clients. He unselfishly shared his knowledge and insights, teaching me how to be a better dog owner. We truly enjoyed our 3 weeks with Clayton and would recommend him to our closest friends. If you’re on the fence, just do it! You will be so glad you did. Less

I have a year and half Golden Retriever that had a hard time in his early life being hectic with little exposure to the world since we lived in the country. Loosing both of his companion dogs, dealing with the California fire evacuations and dealing with his owner healing from hip surgery to packing up and moving to Texas including the drive to our new home left him a shy and unsure of the outsid... More

I have a year and half Golden Retriever that had a hard time in his early life being hectic with little exposure to the world since we lived in the country. Loosing both of his companion dogs, dealing with the California fire evacuations and dealing with his owner healing from hip surgery to packing up and moving to Texas including the drive to our new home left him a shy and unsure of the outside world. Being shy to start with from the litter I saw in Gally his quick recovery time and underlining sweet personality. Once we were settled was time to get him the help he needed which was aimed towards a behaviorist, this is when I got connected to Austin Dog Culture with Wensley and Clayton. Wensley is a total dear Their introduction four week course with daily lessons was just the ticket. Starting slow to get to know both Gally and me was a great start. Growing with his exposure training at Gally’s pace and explaining all as we progressed and changing some of my past training habits to fit a dog like Gally was incredibly. Wensley is always open to answering questions, repeating what I wasn’t catching onto and giving examples which is very helpful for me. Not only have I seen such an improvement but others have raved above his improvement. I have chosen to do some continued training to help guide both of us for whatever we may face in the future. Less

If you’re reading this review you’re thinking about hiring Austin Dog Culture to train your dog and I’m here to tell you to stop thinking about it and just do it! My dog Owen and I had the privilege to work with Wensley these past 4 weeks and the amount of progression I’ve seen in Owen is astounding. He has gotten more confident, he’s gotten more focused, and he’s gotten more loveable. What used... More

If you’re reading this review you’re thinking about hiring Austin Dog Culture to train your dog and I’m here to tell you to stop thinking about it and just do it! My dog Owen and I had the privilege to work with Wensley these past 4 weeks and the amount of progression I’ve seen in Owen is astounding. He has gotten more confident, he’s gotten more focused, and he’s gotten more loveable. What used to be hectic walks and him pulling all the time is now replaced with him loose leash walking and making walking fun again. He’s also learned so many other things to help him with his impulse control which will make it a breeze to take him into the office. His recall is now astounding with the tools that Wensley has equipped us with. Wensley curbed all my fears of what off leash could look like with him and I’m blown away. If you’re in-between a board and train or the 4 week program from Austin Dog Culture, choose Austin Dog Culture. You’ll learn more about yourself and strengthen the relationship with your dog. When I say I’ve found my dog trainers for life, they are that good. Thank you Wensley and Clayton for being amazing trainers and truly loving what you do. Just watching them interact with Owen, you can tell they love what they do and they love dogs. Thank you is not enough for what y’all have done! Less

Wensley is the BEST. My dog has done a complete 180 since being trained by Austin Dog Culture. I was hesitant at first due to the amount the training cost but by the end, my only regret was not starting sooner. Leia was a very timid, fearful reactive dog and although we are still working through reactivity she has come SO far and it’s all thanks to the dedication Wensley and Clayton put into und... More

Wensley is the BEST. My dog has done a complete 180 since being trained by Austin Dog Culture. I was hesitant at first due to the amount the training cost but by the end, my only regret was not starting sooner. Leia was a very timid, fearful reactive dog and although we are still working through reactivity she has come SO far and it’s all thanks to the dedication Wensley and Clayton put into understanding why she was bursting out in certain situations and understanding her as a dog. No two dogs are the same and these two get that fully. They take the time to understand what you wan from the training and work to get to know your dog and understand the best way to train them to get the best end result. I cannot recommend them enough and the investment in their program was the best money I have spent since adopting Leia. It’s so refreshing to hear family and friends even comment on the improvements they’ve seen in her from the training. If you’ve made it this far through the review- you better be booking a consult with them because you will NOT regret it! Less

I hired Austin Dog Culture for the month long daily training program, and I 100% recommend hiring Wensley and Clayton for all of your dog training needs! They are both so knowledgeable, and it is clear that they care deeply about each client they take on. They tailored each lesson to my dog's needs, and communicated points in a way that I would easily understand. They definitely improved my relat... More

I hired Austin Dog Culture for the month long daily training program, and I 100% recommend hiring Wensley and Clayton for all of your dog training needs! They are both so knowledgeable, and it is clear that they care deeply about each client they take on. They tailored each lesson to my dog's needs, and communicated points in a way that I would easily understand. They definitely improved my relationship with my dog, and we have both benefitted from their guidance. Don't hesitate to hire Austin Dog Culture! Less

When finding a trainer for our two dogs, we really were not sure what to expect. We interviewed a few people in the Austin area and after speaking with Clayton, we knew his program (daily at your own home) was the route we wanted to go! Clayton first did a month-long training session for our Vizsla, who is painfully shy. He spent the first few days just letting her get warmed up to him. He tailo... More

When finding a trainer for our two dogs, we really were not sure what to expect. We interviewed a few people in the Austin area and after speaking with Clayton, we knew his program (daily at your own home) was the route we wanted to go! Clayton first did a month-long training session for our Vizsla, who is painfully shy. He spent the first few days just letting her get warmed up to him. He tailored her training sessions to have more positive reinforcement and took things slow based on her personality. Following that, we did a second month-long training program with our English Bulldog, who is basically a bull in a china shop. Clayton was again able to tailor his training sessions with a bit more stern corrections and structure to match his personality type. Seeing how Clayton could easily navigate between two completely different dogs and tailor his training based on the dog in front of him was really impressive. Clayton communicated expectations clearly from the start and we walked away with dogs that now have a few really solid commands (Sit, Down, Place/Stay, Come) and can walk well on the leash. We now have the tools necessary to continue reinforcing these behaviors long after the training has ended. When our two months of training came to an end, we were genuinely so sad for it to be over! Clayton is an extremely hard worker, an expert in this field, and really takes the time to understand your goals. We miss our daily morning routine of coffee and dog training with Clayton! We will absolutely be using him for one-off sessions in the future and would highly recommend him for anyone wanting help with their dog(s). **Photos by Clayton** Less

Wensley and Clayton were amazing training my 2 year golden retriever! Wally had troubles jumping on people, being reactive towards other dogs, no recall and was afraid of the car. After his training I can now feel confident taking him in public, having him off leash and he loves jumping in the car! Wensley was great at sending updates, also was super helpful in tips on my training/how to handle c... More

Wensley and Clayton were amazing training my 2 year golden retriever! Wally had troubles jumping on people, being reactive towards other dogs, no recall and was afraid of the car. After his training I can now feel confident taking him in public, having him off leash and he loves jumping in the car! Wensley was great at sending updates, also was super helpful in tips on my training/how to handle certain situations on my own, and Wally absolutely loved working with her. Could not recommend them enough, the training definitely changed our lives and I’m so glad to be able to start taking him places confidently. They both are super knowledgeable on all things dogs/training and I’m excited to continue to work with them! Less

I can't recommend Austin Dog Culture enough. Our 2 year old Vizsla Myles had leash-pulling issues, resource guarding, and overall no boundaries in our home. Since working with Clayton and Wensley, Myles now walks beside us without pulling. But most importantly they eliminated his guarding of the couch and bed. We also have tools and commands to help with anything he picks up or is wanting to guar... More

I can't recommend Austin Dog Culture enough. Our 2 year old Vizsla Myles had leash-pulling issues, resource guarding, and overall no boundaries in our home. Since working with Clayton and Wensley, Myles now walks beside us without pulling. But most importantly they eliminated his guarding of the couch and bed. We also have tools and commands to help with anything he picks up or is wanting to guard. Overall we have a happier dog and we feel so much safer and now excited to bring him around family and friends! Less

Working with Wensley was a top notch experience! We’ve worked with other trainers in the past and didn’t get half the results we got from her in half the time. Now we feel comfortable and confident to take our dog on trails and to coffee shops without worrying that she might react negatively towards someone or another dog there! She takes great care in making sure to go at the dog’s speed and to ... More

Working with Wensley was a top notch experience! We’ve worked with other trainers in the past and didn’t get half the results we got from her in half the time. Now we feel comfortable and confident to take our dog on trails and to coffee shops without worrying that she might react negatively towards someone or another dog there! She takes great care in making sure to go at the dog’s speed and to not overwhelm them with too much. She has also given us the tools necessary to manage our Koda’s behaviors by training us along the way. 10/10 would recommend! Less

Clayton & Wensley are phenomenal dog trainers!! Our relationship with our 2-year-old German Shepherd, Kobe, was flipped entirely. He had full run of the house, like a teenager with no rules. What we thought were actions of protectiveness & love were fear & insecurities. Clayton & Wensley were able to see the relationship imbalance right off the bat & took the time to get to know us & Kobe so thor... More

Clayton & Wensley are phenomenal dog trainers!! Our relationship with our 2-year-old German Shepherd, Kobe, was flipped entirely. He had full run of the house, like a teenager with no rules. What we thought were actions of protectiveness & love were fear & insecurities. Clayton & Wensley were able to see the relationship imbalance right off the bat & took the time to get to know us & Kobe so thoroughly on our first meeting. Their training plan is tailored specifically to your pup's needs. Kobe needed work on impulse control, leash walking, separation anxiety & recall. Clayton addressed all of these issues quickly. He even welcomed me on a few sessions so I could learn & adjust my own habits. Our relationship with Kobe is now engraved with respect, boundaries, trust & a lot of love. We continue to receive so many compliments on his behavior from family, friends & strangers. Austin Dog Culture is far beyond any other dog training. They go above & beyond to treat you & your pup like family. Less

Best dog trainers in Austin! They helped our VERY hyper, but loving, Labrador Retriever learn to control her eagerness. Wensley helped our Caamp greet visitors appropriately, stop jumping, learn to be calm in the house, walk on a leash without pulling, and be able to interact with other dogs! Austin Dog Culture helped us understand our dogs behavior and establish a wonderful relationship with her... More

Best dog trainers in Austin! They helped our VERY hyper, but loving, Labrador Retriever learn to control her eagerness. Wensley helped our Caamp greet visitors appropriately, stop jumping, learn to be calm in the house, walk on a leash without pulling, and be able to interact with other dogs! Austin Dog Culture helped us understand our dogs behavior and establish a wonderful relationship with her. Caamp has always been such a happy puppy and establishing boundaries has made her even more loving, calm and joyful. Wensley and Clayton are both very knowledgeable about dog behavior and training. Wensley answered all of the many questions I had and went above and beyond to make sure the skills she taught generalized outside of the training sessions and in many environments. Wensley and Clayton truly demonstrate character traits that show they care about the well-being of the dog and owners. I highly recommend Austin Dog Culture for dog training! Less

We heard of Clayton through a friend of a friend, and he really had that IYKYK feel. A genuine dog loving guy who balances his training with discipline and rewards, we knew it was a good fit for our wild pup. He came over 4 times a week and our dog was overjoyed with the one on one attention. Lyle needed help with recall, retaining excitement when guests came over and learning to enjoy his kennel... More

We heard of Clayton through a friend of a friend, and he really had that IYKYK feel. A genuine dog loving guy who balances his training with discipline and rewards, we knew it was a good fit for our wild pup. He came over 4 times a week and our dog was overjoyed with the one on one attention. Lyle needed help with recall, retaining excitement when guests came over and learning to enjoy his kennel, and one by one we tackled all of these together. By the time the sessions were over, my perspective on how to work with my dog was completely changed. And while Lyle was still learning and by no means the perfect dog, Clayton made sure to leave me with a repository of tools ie) tips, explanations behind the “whys”, and exercises to keep working on. We’s a solid trainer and you’d be missing out to not introduce him to your dog. Less

Monkey started as a reactive dog with no structure and zero attention to commands when she was preoccupied. After just a week with Clayton I saw a night and day change in her manners! Monkey now can be recalled off of any temptation and put into a calm state. She no longer is defensive in situations because Clayton taught me as the owner when to step in and stand up for her. Especially when it co... More

Monkey started as a reactive dog with no structure and zero attention to commands when she was preoccupied. After just a week with Clayton I saw a night and day change in her manners! Monkey now can be recalled off of any temptation and put into a calm state. She no longer is defensive in situations because Clayton taught me as the owner when to step in and stand up for her. Especially when it comes to meeting other dogs. And walks can be done with coffee in hand! Clayton’s training has been a life & sanity saver for a girl with a Dalmatian! Less

I’ve watched Clayton and Wensley train dogs for years! Not only are they very knowledgeable, but they are loving and compassionate to all of their clients dogs and their clients! They make it look easy and they will teach you their techniques so you will be confident going forward.

Clayton and Wensley are seriously dog whisperers. They helped shape our GSD into the sweet, confident, well-behaved dog she is. Whenever we take Sasha anywhere in public, especially restaurants, we/she gets constant praises and compliments on her behavior and ability to kindly interact with other people and animals/pets. Thank you Austin Dog Culture!

Wensley and Clayton are amazing handlers, they have given us so much guidance with our new puppy. We knew very little about puppy training when we brought him home, and I'm so thankful that we have them to turn to. I appreciate their patience, always answering every silly question we've had and never making us feel incompetent. I highly recommend their services with puppies and dogs of all ages!

Wensley and Clayton have absolutely changed mine and my dogs relationship. They are incredible dog trainers who allowed me to better understand my dogs training needs. They made feel confident and comfortable during the entire process! My dog and I are now able to enjoy long walks and appropriately facilitated social interactions with other dogs. Seriously life changing!

Knowledgeable, passionate, skilled and CARING. Austin Dog Culture is who you should bring your dogs to! Clayton and Wensley are such incredible trainers, they care so much about your dog, their well-being, and making sure the training matches the dog in front of them. They put their heart and soul into helping your dog be the best version of themselves and helping educate owners to be the best th... More

Knowledgeable, passionate, skilled and CARING. Austin Dog Culture is who you should bring your dogs to! Clayton and Wensley are such incredible trainers, they care so much about your dog, their well-being, and making sure the training matches the dog in front of them. They put their heart and soul into helping your dog be the best version of themselves and helping educate owners to be the best they can be! You will never ever regret training your pup with these amazing people Less