Certified Dog Trainers

Full-Service Dog Training Programs

Professional Cat Training

“Beyond the Dog offers a wide range of full-service training options catered to you and your pet’s unique needs”

Austin

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Houston

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Kansas City

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St. Louis

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Certified Professional Dog Trainers

Beyond the Dog stands out from the pack! Co-founders Dr. Kristyn Echterling-Savage and Sean Savage are dedicated to providing the highest level of expertise to their clients. Dr. Echterling-Savage is a Board Certified Doctor of Behavioral Analysis certified in Applied Animal Behavior, while Sean is a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant as well as a Certified Professional Dog Trainer. Because of their vast knowledge of animal behavior, Sean and Kristyn hold their trainers to the highest standards in the industry. In addition to the 2,000 hours of in depth training they receive at Beyond the Dog, each trainer is also certified through the Association of Professional Dog Training and has experience working with a variety of animal behaviors. Regardless of your goals, Beyond the Dog trainers have the expertise and knowledge to help you and your pet achieve them.

Dog Training Programs

Dog training is our most requested service at Beyond the Dog, which is why we offer a wide range of training programs for you and your pet. Programs range in price and duration, and each program’s location is designed to give you the flexibility that you need. All of our programs are carefully crafted by our Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist (CAAB) Dr. Echterling-Savage. No matter your dog’s breed, age, or level of training, Beyond the Dog has a program for you!

Cat Training Programs

Beyond the Dog is more than just dog training–as our name suggests! We offer a range of cat training programs that are designed to cater to your needs. As with our dog training programs- each of our cat training programs is carefully crafted by Dr. Echterling-Savage to provide the very best training for your cat. Cat programs are all conducted in your home and are designed to treat problem behaviors such as anxiety, aggression, litter training, and more.

Dog Training

Cat Training

Other Training

Breed-Specific Training

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Client Testimonials

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Client Testimonials

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Client Testimonials

April 2, 2020

10/10 I would do this program again and would recommend Beyond the Dog to anyone.

What We Do

Beyond the Dog offers professional, ethical, science-based training services for a wide range of pets from dogs and cats to rabbits and birds. Our certified trainers use positive, behavior-based techniques to address problem behaviors and make your home a place where you and your pet can feel comfortable again. We are committed to quality training and we aim to exceed your expectations and empower you to better understand your pet.

BTD offers a range of full-service training options catered to you and your pet.

At Beyond the dog, we truly care about you and your pet. We strive to offer the most effective training programs for your unique needs. Our trainers utilize the most effective and science-based methods available to meet your needs in our service areas. If you are looking for quality training for your dog, cat, bird, or small pet, give us a call today!

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