Friends of Austin Animal Services Behavior Assistance Program

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What it is

Support and guidance

Who it helps

Austin Animal Services fosters, adopters and anyone in the community who needs behavior help for their dog.

Where

Austin area; open to anyone in the community

Status

Open

Last checked

October 29, 2026 on the official website

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Free, case-by-case dog training support by connecting owners with vetted positive-reinforcement trainers to work through behavior problems.

Checked on the official website · October 29, 2026 What this means
An independently researched listing, not a statement of partnership or endorsement.

Good to know

• Services: dog behavior, training
• Who can use it: Austin Animal Services fosters, adopters and anyone in the community who needs behavior help for their dog.
• How to get started: Fill out the Behavior Assistance Program Request Form on the page; you will get program details by email. Some partner trainers handle serious cases or offer Spanish.

Emergency? Call your veterinarian or the nearest 24-hour emergency hospital now, and tell them if cost is a barrier. Emergency signs and poison hotlines

Before you go

Call or check their page for current prices, appointment availability, any income or residency rules, and which animals they see. Ask what to bring.

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• Friends of Austin Animal Services Medical Assistance Program · Austin

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Sources

Friends of Austin Animal Services Behavior Assistance Program official page, checked October 29, 2026. Details have not yet been confirmed by the organization. Programs change; contact them for current information.