Meet your trainer
Pierre Lestrade
Apprentice
Focused on building trust, strengthening the human–dog bond, and making personalized training accessible to every family.
🎃 Seasonal community event
🐶 Talmid K9 Halloween Dog Costume Contests
📸 Online Halloween Costume Contest
Winners announced October 31, 2026.
- Follow Talmid K9 on both Instagram and Facebook.
- Find the official Halloween Costume Contest post on Facebook and comment a photo of your dog in costume, including your dog's name.
- One entry per dog. Costumes must be safe and comfortable.
- Voting details and entry deadline will be posted on Facebook.
- Prizes: 1st $50, 2nd $30, 3rd $20 in pet-store gift cards (subject to confirmation).
No purchase required. Final eligibility and prize details will be shared in the official contest post.
🐾 In-Person Halloween Costume Contest
Bring your dog dressed in a safe, comfortable Halloween costume and join us in person!
- Attend the in-person contest with your dog.
- Check in with the Talmid K9 team when you arrive to enter.
- One entry per dog. Dogs must remain under their handler’s control and on a leash unless organizers direct otherwise.
- Costumes must not restrict breathing, movement, or vision.
- Judging, prizes, and other event details will be announced on our social media pages.
Important: The exact date, time, and location of the in-person contest will be communicated on our Facebook and Instagram pages. Follow both for updates before attending.
Central Texas Dog Training • By Appointment Only
It's About You and Your Dog. Not the Money.
Personalized dog training for families and working dogs across Central Texas. Start with a free first session—no commitment required.
Meet Our Trainers
The people behind Talmid K9.
Get to know the people behind Talmid K9. We believe in patient, hands-on training that helps owners and dogs succeed together.
Meet your trainer
Michael Chap
Law Enforcement K9 Handler
Brings 10 years of K9 handling experience to the team, supporting practical obedience training and clear communication between dogs and their owners.
What we do • Every dog has potential
Training for every stage
Puppy Foundations & Obedience
Family Dog Training
Leash Manners & Recall
Reactivity & Confidence Building
Service Dog Training Support
Hunting Dog Training
Detection Dog Training
Protection Dog Training — Paused
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COMMUNITY UPDATESThe K9 Tip Line
Helpful local pet-care tips, affordable resources, and offers worth checking out.
Looking for affordable vaccines?
Check Vanguard Vet and local vaccine clinics for low-cost vaccination events near you. Dates and pricing vary by location.
Confirm availability and prices with the provider.Ask about first-visit offers
Vetco and other veterinary clinics may offer introductory promotions. Ask whether a first-visit exam fee can be waived before booking.
Promotions are not verified or guaranteed.Your first training session is free
Meet our team, discuss your dog's needs, and get started without a commitment.
Book a Free Session →Have a tip for local dog owners? Know about a low-cost clinic, adoption event, or pet-friendly resource? Send us a tip.
Community information is shared as a courtesy. Offers and availability can change; always confirm with the provider. Talmid K9 is not affiliated with the providers mentioned.Real client experience
Hear from a happy dog owner.
“I highly recommend Michael as a dog trainer. I have a 5 month old Cane Corso mix who is very reactive towards other dogs and men specifically. He came and did a eval on her for an hour and within that high she was already warmed up to him.”
Brittany · New Braunfels, Texas
Bonnie · 5-month-old Cane Corso mix
Source: Facebook review submitted by Brittany.
Share Your Experience →Where we work
Serving Central Texas Communities
Training is available by appointment. Contact us to confirm travel availability in your area.
Don't see your town? Reach out — we may still be able to help.
Contact us
Let's talk dogs.
Call or text: 512-859-3644
Email: Talmid.k9@gmail.com
By appointment only
Affordable dog training — $50 in San Marcos or $75 at your location
Your first training session is free. No contracts or pressure. Found a lower advertised price for comparable local training? Show us proof, and we’ll beat it.
Training packages
Support for every stage.
One-time package • $50
🐾 Puppy Potty Training Package
We teach you how to build a consistent potty routine, recognize your puppy’s signals, prevent accidents, and reward success. We’ll check in on your puppy’s progress, answer questions, and, when your puppy is ready, start introducing basic commands like sit and recall (come).
$50 flat fee. Visit and follow-up arrangements are discussed when booking.
Book This PackageOther training options
Explore our training programs
Training sessions are $50 when you come to us in San Marcos, or $75 when we travel to you. Your first training session is free, with no commitment. Found a lower advertised price for comparable local dog training? Show us proof, and we’ll beat it. Specialized training rates may vary; ask us for a personalized quote.
Puppy Foundations & Obedience
Start strong with age-appropriate skills, positive routines, essential cues, and lifelong good habits.
Puppy Training — Demonstration
Family Dog Training
Build a calmer, happier home with everyday manners, confidence, and clear communication for the whole family.
Book NowLeash Manners & Recall
Make walks more enjoyable and strengthen your dog’s response when you call, even around distractions.
Leash Control
Recall
Reactivity & Confidence Building
Patient, individualized guidance for dogs who struggle with unfamiliar people, other dogs, or busy environments.
Reactivity Training — Demonstration
Service Dog Training Support
Personalized foundational and task-focused training support for service-dog prospects and handlers, tailored to individual needs. Important: Talmid K9 provides training only. We do not issue service dog certificates or certifications. If you want third-party certification or an assessment, you will need to arrange that separately. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, certification is not required for a dog to qualify as a service animal.
Training video coming soon.
Book NowHunting Dog Training
Develop dependable field manners, focus, recall, and handler communication with training tailored to your dog’s hunting role and experience.
GSP Field Obedience & Recall — Demonstration
Detection Dog Training
Build scent-work foundations, confident searching, and clear indication behaviors through structured, goal-focused detection training.
Protection Dog Training — Paused
Our protection dog training package is discontinued until further notice. We are not accepting protection training bookings at this time.
Booking Unavailable — Training PausedCentral Texas • Since 2026
Meet Our Clients
Meet the dogs enlisted with Talmid K9 since May 2026. Browse their names and breeds; owner names stay private.
14Dogs enlisted
Dogs enlisted with Talmid K9 since May 2026.
Razz
German Shepherd
Cerberus
German Shepherd
Ace
Pitbull Hound Mix
Feyre
Belgian Malinois
Samson
Poodle & Dachshund
Ghost
Pitbull
Caramelo
Labrador Retriever
Oliver
Pitbull Mix
Mercy
German Shepherd
Luna
German Shepherd / Doberman
Revy
Poodle
Kanan
Rottweiler
Bonnie
Cane Corso Mix
Cash
German Shorthaired Pointer
Talmid K9
Customer Reviews
Real client experience
Hear from a happy dog owner.
“I highly recommend Michael as a dog trainer. I have a 5 month old Cane Corso mix who is very reactive towards other dogs and men specifically. He came and did a eval on her for an hour and within that high she was already warmed up to him.”
Brittany · New Braunfels, Texas
Bonnie · 5-month-old Cane Corso mix
Source: Facebook review submitted by Brittany.
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We welcome genuine feedback. You can send your experience to us, or leave a recommendation on our Facebook page.
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Meet Our Trainers
Meet Talmid K9
Experience you can trust.
Get to know the people behind Talmid K9. We believe in patient, hands-on training that helps owners and dogs succeed together.
Meet your trainer
Pierre Lestrade
Apprentice
Focused on building trust, strengthening the human–dog bond, and making personalized training accessible to every family.
Meet your trainer
Michael Chap
Law Enforcement K9 Handler
Brings 10 years of K9 handling experience to the team, supporting practical obedience training and clear communication between dogs and their owners.
Why choose Talmid K9
Professional experience. Personal attention. Affordable training.
Experienced K9 team
Our team includes a law enforcement K9 handler with 10 years of handling experience. We focus on practical skills you can use in everyday life.
First session free
Get to know our approach before committing. Your first session is free, with no contracts or commitments.
Training that includes you
We coach owners as well as dogs, build individualized plans, and work with your budget. Ask us about our local price-beat promise.
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Training Demonstrations
Choose a training program to see a demonstration from our team. Videos will appear here as they are added.
Puppy Foundations & Obedience
Puppy foundations: practicing focus, movement, and rewarding a calm response.
View Trainings We DoBook NowFamily Dog Training
Video coming soon
We are preparing a real Talmid K9 training demonstration for this program. Check back soon.
View Trainings We DoBook NowLeash Manners & Recall
▶ Watch Leash Control & Recall Demonstrations
Leash Control — Two-Dog Walk
Recall — Samson
Watch our team demonstrate leash control with two dogs and recall practice with Samson. Training results vary by dog.
View Trainings We DoBook NowReactivity & Confidence Building
View Trainings We DoBook NowService Dog Training Support
Training video coming soon.
View Trainings We DoBook NowHunting Dog Training
GSP Field Obedience & Recall — Demonstration
Featuring a German Shorthaired Pointer (GSP) practicing field obedience, handler focus, and recall.
View Trainings We DoBook NowDetection Dog Training
Video coming soon
We are preparing a real Talmid K9 training demonstration for this program. Check back soon.
Protection Dog Training — Paused
Video coming soon
This program is currently paused. Demonstration footage will be shared when available.
View Trainings We DoBooking Unavailable — Training PausedHelpful answers
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the first training session really free?
Yes. Your first dog training session is free, with no contracts or commitments. Book online to request an appointment.
How much does training cost?
Our Puppy Potty Training Package is $50. Other programs are quoted based on training goals. We aim to beat lower prices for comparable local training when you show us proof.
Do you offer in-home training?
Ask us about in-home appointments. Location, travel availability, and session details are confirmed when scheduling.
How many sessions will my dog need?
It depends on your dog's age, goals, behavior, and progress. We discuss an individualized plan during your first session.
Can you help with reactivity?
We offer individualized reactivity and confidence-building support. We evaluate each dog to determine whether the requested training is appropriate and safe.
Do you train service dogs?
We provide foundational and task-focused training support, but do not issue certificates. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, service dogs do not need certification to qualify as service animals. Training does not guarantee public-access readiness.
Do you offer protection dog training?
No. Protection dog training is paused until further notice and is not available for booking.
Where do you work?
We focus on Hays County, New Braunfels, South Austin, Lockhart, and nearby communities. All sessions are by appointment.
How do I schedule?
Use our HeelHub booking page to request your preferred appointment.
Real progress, real dogs
See Our Training in Action
Every dog learns differently. We look forward to sharing real training videos, owner-approved progress photos, and success stories here.
Bonnie's first evaluation
Brittany of New Braunfels shared that Bonnie, her five-month-old Cane Corso mix, began warming up to Michael during their first evaluation.
Want to see what your dog can learn?
Schedule a free first session to discuss your dog's goals.
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Ready to get started? Schedule your free evaluation or request a training appointment through our official booking page. All sessions are by appointment.
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Last updated: October 11, 2026
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