Hello, I’m Steven Tallas — a canine behavior consultant, fitness trainer, and the founder of Venture Dog Training. For the past 13 years, I’ve dedicated my career to understanding how dogs move, think, and feel. My background spans both behavior and fitness. I’m a graduate of CATCH Trainer’s Academy, the Aggression in Dogs Master Course, and the Companion Animal Science Institute’s intensive diploma program, where I specialized in complex behavior cases. I’m also certified th

giving obedience training to dog Obedience training is one of the most important investments you can make in your dog’s long-term happiness, confidence, and behaviour. Whether you have a new puppy learning the rules of the home or an adult dog struggling with distractions, obedience training builds communication, trust, and real-world skills that make life easier for both of you. For dog owners in Austin especially those living in energetic neighbourhoods like North Austin or

training a dog to ignore distractions Whether you live near the lively parks of South Austin  or the busy neighbourhoods of North Austin , training your dog to ignore distractions is one of the most valuable skills you can teach. From squirrels darting across the trail to other dogs, bikes, kids, food smells, and loud traffic—Austin is full of exciting (and tempting) distractions that can throw even a well-trained dog off track. Distraction proofing is not just about obedienc