🐾 First session free — no commitmentGroup training · Saturdays in AustinNow accepting boarding inquiries
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Austin, TX · Border Collies · Est. 2025
Your dog deserves to run free.
Training, boarding, and more — rooted in trust, led by two border collies who live what we teach.
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Boarding
Share space with Grizzly & Hops
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Training
Group Saturdays & private sessions
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Treats & Toppers
Wholesome picks we actually use
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Merchandise
Hats, tees, bandanas & more
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Info
Our story & your questions answered
By the numbers
2Border Collies
SatGroup Training
$0First Session
ProDisc Golf Level
ATXBased in Austin
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First Session Free
No credit card, no commitment
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We Come to You
Your trail, park, or neighborhood
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Disc Golf Pro
Precision training from a touring pro
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Border Collie Led
Grizzly & Hops prove it works
Ready to start? Let's talk.
Your first session is free. No pressure — just 30 minutes to meet, ask everything, and see if we're a fit.
Grizzly & Hops · Austin, TX
Boarding with the pack.
Your herding dog gets to share space with two calm, well-behaved border collie aussies who know exactly how to make a new dog feel at home.
Meet Your Dog's New Roommates
Grizzly & Hops — a little awkward, a lot of love.
These two border collie aussies are the heart of everything here. They're well-behaved, calm with new dogs, and — full disclosure — a little goofy. Your dog will feel that energy immediately.
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Grizzly
Border Collie Aussie · The Anchor
Grizzly is the calm one. Steady, observant, and quietly the one every new dog gravitates toward first. He'll give your dog space until they're ready, then become their shadow.
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Hops
Border Collie Aussie · The Athlete
Hops is pure energy, curiosity, and disc obsession. She'll invite your dog to play within 10 minutes. If your dog has any herding instinct at all, Hops will find it.
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Home environment
Your dog stays in our actual home — not a kennel, not a facility. They sleep where we sleep, eat where we eat, and spend their day exactly the way a family dog does.
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Outdoor access all day
We're in Austin. Outdoor time is non-negotiable. Your dog gets multiple outdoor sessions daily — yard time, walks, and if they're up for it, trail time with Grizzly and Hops.
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Light training included
Every boarding stay includes light reinforcement of whatever your dog already knows. We don't push — we just maintain. If you're also a training client, we'll actively build on your program.
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Daily photo updates
You'll get at least one photo or video per day. Not a form message — an actual update of what your dog is up to. You'll be able to tell they're genuinely comfortable.
Rates
Simple, honest pricing.
Overnight Stay$65Per night
Drop off in the evening, pick up next morning. Includes outdoor time, meals, and daily update.
Full Day Board$45Per day
Drop off in the morning, pick up in the evening. Full day with the pack, outdoor sessions, and enrichment.
Extended Stay$55Per night · 5+ nights
Discounted rate for longer stays. Includes a free private training session for every 5 nights booked.
Requirements
What we ask of your dog.
✓ Up to date on core vaccinations (rabies, distemper, bordetella)
✓ Good with other dogs — Grizzly and Hops are friendly but we want everyone comfortable
✓ We specialize in herding breeds — border collies, aussies, cattle dogs, and mixes thrive here
✓ A quick meet-and-greet with Grizzly and Hops before first stay (free, 20 min)
✓ Bring their regular food — we don't switch diets
Boarding Inquiry
Tell us about your dog.
🐾 Got it! We'll be in touch within 24 hours to arrange a meet-and-greet with Grizzly and Hops.
Questions? Just ask.
Email us directly or DM on Instagram — we respond fast.
Saturday group sessions and private training across Austin. First session is always free.
Group Training
Saturday mornings at Zilker & Barton Creek.
Two sessions every Saturday. Max 5 dogs per group — small enough for real attention, large enough to train around real distraction. 4-week cohorts, rolling enrollment.
8:00 AMSession 1 · Saturday Morning
Early session — cooler temps, fewer park visitors. Great for dogs that need lower distraction to start. Zilker Park or Barton Creek Greenbelt.
Spots available · $350 / 4 weeks
10:00 AMSession 2 · Saturday Morning
Mid-morning session — more park activity, more distraction training. Ideal for dogs who need real-world proof. Same locations, more challenge.
Spots available · $350 / 4 weeks
All Programs
Find the right fit.
Most PopularProgram 01
Off-Leash Foundation
Four weeks. Saturday mornings. Real Austin environments. The most transformative thing you can do for your dog's freedom and your peace of mind.
4-week cohort$350
First One FreeProgram 02
Private Sessions
One trainer, one dog, your location. Fully tailored every time. First private session is always free — no commitment, no credit card.
Per session$95
SpecialtyProgram 03
Disc Dog Program
Trained by a touring disc golf professional. Three weeks to a dog with real drive, focus, and athletic confidence. All breeds welcome.
3-week program$220
What's Included
Every session, every time.
✓ Free 30-minute consult before your first paid session
✓ Training in real Austin outdoor environments — Zilker, Barton Creek, Pease Park
✓ Written recap + homework after every session
✓ Text/DM follow-up between sessions
✓ Grizzly & Hops as live demo dogs — showing your dog what's possible
✓ Video footage of key moments from your sessions
✓ Access to our private owner community group
Book a Session
Start with free.
Your first session costs nothing. Fill out the form below and we'll reach out within 24 hours to schedule.
🎯 Perfect — we'll be in touch within 24 hours to schedule your free first session.
Questions about training?
DM us on Instagram or email — we answer every question personally.
Everything we put in Grizzly and Hops' bowls — and nothing we wouldn't. Simple ingredients, real food, dogs who actually eat it.
Training Treats
What we use in sessions.
High-value treats are the currency of training. These are the ones Grizzly and Hops work hardest for — small, smelly, and worth a recall from 50 feet away.
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Beef Liver Bites
Single ingredient. Freeze-dried. The highest-value treat we've found for recall training — border collies lose their minds for these.
Everything on this page is something we actually buy and use. We don't list anything we haven't personally run through Grizzly and Hops first. If it doesn't pass the border collie test, it doesn't make the list. All products available at our Shopify store.
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Everything ships from our Shopify store — fast fulfillment, easy returns.
Two border collie aussies, a disc golf pro, and a belief that every dog deserves to live fully off-leash.
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The Story
Built from two dogs and a disc.
Grizzly & Hops wasn't a business plan. It started as two border collie aussies, an open field, and the realization that most dogs are capable of so much more than we give them credit for.
As a professional disc golfer, I spent years training precision, focus, and reading environments in real time. Turns out those same skills — patience, timing, clear communication — are exactly what dogs need. The disc golf course and the training field aren't that different.
Grizzly and Hops are a little awkward, a lot athletic, and completely devoted. They're not just the brand — they're the reason this exists and the proof that it works. Everything I teach, I've lived through with them first.
Why It Works
What sets us apart.
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Disc Golf Pro
Touring professional. Technical precision in reading movement, timing, and environment — applied directly to training.
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Living Proof
Grizzly and Hops aren't props — they demonstrate every method we teach. You see what's possible before your dog even starts.
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Austin Native
We train at Zilker, Barton Creek, and Pease Park. Real Austin environments, real distraction, real results.
FAQ
Common questions.
Yes, completely. No credit card, no commitment. 30 minutes to meet your dog, understand your goals, and see if we're a good fit. If we're not right for you we'll tell you honestly.
All breeds. We specialize in herding dogs — border collies, aussies, cattle dogs — but work with labs, goldens, huskies, mutts, and everything in between. The principles of off-leash reliability apply universally.
No. Everything we do is built on positive reinforcement and clear communication. We've found that dogs — especially herding breeds — respond far better to clarity and reward than fear or correction.
Most dogs make significant progress in the 4-week foundation program. Reliable off-leash in real-world environments typically takes 4–8 weeks depending on the dog's age, history, and how consistently owners practice between sessions.
Absolutely — and it's honestly the most effective combination. Boarding dogs get light reinforcement of their training program throughout the day just by being around Grizzly and Hops. Extended boarding stays (5+ nights) include a free private training session.
We're based in Austin, TX. Group sessions meet at Zilker Park and Barton Creek Greenbelt on Saturday mornings. Private sessions come to you — your neighborhood, your trail, wherever makes sense for your dog.
Fill out the form on the Training page or DM us at @grizzly_hops on Instagram. We'll respond within 24 hours and schedule your free first session from there.
Still have questions?
DM us on Instagram — we respond to every message personally.