Rescue Dogs
How Starmark Students Help Local Rescues
Starmark Academy for Professional Dog Trainers works with several Austin area dog rescues to train homeless dogs and place them in caring homes. The students of Starmark Academy work with their assigned rescue dog for up to twelve weeks in basic obedience, then move on to agility, off-leash handling, scent detection, search and rescue, or tricks, depending on the dog’s abilities. Starmark Academy provides boarding, food, and training to these dogs at no charge to the rescue groups for the duration of the training program.
Starmark Academy, with the help of our amazing students, has provided training to an estimated 1,200 homeless dogs. The Academy has donated approximately 3.6 million dollars in products and services to local rescue organizations.
Available Dogs
If you are interested in adopting any of the dogs listed below, please contact the rescue group/shelter they are from. The adoption process and visits will be coordinated with the rescue group/shelter.
Kara
Bastrop
Kara is a sweetie pie and will make a great addition to a family! Her obedience is solid and her manners are top notch!
Shep
Brazoria
Fun and active is Shep's perfect home description! He's got high scores in agility and likes to work!
Asia
Bastrop
A sweet girl with lots of love to share- Asia will be the perfect addition to your crew! She is excelling in obedience training, is progressing in agility, and has a great recall!
Randy
P.A.W.S.
Very smart and ready to work! Randy loves having a job to keep him busy- Training is going great with this guy!
Sheila
Bastrop
Sheila is a friendly and happy dog! She loves daily walks in the shade and is a doing amazing with her obedience training.
Usher
P.A.W.S.
Confessions- Usher is about as cool as it gets! He's got a stunning smile and a great personality- He's learning all of his obedience commands and will be a pro at home manners!
Apollo
Brazoria
Apollo says “Please excuse me while I become the dog everyone talks about at the park.” Training is progressing fast with this guy! He has a big personality with a lot of love to share with a new family.
Tater
Bastrop
Tater Tot, Tater Salad, Potato Pie... So many nick name options! A good boy with excellent obedience skills. He will love showing his family his abilities in nose work and tricks!
Benson Boone
P.A.W.S.
Great for an active owner, loves to play! Benson has the perfect, quirky, husky tendencies and will play fetch all day long! He is super food motivated and doing great in obedience training!
Manny
German Shepherd Rescue of Central Texas
Manny is a sweet guy that loves to play with other dogs! He is high energy and enjoys playing with toys and going on adventures!
Ridge
Bastrop
Ridge is a chill, laid back dog that loves people. Looking for a movie marathon partner? He's your guy!
Lucchese
Brazoria
Energetic and loveable! Lucchese is a great dog with a great personality. Obedience training is just the beginning for this babe!
Yogurt
Brazoria
This honey boy is fun and has plenty of energy! He is doing great in training and is having a blast with his trainer, practicing home manners and obedience.
Strawberry
P.A.W.S.
Sweet just like a strawberry! Gentle and patient, this girl loves everyone- She is a rockstar in obedience training!
Sammy Boy
Bastrop
Sammy's motto = “A tired dog is a happy dog, and a trained dog is unstoppable.” He's a handsome boy on a mission to make his new owners so happy!
Jelly Dog
P.A.W.S.
This silly girl is a lover- She is doing great with training and thrives with praise and belly rubs!
Tina
German Shepherd Rescue of Central Texas
Tina would be most successful in a home with no other sibling dogs. She needs an owner that is patient while she adjusts to new surroundings and people. Tina loves to play and is very active with her student trainer!
