Beginner Dog Obedience & Manners

Start your dog’s training journey with practical, real-life skills taught through positive, reward-based methods. We focus on real-life skills so your dog listens at home and in public. 

Is group class right for your dog? If your dog barks excessively around dogs/people, barks nonstop for attention, is fearful of dogs/people, or pulls so hard you can’t walk safely from your car to the classroom, please register for a private lesson before enrolling in a group class. 

What you and your dog will learn: 

• Focus: name response & “watch me” 

• Sit, Down,Stand 

• Leave it,Drop it 

• Stay & wait at doors 

• Come when called 

• Loose leash walking (add “Go Left/Right”) 

• Settle on a mat 

• Polite people-greetings 

• Tricks such as: spin, rollover, shake 

How we train using positive reinforcement: 

• Short, fun reps and games 

• Practice with real-life distractions 

• Clicker or verbal marker for clear timing 

• Safe equipment: flat collar/front-clip harness or head halter; no prong/shock/choke collars 

We require proof of current age-appropriate DHPP and Rabies vaccinations and keep our facility sparkling clean because a healthy pack learns best! Need affordable vaccines? Try: Texas Humane Heroes, Thrive Pet Healthcare, Affordable Pet Care Clinic, Emancipet Clinics, or Austin Animal Center.