This class is the second step in our therapy dog training program and is designed to build confidence, adaptability, and engagement as teams continue preparing for real-world visits.

In this class, we focus on helping dogs become comfortable and confident around the types of equipment they are likely to encounter in nursing homes and hospital settings. Dogs will be introduced to and work around items such as walkers, wheelchairs, and other mobility aids, learning to remain calm, appropriate, and responsive while navigating these environments.

We will also incorporate fun, interactive tricks that can be used during visits to create meaningful and engaging experiences for the people your dog will serve. These tricks are designed to be both entertaining and practical, helping your dog connect with individuals in a positive and memorable way.

This class continues to build on the foundation established in Therapy Dog 1 and further develops your dog’s ability to work comfortably in a variety of situations with different types of people.

This is the second class in our three-part therapy dog training series. Dogs must have completed Therapy Dog 1 and passed the CGC Test prior to enrolling.

This is a 4 week class. Class is limited to 8 dogs. Class is held indoors at Scudder Campus in Wimberley.

Please do not bring dogs on any all-metal collars, including choke or pinch collars. Harnesses, head halters, regular collars, and martingale collars are all welcome.

Motivation is essential to effective training. Please bring bite-sized, high-value treats to class. Treats your dog enjoys at home may not be valuable enough in a group setting. Favorites include cheese, chicken, hot dogs, and meatballs. Variety is encouraged so you can mix in lower-value treats as needed. If your dog enjoys toys, feel free to bring those as well.

Important: Registration is per dog. Please only add one person when registering. Multiple people may attend with one dog at no additional charge. Adding additional people during registration will result in full registration fees per person.

Please call or email Laura with any questions: 512-636-0974 | laura.dalton.austin@gmail.com

Continue building on the foundation your dog needs on the path to achieving impeccable manners.

Foundation Manners 2 is a continuation of the skills introduced in Foundation Manners 1. In this class, we focus on strengthening, refining, and making those skills more reliable and second nature for both you and your dog.

We will continue to build on core behaviors such as sit, down, and stay, while improving loose-leash walking, come when called, and leave it. We will also further develop impulse control, redirection techniques, and overall relationship-building between you and your dog.

This class is designed to help teams move from learning the basics to applying them with more consistency, clarity, and confidence in real-life situations.

This is a 4 week class. Class is limited to 8 dogs. Class is held indoors at Scudder Campus in Wimberley.

If you have not attended class with us before, please review our theory and essential information via YouTube. You will receive the link upon registration. We will cover training basics, equipment, and management techniques to help you get the most out of class. Former students are welcome to attend for a refresher.

Equipment: Please do not bring dogs on all-metal collars, including choke or pinch collars. Harnesses, head halters, regular collars, and martingale collars are all welcome.

Motivation is key to effective training. Please bring bite-sized, high-value treats to class. Treats your dog enjoys at home may not be valuable enough in a group setting. Favorites include cheese, chicken, hot dogs, and meatballs. Variety is encouraged so you can mix in lower-value treats as needed. If your dog enjoys toys, feel free to bring those as well.

Important: When registering, please only add one person. Registration is per dog. Multiple people may attend with one dog at no additional charge. Adding extra people during registration will result in additional charges.

Please call or email Laura with any questions: 512-636-0974 | laura.dalton.austin@gmail.com 

Teach your dog the foundation they need on the path to truly reliable, real-world manners.

Designed for dogs 5 months and older with little to no previous training, this 4-week introductory class focuses on essential skills while building impulse control, focus, and a strong working relationship between you and your dog.

We’ll introduce:

• Sit, down, and stay
• Loose-leash walking
• Come when called
• Leave it
• Redirection techniques and real-life management strategies

This class is about more than manners—it’s about enhancing your relationship with your dog through clear communication. 

Class Details Location: Scudder Campus, Wimberley (indoors and air-conditioned)

Duration: 4 weeks Class size: Limited to 8 dogs

New to Freedom Canines? If you have not attended a class with us before, you will receive a YouTube link upon registration. This link serves as a very important first class. We explain some basics of dog training, discuss equipment and management techniques to help you get the most out of class. Former students are always welcome to join for a refresher.

Equipment: Please do not bring dogs on all metal collars, including choke or pinch collars. Harnesses, head halters, flat collars, and martingale collars are all welcome.

What to Bring: Motivation is key to successful training. Please bring bite-sized, high-value treats. Treats your dog likes at home may not be enough in a class environment. Some great options include cheese, chicken, hot dogs, and meatballs. Variety is helpful, and you can mix in lower-value treats. If your dog loves toys, you are welcome to bring those as well.

Registration Notes: Registration is per dog, not per person. Please only add one person when registering. Multiple people may attend with one dog at no extra charge. Adding additional people during registration will result in an additional charge.

Questions? Please contact Laura at 512-636-0974 or laura.dalton.austin@gmail.com 

Come learn, play and socialze with other puppies!  Puppy Kindergarten is for pups that have had their second set of vaccinations, 10-20 weeks at the start of class.

This 4-week introductory class will teach age appropriate manners with impulse control & relationship-building exercises. We will introduce the following:

• Sit
• Down
• Come when Called
• Leash Walking and Selecting Equipment
• Greeting People
• Handling Exercises
• Troubleshooting common challenges- jumping up, nipping, chewing
• Settling
• Best Socialization Practices
• Off Leash Play

Class is limited to 8 dogs.  Class is at Scudder Campus in Wimberley, indoors and air conditioned! Please note-This is a 4 week class. 

Please review our theory and essential info via YouTube, you will receive the link upon registration. We will explain some basics of dog training, discuss equipment and management techniques to help you get the most out of class.

Please do not bring dogs on all metal collars including choke and pinch collars.  Harnesses, head halters, regular or martingale collars are all welcome. 

Motivating your dog is essential to good training!  Please bring bite-sized, high-value treats to class. Treats your dog likes at home may not be good enough for class.  Some all time favorites are cheese, chicken, hot dogs and meatballs.  Variety is good so you can mix in lower value treats with the good stuff.  If your dog loves toys you can bring them as well.

Important- when registering, please only add one person to the registration.  Registration is per dog.  Multiple people can attend with one dog at no extra charge, however, if you add additional people to the registration, you will be charged $140 for each person.  

Please call or email Laura Dalton 512-636-0974 laura.dalton.austin@gmail.com 

These are two of the most important skills your dog will ever learn—and they can truly save a life. This class is designed to take your training beyond the basics and build reliable, real-world responses you can count on.

We will practice recall and leave it in a variety of environments across campus, both indoors and outdoors, gradually increasing difficulty each week. Your dog will learn to respond to you with focus and enthusiasm, even around distractions. We will also combine recall and leave it exercises to strengthen decision-making and impulse control in real-life scenarios.

This class is active, engaging, and a lot of fun for both dogs and handlers, while still focusing on the level of consistency and reliability these skills require.

This is not a beginner class. Dogs must have completed a Foundation Manners class. If you have not trained with us before, we may request a video of your dog demonstrating foundation behaviors prior to approval.

Please do not bring dogs on any all-metal collars, including choke or pinch collars. Harnesses, head halters, regular collars, and martingale collars are all welcome.

Motivation is essential to effective training. Please bring bite-sized, high-value treats to class. Treats your dog enjoys at home may not be valuable enough in a group setting. Favorites include cheese, chicken, hot dogs, and meatballs. Variety is encouraged so you can mix in lower-value treats as needed. If your dog enjoys toys, feel free to bring those as well.

Please bring a long line to class. A 15 ft line is ideal (no more than 20 ft). This is an essential piece of equipment for safely building a strong, reliable recall.

This is a 4 week class held at Scudder Campus in Wimberley, indoors and air conditioned.

If you have not attended class with us before or need a refresher, please watch our theory class on YouTube. You will receive the link after registration. We will cover training basics, equipment, and management techniques to help you get the most out of class.

Important: Registration is per dog. Please only add one person when registering. Multiple people may attend with one dog at no additional charge. Adding additional people during registration will result in additional fees.

Please call or email Laura with any questions: 512-636-0974 | laura.dalton.austin@gmail.com 

This is our final class in preparation to be a Certified Freedom Canines Therapy Dog! To attend this class, you need to have passed the AKC Canine Good Citizen Test. (If you came close to passing, please contact us, we will likely let you in if you are just working on a final test item, etc.)

This class will be at varying locations, simulating real therapy dog visits and settings.  So, brush up that pup, use the good manners and tricks you have learned so far to get out and put some smiles on some faces. 

As always, bring your treats, a 4-6 ft leash and appropriate collar or harness.

Let's get out to practice and improve the skills you have learned in previous classes.  We will meet in parks, at the square and in other dog friendly locations to get your pup working around real life distractions! Our first class will be held at Morrow Park in Woodcreek North. Our second class will be at Danforth Junior High. We skip class on October 31st so everyone can attend The Best Little Dog Walk in Texas!  Our thrid class is at Emily Ann and our last class will meet at the Wimberley Square.

This will be a great trust and confidence building class. We will use obstacles in our environment for agility opportunities. Bring your long line for continued recall practice in new environments.

We will work greetings, leash walking, stay, wait, come when called, leave it and of course your sits, downs and any tricks we have introduced.

Please do not bring dogs on all metal collars including choke and pinch collars.  Harnesses, head halters, regular or martingale collars are all welcome. 

Motivating your dog is essential to good training!  Please bring bite-sized, high-value treats to class. Treats your dog likes at home may not be good enough for class.  Some all time favorites are cheese, chicken, hot dogs and meatballs.  Variety is good so you can mix in lower value treats with the good stuff.  If your dog loves toys you can bring them as well.

Important- when registering, please only add one person to the registration.  Registration is per dog.  Multiple people can attend with one dog at no extra charge, however, if you add additional people to the registration, you will be charged $140 for each person.  

Please call or email Laura with questions 512-636-0974 laura.dalton.austin@gmail.com, 

Walking nicely on leash is one of the most challenging — and most important — skills you can teach your dog. It impacts every outing, from neighborhood walks to public adventures, and builds the foundation for a calm, connected partnership.

In this 4-week class, we focus exclusively on loose leash walking using a variety of practical, effective exercises. From foundational engagement and handling skills to structured heeling work and long line exercises, you will learn multiple approaches to help your dog understand how to move with you, not against you.

Our goal is not just control, but connection — making walks more enjoyable for both you and your dog.

This class is appropriate for dogs who are new to leash training or who struggle with pulling.

Required equipment: A 15–20 ft long line (no longer, please): https://www.chewy.com/petsafe-cotton-dog-training-lead/dp/192916 

Motivation is essential to effective training. Please bring bite-sized, high-value treats to class. Treats your dog enjoys at home may not be valuable enough in a group setting. Favorites include cheese, chicken, hot dogs, and meatballs. Variety is encouraged so you can mix in lower-value treats as needed. If your dog enjoys toys, feel free to bring those as well.

If you have not attended class with us, please reach out to Laura for our Virtual Class. We will cover training basics, equipment, and management techniques to help you get the most out of class.

Important: Registration is per dog. Please only add one person when registering. Multiple people may attend with one dog at no additional charge. Adding additional people during registration will result in additional fees.

Please call or email Laura with any questions: 512-636-0974 | laura.dalton.austin@gmail.com