Prerequisite: Completion of STOP PULLING – Part 1

In this next 4-week series (skipping the week of Thanksgiving,) we build on the foundation established in Part 1 and begin applying those skills in more dynamic, real-world scenarios. 

As your dog gains understanding, we will gradually increase distractions, introduce more movement and environmental challenges, and refine your timing, handling, and communication. Exercises will include advanced long line work, transitions between structured and casual walking, and navigating real-life situations with clarity and confidence.

This class is designed to help you take your leash skills from practice to everyday life — creating reliable, enjoyable walks even when the world around you gets busy.

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

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. This is a 4 week class but we will be skipping November 25, last class is December 16.

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. This is a 4 week class but we will be skipping November 18th, last class is December 16th.

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.  This is a 4 week class but we will be skipping November 18th, last class is December 16th.

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