First Leash Foundations Program
$495Six weekly small-group classes, one private home visit, weekly practice plans, and six weeks of video feedback for dogs aged 10 weeks to 18 months.
First Leash Club
Six-week puppy training in central Austin
Build calmer days, cleaner floors, and easier walks with your new dog
Follow one practical training plan for toilet habits, biting, greetings, recall, settling, and loose-leash walking. Get six small-group classes, one home visit, and weekly video feedback for $495.
A calmer dog. A clear plan. Better days together.
Build practical habits you can use at home, on walks, and around Austin without second-guessing every move.
Get your daily routine under control
Create a realistic schedule for toilet breaks, meals, naps, play, and bedtime. Expect fewer accidents, less overtired biting, and more predictable days.
Enjoy walks without the constant pulling
Teach your dog to stay connected on leash so neighborhood walks feel manageable, even around squirrels, scooters, and other dogs.
Handle greetings without jumping or chaos
Show your dog how to keep four paws down and settle around visitors, neighbors, and people you meet at patios or parks.
Get a reliable response to everyday cues
Build stronger recall, attention, and follow-through so you are not repeating yourself or wondering whether your dog understands.
Know what to do when behavior goes sideways
Respond consistently to barking, biting, ignored cues, and overstimulation with simple steps that fit your dog and your home.
Feel confident taking your dog into the real world
Practice calm handling and public manners so vet visits, coffee runs, and outings across central Austin become easier for both of you.
Real progress from Austin's newest dog owners
By week three, Milo was sleeping until 6:30 instead of waking us twice a night. The toilet schedule was simple enough for both of us to follow, and the accidents stopped within eight days.
I used to brace myself every time Juniper spotted another dog. After practicing the leash routine on our actual Mueller walking route, I can pass most dogs without being dragged across the sidewalk.
The biggest win was getting Pepper to settle while we ate. She now goes to her mat and stays there through dinner instead of jumping on guests and circling the table. Our evenings finally feel calm.
Clear answers for the moments no one warns you about
First Leash Club was founded by Austin trainer Nina Patel after years of hearing the same thing from new dog owners: "I watched the videos, but I still do not know what to do right now." Her classes replace conflicting advice with one practical system for accidents, biting, barking, jumping, leash pulling, recall, and settling at home. Nina is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer - Knowledge Assessed and has worked with puppies and newly adopted dogs since 2018. Training uses rewards, clear routines, and realistic practice. No intimidation. No judgment when a week goes badly. Every class is capped at six dogs, so owners get coached instead of lost in a crowd. Weekly plans show exactly what to practice, video feedback helps between sessions, and a private home visit tackles the problems that only happen in your kitchen, hallway, or front yard.
Six weeks of hands-on help for calmer days at home and on walks
The First Leash Foundations Program gives you one clear training system for $495. You will practice each skill with a trainer, follow a realistic plan at home, and get feedback when something is not working. No sorting through conflicting advice or guessing what to try next.
- Six weekly small-group training classes capped at six dogs
- Step-by-step coaching for toilet training, biting, barking, jumping, calm greetings, and settling
- Practical training for loose-leash walking, recall, handling, and public outings
- One private home visit to troubleshoot routines and behavior in your dog's everyday environment
- A weekly practice plan with clear exercises and realistic daily goals
- Six weeks of video support for feedback on your training between classes
- Guidance tailored to puppies and newly adopted dogs from 10 weeks to 18 months
Training Programs
Choose a six-week foundation program or get focused help with one stubborn routine. Every session uses clear steps you can repeat at home.
Private Home Training Session
$165A 75-minute session at your Austin home focused on toilet training, biting, barking, jumping, settling, or household routines.
Loose-Leash Walk Coaching
$125A 60-minute neighborhood session covering leash handling, pulling, check-ins, passing distractions, and calm street crossings.
New Dog Routine Consult
$85A 45-minute video session to build a daily plan for meals, toilet breaks, naps, crate time, walks, and short training sessions.
Public Outing Practice
$135A 60-minute coached session at a dog-friendly Austin patio or park for settling, greetings, recall, and focus around distractions.
Foundations Refresher Session
$110A 60-minute follow-up for program graduates who need help rebuilding one routine or progressing skills around distractions.
Six weeks to calmer days with your dog
Get a clear training plan, hands-on coaching, and feedback when real-life problems happen at home.
First Leash Foundations Program
$495one time
For first-time owners with a puppy or newly adopted dog aged 10 weeks to 18 months. Small groups are capped at six dogs.
- Six weekly small-group classes
- One private training visit in your home
- Six weeks of video feedback between sessions
- Step-by-step practice plans for each week
- Toilet training and calmer home routines
- Loose-leash walking, recall, and settling
- Practical help with biting, barking, jumping, and handling
- Real-world practice for greetings and public outings
Questions before you join
Is the $495 fee worth it if I can find training videos online for free?
Free videos cannot watch your timing, spot what is triggering the behavior, or adapt a plan to your home. Your fee covers six small-group classes, one private home visit, weekly practice plans, and six weeks of video feedback. With no more than six dogs in class, you receive direct coaching instead of trying to piece together conflicting advice.
How much practice will I need to do between classes?
Plan for 10 to 15 minutes a day, split into short sessions. You will also practice during routines you already have, such as meals, toilet trips, door greetings, and walks. Each week includes a clear plan so you know what to work on and what progress should look like.
Will this work if my dog is already biting, barking, jumping, or ignoring me?
Yes. Those are common reasons owners join. We teach you how to respond consistently, prevent repeated mistakes, and reward the behavior you want. If your dog shows intense fear, aggression, or cannot safely work near other dogs or people, we will recommend private behavior support before placing you in a group.
Is my dog the right age for the program?
The program is designed for puppies and newly adopted dogs from 10 weeks to 18 months old. Younger puppies can start once they meet the class vaccination requirements. You do not need to wait until every problem is established. Early training makes toilet habits, handling, greetings, and leash skills easier to build.
What if my schedule is already packed?
You attend one class each week for six weeks, then use short practice blocks at home. The goal is not to add hours of training to your week. It is to turn feeding, walks, play, and settling time into useful practice. Video support also lets you send a clip when a problem happens instead of waiting until the next class.
What happens during the private home visit?
Your trainer works with you in the place where the problem actually occurs. That may include toilet routines, barking at the window, jumping at the door, crate setup, pulling on your usual route, or settling during dinner. You leave with specific changes to your setup and a practice plan for that environment.
What if I miss a class or fall behind?
Tell us as soon as you know you will miss a session. We will send the week's practice plan and help you review key exercises through video support. You can also bring questions to the next class. Consistent practice matters more than performing every exercise perfectly.
What results should I expect after six weeks?
You should leave with a repeatable system for toilet training, calm greetings, loose-leash walking, recall, settling, and cooperative handling. Most dogs will not be perfect in every setting after six weeks. You will know how to practice, respond to setbacks, and build reliable behavior without guessing or changing methods every few days.
Six weeks from now, daily life with your dog can feel easier.
Start now before pulling, jumping, accidents, and ignored cues become harder to change. Join a six-dog Foundations group and get one clear plan for calmer days at home and around Austin.
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