First Leash Club
Build the Habits That Make Life With Your Dog Easier
Your new dog does not need more random tips. You need a repeatable way to handle the moments that keep disrupting your day. First Leash Foundations is a six-week, trainer-led program for first-time dog owners in central Austin. You will practice the skills that matter at home, on walks, and in public. The group stays small, so you get coaching instead of generic instructions. Each week gives you one clear focus. You will work on toilet training, calm greetings, loose-leash walking, recall, settling, and handling. You will leave with a practice plan that fits real life, not a two-hour training schedule. Between sessions, send video for feedback. When a problem only makes sense in your home, use the included private home visit. Your trainer can see the doorway, crate, yard, stairs, and walk route where the problem actually happens. You do not need a perfect dog before class begins. You need a dog between 10 weeks and 18 months, a willingness to practice, and a consistent plan. First Leash Club will help you use that plan without judgment or conflicting advice from ten different videos.
What you get
Six weekly small-group classes in central Austin
Classes capped at six dogs
Weekly practice plans with short, clear exercises
Video feedback between sessions
One private home visit included
Training for dogs aged 10 weeks to 18 months
Practical work for manners, routines, and public outings
What people say
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.
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
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.
Turn puppy chaos into calm daily routines.
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