Obedience Training Classes in South Austin By Dog Trainer Kim Roche

Students love our small class sizes, expert instruction and reward-based training techniques. All classes include unlimited phone and email support and discounts on private training services.

Most classes meet at Southpaws Playschool's comfortable indoor training room located at 2324B South Lamar Blvd in South Austin.

Not sure which class is right for you and your dog? Call us at (512) 796-5783 or email info@kimthedogtrainer.com.

Everyday Obedience Training

$150 for six weeks. Suitable for beginners six months and older.

All dogs should know these five foundation skills:

Sit
Down
Stay
Come when called
Walk politely on leash.

Your dog will learn to sit politely at the front door instead of bolting out, lounge beside your feet in a relaxed down stay instead of begging for scraps and stroll at your side through the park. You'll learn how to stop problem behaviors such as destructive behavior, pushiness, stealing food, excessive barking, jumping, hyperactivity and digging.

Now enrolling:
Tuesdays at 6pm (ongoing - start anytime!)
Wednesdays at 12:00pm beginning February 8
Tuesdays at 7:15pm beginning February 28
10:30am on Sunday, January 29. (CLASS FULL)

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Middle School

$150 for six weeks. Suitable for puppies and dogs 5 to 12 months

Adolescent dogs need positive outlets for their energy, and training classes are just the thing.

In this ongoing class, you'll learn:

sit and down-stays
coming when called
greeting people politely
walking nicely on leash - no pulling!
heeling - on and off-leash
accepting grooming, handling and veterinary care
leave it and drop it
exercises to build focus and attention span
behavior problem solving.

Thursdays at 7:15. Start anytime.

Leash-Walking 101

$100 for four weeks.

You and your dog will join a small group of other dog owners to learn:

how to stop pulling and lunging
a relaxed, strolling pace for leisurely walks
a faster pace for exercise
precision heeling for busy streets and public places
how to get and keep your dog's attention
how to walk past BIG distractions like squirrels, cats and dogs behind fences.

Now enrolling:
Wednesdays at 6:30pm beginning February 22

Off-Leash Obedience I: Come When Called

$100 for four weeks. Suitable for beginners.

Teach your dog to come running each and every time you call her, no matter where she is or what she's doing - even when you don't have treats. Learn to avoid bad habits that can make your dog less likely to come to you. This all-positive class will arm you with foolproof ways to give you and your dog all the freedom and fun of off-leash play, including Kim's infamous no-fail emergency recall.

Now enrolling:
Sundays at 10am beginning January 15

Off-Leash Obedience II: Hit the Trail

$100 for four weeks. Prerequisite: Off-Leash Obedience I or equivalent.

Going for a long run, hitting the swimming hole, hiking, mountain biking and even kayaking are more fun when your dog comes along. Especially here in Austin, there are so many opportunities to get outdoors with your best friend.

Ever wished that you could

take an off-leash hike?
know what good off-leash play looks like and avoid trouble at the dog park?
heel politely past distractions?
navigate farmers' markets and crowded sidewalks?

We will challenge our dogs with a number of distractions and find out what really gets their attention in this seriously fun class. Hiking with Your Dog is one of the best things you'll ever do with and for your dog. Knowing how to come when called could even save her life someday!

Class meets in a new location every week.

Now enrolling:
Sundays at 10am beginning February 21.

Finishing School

$100 for four weeks. Prerequisite: Everyday Obedience, Middle School or equivalent.

Finishing School builds on the firm foundation you and your dog have developed in Everyday Obedience. Now it's time to practice and polish the skills you've already learned and explore some new ones.

This class will help you to

have a dog who can greet visitors to your home and mingle at parties without jumping and begging
take your best friend along with you while you chill out on the patio of your favorite cafe, restaurant or bar
prepare for the AKC's Canine Good Citizen test
practice the skills most therapy dog programs require
get ready for agility, flyball and other activities that require high levels of motivation, focus and control.

Each class meets for one hour once a week for four weeks. The first class meets at Southpaws Playschool; classes two, three and four will meet at various locations around town.

Now enrolling:
12pm on Sunday, January 15

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