Dog Training Class with Professional Trainer Shelly Haines, VSA-CDT, FFCP
Spring 2025 Classes TBD *
Contact Shelly to join interest list for CGC, Manners, and for Emergency Recall Class in South Austin, Kyle or Buda, Texas.
*Don’tt Want to Wait until the next class? Start training today.
Group dog training classes are held in Circle C Ranch Austin and Kyle, TX.
Here at Fetch Worthy, based in South Austin, TX, we offer dog training for obedience, manners, and puppies. We offer private lessons, virtual training lessons, and consults.
Class Requirements: This class is open to non-reactive dogs that are 6 months of age or older. Dogs that bark excessively at people or other dogs and show severe signs of stress, fear, and anxiety are best suited for private lessons (click). Proof of vaccinations is required.
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Online Topics Group Class
Dates: TBD
Dog Tricks Class: AKC Trick Dog Novice
9:15 am – 10:15 am – Fetch Worthy teaches specialty Dog Tricks Class 6-week class for tricks to prepare your dog to earn the AKC Trick Dog Novice Title. If your dog has their AKC Canine Good Citizen title, they can test for Trick Dog Novice Title, but either way, your dog will learn fun tricks for the new year!
Emergency Recall Class
Dates: TBD
Coming When Called: Kyle, TX Crosswinds
9:am – 9:50 am – Fetch Worthy teaches a four week recall Rocket Recall ™ for four weeks. Longline & harness required.
*Proof of vaccinations required; no aggressive or highly reactive or fearful dogs for this class. Some focus is required.
What Will I Learn In Class?
You will learn the most up-to-date dog training techniques and skills that enhance your dog’s well-being. Mental, Physical, and Emotional well-being are necessary for a dog to focus, be happy, and respond to you.
Skills taught use rewards-based methods and are considered foundational behaviors. While your dog may know the basics, practicing with real-life distractions is critical to obedience or life skills. Training your dog is only half the job; teaching you is the other half.
- Zones of Reinforcement
- Marker Training Concepts
- Communication Tool, How Dogs Learn, How Dogs Communicate
- How to Use the Behaviors Learned in Public and at Home.
- Special Skills dependent on the topic of class!
Friends & Family Will Notice Your Dog Is Trained!
Anxiety and stress hinder learning. An Initial Private Lesson is Better For Your Dog if …
- She struggles to focus around distractions or in public.
- Is anxious in general (panting, barking, big eyes, pacing, ears pinned back).
- Is reactive to new dogs and people (barking at, lunging).
- Has several sound sensitivities or heat sensitivity.
- Has never been on a leash or been in a public setting.
- They have a medical reason, so they need to remain at home.
- If the Guardian has limited mobility to get to an in-person class and can train at home.
- We often work with clients who need an initial training plan for their first class.
Meet Your Certified Trainer Shelly
Shelly received her professional dog training certification from the prestigious Victoria Stilwell Academy via the in-person track and has learned from many other dog training professionals throughout her career over 10 years.
She is a trusted dog training professional using the most up-to-date methods, rooted in science, and compassion.She’ss passionate about teaching people how to understand the why behind the behavior, and being a better dog guardian, dog owner, or dog parent. Learn more about Shelly here.
Is Your Dog Anxious?
Did You Know…?
Anxiety and stress hinder learning.
What is Behavior Modification?
Examples of behavior issues that require behavior modification training are:
- reactivity to strangers or dogs on walks
- excessive barking at the door
- separation anxiety
- behaviors driven by big emotions (fear & anxiety)
We can help provide you and your dog with relief in a friendly and humane manner. This works by changing undesirable behaviors using counter-conditioning and desensitization approaches. For best results, a variety of training skills and implementation of management and safety protocols are part of the plan. Plans and protocols help manage and modify the behavior(s) of concern. Read more about what we train for…
Start Private LessonsHow Does Virtual Training Work?
IS VIRTUAL BETTER?
No matter where you are in the world or whatyou’ree looking for help with, Fetch Worthy is here to provide you with the best possible online dog training experience.
Virtual is Better if Your Dog:
- Struggles to focus around distractions or in public is extremely fearful of strangers.
- Is reactive to new dogs and people (barking at, lunging).
- Has several sound sensitivities or heat sensitivity.
- Has a medical reason so they need to remain at home.
- If the guardian has limited mobility and is able to train at home.
