Dog training in Round Rock, Austin, and online.
Every path here runs on the same reward-based method. No shock collars, no prong collars, no fear. Find the one that fits your dog, your schedule, and your goals.
The Inner Circle
Most owners do not need more random tips. They need a system they can repeat when life gets messy. The Inner Circle is the full method, live help, and a community, all online, from anywhere. Try it for just $1 for 14 days.
Start for $1- The full Dream Dog online program, step by step
- Live coaching and answers when you get stuck
- A community that keeps you consistent
- Simple weekly reps that make calm easier to choose
Training in person? Start with the bundle.
The bundle is the complete package and the best value. Rather not bundle? You can also book the 12 in-person lessons or the 2-week board and train on their own, just below.
The Dream Dog bundle
All 12 in-person lessons plus a full 2-week board and train, together. Your dog gets an immersive head start and you get the coaching to carry it home for life.
- All 12 in-person lessons
- A full 2-week board and train
- A full year of access to the online program and the Inner Circle
Tap any option to see the full details.
In-person · Round Rock & Austin12 in-person lessons
Twelve private lessons that take your dog from the basics to calm and reliable in public.
12 in-person lessons
Twelve private lessons that take your dog from the basics to calm and reliable in public.
Twelve private lessons with Brady in your real-world environment, taking your dog from the basics all the way to calm and reliable in public. The hands-on path for owners who want the lessons without the board and train.
- Who it is for
- Owners in the Austin area who want to be coached alongside their dog and keep the training in their own hands from day one.
- What it solves
- The gap between knowing what to do and doing it when your dog is right in front of you, distracted, and testing the limits.
- 12 private one-on-one lessons built around your dog
- A simple written plan to practice after every session
- A full year of access to the online program and the Inner Circle
- The same skills proofed in the places you actually struggle
What the 12 lessons look like
Marker training, engagement, and rewarding calm. The first version of place, recall, and attention in a quiet room where your dog can win.
Loose-leash walking, sit and down with duration, place from a distance, recall with light distraction, and a happy crate.
Every skill practiced with people, food, and movement around, then moving from the living room to the yard to the front of the house.
Neighborhood walks, greetings without jumping, settling at a patio, off-leash trust in safe spaces, and a plan you can run on your own.
Immersive · 2-week stay2-week board and train
Your dog lives and trains with Brady for two weeks, then the results come home with you.
2-week board and train
Your dog lives and trains with Brady for two weeks, then the results come home with you.
Your dog lives and trains with Brady for two weeks, then the results come home with you. It is the head-start option for a busy owner who wants the foundation built and then handed off the right way.
- Who it is for
- Owners who want an immersive jump-start and can't do daily reps right now, but still want to learn how to keep it going at home.
- What it solves
- Starting from zero on your own. Two focused weeks build the habits, and the lessons transfer them to you so the training does not stay at the kennel.
- A 2-week board and train, your dog learns with Brady every day
- 3 in-person lessons so you learn what your dog learned
- A halfway check-in after week one, come see the progress and hang out
- 2 integration trainings after the stay to lock it in at home
Specialized · By conversationService dog training
A steady working dog you can rely on out in the world. Starts with a conversation.
Service dog training
A steady working dog you can rely on out in the world. Starts with a conversation.
A service or therapy dog needs more than good manners. They have to stay steady in the places that overwhelm most dogs, and then do the work you actually rely on. No two situations look the same, so this one starts with a conversation rather than a set program.
- Who it is for
- Owners training their own service or therapy dog, and handlers who need a dog that holds up out in the world.
- What it solves
- The gap between a well-behaved dog at home and a dog you can count on when it matters, wherever you need to go.
- A call first, so we understand what you and your dog actually need
- An honest read on whether your dog is suited to this kind of work
- A plan shaped around your life, not a one-size-fits-all program
- Reward-based training the whole way, no shock or prong collars
For graduates · Members onlyGroup lessons and adventures
For graduates. Keep the skills sharp with group classes and real-world adventures.
Group lessons and adventures
For graduates. Keep the skills sharp with group classes and real-world adventures.
Once you have been through a program with us, this is how you keep it sharp. Coached group sessions and real-world adventures where your dog proofs their skills alongside other trained dogs and the people they trust.
- Who it is for
- Clients who have completed the bundle, the lessons, or a board and train and want to keep building on a solid foundation.
- What it solves
- Skills fading after training ends. Regular reps in new places and around other dogs keep the calm reliable for the long haul.
- Coached group sessions with real-time feedback
- Guided adventures that proof skills in the real world
- Your dog working calmly around other trained dogs
- A community of owners who have been where you are
Virtual · By invitation6-week Dream Dog bootcamp
A guided six-week online sprint. Opens after the free masterclass or the 3-day seminar.
6-week Dream Dog bootcamp
A guided six-week online sprint. Opens after the free masterclass or the 3-day seminar.
A guided six-week online sprint through the full Dream Dog program. It opens up to owners who have been through the free masterclass or the 3-day Dream Dog LIVE seminar, so that is the place to start.
Start with the free masterclassSpecialties woven into every program.
These are not separate tracks, they are things we handle inside whichever program fits you, whether that is in person or online.
Puppy training
Start right. Potty training, crate comfort, biting, socialization, and calm habits before the tricky stuff sets in. For new puppy parents who want to skip the bad habits.
Reactivity and leash issues
A steady, kind plan to lower the stress around triggers so walks stop feeling like a fight. For owners of dogs that bark, lunge, or freeze on leash.
Dog training mastery
For owners who caught the bug and want to go all the way, all the way to training dogs themselves. A mentorship path to master the method and, if you want, train professionally.
Your dog learned to be bad in order to be good.
The jumping, the barking, the pulling. None of it is random and none of it is spite. Your dog figured out a long time ago that this is what gets your attention. Bark and you turn around. Jump and you push them off, which is still you touching them and looking at them. Pull and the walk speeds up. Every one of those got a reaction from you, so every one of those got stronger.
It's nobody's fault. You were never told to watch for it. But once you see it, you can't unsee it.
Because your dog isn't broken.
Your dog is doing exactly what worked.
Here's the part most owners never get told. A dog that has to act out to be seen is a dog that was never shown a calmer way to ask for the same thing. That's not a behavior problem. It's a missing conversation. And it's the most fixable thing in the world once you know it's there.
Most training tries to shut the behavior down. Quiet the bark, block the jump, fight the pull. That handles the surface and teaches your dog nothing about what to do instead, so the moment you stop micro-managing it, all of it comes back.
We do the opposite. We give your dog a calmer way to get what they were always after. Your attention. Your connection. The good stuff. When calm starts working better than chaos, your dog starts choosing calm. Not because you forced it. Because they figured it out.
Less chaos, more connection. That's a dog who's thinking, not a dog who's been micro-managed into silence.
New Direction Was Built For Owners Who Want a Dog That Works With Them
Calm, reliable behavior isn't a luxury, it's the whole point. The only question is whether you build it with a system or keep guessing.
Wherever you are starting, there is a path forward.
New Puppy Parent
Start right with calm habits before the tricky stuff sets in.
Rescue Adopter
Build trust and a fresh routine with a dog who needs patience.
Frustrated Owner
You have tried everything. Let's finally make it click.
Busy Professional
Simple steps that fit real life, not hours of daily drilling.
Reactive-Dog Owner
Lower the stress around triggers with a steady, kind plan.
Service & Therapy Hopeful
Lay the obedience foundation for important work ahead.
Four core skills, one calmer dog.
Coming When Called
A rock-solid recall your dog actually wants to answer, every time you call, indoors or out.
Place & Crate Training
A calm, happy off-switch. Your dog learns to settle on their mat or in the crate on cue.
Walking on Leash
Loose-leash walks where the leash goes slack and you both just enjoy the stroll.
Impulse Control
The pause before the leap. Your dog learns to wait at doors, leave the food alone, and choose calm over the first impulse.
What a trained Dream Dog means for your life.
Raising your Dream Dog usually happens in four stages.
Happy Starter
Full of hope, and sometimes sure their puppy will “just get it.” This stage can be messy, with lots of guessing and accidents.
Frustrated Fixer
Great at managing chaos with “Leave it!” or a stern “chh!” But those are temporary patches, not real solutions.
Careful Coach
Teaches the dog what to do, not just what not to do, building the skills that create lasting trust.
Dream Team
You and your dog finally speak the same language. Calm, reliable partnership that travels anywhere.
Dogs need to learn what to do, not just what not to do. The magic happens when you move past Frustrated Fixer to Careful Coach, teaching the skills that build lasting trust, and become a real-life Dream Team.
When you get furious, get curious.
The real win is the quiet morning.
It is the walk where the leash goes slack and you both just breathe. The guest who comes in without a single jump. The look your dog gives you when they finally understand what you are asking.
Numbers are nice, but this is the part that changes your home. Less bracing for the next thing to go wrong, and a lot more of the easy, trusting companionship you signed up for.
Two problems, one membership.
- Pulling like a freight train on the leash
- Barking at the door and the window
- Jumping on every guest who walks in
- Lunging or reacting on walks
- The embarrassment when someone comes over
- Quietly dreading the daily walk
- The guests you have stopped inviting
- Wondering if you are failing your dog
Most training only touches the first list. The Inner Circle changes both, a calmer dog and the relief of finally enjoying your dog again.
Start the Inner Circle for $1Serving Round Rock, Austin, and nearby.
In-person lessons cover Round Rock, Austin, Cedar Park, Leander, Georgetown, Pflugerville, and the surrounding areas. Live anywhere else? Virtual coaching and the online program work from any city.
Common questions
Do you use shock or prong collars?+
Never. Every service runs on positive reinforcement. We reward the behavior we want and set your dog up to succeed, without fear, pain, or intimidation.
Which service should I start with?+
Most owners start with the Inner Circle. It is the full method for the lowest cost, and you can add in-person lessons or a bootcamp any time you want more hands-on help.
Do you work with reactive or nervous dogs?+
Yes. Reactivity, leash frustration, and fear are some of the most common things we help with. The plan is always steady and kind, and it moves at your dog's pace.
How fast will I see change?+
Many owners feel a real difference within two weeks. Lasting, reliable behavior is a bit longer, and it depends on the reps you put in, which is exactly what the coaching keeps you consistent on.
Where are you located?+
In-person training serves Round Rock, Austin, and the surrounding towns like Cedar Park, Leander, Georgetown, and Pflugerville. Virtual coaching is available anywhere.
What ages and sizes do you train?+
Every one. Puppies through adults and seniors, and dogs of any size or breed. It is never too early to start right and never too late to change course.
A kinder way to train, built from real-world results.
Brady started New Direction after seeing too many good dogs handed harsh tools and too many owners told to dominate their best friend. There is a better way, and it works.
Every program here is built on positive reinforcement. We reward the behavior we want and set dogs up to succeed, never using shock or prong collars or fear. The result is a confident dog and a relationship you can trust.
- Positive reinforcement specialist
- Force-free, fear-free philosophy
- No shock collars, no prong collars, ever
- 1,000+ hours coaching Austin dogs and owners
- Trains the human as carefully as the dog
Ready to stop fighting with your dog?
Trade the daily struggle for calm, connection, and a dog you love spending time with. Your new direction starts today.