Welcome to the Zoom Room Austin, providing exceptional dog training and the best in dog retail products for Austin dogs and their owners. We offer positive dog training in group or private classes in an indoor, air-conditioned facility. Our trainers have carefully researched and selected the very best products for your dog, including Orijen and Taste of the Wild dog foods. Plus we carry all-natural training treats, eco-friendly toys and puzzles, collars and leashes, and other exceptional solution-oriented training products. Please stop by to check out our selection! We hope to see you and your dog soon!
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Here’s everything you need to know about what we offer and how things work around here. Click on the item you’re interested in:
Group Training Classes
We offer small group training in agility, obedience, puppy, and a wide range of enrichment classes. You’ll find our schedule on the CLASSES tab.
All of our classes use a level system. Levels training is a flexible, personalized approach to dog training designed for the busy owner. You work at your own pace, and graduate to the next level when you and your dog are ready to move up. You can attend class as frequently as you like, or skip a week or two if your schedule changes. You’ll never fall behind because everyone in class is at the same level working on the same skills. All students start at Basic Manners after attending the Orientation, and will be “graduated” to the next level when the instructor determines the dog and handler have mastered the skills needed to move on.
Our Orientation sessions are FREE, last a half hour, and are to be attended without your dog present. You do, however, need to bring your dog’s current vaccination records (rabies, bordetella and DHPP) if you haven’t already uploaded them. All Orientation sessions are listed on the CLASSES tab.
If you’re not able to enroll in a class, it’s due to not having yet attained that needed prerequisite. You can click on the name of any class in the schedule to view a description of the class as well as all prerequisites.
Want to place out of a class? Of course not every dog that comes to the Zoom Room needs to start off with Basic Manners. Many clients have dogs who are extremely accomplished and thus able to jump ahead in the levels. No problem! All you need to do is schedule a thirty-minute Evaluation with us so we can ascertain your dog’s current skill level and make training recommendations. If you book an evaluation you do NOT need to attend the Orientation class. And if you have two dogs, they can both attend the Evaluation at no additional cost. Click here to schedule an Evaluation.
We also offer a variety of specialized workshops which require a six-week commitment. These are on the WORKSHOPS & EVENTS tab.
Don’t see the class listed that you were hoping to take? Please drop us a quick note, letting us know which class you’re interested in and what days of the week and times of day are best for you; we’ll do our best to get it on the schedule soon!
Private Training
We offer private training in obedience, agility, puppy training, and any other special forms of training you might have in mind. Agility and Puppy training are always conducted in half hour sessions. Obedience training should begin with a one-hour private session; after that your follow-up sessions can be either a half-hour or an hour. Attending private training does not require that you first come to the Orientation. Have two dogs? We also offer special rates on Private Training for Two Dogs! Click here to schedule a Private Training session.
Private Gym
Private Gym is like an indoor dog park – one with great music, lots of toys and an agility course, free direct trade coffee, and all of the other amenities you could hope for in a wonderful smelling, spotless, climate-controlled environment! You can even come with your friends – up to three dogs per half-hour session. It’s a great chance to get in some off-leash exercise or play time with your dog, or to practice your agility or other training. Learn more about Private Gym. Click here to schedule a Private Gym session.
Parties & Events
You can throw a birthday party for your dog, or for your dog-loving kids, or an anniversary party for the day you rescued your dog. Or just about any other occasion for which you’d love to throw a party with lots of dogs in attendance as well as your friends and family. We can help with all aspects of the event – catering, decor, music, you name it! Our parties include a free mini-agility lesson for all your guests, set-up, clean-up, supervision, plates, cups, cutlery, and of course our famous Doggy Disco® with your choice of music and laser lights on the floor for the dogs to chase. We also have loads of delicious additional options to choose from, including Doggy Donuts, frozen yoghurt, hats, invitations, gift bags and other treats to make the event unforgettable.
Click here to book your party.
We also host events for Meetup Groups, rescue organizations, charity fundraisers, companies, civic groups, singles mixers, and so on. If you’re interested in throwing such an event with us, please simply give us a call or visit us in person to discuss the details.
You should also check out the WORKSHOPS & EVENTS tab for any special upcoming events at the Zoom Room such as holiday parties.
Retail Products
We have an enormous assortment of eco-friendly toys & puzzles, all-natural treats & chews, collars, leashes, bedding, and the best solution-oriented training equipment you can find anywhere. None of it is available for online purchase, so please stop in and see us to check out our offerings — many of them not available anywhere but the Zoom Room!
Agility League
Our Agility League is incredibly fun — great friendly competition with trophies & prizes. You can sign up for Agility League on the CLASSES tab.
We also offer Rally League. Once you and your dog have attended Rally classes, you can join your classmates for some friendly competition in this weekly Rally League, designed to be fun and challenging. Courses will be different every week and will require your dog and your dog to be a team. This is a great way to keep up your dog’s obedience without taking a class!
Vaccination Records
We require current vaccination records (DHPP, rabies & bordetella) for every dog who enters our gym area. You can scan them in and email them to us, have your veterinarian fax them to us, bring them in in person — or easiest of all — upload the records yourself.
Gift Certificates
Not sure what class to take? Or maybe you’re shopping for a friend? Why not give the gift of a well-behaved dog?! We offer Gift Certificates in any denomination. Click here to purchase a Gift Certificate.
Everything Else
On the Workshops & Events tab you’ll also find a wide range of other offerings throughout the year such as First Aid Seminars and other educational programs, CGC Testing, and more.
DOG TRAINING CLASSES
PRICES:
4 Classes for $110
10 Classes for $225
Special Introductory Offer (for new clients only): 2 Classes for $35
Orientation to the Zoom Room – FREE
This 30-minute session allows you to get familiar with the Zoom Room without your dog! We will orient you to our facility and policies, get all of the details in order, and we will cover some basics such as loading a clicker. Orientation is a requirement prior to taking any of our training classes or workshops.
OBEDIENCE TRAINING
Obedience 1: Basic Manners
Obedience classes at the Zoom Room are designed to get you and your dog working on practical, effective behaviors immediately. You will learn all the basics for getting – and keeping – your dog’s attention, even in distracting environments. Our classes emphasize fun and positive motivation, not only for your dog, but for you as well! We incorporate games and challenges to help make obedience less of a chore and way more fun.
Obedience 2: Stays, Walking & Recalls
In Obedience 2 we’ll focus on walking politely on a leash and coming when called, two critical skills for a well-behaved dog! Through fun games, your dog will learn to master more challenging behaviors.
Obedience 3: Canine Good Citizen
Advanced obedience skills including extra control around distractions and beginning off-leash work. This class prepares your dog to take the Canine Good Citizen test.
Rally-O
Challenge yourself and your pooch’s obedience skills through Rally-O! This is a fun and exciting team sport for dogs and their human companions involving navigation through courses with numbered signs that require specific obedience skills such as: Sit-Down-Sit, Figure 8s, Send Over Jump, Pivots, and Recall. Improve your dog’s focus while practicing challenging and unique courses. You will have an opportunity to join our Rally League for some friendly competition after you’ve learned the basics in class.
DOG AGILITY
Agility 1
Designed for the dog with basic obedience training but no agility experience, you and your dog will learn the basics of obstacle management, development of control and confidence.
Agility 2
This intermediate agility training series will help your dog develop more control and fluidity and begin to learn agility coursework and footwork. We’ll also troubleshoot some of the more pesky agility obstacles to develop speed.
Agility 3
Advanced agility training emphasizes footwork and off-leash control to get you ready for agility competition. In this class, agility coursework and precision are emphasized.
Agility 4
Advanced handling and coursework encompassing all obstacles. Speed, attention to detail, and smooth progression through transitions will be emphasized.
Agility League ($15 per session or $100 for 10 sessions)
We’ve got trophies, we’ve got whistles, we’ve even got a referee shirt. Once you and your dog have completed agility training, you can team up with your classmates for some friendly competition in this weekly Agility League, designed to keep you and your dog in tip-top shape.
PUPPY TRAINING
Puppy 1: Puppy Preschool
Someday they’ll grow up. Just not yet. In the meantime, you’ll learn how to address housebreaking, nipping, chewing, and jumping problems, all while commiserating with other hapless puppy owners. Includes an introduction to basic obedience, as well as socialization and group play time for the little ones.
Puppy 2: Puppy Obedience
Get your puppy off to the right start with our puppy manners class. We introduce and focus on getting your pup’s attention, sit, down, stay, and polite greetings. We tackle common problem puppy behaviors like jumping, nipping, and mouthing, as well as begin teaching loose-leash walking and coming when called. Our puppy obedience class focuses on age-appropriate behaviors in a fun, relaxed environment, designed to introduce your puppy to basic skills that will set the foundation for later learning. We focus on a set of core skills that every puppy needs to be a happier, more well-behaved dog.
Puppy Agility
A special class for puppies ages two to eight months, designed to be easy on growing joints and bones. This class emphasizes confidence-building for your puppy, and builds upon the foundation of great communication learned in Puppy Preschool, while also whetting his appetite for Agility.
ENRICHMENT CLASSES
Tricks 1: Learning Dog Tricks
Every dog needs a few tricks, and some dogs need even more! This class covers the classic tricks like roll over, play dead, and sit up, but also covers more advanced behaviors. This class is great for teaching focus around other dogs.
Tricks 2: Advanced Dog Tricks
In this class you’ll learn how to string together basic behaviors from Learning Dog Tricks to really impress your friends. A great class for the busy dog or the future therapy dog. Your dog will learn how to skateboard, put away his toys, play basketball and more!
Canine Cross-Training®
Going for a jog with your dog is a walk in the park compared to the workout we have in store for you and your dog. While your dog races and jumps, you will work in tandem in a wide array of physical fitness games, combining aerobic, anaerobic and plyometric exercises. Be prepared to sweat… a lot!
Pup-lates®
Using equipment you’d find in a human gym, your dog will learn core control and develop athleticism, balance, and strength. Perfect for dogs recovering from injuries, senior dogs, or those dogs that could stand to lose a few pounds.
Hollywood Dog
Teach your dog to be a star! This class teaches advanced set work with an emphasis on distance control and hand signals. At the end of class, we will help your dog develop his or her portfolio, with photographs and a YouTube video. Your dog might be the next great Internet sensation!
Scent Class
Calling all noses! Your dog will have a blast working through a variety of challenges designed to further your ability as a Nosework Team. We’ll work on real-life search scenarios as you and your dog find lost keys and cell phones, and play games designed to develop scenting ability. Great for budding search-and-rescue dogs.
DOG TRAINING WORKSHOPS
Shy Dog – $150
Is your dog a wallflower? If your dog is nervous meeting new people or new dogs, we’ll show how to help your dog overcome his fear and anxiety in a controlled environment. Perfect for rescue dogs.
Therapy Dog Training – $175
You’ve got the basics down. Now learn how to prepare for the Pet Partners temperament test for therapy dogs. This group class is designed to help you and your dog fine-tune your basic obedience skills by focusing special attention on good manners, control around distractions, introduction to hospital equipment, and therapy dog tricks.
Calm Down – $175
Does your dog get rambunctious, excited and uncontrollable? This class teaches self-control techniques to calm your dog around distractions. Perfect for adolescent dogs.Please note: This is not a class for aggressive dogs.
Scent Workshop – $150
You and your dog will learn fun scent games that you can play to engage your dog AND burn off some energy! We’ll teach your dog how to sniff out objects hidden around the house, like your cell phone. Perfect for dogs that are high-energy or home alone all day, we’ll get your dog thinking and using his sniffer.
Urban Herding – $175
Urban Herding (also known as Treibball) is the newest sport for the Zoom Room – think of it as herding without the sheep. Instead, dogs herd large exercise balls into a goal, using their noses to push the balls in the right direction. Any dog can do it and it’s tons of fun! It also develops an incredible bond between you and your dog and develops off-leash obedience and self-control. We’ll teach the basics of urban herding including distance control commands to get you started in this fabulous new dog sport.
