New Braunfels Dog Training
Dog Training in New Braunfels
Firm Foundation K9 Academy serves New Braunfels and Comal County from just outside Marion, Texas — about a 23-minute drive. Board and train, private lessons, and off-leash obedience, with one trainer working two dogs at a time.
Twenty-three minutes from New Braunfels
Our facility sits outside Marion, roughly 23 minutes from downtown New Braunfels. Close enough for a drop-off and pick-up without making a day of it, and close enough that private lessons in your own neighborhood are practical.
For board and train, your dog stays with us for the length of the program. For private lessons, we can work at our facility, at your home, or in public around New Braunfels.
Where we work in New Braunfels
Training that only holds at home is not training. These are the kinds of environments around New Braunfels that are well suited to proofing a dog in public:
- Landa Park — large, busy, and full of distraction. Open green space, playgrounds and wildlife make it a real test of obedience.
- Puppy Playland Dog Park — separate fenced areas by dog size, useful for controlled socialization work.
- Fischer Park — wide paved trails, a pond, and family traffic. Good for loose-leash work around children and strollers.
- Torrey Park — small, quiet and shaded. A lower-distraction starting point for a reactive or green dog.
- Panther Canyon Nature Trail — shaded trail with uneven footing and elevation, for trail manners.
- Hinman Island Park — river access and dog-friendly. Note that parking is paid in season.
Programs & Pricing
Programs
2-Week Immersive Fundamentals
2 weeks · Board & train
$1,900
4-Week Complete Control
4 weeks · Board & train
$3,600
6-Week VIP Masters
6 weeks · Board & train
$4,950
4-Week Puppy Elite Off-Leash Prep
4 weeks · Board & train
$3,100
2-Week Adolescent Essentials
2 weeks · Board & train
$1,800
4-Session Private Lessons
4 sessions · Private lessons
$599 $150 per session
Zoom Behavior Blueprint
30 minutes · Virtual session
$75 30 minutes
4-Week Group Obedience Boot Camp
4 weeks · Group class
$99 Four weekly 1-hour classes
See the full detail for every option on the board-and-train and private dog training programs page.
What makes this different
One trainer, two dogs at a time, maximum. Your dog lives in a house, not a kennel run, and works with the same person every day.
Prices are published. Every program, every rate, on the programs page — no phone call needed to find out what something costs.
Common Questions
Common questions
How far is New Braunfels from your facility?
About 23 minutes from downtown New Braunfels.
Do you come to New Braunfels for lessons?
Yes. Private lessons can be held at our facility, at your home, or in public spaces around New Braunfels.
Where does my dog stay during a board and train?
In our home, not a kennel. Two dogs at a time, maximum.
What other areas do you serve?
San Antonio, Schertz, Cibolo, Selma, Garden Ridge, Marion, Seguin, New Braunfels and Canyon Lake.
Next Steps
- Compare the full list of dog training programs serving New Braunfels.
- See real dog training results and footage.
- Meet Rusty Nokes, the balanced dog trainer.
- Start with a free dog training consultation for New Braunfels.
Let’s meet your dog.
Forty-five minutes, no obligation, and no pitch at the end. You’ll leave knowing exactly what your dog needs — whether or not you hire us.
Or call/text Rusty Nokes directly — 210-201-2760