Frequently Asked Questions

Positive, reward-based methods grounded in modern behavior science, integrated with functional movement work through the Venture Functional Movement Method. No fear, no intimidation, no shock. Steven Tallas is Fear Free certified and holds the CBCC-KA behavior consulting credential.

Mostly in your home and neighborhood, because that is where your dog's behavior lives. Group clinics and workshops run at partner facilities including Epic Canine and South Austin Dog Center, and guided adventures use Austin's trails and dog-friendly spots.

Core: South and Central Austin including Sunset Valley, Manchaca, West Lake Hills and Circle C. Designated service days: North Austin, Pflugerville, Hutto. Nearby: Buda, Kyle, Dripping Springs and San Marcos on request.

Private programs, 7 lessons each: Puppy Training (The Puppy Journey) $980, Dog Obedience Training (Movement & Manners) $1,120, Dog Behavior Training (Achieving Tranquility) $1,260, and Canine Fitness (Move With Purpose) with Puppy Fitness $1,020 and Adult Fitness $1,150. Assessments $100 to $250, drop-in clinics $70, fitness memberships $59 to $129 monthly. Every program starts with a free consultation.

Every dog progresses at their own pace. Private programs include 7 lessons with weekly check-ins, and behavior cases like separation anxiety are honestly scoped in months. We give you a realistic picture at the consultation, not a marketing one.

Yes, it is a specialty. Aggression cases are led personally by a CBCC-KA certified behavior consultant, the credential the industry recommends for exactly this work, with safety and management built before modification begins.

Structured strength, balance and mobility work for dogs. It is our founding expertise, and purposeful movement is part of how we train alongside reward-based learning and behavior work. Family dogs, sport dogs, older dogs and puppies all train it differently.

No. We train in your home and neighborhood on purpose, because the behavior you want has to work where you live. Our private programs include 7 lessons with weekly check-ins, and coaching that helps you carry the work into everyday life.

Nothing special: your dog, your household as it normally runs, and a list of what you want to change. High-value treats help. We bring the plan, the equipment and the patience.

Yes. Certifications include CBCC-KA (CCPDT), Dip.CBST (CASI), canine sports conditioning, NC State College of Veterinary Medicine canine fitness, Fear Free, AggressiveDog.com, CATCH mentor trainer status and APDT membership, with pet CPR and first aid current.

We look at something many programs leave out: the body. Dogs who plateau in obedience-only training are sometimes carrying tension and regulation problems that cues alone do not address. We cannot promise an outcome, but we will give you an honest assessment and a plan built for your dog, and our reviews include many second-chance stories.