Training Programs
FreeSport Dog Co. uses shaping games and positive reinforcement to build confident, connected dogs and handlers. Our premier educational programs are held in Brentwood, TN.
Shape Up: Virtual 8 Week Puppy Program
A premier 8-week puppy syllabus centered on game-based shaping and positive reward techniques.
Who it’s for
Designed for dedicated owners who want to grow alongside their puppy and master long-term behavior through clear, consistent communication rather than temporary fixes.
Direct coaching occurs via Zoom every Tuesday at 6:00pm CST.
To ensure quality, enrollment is capped at four participants every 8 weeks.
$1,000 per dog. A custom payment plan can be arranged via PayPal.
Program Focus
- Eight Weekly Zoom Coaching Calls
- Unlock Weekly Practice Videos
- Work on: Crate Training, Basic Obedience, Grooming, Impulse Control, Off Leash Recall, and Socialization Protocols
- Unlock Entire Puppy Essentials Shopping List
- 24/7 Support & Video Feedback
Focus Forward: Games In The Park
This 5-week course empowers handlers to master distraction management and truly grasp canine behavior patterns.
Who it’s for
Ideal for owners seeking one hour a week to strengthen their dog’s focus and mutual bond.
Classes meet at Owl Creek Park in Brentwood, TN, on Tuesdays at 10:00am & 4:00pm.
$650 per dog. Full payment is required at registration, including a $25 booking fee.
Program Focus
- Learn: Come, Sit, Down, Heel, Stay, Middle, Around
- Practice: Build a clear Reward System through Positive Reinforcement
- Goal: Build focus in your dog to be able to complete games and challenges every week, slowly advancing to harder challenges.
Private Virtual Training Sessions
Group classes to Rowdy? Maybe You need more instruction? Book a Private Lesson Today!
We work with you to make sure you understand how to train your dog for connection, confidence, and clarity.
We build your dog's behavior from the ground up with positive reinforcement training and shaping games that make learning enjoyable for both human and dog.
Sessions $200 per session. Please be prepared to pay in full.
Why Shaping Games Create Elite Training Partners
Shaping is a training approach where we reward small, thoughtful choices from the dog. Instead of luring or forcing a behavior, we let the dog experiment, then mark and reward the choices we like. Over time, those tiny choices are refined into precise, reliable skills.
In shaping games, your dog becomes an active problem-solver:
- They learn to offer behaviors instead of waiting to be told what to do.
- They stay engaged because they’re “playing the game” to earn rewards.
- They build confidence by discovering that their choices make good things happen.
This style of training is at the heart of many top dog sport teams in obedience and agility. High-level heelwork, fast and accurate contacts, tight turns, and confident obstacle performance are all built through carefully planned shaping sessions.
Why This Matters for Everyday Teams
You don’t have to compete to benefit from shaping. The same principles that build top sport dogs also create calm, focused family dogs who can:
- Check in with you around distractions.
- Learn new skills quickly and with less frustration.
- Enjoy training as much as you do.
At FreeSport Dog Co., shaping games and positive reinforcement are the foundation of everything we teach. Whether your goal is a confident family companion or a future sport partner, we use the same thoughtful, game-based methods that power top obedience and agility teams—so you and your dog can train happy and play together.
