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Popular Houston dog trainers
Prices are estimates per training session for 1 dog. Pricing may vary based on your search and includes a booking fee of 11%.
“Naomi has been working with our newly rescued pup Smokey for almost two months now. She has helped us learn so much about Smokey and how he communicates with us. He has bad separation anxiety, and since working with Naomi, he is getting better and better at being alone each week. Also, since Smokey is a bigger dog, she has helped us reinforce appropriate puppy manners within our small home. We are looking forward to continuing to work with Naomi and work towards more advanced behaviors and commands.”
“Ashley is knowledgeable and patient. She’s transparent and communicative and was even suggesting the option of going with a different trainer if we felt our dog would be more comfortable with someone else. A true testament to her love of animals rather than personal profit. Needless to say, that wasn’t necessary, as she was able to gain the trust of our severely traumatized rescue and gave us TONS of tips to help us redirect our dog’s nervous energy within our first consultation session. We immediately booked 4 more sessions because her confidence and training style immediately gave us more confidence as owners. 10/10 highly recommend”
About: Hello! I know there are so many trainers you could choose from and I'm so glad you took the time to consider me. I know what it's like to worry about your dog running away if they get out, or the embarrassment of your dog being reactive to another dog. I've been there, done that... Or maybe you have a new puppy and you can't wait to explore with them but you just have to get through the puppy stage My mission is to help you communicate with your dog clearly so that you both understand each other and can build a great bond!
About: I use positive reinforcement and have spent decades working with dogs of every age, breed, and temperament. I don’t believe in “good enough” training. Every dog is capable of more, and a well-trained dog is a mentally stimulated, confident, and happier dog.
“Danielle has been great! She doesn’t just give you a list of things to do and send you on your way. She listens, watches, and helps you figure out what will work for your dog. I was unsure about virtual training at first, but it honestly works. She’s right there walking you through what to do, and you’re the one actually working with your dog. She’s easy to talk to, never makes you feel judged, and you can tell she really knows and cares. I’d definitely recommend her to anyone needing help with their dog.”
“Cameryn is truly an animal lover! She has been amazing at teaching techniques in training my dogs making me a better dog mom with my pups. Yes- she trains the dogs, of course, but helps me to know how to keep the training implemented. She truly enjoys what she does. You can see it in her eyes and smile.”
“Jen is one of our dog’s favorite people on earth—that’s really saying something, as he is an extremely shy fellow. Jen has become an indelible part of our dog, Harry’s, life: through stranger ritual training, she helped us understand his cues and comfort level, as well as develop rituals and routines for him to meet in and trust new people on his own terms. Her wisdom, patience, and love for animals shines through in all of her interactions, and we would recommend her to anyone for training to get a better relationship with and understanding of your pet.”
“We had one consultation session with Diana for our puppy and she was very helpful and gave us a lot of good information. We are really hoping her tips help us train our puppy better”
“Vivian was very informative and so patient with me and Sage to run it through our consultation. I’ve learned more about Sage during that entire session than I have since I’ve had her and it opened a world of possibilities for me and Sage to explore and grow thanks to her help- would recommend her for trick and clicker training alongside reactivity management as well!”
“We have been working with Joanna for over 7 years; in that time, she has offered gentle, practical solutions for an aging dog, helped us welcome a new dog, and dealt effectively but kindly with fear and aggression. She even helped us welcome our first cat, giving expert advice on integrating her into our existing home. I can confidently say that Joanna is extremely knowledgeable and effective in her methods and has contributed greatly to the quality of life of our family!”
About: I have multiple certifications across multiple species (so multi species homes are welcome!) and I specialize in separation anxiety. When you sign up for services with me you get honesty, empathy, and a cheer leader to help you out along the way, as well as a knowledgeable, efficient, successful trainer.
How dog training on Rover works
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3. Book training sessions
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Dog Training FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Rover
Trainers listing on Rover must be credentialed dog trainers, commit to reward-based training methods, and pass a background check to offer dog training in Houston.
Reward-based training encourages dogs to offer desired behaviors by reinforcing the behavior with something the dog likes; treats, play, or toys. Reward-based training prioritizes using the least intrusive intervention; it promotes thinking rather than punishing mistakes.
When rewards are used, the likelihood the behavior is repeated increases. The positive connection to the reward results in making learning enjoyable, strengthens the human animal bond and over time leads to consistent desired behaviors.
Training can happen many places — your home, a park, a store, or anywhere else that you and your trainer decide is best for the training you are doing! Many trainers will recommend training in your home. This allows them to observe your dog in their natural environment so they can effectively assess and best help reach your training goals.
Trainers will often mention on their profile where they typically hold training sessions, but you can always contact a trainer to learn more!
Rover makes it easy to find Houston dog trainers to provide loving care from their own home. The background-checked, 5-star trainers you can find on Rover will work with you and your dog to build new skills and address behaviors. Dog trainers can work on:
- Puppy training, adult dog training, agility training, clicker training and advanced training.
- Behaviors such as barking, leash manners, leash reactivity, house manners, jumping, fearful behavior, anxious behavior, separation distress, recall, biting, chewing, mouthiness, potty training and resource guarding.
Of course! Having a trainer that is the right fit for both you and your pup is an important step to reaching your training goals. We recommend reaching out to any trainer that interests you. Your initial request is not final until both you and the trainer decide you want to move forward with booking.
Also, trainers may offer or require consultations. Make sure to ask trainers so you can make the best decision for you and your pet.
Many trainers on Rover indicate experience in a wide range of behaviors, from puppy training to more advanced behaviors and training types.
Review a trainer’s profile to see if their experience aligns with your needs, and if you have questions, don’t hesitate to contact them to ensure they’re the right trainer for you and your pet.
We get it—sometimes plans change and you may need to cancel your dog training service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your trainer’s cancellation policy.
Note: If your dog trainer requested to cancel this booking, then they need to cancel from their account. Please contact them via Rover Messages.
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