I've loved dogs since childhood and dedicated the past 20 yrs to studying their psychology, behavior, learning how to communicate best with them and teaching their humans to as well. I became a professional force free dog trainer in 2003. I studied for 2 years prior while managing the 1st dog daycare in Houston. I named my own company Spoiled Good Dog Training based on my philosophy that a truly spoiled dog is a dog who has mutual trust, understanding and respect with their humans. Trained dogs know what’s expected of them in various "human" situations and owners who train learn to communicate with their canine companions. So both can enjoy a happier more well-rounded life together. My home is very dog friendly and they are allowed on my furniture unless you don't want them to. I’m not a trainer who believes your dog shouldn’t sleep in the bed with you if that’s what you wish. We can spoil our dogs while also teaching them to be well behaved by implementing postive science-based training methods. I semi-retired from training a year ago and now work from home for myself and as a writer for an internet marketing company. But dogs are still my passion! I have a good sized fully fenced back yard that's double gated like at a dog park. It's very secure. My house has an open floor plan that gives them space to play while I can always keep an eye on them. I have 2 very spoiled but equally good and well-socialized fur babies. Pixie is a medium-size mutt who’s 7 yrs old and Goose is an 9 yr old German Shorthair Pointer. Both of them grew up and have lived their whole lives with many other dogs of all breeds, sizes, ages and temperaments around them. I ran a board & train business full time in my home as well as a daycare on weekdays. I was also a senior dog trainer at Petco where they attended socials, lessons and classes as my "demo dogs". Pixie & Goose are particularly gentle with small dogs and puppies. If you have a puppy that could use some mental and physical exercise, socialization and positive training reinforcement or an older dog that just wants to get lots of cuddles and attention or anything in between – I’m your gal!