A well-trained dog is a joy to all. Sometimes, the task may seem nearly impossible. The key is understanding how your dog thinks and how they communicate. Fluffy, Butch, and Max are not little people in fur coats. They look at the world in a different way than you do.

TEACHER'S PET can prevent your "worlds" from colliding by teaching you how to read your dog and effectively train him/her to respond to commands without physical devices, bribery, or emotional confrontations. Our methods here at Houston Texas Dog Obedience Training, are based on sound scientific principles of canine behavior and psychology as well as the experience of working with hundreds of dogs and owners who have achieved remarkable results.

TEACHER'S PET specializes in solving behavior problems like housebreaking, separation anxiety, and aggression. We also provide programs in basic obedience. Our system incorporates a "train the trainer" method in which positive reinforcement and praise get results ...a well-mannered family member and a lovable pet.

The Program

All sessions are conducted privately with client(s) and dog(s). Programs are individually designed. We start with a profile to identify problems and set specific goals. Whether we are starting with a 10-week old puppy or an adult dog with "issues", we'll spend some time talking about canine behavior, and how dogs think, learn, and communicate. This makes the difference between a dog that simply "knows" commands and one that will readily respond in any situation. Our philosophy at Teacher's Pet Behavioral Counseling is that effective communication and an appropriate relationship in which your dog trusts you as a "good leader" is the key to having a well-mannered pet. Our emphasis is on coaching the owner as training a dog involves some skill on the part of the person who is attempting to give direction. Our methods are very "hands-free" and employ the principles of psychology and canine heirachy to achieve what is most people's goal in training -- to have a dog that will respond without having to yell, repeat, physically handle, or depend on extraneous devices.

Sessions last about 45 minutes to 1 hour and conducted about once a week. The owner must commit to working with the dog between sessions as the program is progressive. The number of sessions depends on what the owner's goals are but packages are available at discounted rates. For more specific information regarding our programs and for price information, please contact us by phone (713-864-3436) or e-mail thinklikeadog@worldnet.att.net.