
Dog trainers continue to change the lives of dogs and their owners each day. Your dog’s journey to obedience does not have to be a stressful one, and can be made much easier with the help of a professional.
In this article we’ll dive into:
- 15 of the best dog trainers in Houston, Texas
- A fantastic YouTube channel from a Houston dog trainer
- All kinds of programs ranging from custom private lessons to board and train

First, I’d like to thank Paw and Order for sponsoring this post, and tell you a little about them.
Paw & Order Dog Training strives to be knowledgeable in every valuable technique and tool for training dogs and their owners. They use a balanced approach to dog training. Their programs are tailored to the individual dog vs one method that is supposed to work for every dog. They offer commitment-based in-home and board and train packages, working with you and your dog until all goals are met.
Head trainer Charli Ardoin was born and raised in Houston. Her heart was touched when volunteering at multiple dog rescues over the years, which lead to an education in professional dog training. She was driven to stop the constant flow of dogs being surrendered and euthanized due to misunderstood behavioral issues. After completing a highly selective professional dog training program, Charli worked several years as a freelance dog trainer before findhing her home with the Paw & Order family. She loves helping humans communicate better with their dogs so they can live peacefully in a calm household.
Contact Charli to schedule a no-obligation evaluation.
Paw & Order also has locations in Corpus Christi Texas, Western Pennsylvania (Pittsburgh, Washington, Harmony, and Erie), Central Ohio, Southwest Florida, Upstate South Carolina.
1. Peace Love And Dogs
Peace Love And Dogs in Houston, Texas offers unique and fun classes to help you and your dog achieve your goals together. Their goal is to help mold each pup into the happiest version of themselves by offering positive reinforcement style training. No matter your dog’s current struggle with obedience, they have a program for you.
Peace Love and Dogs offers private training, puppy training, adult obedience, and advanced obedience classes for dogs that already know the basics. Each of these programs offer basic obedience training, can target problematic behaviors, and will even throw in some bonus tricks to add to your pup’s abilities (extra tricks, treadmill training, etc).
To schedule your first consult, you can contact them here.
2. Sit Means Sit Houston
Sit Means Sit Dog Training in Houston, Texas is part of one of the most well known dog training chains in the country. They have an array of qualified trainers that provide expert dog training around the country, and have been featured in multiple media outlets for their success. They offer positive and encouraging training that will help your canine accomplish each of their behavioral goals.
They offer puppy training, leash training, adult obedience, and correction of more severe issues like severe anxiety and aggression. To schedule your first lesson, you can contact them here.

3. Off Leash K9 Training
Off Leash K9 Training in Houston, Texas is one of the many chains of Off leash Training programs across the country. Off Leash Training is known for their skills in canine obedience, and uses their expertise to help your dog become the well behaved pup of your dreams. With growing from just one trainer to over 600 across the country, you know this program has a list of qualified trainers that are ready to help you and your beloved companion.
They offer puppy packages for $50, basic obedience packages for $595, and advanced obedience for $895.
To schedule your first consult, you can contact them here.
4. Houston Obedience Training
Houston Obedience Training (Hot Dog Club) has been helping the dogs and owners of the area since 1964. This training facility has a long list of training programs based on their years of experience, and offers training ranging from obedience to agility. Whether your dog is a complete beginner or a skilled pup, they have an option for you.
In the realm of doggie obedience, they offer classes for puppies to skilled adults. They can target your growing puppy and teach them the basics, and can even help to mold them into an athlete. With such a wide range of skills offered, you know they are ready for any obedience hurdle that your dog may bring.
To schedule your first consult, you can contact them here.
5. Beyond The Dog
Beyond The Dog Training in Houston, Texas offers skilled training services to the dogs and cats of the Houston area. Beyond The Dog has a team of behavioral experts that have dedicated their lives to helping your dog become a well behaved member of the family. They achieve such great success by not only training your furry friend, but by training owners as well. Once everyone is on the same page, you are then able to achieve balance in our home.
Beyond The Dog offers private training, board and train programs, and even video training sessions if needed. They can offer an online consultation to get an understanding of what your dog needs, and can then determine the program that suits them best.
Check out Beyond the Dog’s training programs.
6. Bark Busters Home Dog Training
Bark Busters Home Dog Training covers multiple areas in Houston, Texas, and other cities surrounding the area. Donna and Jim Smith work tirelessly to help as many dogs as possible in the Houston area, and have years of experience to offer.
Since Bark Busters training is done in the comfort of your home, they can target just about every area of canine obedience that your dog struggles with. With skills in helping dogs with potty training all the way to aggression, Donna and Jim can assist you and your dog through any behavioral hurdle you face along the way.
To schedule your first consult with Bark Busters, you can contact them here.
7. Stephanie Bennett’s Believe In Dog Training
Believe in Dog Training in Houston, Texas follows a holistic training approach. Holistic training aims to target your dog’s needs from every angle, assessing their overall health in the training process. By targeting the mind, body, and spirit, they are able to offer your dog the well rounded training they need.
They believe in helping you strengthen the bond between you and your pup, and with that they are able to craft the best program for your furry friend. By emphasizing positive and rewarding training that’s good for the soul, your dog will thoroughly enjoy the training process. By doing this, they will always succeed!
They offer private classes, puppy training, group classes, and workshops to help your pup become the best version of themselves. To schedule your first consult, you can contact them here.
8. Revival Dog Training
This “inside the loop” Houston dog trainer was founded by a certified dog trainer and a veterinarian. Revival dog training now employs a number of certified trainers to cover a variety of programs.
They offer private training, group training programs, and dog day care. The day care is viewed as continuing education for dogs that are or have been in their training programs. Their programs are tailored to adults and seniors.
Boarding programs are also offered with customized programs.
You’re sure to enjoy some of the many dog training pdf’s available on their website including a Crate Desensitization Checklist and Day Training Homework Exercises.
9. Dogwood Dog Training
Dogwood Dog Training in Houston, Texas offers training services in every area of canine obedience. With their skilled team of dog behavior specialists, they have exactly what your dog needs to succeed. Dogwood offers services in canine obedience, puppy training, agility, and even nose work. No matter what your or your dog needs, they’ve got you covered. They even offer online classes for those that are unable to come to their facility.
Once you schedule your first consult (online or in person), they can help you determine which program will be best for your furry friend. To schedule your first consult, you can contact them here.
10. Puptown Houston Dog Training
Puptown Houston Dog Training in Houston, Texas are professionals at creating a tailored program for each furry friend that steps in their door. They know that dog training is not one size fits all, and wants to create a program that fits you and your dog’s needs. They have an option for every area of canine training, and have what it takes to help your beloved companion succeed.
They offer private classes, group classes, puppy training, and lodge and learn programs for every pup. Each program can cover beginner to advanced dogs, and can tailor their program to address your dog’s specific struggles.
Check out Puptown’s Learn and Lodge program wtih boarding and training together. They also provide service dog training.
11. Suburban K9 Dog Training
Suburban K9 Dog Training in Houston, Texas is one of the best dog training programs in the country. They have one of the highest rated training programs in the US, and have a long list of impressive clients that refer to Suburban K9 for all of their dog training needs. Their head trainer appeared on Animal Planet, and they have been featured on multiple media platforms over the years since they’ve opened.
Their dog board and train program is rated one of the best in the country, along with their other impressive services they offer at their facility. They also offer in home training, behavioral counseling, and training dogs that will be living on estates.
To get more information on their world class programs, you can contact them here.
12. Smart Dog Training Center
Smart Dog Training Center in Houston, Texas offers skilled training in each area of canine obedience. Their indoor and air conditioned facility hosts dog professionals of all kinds, and offers weekly classes for dogs and their owners. Their team of dog trainers offer puppy classes, basic obedience, group play sessions, and even agility courses for the more skilled pups of the Houston area.
To get more information on scheduling a lesson, you can contact them here.
13. Michael’s Dogs
Michael’s Dogs in Houston, Texas wants to offer you dog training assistance like no other training facility. They focus on being a support system for canines and humans, and work to give you the very best training experience possible. They offer puppy training, obedience training, baby prep, and even video and phone consultation when life gets too busy.
The team at Michael’s Dogs understands your life and your busy schedule, and they want to offer every option possible to ensure that your dog still gets the training they need. To schedule your first lesson, in person or over the phone, you can contact them here.
14. Longoriahaus Dog Training
Owner dog trainer Al provides training for the Humble, Kingwood, Atascocita, and other areas of Houston and its outskirts. Al has been training dogs for over 16 years.
The first step is a dog training evaluation with you and your dog. If you’re a good fit, Al designs a custom training program with your specific needs in mind.
You’re sure to enjoy Al’s many articles as well as his dog training YouTube channel.
15. Love for Dogs
Owners Ana and Montana clearly have a love for dogs as they have over 17 years experience training dogs. They are conviently located just inside the 610 loop in Houston near I45 in Northside Village.
These certified dog trainers provide board and train and private training. They also have a dog day care and boarding services.
Summary
Your dog’s obedience struggles will be a thing of the past once you contact any of the above trainers. If you are in the Houston area and need a skilled dog trainer, these trainers have got you covered!