Every Dog Deserves a Second Chance

Professional, compassionate dog training in Northwest Houston

Specializing in rescue dogs and positive reinforcement training. With years of hands-on experience fostering and training adoptable dogs, I help your furry friend become the best companion they can be.

πŸ† CPDT-KA Certified Dog Trainer
Start Your Dog's Journey
❀️

Rescue Experience

Years of volunteer work training dogs at 3 local rescue groups

πŸŽ“

Certified Professional

CPDT-KA certification ensuring science-based, effective training

🏑

Local to NW Houston

Serving Cypress, Tomball, Spring, and surrounding areas

Training Services Tailored to Your Dog

Positive reinforcement training that builds trust and creates lasting results

🐾

Basic Obedience

Essential commands and manners every dog should know for a happy home life.

  • Sit, stay, down, come
  • Leash walking skills
  • Door manners & greetings
  • Crate training basics
  • House training support
🐢

Behavior Modification

Address unwanted behaviors with patience and proven techniques.

  • Jumping & excessive barking
  • Leash reactivity
  • Separation anxiety
  • Resource guarding
  • Fear & confidence building
🌟

Rescue Dog Specialty

Helping newly adopted dogs adjust to their forever homes with confidence.

  • Transition support
  • Trust building exercises
  • Socialization protocols
  • Managing unknown history
  • Building new routines
πŸ‘Ά

Puppy Foundation

Start your puppy off right with early socialization and training fundamentals.

  • Critical socialization period
  • Bite inhibition training
  • House training mastery
  • Basic manners foundation
  • Puppy problem prevention
🚢

Leash Skills

Make walks enjoyable again with proper leash manners and impulse control.

  • Loose leash walking
  • Reactivity management
  • Distraction training
  • Multi-dog walking
  • Real-world practice
πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§

Private In-Home Sessions

One-on-one training in your home environment for personalized attention.

  • Customized training plans
  • Home environment focus
  • Family involvement
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Ongoing support

My Training Philosophy

Positive. Patient. Proven.

Every dog, especially those from rescue backgrounds, deserves training built on trust, respect, and positive reinforcement. I don't believe in harsh corrections or outdated dominance theory. Instead, I focus on understanding your dog's unique personality and needs, then building behaviors through reward-based methods that create lasting, happy results.

Having fostered and trained countless rescue dogs to become adoptable family companions, I've seen firsthand how patience and positive methods transform even the most challenging behaviors into success stories.

πŸ’š

Compassion First

Every dog has a story. I meet your dog where they are and build from there.

🧠

Science-Based

Methods grounded in animal learning science and positive reinforcement.

🀝

Partnership

Training is a team effort between you, your dog, and me.

⏱️

Patience

Lasting behavior change takes time. I'm here for the journey.

About Matthew

My passion for dog training grew from years of volunteer work with local rescue organizations in northwest Houston. I've fostered dozens of dogsβ€”each with their own challenges and storiesβ€”and helped transform them into confident, well-mannered companions ready for their forever homes.

This hands-on experience taught me that every dog is unique, and there's no one-size-fits-all approach to training. Whether working with a fearful rescue, an energetic puppy, or a dog with behavioral challenges, I bring patience, expertise, and genuine care to every training session.

As a CPDT-KA certified trainer, I'm committed to ongoing education in the latest science-based training methods, ensuring your dog receives the most effective and humane training available.

Experience & Qualifications

  • CPDT-KA Certified Professional Dog Trainer
  • 300+ hours documented training experience
  • Volunteer trainer at 3 local rescue organizations
  • Specialized in rescue dog rehabilitation
  • Focus on positive reinforcement methods
  • Serving Northwest Houston communities
  • Continuous education in canine behavior

Training Packages

Flexible options to fit your needs and budget

Single Session

$80

per hour

  • In-home private training
  • Customized to your goals
  • Written training plan
  • Email follow-up support
  • All ages & breeds welcome
Book Now

4-Session Package

$300

$75/session

  • Most popular option
  • Comprehensive training plan
  • Weekly sessions
  • Progress tracking
  • Between-session support
  • Save $20 vs single sessions
Get Started

8-Session Program

$560

$70/session

  • Best value for major goals
  • Behavior modification focus
  • Bi-weekly sessions
  • Lifetime email support
  • Real-world practice sessions
  • Save $80 vs single sessions
Transform Your Dog

Rescue Dog Discount: Recently adopted a dog from a rescue organization? Ask about my 15% rescue dog discount! I'm passionate about supporting successful adoptions.

Ready to Get Started?

Let's give your dog their second chance!

Contact me today to schedule a free 15-minute phone consultation and discuss your dog's training goals.

Get In Touch
πŸ“±
(346) 306-6060
πŸ“
Northwest Houston, TX

Service Areas: I provide in-home training throughout northwest Houston including Cypress, Tomball, Spring, The Woodlands, and surrounding communities. Not sure if I serve your area? Just ask!