Club Canine

Training begins with a 2+ hour in-home consultation involving all family members to assess behavior, establish communication, and introduce foundational techniques. This is followed by private lessons at home, progressing to local parks or the facility. Dogs then transition into Foundation Obedience group classes (once weekly), advancing to Intermediate/Advanced Obedience, Intro to Rally, and finally Rally Coursing & Competition Prep. Each level builds on the previous, with AKC CGC and Urban Dog titles as milestones. Boarding and day camp are integrated as training vehicles, not just care services.

Pricing Summary

Pricing is not publicly listed. Services include a 2+ hour in-home consultation as the first step, followed by private lessons and group classes. Boarding, day camp, and swimming are offered as ancillary services. Programs require commitment and progression through structured levels, with no advertised packages or flat rates.

Policies

Appointment scheduling is managed through an online system. Contact information is not shared with anyone. No explicit cancellation or rescheduling policy is stated, but clients are encouraged to commit to the full process for best results.

Club Canine is Houston’s premier Human/Dog education and development center focused on building a strong, respectful relationship between dogs and their families through their unique Thinking Dog System. They offer comprehensive training that addresses behavior, obedience, and emotional development for dogs of all ages and backgrounds, including rescues and high-drive breeds. Their approach emphasizes family involvement, consistent leadership, and real-world application, with services that include in-home consultations, private lessons, group classes, boarding, day camp, and swimming as training tools. Unlike traditional obedience classes, Club Canine teaches owners how to become effective leaders by understanding canine communication and implementing structured management programs. They also provide behavioral rehabilitation for issues like reactivity, fearfulness, and aggression, ensuring long-term success rather than quick fixes.

Their group classes progress from Foundation Obedience to Advanced Obedience, Rally, and Competition Prep, culminating in AKC Canine Good Citizen and Urban Dog titles. Ancillary services include Pack Social (dog daycare) and Puppy Partners (socialization with trained adult dogs). All training is rooted in building confidence, focus, and decision-making in dogs through consistency and clear communication.

The business is led by Dean Miller and Dallas, who are highlighted in testimonials as skilled, patient, and deeply committed to both dogs and their owners. They foster a supportive community and encourage long-term engagement with training programs.

Accomplishments

Club Canine is recognized as Houston’s original day camp and premier obedience training facility. Clients have successfully earned AKC Canine Good Citizen, Advanced CGC, Urban Dog, and Rally titles through their program. Their Thinking Dog System is proprietary and emphasized as a unique, results-driven approach to behavior and obedience.

How to Get Started!

The first step is a 2+ hour in-home Training & Behavioral Consultation that includes all family members living with the dog. This session educates owners on canine communication, establishes a structured management plan, and introduces foundational exercises. After the consultation, clients proceed to private lessons and then group classes based on progress.