dogsmart
not yet ranked in Fulshear and not yet ranked in Texas
Service area: Katy, Fulshear, Houston, Richmond, Sugar Land, West Houston, and the counties of Ft. Bend, Harris, Brazoria, Montgomery, and Galveston in Texas.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Puppy Training
- Leash Pulling
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Jumping on People
- Biting / Nipping
- Potty Training
- Fearfulness
Training Formats Offered
- In-Home
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Positive Reinforcement Only
Equipment:
- ✓ Clickers
dogsmart and Sit.Stay.Obey Academy taught in-home puppy training classes. dogsmart also handled behavior cases related to fear and aggression. They specialized in puppy development and adolescent dog behavior, offering private in-home dog training for common adolescent problems like inappropriate elimination, destructive chewing, digging, pulling on leash, jumping, and play biting. The puppy pre-school program was available for puppies and adolescent dogs.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Most in-home dog training in the Katy, Fulshear, Richmond and West Houston areas was covered by a general training fee. Some dog training in Harris County, Montgomery County, Brazoria County and Galveston County may have been subject to a travel fee. Pricing for very difficult cases went beyond the scope of normal dog training.
About the Trainer
dogsmart was a dog training business that focused on positive, force-free, and nonviolent reinforcement-based methods, including clicker training. They specialized in motivational dog training and behavior modification, aiming to build confident, happy dogs.
They offered in-home puppy training classes and handled complex behavior cases related to fear and aggression. Their services addressed common adolescent dog behavior problems such as inappropriate elimination, destructive chewing, digging, leash pulling, jumping on visitors, and play biting.
The business was led by Curtiss Lanham, CPDT-KA, and Sheila Bertelsen, a certified dog trainer, who provided in-home dog training and canine behavior counseling. Curtiss was recognized as an expert in dog behavior and was active in dog rescue. Please note: dogsmart is now retired from dog behavior work. They recommend contacting Sheila Bertelsen at Sit.Stay.Obey Academy for all training and behavior needs, emphasizing that only a behavior trainer who uses force-free, reward-based training should be contacted.
Accomplishments
Curtiss Lanham is a CPDT-KA and a recognized expert in dog behavior in the greater Houston areas. He and his wife Melba were active in dog rescue in Texas with American Brittany Rescue, and they also train foster dogs and teach foster parents how to train and care for dogs. Sheila Bertelsen is a certified dog trainer.
Contact Information
Certifications
- CPDT-KA
- Credentialed
Misc Features
- wheelchair accessible parking
Other Services Offered
- Pet supply store