Heeling Hounds Dog Training

Service area: Northwest San Antonio and Boerne, Texas

Heeling Hounds offers tailored training programs designed to meet individual and family needs within the home environment. This eliminates the need for clients to travel to classes or group sessions.

Behavior Modification services aim to eliminate unwanted behaviors like digging, jumping, and barking, with initial consultations having no “magic time limit” and including selective email/telephone follow-up. Obedience Training focuses on teaching dogs a human vocabulary, adding desired behaviors, and utilizes gentle methods, including the clicker.

Adoption Transition Counseling helps new dog owners establish cohesive leadership, consistent routines, and effective communication to ensure a smooth transition and prevent future problems. The Trainer Tag-along Program provides aspiring trainers with practical experience through ride-along sessions and a wrap-up meeting, offering a cost-effective alternative to full certification schools.

Pricing Summary

Prices are effective January 1, 2024, and a military discount is available for the initial session. Additional travel charges may apply at a rate of $2 per five miles round-trip.

For Behavior Modification, Obedience Training, and Adoption Transition Counseling, an Initial Consultation Visit costs $120 for one dog, with a $40 surcharge per additional dog. Follow-up Consultations are $90 for one dog, with a $40 surcharge per additional dog. A free initial phone/email interview is offered for these services.

The Trainer Tag-along Program has an Initial Meet and Greet for $99, Ride-along Sessions for $30 (minimum of four required), and a Wrap-up Meeting for $150 (includes portfolio and CD-ROM). The total cost for this program is $369, with optional additional coaching at $60/hour. Payment is accepted via cash, check, PayPal, or Square, with additional processing fees for PayPal and Square.

Policies

Office hours for making reservations are from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. All appointments must be reserved at least 48 hours in advance; reservations made less than 48 hours in advance are subject to a $15 surcharge.

Cancellations for all services must be made at least 48 hours in advance to avoid a $15 cancellation surcharge. Payment is required after the completion of each session for Behavior Modification, Obedience Training, and Adoption Transition Counseling. For the Trainer Tag-along program, payment is required after each stage of each phase.

Heeling Hounds Dog Training is owned and founded by Glenda Herrin, who has trained over 1500 dogs since 2008. The business provides personalized, in-home dog training services focusing on behavior modification, obedience, and adoption transition counseling. They also offer a unique Trainer Tag-along Program for aspiring dog trainers.

Their philosophy centers on the belief that there are no bad dogs, only uneducated ones. Training involves explaining desired behaviors to dogs using communication they can understand, without harsh methods, shouting, intimidation, or harmful techniques. The approach is fun, stress-free, and rewarding for both dogs and their human companions.

Accomplishments

Glenda Herrin is the founder and owner of Heeling Hounds, having trained over 1500 dogs since 2008. She holds certifications as a Professional Dog Trainer through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers, Animal College Level II, and Raise With Praise Dog Training.

She has been a Professional Member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers since 2008. Glenda has also served as a Mentor Trainer for the Animal Behavior College since 2010 and for the CATCH Canine Academy since 2016. Her background includes serving 20 years in the Air Force as a German and Russian Linguist/Translator and earning a Bachelor of Arts Degree in German from the University of Maryland. She gained valuable experience handling over 100 different dogs as a volunteer dog-walker at the Hawaiian Humane Society in 2005.

How to Get Started!

Clients can contact Heeling Hounds to inquire about canine training, learn about their methods, or schedule an appointment. For Behavior Modification, Obedience Training, and Adoption Transition Counseling, a free initial phone/email interview is offered, followed by an Initial Consultation Visit. The Trainer Tag-along Program begins with an Initial Meet and Greet.