Houston DogWorks
Ranked #22 in Houston and #40 in Texas
Service area: Houston, TX
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Therapy Dog
- Working Dog
- Competition / Agility
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Puppy Training
- Recall
- Leash Pulling
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Resource Guarding
- Barking Excessively
- Basic Obedience
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- Group Classes
- Private Facility
- Board and Train
- Day Training
Program Formats
- One-Time Consultation
- Sessions Package
- Ongoing Weekly
- Intensive Program
Types of Dogs
- Small
- Sporting
- Working
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
- Senior (8+ years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Balanced Training
Houston DogWorks offers a variety of training programs. Puppy Programs include Head Start, Puppy Primer, Power Puppy, and Gun Dog Puppy (coming soon), focusing on socialization and foundational obedience. Obedience Foundations addresses common issues like leash pulling, reactivity, and barking, offering a 5-Week Hybrid Board & Train for intensive training or an Owner-Coached Foundations program with private lessons and group classes.
Behavior & Aggression Rehab begins with a 90-minute consultation to develop a personalized plan, followed by private lessons, communication techniques, and management strategies. Advanced Training provides continuing education with programs like Advanced Obedience (for CGC graduates), a free Maintenance Class for ongoing practice, Trick Dog (two levels), a specialized Therapy Dog program, and Trained Retrieve.
Competition Obedience Coaching is available for those ready to compete in AKC Obedience or Rally events, offering both private and small group training. Additionally, they provide Structured Dog Daycare for socialization and training reinforcement, and Dog Boarding services exclusively for their training clients, ensuring continued learning and care.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Boarding fees are based on PM drop-off and AM pick-up on weekdays, with a reduced rate daycare fee added for AM drop-off and PM pick-up. Pricing information for other services is available upon contact. The business aims to provide training in a timely and cost-efficient manner.
Testimonials
“This is by far the best dog training business in the state of Texas. Josh, the owner, is a dedicated, emphatic, and science based dog trainer. He is the teacher and you’re the student. As long as you can understand that relationship and do your work outside of the lessons, you and your dog will be very successful.
Training your dog is not something that takes a week or a month. Houston Dog Works understands this and will help you through the process and unique difficulties of training your individual dog to create REAL reliability.”
– Jordan Olinsky
“I highly recommend Houston DogWorks. My dog has “issues” and despite my efforts, they were not getting any better. A couple of other dog trainers recommended Josh, and touted him for his ability to deal with problems. I finally called Josh and am glad I did. My dog stayed at Houston DogWorks for a Board-and-Train and we are currently doing follow-up work with Josh. I know the journey is not over, but the difference so far is amazing.”
– Patti Lampton
“Josh’s program is successful because he works with you and your dog – I tried other dog training places but no behavior changed. We needed more time and attention without going broke. Group classes also help us practice in a safe environment. I have a chihuahua/dashound mix, and there are dogs of all breeds and sizes. I appreciate all the time Josh & Kennedy dedicate to this work – it has helped me enjoy walking my dog, and I can take him out in public without stress. I can also manage him at the vet now with no anxiety meds for him.”
– Bonnie Ewing
About the Trainer
Houston DogWorks, founded in 2019 by Josh Wiggins, is a dog training business that focuses on building strong, lasting connections between humans and their canine companions. They aim to bridge the communication gap between dogs and owners, empowering owners with knowledge, skills, and support.
They offer a comprehensive range of training programs including Puppy Programs, Obedience Foundations, Behavioral Rehab, Advanced Training, and Competition Obedience. Their approach is described as “No-BS” and aims to transform dog behavior in less than 30 minutes a day.
Houston DogWorks also provides related services such as Structured Dog Daycare and Dog Boarding, which are exclusively reserved for their training clients. They pride themselves on creating personalized training programs that cater to each dog’s unique personality and needs, helping owners interpret and respond to their dog’s cues for a deeper connection.
Accomplishments
Josh Wiggins is the Founder & Director of Training for Houston DogWorks, with over a decade of experience. He specializes in gun dog training and serves as the President of the Lone Star Chapter of NAVHDA (North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association). Josh is a nationally ranked AKC Obedience competitor, a contributor to Front & Finish magazine, and an AKC Canine Good Citizen Program evaluator. He has been featured in publications such as AKC Sports, PetTalk magazine, and the German Shepherd Dog Club of Washington State.
How to Get Started!
To get started, clients can contact Houston DogWorks to discuss their training needs and determine the right program for them. For behavioral issues, a comprehensive 90-minute consultation is the first step. Clients can also submit an inquiry through the website’s contact form or call directly.
Contact Information
Availability
- Weekdays
- Weekends
- Morning
- Afternoon
- Evening
Certifications
- Credentialed
Associations
- AKC
- Accredited
Misc Features
- wheelchair accessible entrance
- wheelchair accessible parking
Other Services Offered
- Dog day care center
- Pet boarding service