Houston Obedience Training (HOT) Dog Club
Service area: Serves Houston, TX, and surrounding areas within the 77080 zip code and nearby neighborhoods.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Competition / Agility
Specialty Focus Areas
- Basic Obedience
- Puppy Training
- Leash Pulling
- Recall
Training Formats Offered
- Group Classes
- Private Facility
Program Formats
- Ongoing Weekly
Types of Dogs
- Small
- Medium
- Large
- Giant
- Herding
- Sporting
- Working
- Hounds
- Terriers
- Doodles
- Brachycephalic
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Positive Reinforcement Only
Equipment:
- ✓ Clickers
- ✓ Food Rewards
- ✓ Harnesses
- ✓ Flat Collars
- ✓ Obstacle Courses
HOT offers structured group classes in Obedience, Rally, Agility, and Conformation across multiple levels. Classes are sequential, with prerequisites required for advanced levels. Students begin with Basic Obedience and progress through higher levels. The club also offers AKC Canine Good Citizen Prep classes taught by certified evaluators. Training is conducted in a group setting with limited class sizes. Seminars and clinics are available to prepare dogs for AKC trials.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Class fees must be paid online via credit or debit card at time of registration. Registration is not complete until payment, approved registration, and a copy of the dog’s rabies certificate are received. Specific pricing is not listed publicly and requires registration through their online portal.
Policies
Walk-ins are not accepted. All students must pre-register and submit proof of rabies vaccination. Dogs with aggression toward people or other dogs are not permitted in group classes. No e-collars allowed on facility grounds. Dogs must be on flea control and waste must be cleaned up. Bitches in season may enter the building but must wear britches and cannot enter the agility ring.
Testimonials
Three years ago, I had a great experience at Hot Dog Training with my dog McLovin. So when my wife got a new puppy, I said, “Let’s go back to Hot Dog.” I deeply regret that decision.
We arrived early with our 16-week-old puppy, hoping to get some help for her nipping and early signs of aggression toward people and dogs. Instead of support or guidance, one of the trainers — after just 5 to 10 minutes of observing her — looked me in the eye and told me I should return the dog to the breeder.
This wasn’t just hurtful — it was horrifying. I got this dog from Bark, a rescue, not a breeder. And returning her to Bark would almost certainly mean she would be put down. A professional dog trainer told me, in essence, to kill my dog.
Instead of saying, “She’s not ready for basic training, she needs behavioral work first,” I was told to leave and never come back.
In full transparency, our puppy did nip one of the workers. There was no blood, no serious injury — just a scared, overstimulated puppy in a new environment. The next day, my wife called the facility, hoping to talk calmly about next steps and possible help. The same trainer was so rude and cold that my wife ended up in tears. When I took the phone, I wasn’t even allowed to speak before being berated again and told to take our puppy back to Bark.
Who tells a family that their 16-week-old “fur baby” can’t be helped and should be euthanized? We went in looking for compassion and expertise. We left shocked, hurt, and angry.
Hot Dog Training broke our trust, and I would never recommend this place to anyone. Not every dog is easy, but that’s why places like this are supposed to exist — to help. Instead, we were met with judgment and cruelty.
Absolutely love this place! All the instructors and volunteers that help during the classes are wonderful and so informative. My puppy and I have completed 3 classes so far and plenty more to go and learn! Highly recommend HOT for all dog owners in Houston looking for anything from basic manners to competitive skills and competitions. Best training facility I have been to.
We are so grateful for Houston Obedience Training. My pup is still learning, but I appreciate their practical approach to training. They offer affordable group classes. I feel like my dog learned more quickly seeing other dogs in the group doing the commands. I highly recommend HOT training. We will start Basic 2 soon.
About the Trainer
Houston Obedience Training (HOT) Dog Club is a volunteer-run dog training organization founded in 1964 that offers group obedience, rally, agility, and conformation classes for dogs of all levels. Classes are held in an indoor, air-conditioned, matted ring and on a lighted, regulation agility field. All instructors are active club members with at least two years of experience and have earned titles on their own dogs; advanced class instructors are certified CGC Evaluators. The club also hosts AKC-licensed obedience, rally, agility, and tracking trials, as well as Canine Good Citizen tests, seminars, and workshops. The facility is available for rent for training purposes, with strict rules against e-collars and aggressive dog behavior modification. The club emphasizes community through social events like holiday parties and annual banquets.
HOT does not offer private, in-home, or board-and-train services. Dogs with aggression toward people or other dogs are not permitted in group classes, and owners are directed to seek private trainers for such issues. All students must pre-register online and provide proof of rabies vaccination before enrollment. Walk-ins are not accepted.
Accomplishments
Founded in 1964, HOT has been training dogs for over 60 years. The club is an AKC-licensed venue for obedience, rally, agility, and tracking trials. Instructors have earned titles on their own dogs and must complete a two-year mentorship before teaching. CGC Prep classes are taught by certified CGC Evaluators.
How to Get Started!
Prospective students must visit the website, review class prerequisites and calendar, and register online through the Propetware portal. Registration requires payment of class fee, approved registration, and submission of a copy of the dog’s current rabies certificate. No walk-ins are allowed.
Contact Information
Availability
- Weekdays
- Evening
- Weekends
- Morning
- Afternoon
Hours
Monday: 7-10pm
Tuesday: 7-10pm
Wednesday: 7-10pm
Thursday: 7-10pm
Friday: 7-10pm
Saturday: 9am-1pm
Sunday: Closed
Certifications
- Credentialed
Associations
- AKC
Languages
- English
Misc Features
- wheelchair accessible entrance
- wheelchair accessible parking
Location
2400 Campbell Rd Unit H, Houston, TX 77080Listing Tools for Trainers
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