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Service Overview

Types of Dog Training

  • Family Dog
  • Behavior Modification

Specialty Focus Areas

  • Basic Obedience
  • Puppy Training
  • Leash Pulling
  • Biting / Nipping
  • Separation Anxiety
  • Fearfulness
  • Recall

Training Formats Offered

  • Private Lessons
  • In-Home
  • Board and Train

Program Formats

  • Ongoing Weekly
  • Intensive Program

Types of Dogs

  • Working
  • Sporting
  • 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

Private in-home training lasts at least four weeks, with weekly sessions focusing on 1–2 behaviors such as sit, stay, come, and leash walking. Owners receive homework to reinforce training. Board-and-train programs are intensive, with dogs staying with the trainer for a period tailored to their needs—either adult dogs or puppies. All programs include owner education and follow-up guidance.

Pricing & Policies

Pricing Summary

Pricing details are not publicly listed. Clients must complete a registration form to begin the process, and services are structured as multi-week programs with potential extensions based on needs.

Policies

Messages left are returned within 48 hours. No specific cancellation or rescheduling policy is stated.

Testimonials

“I love my new rescue dog, Blue, but I was just so overwhelmed by what seemed like overly complex training programs out there. But Connie made training Blue (and me) a breeze!! My dog went from being afraid of a crate, biting our shoes, and unwilling to get in the car without being picked up to such a good boy!! Thank you Connie! You’re a lifesaver!”
– Shawn Johnson

“Ms. Connie is the best! She trained Bruiser (my, before, very stubborn English Bulldog) and he is doing so well with all his commands! She genuinely cares about the well being of your dog and it’s very reassuring and comforting as they are away from you!”
– N/A

About the Trainer

Connie Philipp is a certified dog trainer with over 30 years of professional experience training animals, including dogs, horses, and zoo animals. She offers personalized dog training services in Marshall, TX, specializing in private in-home training and board-and-train programs for both adult dogs and puppies. Connie uses positive reinforcement techniques developed through her background in zoos, shelter work, and agility competition, and she focuses on building strong bonds between pets and owners. Her services include basic obedience, behavior modification for fear, biting, and reactivity, and she tailors training to each dog’s unique personality and history. She also provides homework and owner education to ensure long-term success. Connie is known for her compassionate, patient approach and guarantees satisfaction with her training outcomes.

In addition to training, she offers board-and-train options where dogs stay with her during the program, allowing for intensive, consistent training in a controlled environment. Her clients include owners of rescue dogs, stubborn breeds like English Bulldogs, and anxious or aggressive dogs needing behavior rehabilitation.

Connie’s training philosophy emphasizes understanding each animal’s background and using proven, humane methods to create happy, well-behaved pets and confident owners.

Accomplishments

Connie has over 30 years of experience training animals, including working at top-rated zoos, owning and training Belgian Malinois for protection work, competing in dog agility with Border Collies, and serving as Director of an animal shelter where she successfully rehabilitated scared, abused, and aggressive dogs for adoption.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients must download, complete, sign, and return the obedience training registration form via email to [email protected] to begin the process.

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  • 31+ Years Experience

  • Free Consultation

Contact Information

Availability

  • Weekdays
  • Weekends
  • Morning
  • Afternoon

Hours

Monday: 8am-5pm
Tuesday: 8am-5pm
Wednesday: 8am-5pm
Thursday: 8am-5pm
Friday: 8am-5pm
Saturday: 8am-12pm
Sunday: Closed

Languages

  • English

Other Services Offered

  • Pet boarding service
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