This 6-week course is for dogs of all ages who need a start in basic manners. During this class your dog will learn how to "say please" to ask for what he wants (instead of jumping up, barking, etc.). From 10 week old puppies to 10 year old dogs this program will help you get the companion you want. We introduce the five basics that all dogs need to learn: sit, down, stay, coming when called and walking on a loose leash. Focus is on teaching the dog to control his actions so we also work on teaching him to wait at the door, leave it and sit instead of jumping on people. We will help you learn how to set your dog up for success so that you and your dog will have a good time learning together. Problem behaviors are also addressed (such as digging, chewing, house training).

A 6-week course that builds confidence, dependability and focus. Your dog has been introduced to the basics, now we'll use those skills to teach your dog to work with you around distractions - inside and outside. This class is your opportunity to try agility, freestyle and other dog sports that are not only fun, but also reinforce walking nicely on leash, coming when called, staying in place, etc.

A 6-week course that is based on the AKC Canine Good Citizen test. This test demonstrates that your dog has the good manners needed to be a well-behaved dog when he's out in public. We'll work on all 10 parts of the test during the first four weeks, using games and rewards to make learning fun for you and your dog. Week five is an opportunity to do the entire test in a practice run. Week six is your opportunity to take the actual AKC Canine Good Citizen test. To find out more about the AKC Canine Good Citizen test, please check out the AKC web site

Ever watched the dogs on TV competing in agility and thought it looked like a lot of fun? It is! This 6-week course is your chance to get started in this fun dog sport that builds teamwork between you and your dog. Teach your dog how to clear jumps, run through tunnels and go over dog walks and A-frames. Classes geared towards fun, not competition, so any healthy dog can participate.

This 6-week course builds on the skills you and your dog learned in the basic agility class. Classes geared towards fun, not competition, so any healthy dog can participate.

In this 6-week course you'll learn about a new dog sport, Rally Obedience. Rally-O uses directional signs to guide the dog and handler team through a course of about 15 different signs consisting of various turns, direction changes and other obedience moves such as sit, down and front. The team heels from sign to sign and performs the exercises indicated by each sign at each location. Rally encourages teamwork between you and your dog, so you are allowed to talk, praise and offer multiple signals to your dog. For this reason, Rally is a great way to improve your dog's attention while walking on leash. This class will cover all the AKC Rally Novice level exercises, and you'll have the opportunity to try different Rally courses using the skills you've learned. This class is primarily geared toward fun, but it will also provide plenty of preparation should you decide you want to compete, too.

This 6-week course is an introduction to Canine Musical Freestyle, a dog sport in which obedience and tricks are put to music. During this class we'll start with the basic "good manners" your dog already knows and build upon them to create entertaining new moves such as twists and spins, circles, weaves and paw lifts. Then, we'll learn how to pair these moves with music. Freestyle is a great way to improve your dog's attention skills, exercise his mind, or release pent up energy.

This 4-week course is an opportunity to continue to polish and build upon the freestyle skills you've learned in Beginning and Intermediate Canine Musical Freestyle. Each month will feature a different area of focus, anything from music, choreography, or performing with distractions to improving showmanship, and learning additional advanced moves and tricks. This is an ongoing monthly class designed for a variety of levels and training goals. This class is great if you simply want to continue to refine your dog's focus and attention skills while learning new moves and freestyle concepts. This class is also ideal if you are ready to actually create your own routine to perform at various Houston area demonstrations such as charity events, nursing homes, schools and dog shows.

A 6-week course that is designed to develop your dog's natural scenting abilities by using their desire to hunt and their love of toys, food and exercise. It's a great way for your dog to have fun, build confidence, and burn lots of mental and physical energy.

Sometimes it's just not possible to commit to a weekly class and many behavior problems can be handled with just a few private lessons. Private classes can be worked around your schedule. Please call to discuss what days and times work best for you. The price listed is for an initial 4 sessions. Subsequent individual sessions are available as needed at a cost of $70 each.

Our board and train programs are a great head start for the busy family who wants a dog they can live with. Happy Hounds offers two types of board and train programs. The Standard Board and Train Program is for adult dogs and puppies over four months. Your dog boards with us for two weeks to receive initial training. The Puppy Quick Start Program is for puppies 10 weeks to four months old. During this two week program, your puppy stays with us during the weekdays for training, and goes home each night with you. Click here to learn more about our board and train programs.