Do you wish your dog would listen better or have better manners around the house?  Wouldn’t it be great if they waited at doors, didn’t jump on you and your friends, or pulled excessively on their leash?  

Wish your dog would listen better or have better manners around the house, park or dog-friendly places?  Wouldn’t it be awesome if they were calm, waited at doors, didn’t drag you down the street anymore, or embarrass you by jumping all over you and your friends?  

Life with a dog is so much easier when they have the essentials!  This program is designed to help you target very specific behaviors or manners on which want to focus, giving you the support of an expert trainer to help you get there! In an eight-week period (or less), you and your dog will get one-on-one attention during weekly lessons. The bonus is that you learn how to continue training your dog when we’re not with you. A great advantage is that these lessons are in your home or a neutral location… or any combination that helps you!

This program is also appropriate for families with dogs that overreact to things and other dogs, either in your home or when you’re in public. Depending on your dog and the long-term goals, this could also be a great stepping stone for one of our Prep School programs!

After completion of this program, you and your pup will be PLD Alumni and eligible for additional perks and programs, such as discounts on future training programs, Canine Academy and Alumni Lodging!

This program is perfect for families who would love to have the foundation of Prep School at Home, PLUS the advantages of extended professional training…and still in the comfort of your home or neighborhood! 

Imagine the peace of mind of your dog’s training being done the fastest, most effective and enjoyable way… perfect for your busy life, without worrying about the hardest part – the initial training, plus the extra practice and polish! And you don’t have to be in the traffic and can easily work around your personal commitments for your lessons. 

With our Premium program, you have the peace of mind knowing that you get extended time with our expert Trainer in your home, working on the skills most beneficial to you and your dog – all in your real-life setting. For example, your dog could practice longer duration with skills such as “down”, “place” and “stay”. Imagine a well-practiced “wait” when you open the front door? Or imagine the enjoyment of your dog that once pulled you on walks, now using excellent loose leash walking skills and even the start of a great “heel”? Everyone loves a well-behaved dog that is eagerly focused on their owner. One of the best takeaways is the improved relationship and bond with your dog. 

Your trainer will come train your dog one-on-one throughout the week, as well as spend time training you so you know how to continue and maintain your dog’s training from the start. 

You don’t even have to worry about your dog’s training slipping over time!  This program includes our long-term support… anytime you need any help with your dog’s training over the next year… something new comes up or you need a refresher, you have 3 bonus lessons for a year! 

This program is typically completed in about 2 months and includes:

• Our expert Trainer visits your dog for daily training sessions, 4 days a week for 8 weeks 
• 1 “week zero” lesson in advance to meet you and your dog and create a training plan to meet your goals
• 3 training sessions per week, in your home, are dedicated to your dog working with the Trainer (total of 24 training sessions!)
• 1 lesson per week, in your home, is dedicated to showing you the techniques and skills so you can maintain and continue your dog’s training (7 lessons!)
• 1 wrap-up lesson, recapping all that your dog has learned!
• Long-term support (3 lessons to use 1 year from start of program)
• 1 free training tool 
• 1 free nigh of Alumni Lodging at PLD
• Lots of other alumni-only perks, such as discounts on future training programs, Canine Academy and Lodging

Our most popular program is now available in your home! This is perfect for families who would love to have the results of Prep School, but would also love the convenience and extra (and faster!) results that come from having your dog trained right where things are happening… IN YOUR HOME.  Think of it as HOMESCHOOL FOR DOGS!

Imagine the peace of mind of your dog’s training being done the fastest, most effective and enjoyable way. Avoid the Houston traffic and disruption to your work day and personal commitments, while allowing your dog to stay where they feel most comfortable and safe!  

You know that your dog actually having manners and listening to you will mean more freedom for you AND your dog, and so much less stress and frustration in your day.  

Your expert Trainer will come train your dog one-on-one throughout the week, as well as spend time with you training you so you know how to continue and maintain your dog’s training from the start. 

m is typically completed in about a month-and-a-half and includes:

• 1 “week zero” lesson, where the trainer meets you and your dog and creates a training plan
• 3 sessions per week, in your home, are dedicated to your dog working with the Trainer
• 1 lesson per week, in your home, is dedicated to showing YOU the techniques and skills so you can maintain and continue your dog’s training
• 1 wrap-up lesson, recapping all that your dog has learned!
• 1 free training tool
• 1 free Spa Bath
• Lots of other alumni-only perks and bonuses, such as Lodging and Canine Academy

This program is perfect for families who want to be involved in training but would also love expert and dedicated help to get there faster!  This program is what all the PLD families call “prep school”, and is the best of both worlds.  We save you tons of time and effort with the initial training, while also training you (the humans!) along the way.  

This program is perfect for families who want to be involved in training but would also love expert and dedicated help to get there faster!  This program is what all the PLD families call “prep school”, and is the best of both worlds.  We save you tons of time and effort with the initial training, while also training you (the humans!) along the way.  

You want the freedom to do what you love, while your dog is around.  Have people over.  Go to the park.  Go for embarrassment-free walks.  And for your dog to be comfortable in lots of different environments, too. Not only do they listen around the house now, but they also listen around distractions – like in public and when you have company over.

It’s so much easier to enjoy life with your dog when you have the confidence of knowing they’ll listen well, even when you’re surrounded by distractions, noises, squirrels, the vet, kids or your friends.

In this program, your dog will spend more time with your trainer directly so it’s even less work for you in the beginning, which means they’ll be listening more reliably sooner.  Then we’ll teach you how to continue and maintain your dog’s training so you and your dog are ready to enjoy life together!  

This program is typically completed in about two months and includes::

• 30 days of training (your dog attends daily, M-F for 6 weeks; drop off in the AM and pick up in the PM)
• A total of 7 lessons, before, during and at the end of the 6 weeks, so you can progressively learn how to master and maintain the skills they’re learning
• We’ll kick-off your dog’s basic obedience skills, like sit, down, stay, come, place (go to dog bed and stay), and help you reduce and manage unwanted behaviors like counter surfing, digging, chewing, play biting, barking and more
• 1 free training tool
• Exclusive PLD Alumni perks such as Canine Academy and Lodging

At PLD we are proud to have a Certified Separation Anxiety trainer (CSAT) on our team. JJ is one of less than 250 CSATs worldwide.  JJ achieved her certification via an extensive mentorship program under Malena DeMartini, the foremost expert in canine separation anxiety with over 20 years experience.

Separation anxiety is one of the most difficult behavioral problems for you and your dog to overcome. Did you know that 1 in 6 dogs suffers from SA? You’re not alone and we can help!

Through a comprehensive virtual program utilizing a systematic desensitization protocol, JJ will help your dog understand that your absence is nothing to be feared. She can help achieve harmony in your home and peace of mind when you leave your dog at home. This is achieved through personalized daily missions designed specifically for your dog, its needs and at its individual pace. The beauty of this virtual program is that not only can we help anyone in the Houston area, but also anyone in the United States.

Initial Separation Anxiety Consultation

• 60-to-90-minute virtual meeting with JJ
• Review of your dog’s history, any past training, and your ultimate goals
• Live assessment of your dog’s behavior when alone
• Recording of the session
• An outline of what SA really is and the myths surrounding it
• A detailed overview of how the first 4 weeks will be planned out
• Q&A

4-week Separation Anxiety Program

• 20 customized, daily missions accessible via live, real-time worksheets
• Daily email support and feedback
• 3 weekly, 1 hour live assessments done virtually (Zoom)
• Access to guides and resources
• Detailed data charting and graphing to track progress
• Lots of support and coaching!