The Best Board and Train Dog Trainers in Houston, TX of 2026

Welcome to the Sniffspot list of top-rated dog trainers for Board and train in Houston, TX. Based on feedback and votes from our Board and train community, we've curated a list of top-rated trainers in the Houston area.

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  Heyler Kenner

  Board and train, In home training

  From a very early age, Hayley knew she wanted to work with dogs. She grew up with a rescue dog that had some behavior challenges which inspired her to learn as much as she could about training. Right out of high school, Hayley pursued a dog training apprentice program. After that, she went on to work at some of Houston's most premiere training facilities. In 2013, she earned her Certified Profe...

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  Yennifer Mejia

  Board and train, In home training

  Yennifer began pursuing a dog training career in early 2012. In 2019, she earned her Certified Professional Dog Trainer - Knowledge Assessed Certification (CPDT-KA). In 2022, she earned her Certified Professional Dog Trainer - Knowledge and Skills Assessed Certification (CPDT-KSA). Yennifer is a member of The Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT) and is a certified Trick Dog Instructo...

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  MALLORY MOYA

  Board and train, In home training

  Mallory was born and raised in Austin and moved to Houston in 2016 to pursue her Bachelors degree in Biology at the University of Houston. While in school, she began working at Houston Pets Alive and immediately found a passion for working with dogs. She had always grown up around animals, but working at the rescue helped allowed her to understand them in a new way. Mallory found a purpose in u...

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  LINDSAY KAHL

  Board and train, In home training

  Lindsay is Revival's newest Training Manager, working as a Day Trainer, Group Class Instructor and Private Lesson Instructor. You and your dog can meet her in our Skills 1.0, Skills 2.0, Elementary and Juniors classes or during Private Lessons, where she enjoys working with dogs and their owners on a wide range of behaviors including reactivity. She was born in Chicago and traveled the world a ...

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  HANNAH BARNES

  Board and train, In home training

  Hannah has always had a strong passion for all animals, that started with the two dogs she had growing up. Driven by that passion, she has dedicated her life to improving the lives of dogs and their owners. She takes special interest in dogs that suffer from extreme fear or phobias, but enjoys all aspects of training! Now with over 5 years of professional experience, Hannah's training mission i...

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  ELLIE VILLAREAL

  Board and train, In home training

  Ellie's love for dog training started with her five (yes, five) Corgis at home. She has been a professional dog trainer for two years now, and has learned that both being consistent and not giving up are the keys to seeing those end results you're looking for! You will find Ellie working with dogs in our Day Training Program.

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  SKYE BEZUHLY

  Board and train, In home training

  Skye's love for dogs started at a young age. She grew up having dogs all her life. Her passion for training grew when she got Xena the Husky. Xena started exhibiting some challenging behavior problems which lead Skye to her true destiny. Skye originally was going to college to study veterinary in California and decided that she wanted to change paths and be able to help dogs versus be the perso...

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  Gracey Soriano

  Board and train, In home training

  Gracey has been helping pet-parents and their dogs for over a decade, with her sole focus being on training for the past 5 years. She has developed a special touch for early puppyhood development, and currently leads our Puppy-K program. Gracey has an amazing ability in teaching the youngest of puppies the ways of crate training, potty training, and socialization. In her free time she enjoys ta...

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  Jose Sierra Rivera

  Aggressive dog training, Board and train, In home training, Reactive dog training, Puppy training

  With over 17 years of dog handling and training experience plus education, Jose began his career with dogs in 2006 after joining the U.S. Marine Corps the year prior, and was chosen to serve as a Military Working Dog Handler. During his enlistment, Jose completed two tours of duty in Iraq in 2007 and 2008 alongside his Patrol & Explosives Detection Military Working Dog, Gris (The face on our lo...

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  Abby McKay

  KPA-CTP

  Aggressive dog training, Board and train, In home training, Protection/guard dog training, Reactive dog training, Puppy training, Agility training

  Sugar Land Missouri City West University Rosenberg River Oaks

  I graduated from Karen Pryor Academy for Animal Training and Behavior in 2012 and am a Karen Pryor Academy - Certified Training Partner. I received her B.A. in Business Management from the University of Houston, Victoria. I found my passion for training dogs when I began working with my first Australian Shepherd in high school. I have professionally trained dogs since 2009 and have worked in t...

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  Nicole Sanguinetti

  Aggressive dog training, Board and train, In home training, Protection/guard dog training, Reactive dog training, Puppy training, Agility training

  Nicole has been training dogs for as long as she can remember. Granted, in the beginning, it was make-believe with stuffed dogs! She carried her passion for animals as she went on to get her B.S. in Animal Behavior at the University of Texas in Austin and worked at a vet clinic before joining the Sweetwater Bark team. She earned the Karen Pryor Academy, Certified Training Partner certification ...

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  Katie Gaffney

  Aggressive dog training, Board and train, In home training, Protection/guard dog training, Reactive dog training, Puppy training, Agility training

  Katie is a lifelong dog lover who has always been interested in animal behavior and training. She graduated in 2015 with a degree in animal science from Texas State University and worked at a dog boarding facility. During this time, she took a lot of classes with her dog. After graduation, Katie started her career working in veterinary and human diagnostic laboratories. She moved to Sugar Land ...

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  Mayra Luna

  Aggressive dog training, Board and train, In home training, Protection/guard dog training, Reactive dog training, Puppy training, Agility training

  Mayra embarked on her journey in dog training back in 2013 at Petco Animal Supply Co. Her passion and dedication earned her the role of a dog training mentor for the district within a year. Expanding her expertise, Mayra sought further training opportunities under another dog training company. Here, she honed her skills, aiding countless dogs and their owners in overcoming a spectrum of behavio...

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  Naima Brown

  Aggressive dog training, Board and train, In home training, Protection/guard dog training, Reactive dog training, Puppy training, Agility training

  Before discovering her passion for training dogs, Naima received her Bachelor's degree in Education from the University of Houston and pursued graduate degrees and a professional career in the higher education, counseling and technology consulting industries. Her first dog inspired her to pursue training with Sweetwater Bark as a client, and she has since developed a keen interest in dog behavi...

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  Susan Weihe

  Aggressive dog training, Board and train, In home training, Protection/guard dog training, Reactive dog training, Puppy training, Agility training

  When Susan added Prince, a rescue German Shepherd, to her family, she wanted to train him well, especially because she is a mother of three young children. Her veterinarian recommended Sweetwater Bark, and after working with Mayra, Susan fell in love with dog training.
  
  She works part-time for Sweetwater Bark while completing her CDTK credential through CATCH Canine Trainers Academy. Be...

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  Steve Sentner

  Aggressive dog training, Board and train, In home training, Reactive dog training, Puppy training, Agility training

  In 2014, Steve Sentner hired Elissa to train his Shiba Inu, who was showing signs of aggression as a 6-month-old puppy. He would turn out to be more than just a client; the two started dating after their training was completed and they got married in 2015. In 2016, Elissa chose to change her business name to Paw & Order, at which time, Steve retired from his corporate career to manage all marke...

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  Elissa Sentner

  Aggressive dog training, Board and train, In home training, Reactive dog training, Puppy training, Agility training

  Elissa is the founder and owner of Paw & Order Dog Training. She is a certified Canine Good Citizen Evaluator and a member of the IACP and the APDT. She has earned a number of certifications and has been recognized many times for her work. Elissa has even been recognized as VIP Woman of the Year by the National Association of Professional Women.She has also attended many seminars and training c...

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  Kristian Davis

  Aggressive dog training, Board and train, In home training, Reactive dog training, Puppy training

  With over 25 years of experience, I've dedicated my life to understanding and connecting with our four-legged companions. As a seasoned dog trainer, I've had the privilege of working with over 1000 dogs and their devoted owners. My journey has been filled with wagging tails, curious snouts, and countless aha moments. Balancing Love and LearningMy approach is simple yet powerful: balance, consis...

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  Jose Began

  Board and train, Puppy training

  With over 17 years of dog handling and training experience plus education, Jose began his career with dogs in 2006 after joining the U.S. Marine Corps the year prior, and was chosen to serve as a Military Working Dog Handler. During his enlistment, Jose completed two tours of duty in Iraq in 2007 and 2008 alongside his Patrol & Explosives Detection Military Working Dog, Gris (The face on our lo...

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  Nick May

  Aggressive dog training, Board and train, In home training, Reactive dog training, Off leash training, Puppy training

  Since the time he trained his first dog at the young age of 14, Nick May has trained more than 2,000 dogs and taught their humans how to maintain the obedience through positive reinforcement.His knowledge, experience, confidence, and love of animals quickly becomes apparent when the dog's owner sees immediate results.He later returned home to the Katy area to start his own training school, Mayd...

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