Meet Your Trainers
As a locally owned, family-run business, we take great pride in offering personalized, high-quality training that’s rooted in our community.
MINDY
Trainer
My journey into dog training started in 2012 when I adopted my first dog, a fearful husky mix named Maple. Navigating her challenges firsthand gave me a deep understanding of what owners go through and sparked my passion for helping shelter dogs. I began volunteering at shelters to provide training and enrichment and quickly realized the impact proper training can have on a dog’s future.
Since 2017, I’ve worked professionally with hundreds of dogs and their families, specializing in behavior modification for anxious, reactive, and fearful dogs. My goal is to bridge the gap between owners and their dogs, creating lasting partnerships built on trust and understanding.
I am certified in Pet Tech CPR & First Aid, a registered AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, and a member of the International Association of Canine Professionals. I have a B.S. in Wildlife & Fisheries Sciences from Texas A&M University, and also volunteer with Go Team Therapy Dogs.
When I’m not working with clients, I spend time with my five dogs and cat, enjoy long walks, and compete in dog sports like obedience, hunt tests, agility, and dock diving. In my free time I also continue to support local shelters and rescues through training workshops and hands-on instruction.
ROLANDO
Trainer
My career with dogs began in 2016 as a Military Working Dog (MWD) Handler in the Marine Corps. I worked as a Specialized Search Dog (SSD) handler with my partner, K9 "Eddie," stationed in Okinawa, Japan. Throughout my military career as a dog handler, I traveled with Eddie to work and train in Iwakuni, South Korea, Arizona, and California. I began coaching and training new MWD handler-dog teams to the highest standard, and coached over 30 MWD handler/dog teams.
After my time in the military, I've continued my dog training career by working with and coaching families in basic obedience and behavior modification, and I specialize in working with anxiety, fear, and aggression cases.I also currently work in security with a new K9 partner, "Oz II," an explosive detection dog. Oz and I do explosive detection work for major teams, including the Houston Astros, Houston Texans, and Arizona Cardinals. We also screen cargo to keep the public safe, searching for explosives and screening thousands of pieces of freight before getting shipped out of IAH and other airports in the state of Texas.
When not helping families with their dogs or working in explosives detection, I’m always continuing to learn and grow as a trainer. In my free time, I enjoy obedience and hunting retriever training with my labs. I also volunteer with my retired Military Working Dog, Eddie, doing therapy dog work, visiting facilities such as assisted living homes to bring people comfort.
VANESSA
Canine Training Assistant
Hi, I'm Vanessa! Believe it or not, I wasn't always a "dog person." My journey into the dog world started about four years ago when I adopted my first dog. Like many new dog owners, I quickly realized there was so much more to dogs than teaching a few basic commands. That curiosity sparked a passion for learning everything I could about dog behavior and training.
When I welcomed my second dog into my life, I was introduced to a whole new side of the dog world. Working through behavioral challenges taught me the importance of patience, consistency, and understanding the "why" behind a dog's actions. That experience completely changed the way I see and communicate with dogs.
Since then, my passion has continued to grow. I spend much of my free time fostering dogs for local rescues and volunteering at area shelters, where I've had the opportunity to meet and learn from dogs of all breeds, personalities, and backgrounds. Every dog has taught me something different, and those experiences continue to inspire me every day.
I'm excited to continue learning, growing, and helping dogs and their people build stronger, happier relationships.
