Training and enrichment for your dog's body,mind & spirit.
🐶Puppy Experts🪷
Every Dog’s Happy Place! Training from the dog experts.
Offering training and enrichment for your dog's body, mind & spirit. We utilize positive, science based methods that emphasize communication, mutual respect, consistency, and real life training.
12/19/2024
Congratulations to our new Basic Manners Graduates!
This was a class full of young dogs. These young teenagers worked incredibly hard on impulse control, learning new skills, and most importantly, deepening their relationship with their parents.
Dog training is not linear. I wish it was. But these parents are putting in the hard work now to make big, long-term changes in the long run!
We are so proud of these graduates! Hype them up in the comments!
12/14/2024
🎄🐾 You’ve met Elf on the Shelf, but have you met 𝐏𝐎𝐎𝐂𝐇 𝐎𝐍 𝐀 𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐂𝐇? 🐶✨ The perfect way to let your four-legged family member join in on the holiday magic!
Stop by to grab yours and make this season even more paw-some. 🎅🐕
12/11/2024
Our next Puppy Class Part Two starts on 𝐓𝐇𝐔𝐑𝐒𝐃𝐀𝐘, 𝐃𝐄𝐂 𝟏𝟐𝐓𝐇 𝐚𝐭 𝟕:𝟒𝟓𝐏𝐌
Tame the teenage beast before the holidays are here while you take your puppy training to the next level! 🐶
Prerequisite: Puppy Class Part One graduate within the last four months.
𝐑𝐄𝐆𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐍𝐎𝐖: 𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐊 𝐈𝐍 𝐁𝐈𝐎
12/05/2024
If your chosen trainer is certified through the CCPDT or IAABC, it is presumed they will not use harsh punishment techniques. Alas, there are indeed, certified trainers that will still throw a prong or shock collar on your dog pretty much immediately, and doing so is unethical and deceptive. No matter what kind of certification or education your chosen trainer has, don’t ever let anyone convince you to use any tool or technique with your dog that makes you feel uncomfortable.
Finally, here are just a few more things to watch out for when considering dog pros and certifications:
🚩They claim to be certified, but don’t clarify which certification. Do your research and look it up!
🚩They have been legitimately certified, but it has expired and their certification is no longer valid. It is extremely easy to find up to date certificants on the CCPDT and IAABC websites.
🚩They claim to be a “behaviorist”. Legitimate certified “animal behaviorists” or “veterinary behaviorists” require a Doctorate degree, along with a long list of other qualifications.
🚩Legitimate “Behavioral Consultants”, must be certified through the CCPDT or IAABC.
🚩Don’t trust quick fixes or guarantees.
🚩Don’t send your dog to a “board and train” just because you’re frustrated today. You simply must be heavily involved in the training of your dog, especially when it comes to behavior modification.
12/05/2024
Congratulations to our newest trainer, Pedram, for becoming an official Certified Professional Dog Trainer - Knowledge Assessed, through the CCPDT.org!
And to Stephanie who met the recertification requirements for her Certified Professional Dog Trainer - Knowledge and Skills Assessed certification. (Stephanie was first certified in 2008! The CCPDT requires recertification every 3 years)
What is this certification and what does it mean exactly?!
Please bear with us. This is a bit long, but it’s very important for every dog owner that seeks out any kind of training for their dog.
First of all, is certification through the CCPDT perfect and the end all, be all? Of course not. Can people still lie, cheat, and disregard all the values this certification stands for? Yes they can, and they do.
If you weren’t aware, the dog training world has become exhaustingly polarized and contentious. So much so, The New York Times wrote an article about it:
Basically, it all boils down to whether to reward or punish. At BID, we don’t believe it’s always that simple. When working with sentient beings, there are many variables to consider. Training solutions and effective techniques for individual dogs is almost never clearly black or white. However, we do believe that causing pain, intimidation, or fear is never necessary. Our techniques and choices are based on almost 20 years of experience and education.
Sadly, the dog training industry is unregulated and any social media personality or average Joe on the street can claim to be a professional dog trainer, (or worse, a behaviorist) with no real qualifications, education, or experience.
At the very least, there must be some way to help the public distinguish and choose who they want working with their dog. Certifications help ensure that the person you’re hiring has key skills and knowledge.
The CCPDT and the IAABC require yearly continued education and recertification every three years to ensure certificants are up-to-date on the latest research and methods.
If you’re still with us…
Part 2 to follow!
12/03/2024
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Intermediate Skills re-introduces the behaviors you learned in Adolescent-Adult Basic Manners Class and takes them all to the next level! This class will expand on your dog’s existing foundation skills and proof them by adding more of the all-important three D’s: duration, distractions, and distance.
12/01/2024
Our next adolescent/adult basic manners starts December 4th!! Learn more and sign up at www.BelieveinDog.com
11/29/2024
Our Doggie Fitness Graduates!! 🏅🏅
These teams spent the past 6 weeks working on their fitness 💪 The exercise increased in difficulty as the class went on and with the help of their amazing humans (and some yummy treats) the dogs were able to confidently take on all the challenges they faced while having a blast!!
This class can benefit a dog at every life stage! Young/ Adolescent dogs can improve their coordination, confidence, and mental focus while older dogs can work on their strength and balance 🐕
Our lovely graduates:
🩵 Theo
🖤 Onyx
☁️ Cloud
🐸 Juliet
💧Splash
🌸 Zelda
👑 Zeus (not pictured)
We LOVED this class 🫂🧡
11/25/2024
Presenting our puppy class part 1 graduates! From learning to sit to leaving a pile of food on the ground, these pups and handlers made magic happen. It’s always a joy to see the pride in progress, as these teams know first hand puppy training takes tons of patience and practice. We look forward to seeing you all keep going and growing. Well done to:
🪄 Cayenne
🪄 Chauncey
🪄 Panda
🪄 Ollie
🪄 George
🪄 Hershey
🪄 Jojo
🪄 Woody
11/23/2024
Honor Students in the making!
11/21/2024
Our Canine Fit Paws students are showing off their skills tonight! 🐾💪
Canine Fit Paws is a 6-week class designed to boost your dog’s confidence while challenging them mentally and physically through fun fitness exercises. From improved body awareness and core strength to balance and aerobic conditioning, this class is all about helping your pup stay healthy and strong. Plus, we’ll introduce exciting new equipment and tricks to keep things fresh and fun! 🎾🐕
Ready to expand your dog’s world? Join us for the next session!
11/19/2024
“As society sees what women can do, as women see what women can do, there will be more women out there doing things, and we’ll all be better off for it.” — Sandra Day O’Connor, “Women in Power”
Today we recognize some of the inspirational, bold, & innovative women entrepreneurs we admire and have the pleasure of working with:
Bark Pouch Dog Treats
Yale Street Dog House
natalienicolephoto
beautopiaskinstudio
thewaxspot_
The Muzzle Movement
Animal Behavior Focus
Houston PetTalk Magazine
cliquemrkt
Mission Pawsitive Dog Training
Her Velvet Hand
aesthetic_nurse_cassie
a__lysst
sweetwaterbark
koukla_pet
High Five Animal Training by Joanna Wachowiak-Finlaison
hideandscent
Sugar and Iced
Pets+
pupcuterie_boards
courtneyzavala
Happy Women Entrepreneurship Day!
11/18/2024
Puppy Class Part One Graduates!!!🎓🎓
This Sunday morning class was full of life! New friends were made, confidence was built, and relationships with our puppies blossomed ❤️
These parents now have the skills needed to effectively communicate with their puppies and fulfill their needs! We are so proud of you guys and we will see you in Puppy Class Part Two!
At Believe in DOG, we’re more than just top-notch, positive training solutions for your pups—we’re also your neighborhood go-to for all things dog! 🐾 Whether you need treats, toys, or other essentials, our retail shop has everything to keep your furry friend happy and healthy. 🎾🦴 Stop by for a training session and leave with the perfect goodies to spoil your dog! 🐕💛
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The Pooch on a Perch is keeping this Frenchie engaged all holiday season! #PoochOnAPerch #HoustonDogs #CuteDogs #Frenchies 
What a fun Basic Manners Graduation! These dogs and their humans worked SO hard these past 6 weeks! This was a class full of young dogs, and working in a class that had 9 dogs in it was no easy task!
Give it up for:
Astro
Flo
Gertie
Jasper
Olive
Murphy
Tobi Ton
Sailor
Perlita
And their pawesome humans!
#believeindog #dogtraining #positivereinforcement #dogsofinstagram
Talk about an amazing graduation! Sky and Cinnamon are our most recent Intermediate Grads! We decided that these two ladies could take our graduation course on the road, and we worked in Home Depot. We are all so proud of these two brave, young ladies!
Throughout the course, these dog and human teams learned:
🐾Place
🐾Loose Leash Walking
🐾Leave it with fast food items (they recalled through it!)
🐾Adding the 3 D's to known cues (Distance, Duration, Distraction)
🐾Confidence Building
#believeindog #dogtraining #positivereinforcement #dogsofinstagram
🎲🐾 Bring your pup into the fun this holiday season with 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐃𝐎𝐆𝐒 𝐁𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐅𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐃 board game—the game you can play *with* your dog!
Perfect for family game nights, this pawsome activity will have everyone laughing and bonding (tail wags included). 🐕❤️
🛍️ On sale now at Believe In Dog—don’t miss out on the holiday fun!
@westpawus
#DogsBestFriend #FamilyGameNight #HolidayFun #BelieveInDog #PawsAndPlay
 🎄🐾 Fill your pup’s stocking with tail-wagging surprises! From tasty treats to fun toys, we’ve got the perfect stocking stuffers to make your dog’s holiday magical.
Stop by Believe In Dog today and make this season extra special for your four-legged family member! 🐶✨
#StockingStuffersForDogs #HolidayTreats #SpoilYourPup #HoustonDogs
The Pooch on a Perch is at it again!
Get in on the holiday fun with your pooch today! Stop by Believe In Dog to pick up your very own Pooch on a Perch.
#PoochOnAPerch #HoustonDogs #DogToys #HolidayFun 
We are so excited to share our brand new mural! Stop by today to check it out in person. #Mural #HoustonMurals #HoustonArt #BelieveInDog
🎄🐾 Don’t forget your four-legged friends this holiday season! From toys and treats to stylish apparel, we’ve got everything you need to spoil your pup. Stop by and stock up on festive goodies today!
#HolidayForDogs #SpoilYourPup #DogLovers #HolidayShopping
🎄🐾 Give your pup the ultimate holiday treat! Our festive 𝖯𝖴𝖯𝖢𝖴𝖳𝖤𝖱𝖨𝖤 𝖡𝖮𝖠𝖱𝖣𝖲 are here and ready to make tails wag this season.
Perfect for stocking stuffers or a special surprise, these boards are packed with goodies your furry friend will love. Don’t wait—fetch yours today!
#Pupcuterie #HolidayTreatsForDogs #SpoilYourPup #BelieveInDog
Nix’s time with us at puppy day school has been a delightful journey of growth and connection. From the start, he confidently embraced new experiences and eagerly made friends with both pups and people.He’s a joy to have in the BIDT family, and we absolutely adore him❣️
Training & Enrichment for Your Dog’s Mind, Body & Spirit
At Believe in DOG Training, we believe there is nothing more important than the training and development of your dog. It’s our mission and our purpose. It’s what we do.
The relationship between you and your dog is the foundation of all training and we can help you become the Center of Your Dog’s Universe! When training and spending time with you, becomes your dog’s main motivation & reward, you have reached The Holy Grail of Dog Training. With our positive approach, we can help you achieve that goal, and at the same time, keep your dog sound, well-balanced, and happy throughout their lives.
Named Houston’s Best Dog Trainer by Houston Press & Certified by the Council of Professional Dog Trainers (CPDT-KSA), we are recognized as Houston’s original puppy experts and founders of the city’s first all-encompassing, puppy-focused training programs. We began developing our unique programs in 2008 under the guidance of our mentor, Dr. Ian Dunbar, who revolutionized dog training when he designed the world's very first off-leash puppy class. Our constant goal is to educate new puppy owners and local veterinarians on the importance of early puppy training.
As a result of our comprehensive education and hands-on experience, we have expertise not only in dog & puppy training, but also a wide variety of solutions to dog behavior problems. Our specialties include:
-Behavior Modification
-Puppies!
-Leash Reactivity
-Fear Aggression
-CGC and Therapy Dog Prep
-Clicker Trick Training
-Baby Makes 4 Prep
Our new Canine and Training Enrichment Center is now open!
Come check it out! We are located at 1029 W.26th St. 77008
