Business Details
7 Years
experience
Houston DogWorks: Empowering Human-Canine Partnerships
At Houston DogWorks, we empower partnerships between humans and their canine companions through personalized training programs. Founded in 2019 by Josh Wiggins, a seasoned dog trainer with over a decade of experience, we specialize in obedience training, behavioral rehabilitation, and advanced training for competitive events. Our approach emphasizes communication, respect, and trust, addressing each dog's unique personality and needs. We serve Houston, TX, offering structured daycare and boarding services that reinforce training while ensuring safety and comfort.Our team's expertise extends to gun dog training and active involvement in organizations like NAVHDA and AKC, ensuring clients receive industry-recognized guidance. By focusing on both ends of the leash, we foster harmonious relationships that thrive in everyday life and specialized activities. Our commitment to transparency, ethical practices, and measurable results has earned us a reputation for excellence in dog training and care.
Services
Obedience Training
Puppy Training
Behavioral Rehabilitation
Structured Daycare
Dog Boarding
Gun Dog Training
Competition Obedience
Training Consultations
Board & Train Programs
Socialization Services
Details
- Year established: 2019
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized training programs tailored to each dog's unique needs.
- Our team includes nationally ranked AKC obedience competitors and NAVHDA leaders.
- We provide structured daycare and boarding that reinforce training progress.
- We specialize in gun dog training for hunting partnerships.
- Our approach combines behavioral science with practical, real-world applications.
What people say
Top notch dog training
Transform your dog's behavior
Super clean facility
Lasting peace of mind
Best for your dog
Services
Obedience Training
Our obedience training programs build foundational skills for well-mannered dogs. Through personalized sessions, we teach commands, leash manners, and impulse control while fostering communication between dogs and owners. Clients learn to interpret canine cues and establish leadership through positive reinforcement techniques.
Structured Daycare
Structured Daycare provides supervised socialization and mental stimulation for trained dogs. Our program reinforces training through scheduled activities, slatmill exercise, and controlled play sessions. Dogs must complete an assessment to ensure compatibility with our structured environment and training focus.
Dog Boarding
Our boarding service offers a safe, clean environment with continued training reinforcement. Dogs receive regular exercise, feeding according to owner schedules, and medication administration. Boarding access requires enrollment in our training programs to maintain training consistency.
Gun Dog Training
Specialized gun dog training develops skills for pointing, retrieving, and tracking in field environments. Programs focus on building reliable hunting partnerships through instinct-based training methods. Clients work with experienced trainers who understand both canine capabilities and hunting demands.
Behavioral Rehabilitation
Behavioral rehab addresses reactivity, aggression, and anxiety through science-based modification plans. Our trainers identify root causes and implement structured programs to improve emotional regulation. Owners learn practical techniques to manage and redirect problematic behaviors effectively.
People
Josh Wiggins
Founder & Director of Training
With over a decade of experience, Josh Wiggins specializes in obedience training and gun dog development. He leads Houston DogWorks as a NAVHDA chapter president and nationally ranked AKC competitor, combining practical field expertise with modern training methodologies.
Questions
What training programs do you offer?
We provide obedience foundations, puppy training, behavioral rehabilitation, advanced training, competition obedience, and specialized gun dog programs tailored to individual needs.
How does boarding work?
Boarding access requires enrollment in our training programs. We offer structured stays with continued training reinforcement, medication administration, and scheduled exercise periods during your dog's stay.
What's included in daycare?
Structured Daycare includes supervised play, slatmill exercise, and training reinforcement. Dogs must complete a behavioral assessment and maintain enrollment in our training programs for eligibility.
How experienced are your trainers?
Our team includes nationally ranked AKC competitors, NAVHDA leaders, and certified professionals with over a decade of combined experience in dog training and behavior modification.
Do you offer puppy training?
Yes, our puppy programs focus on foundational skills, socialization, and early behavioral shaping to establish lifelong good habits and strong human-canine communication.
