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ABOUT REVIVAL

Better Dogs. Restored Relationships.

Revival is a science-based dog training company built for city dogs and the people who love them. Since 2021, we’ve helped fearful, reactive, and overwhelmed dogs learn to live well in the real world, across four locations in Houston and New York City.

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4 Facilities · Each one led by a CPDT-KA certified trainer 2,000+ Dogs Reformed ★★★★★ 292+ Google Reviews Veterinary Behaviorist Recommended ★★★★★ 47+ Yelp Reviews

Who We Are

A training company built to revive the relationship between people and their dogs.

Hayley Kenner and Yennifer Mejia met in 2014 through their shared work in Houston’s dog training community. They bonded over a frustration with outdated, punishment-based methods, and set out to build something different: a company grounded in science, not intimidation.

Five years in, that vision has grown into a team across four locations: our flagship studio in West University, the Recreation Club in The Heights, an 8,000-square-foot school on two acres in Spring, TX, and our newest studio in Manhattan’s East Village.

Every Revival trainer works within LIMA (Least Intrusive, Minimally Aversive) and The Humane Hierarchy. One non-negotiable rule: Do No Harm. We build behavior with rewards, structure, and trust. And we get results that last.

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The people doing the work.

Thirteen trainers across four facilities, each led by a CPDT-KA certified head trainer. Every one of them has spent years in this work. These are the people your dog will actually meet.

Lindsay Kahl

Trainer

14 years experience

West University, Houston

Hannah Barnes

Trainer

6 years experience

West University, Houston

Gracey Soriano

Trainer

5 years experience

West University, Houston

Milik Parrish

Trainer

6 years experience

The Heights, Houston

Jacobi Ghram

Trainer

8 years experience

The Heights, Houston

Jonathan Abrams

Trainer

6 years experience

The Heights, Houston

Ellie Villareal

Trainer

4 years experience

West University, Houston

Danielle Martin

Trainer

7 years experience

The Heights, Houston

Bennet Sharp

Training Manager

8 years experience

West University, Houston

Nicholas

Trainer

6 years experience

The Heights, Houston

Richard

General Manager

5 years experience

West University, Houston

Mallory Moya

Operations Manager

4 years experience

The Heights, Houston

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What this means for

you and your dog.

Six concrete things you can expect from working with a Revival trainer, from the first session to the last.

Training that is actually enjoyable.

We build good behavior with rewards, play, and praise. Never pain or fear. Your dog learns faster because learning feels good.

A calmer, more confident dog.

Our methods lower stress and build confidence, especially for fearful and reactive dogs who have struggled elsewhere.

A better relationship, not just a trained dog.

We teach you the skills too, so results stick long after your program ends.

Real-world skills for real city life.

From leash reactivity to potty training in a high-rise, we train for the life you actually live.

You are always in the loop.

Daily photo and video updates mean you see your dog progress every step of the way.

A program built around your dog.

Every curriculum is customized to your dog temperament, history, and your specific goals.

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Our Training Standards.

Good training isn’t about one certification on the wall. It’s about the standards a team holds itself to every day. From the credentials our trainers earn to the science-based frameworks we follow and the ongoing education we require, here’s the work behind every dog we take on.

CPDT-KA Certified.

Each Revival facility is led by a CPDT-KA certified head trainer. The Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Knowledge Assessed credential from the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers is the field most widely recognized standard.

LIMA-Committed.

We follow LIMA, Least Intrusive, Minimally Aversive, the welfare-first standard for behavior change.

The Humane Hierarchy.

Every program follows the science-based framework that puts the dog wellbeing above every training decision.

Structured Apprenticeship Program.

New trainers shadow senior team members for months before they take a case on their own.

Ongoing Continuing Education.

Every trainer logs continuing education hours each year: APDT conferences, behavior modification workshops, and current research.

The reviews speak for the work.

4.9 on Google. 5.0 on Yelp. From the owners who walked these dogs home, calmer, quieter, easier to live with.

Reviews

4.9

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Sophie Decaro

Local Guide · Local Guide

★★★★★

We have had a wonderful experience with Revival’s West U team. We took our Mini dachsund puppy for training classes and some day care and we will continue to take him for some follow up classes and day care as he matures. They make the process super easy and they really did listen to us when we shared areas we were struggling with. Their trainers are great and Mallory made the logistics super easy for us. We have used day care in other places and the groups were way too big for a tiny dog like Turbo, so we especially love the careful monitoring and pairing of pups.

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brinny herrera

Local Guide · Local Guide

★★★★★

I love revival! It has been so great for my dog. I have a German shepherd/husky mix that just turned 2 and he is full of energy and sometimes I didn’t know how to handle it, but by bringing him to revival I’ve learned so much from having good walks, and just learning each time more on how to work together to have a better relationship with my dog ☺️!

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Jessica Baxter

Local Guide · Local Guide

★★★★★

Revival has been not only an amazing training resource, but also a little family for my high maintenance rescue pup, Harley! She loves her trainer, Bennett, who helps teach the both of us how to manage everyday scaries of the world. Thank you, Revival team and trainer Bennett!

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Patricia Stern

Local Guide · Local Guide

★★★★★

The training, my young dog gets here is phenomenal. After the first day she spent here everyone noticed a difference. The videos that they sent to me show me how to be consistent with how I manage my dog’s behavior so that we are all on the same page. It’s incredibly helpful. I highly highly recommend Revival. Plus they patiently answer all of my questions and consistently figure out what’s going on and give me great advice as to how to manage it.

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Tricia Swen

Local Guide · Local Guide

★★★★★

What an amazing place! I send my 17 month old and 9 year old Golden Retrievers to play for the day each week with all of their furry friends. They both run directly to the entrance of Revival each morning they go and come home happily exhausted. To me, that means they enjoy it. The staff is fantastic, caring and knowledgeable.

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Beth D.

Houston, TX

I turned to Revival Dog Training when my pandemic puppy had rough time adjusting after the pandemic. He missed his socialization period. The trainers there worked with me and my dog. They were amazing! My dog is now good with other dogs and much better around people! I will keep going there for maintenance and he is also in their doggie daycare, too! I can’t recommend them highly enough and we tried lots of other options! You won’t be disappointed!!

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Tracy K.

Houston, TX

Shibas are notorious for being stubborn and I’m so glad that we enrolled our puppy for 20 days of training at Revival! We initially enrolled our puppy at Petsmart but felt that it wasn’t enough training and tools for our smart little guy. I love the fact that we always received 1-3ish videos of our puppy’s training from that particular day so that we can track his progress! They really care about their reputation and truly care about the dogs and their progress. Thank you again!

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Allyson B.

Houston, TX

My dog Daisy Bell needed to build her confidence around other dogs. The trainers at Revival met Daisy where she was then slowly integrated her into successfully being around other dogs. Now, we can go to the dog park and she can play with other dogs! I also loved the daily videos they shared with specific things to work on with Daisy! I can’t believe I was going to accept the idea that Daisy could not successfully be around other dogs.

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Jayme S.

Westbury, Houston, TX

Revival dog training has been a great experience for our 4 month old rescue pup. They send us training videos each day that we can use to reinforce skills at home and our pup is so happy to be there. The staff is very friendly and helpful. Her loose leash walking and impulsive behaviors have improved. I love that they are reward based and give her lots of treats for her hard work. We will continue to send her to Revival dog training.

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Deanna S.

Cambridge, MA

Revival is flexible, knowledgeable, and supportive. Ruby has been working with Jess and Ana weekly since November and with their help she has gone from street dog to well adapted and happy household companion! Revival has worked with us since day 1 on flexible and changing goals and has been a favorite part of our team since the very beginning. We’ll be clients for a long time.

Press Releases.

Revival trainers are regularly featured in national and local conversations about modern, humane dog care.

Modern Luxury Houston · September 2025

Spotlight: Dynamic Women — Hayley Kenner on Building Houston's Most Trusted Dog Training Company

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Newsweek · 2024

Newsweek Features Revival's Science-Based Approach to Reactive Dogs

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KHOU 11 · 2024

KHOU 11: Inside Revival's West University Flagship

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Click2Houston · 2024

Click2Houston: The Critical Window for Puppy Socialization

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The Village Voice · 2024

The Village Voice: Houston's Force-Free Trainers Come to the East Village

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KPRC · 2023

KPRC: Summer Safety Tips for Houston Dog Owners

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Houston PetTalk · 2023

Houston PetTalk Cover Feature: The Rise of Revival

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FeedVoice · 2024

FeedVoice: Rewriting the Standards for Professional Dog Training

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