The Heights, Houston.

Our Heights location — The Heights Recreation Club — opened in 2023 in the heart of the Greater Heights neighborhood. Climate-controlled indoor training space and a private outdoor area for off-leash work, with a live-in groundskeeper who looks after the dogs day and night. A quieter, more intimate room than West U — built for owners who want focused work in smaller cohorts.

Lasting behavior change starts here

Every dog is different — but the way dogs learn is the same. No matter your dog’s age, breed, or temperament, real behavior change is possible with the right protocol and the right trainer. Our programs at The Heights are fully customizable and led by CPDT-KA certified trainers, built on a science-based, welfare-first methodology that works. From leash pulling on the way to White Oak Bayou to potty training in a Heights bungalow, we help local dog owners navigate the real challenges of city life with their dog. Explore our Heights programs below to find the one that fits your dog best.

Board & Train

Our Board & Train program at The Heights is fully customizable and built around the specific behaviors your dog needs to work on — reactivity, leash pulling, fear, impulse control, separation distress, or anything else you bring to us. Our trainers create a personalized plan based on your goals and our expertise, with daily video updates so you see the progress as it happens.

Your dog stays with us at our climate-controlled Heights facility. A live-in groundskeeper looks after the dogs around the clock — someone is on-site day and night, so your dog is cared for 24/7. The smaller scale of this location means more focused attention and quieter recovery time between training sessions.

Enrichment Boarding

Our Enrichment Boarding is the perfect boarding option for you and your dog. Every stay includes 1:1 enrichment training sessions, plenty of socials and playtime, regular potty breaks, and daily picture and video updates for parents — so you can see how your dog is doing while you’re away.

Your dog stays at our Heights facility, which is climate-controlled and comfortable all year round. A live-in groundskeeper is on site day and night, so your dog is taken care of 24/7. With smaller cohorts than our flagship, your dog gets more individual attention during their stay.

Group Classes

Our Group Classes give dog parents the skills they need to handle daily situations and challenges. Dogs and their parents attend these classes together at our Heights location, led by our CPDT-KA certified trainers.

Your dog will build confidence, learn better obedience, and improve their socialization — the everyday skills that make life with a dog easier.

1:1 Private Training

Our Private Lessons are great for targeting specific concerns and are completely tailored to your dog and your personal goals. Lessons take place in your home — with or without you present. Your presence is completely optional. Our CPDT-KA certified trainer spends about an hour with your dog, working on the exact behaviors you want to address: reactivity, leash pulling, fear, impulse control, separation distress, or anything else you’re navigating.

Lessons are sold individually or in 3-lesson packages.

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835 W 20th St, Houston, TX 77008, USA

Real dogs. Real progress.

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