Professional Dog Training Fort Worth, TX

Looking for a reward-based, local dog training company that has you and your dog’s best interests at heart? Look no further than Heart of Texas Dog Training, an in-home training company serving the DFW area.

We teach dog owners how to train their dog through our commitment based training sessions.

Expert Dog Training in Fort Worth 

We can tackle any canine behavior problem that comes our way, including, but not limited to, anxiety, aggression, poor leash behavior, inappropriate greeting behavior, chewing, digging, excessive barking, hyperactivity, poor puppy behavior, and lack of basic obedience. By the time your customized in-home training program is complete, we will have established effective communication between you and your dog and improved your overall relationship.

Meet the Trainers

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Brian Ponder – Lead Dog Trainer

Brian Ponder was born and raised in Fort Worth. Some of his fondest memories growing up was spending time with his family pets. He had a German Shepherd that would walk him to the bus stop and go home when he got on. (and would be waiting for him when he got back!). For Brian, there always seemed to be a deep connection between him and dogs. In his free time, he would train his dogs to do different tricks that would impress family and friends.

Brian graduated Cum Laude with a B.S. in Political Science and Criminal Justice from Columbia Southern University in Alabama. After years of working as a stock broker and day trader, Brian realized he was ready to pursue a new career in an area that he found more rewarding. Since he had always enjoyed teaching and talking to people about dog behavior, it seemed like a natural progression to become a professional dog trainer. Brian enrolled in the Training and Behavior Specialist program at the prestigious Starmark Academy in Hutto, TX. He was immersed in a world of dogs with hands-on training in everything, from obedience and behavior modification to nose work and agility. Brian has trained many dogs for the Canine Good Citizen certification including his own. He is working on being a CGC instructor and enjoys doing service dog work, as well as agility with his own dogs.

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Kristen Flora – Professional Dog Trainer

Kristen Flora was born and raised in New Jersey. From a young age Kristen loved animals. Her family always knew she would grow up to be involved with animals in some way. She was always rescuing and caring for all sorts of different pets.  Kristen has always had a passion for all animals and has spent her life dedicated to them. While Kristen has owned everything from rats to horses, dogs have always been her favorite. Her first dog, Frankie, is a Pug that was rescued from a pet store.  Since then her canine family has included 4 other dogs; Layla, Hera, Jaxx and Theo.  

She graduated with a Bachelors of Science in Animal Biotechnology and Conservation.  She also has an Associates degree as a Veterinary Technician and has worked as a Vet Tech for ten years. Kristen recently became involved in dog rescue in the Dallas/Fort Worth area.  She has saved, fostered, and found forever homes for 5 dogs in the past year. 

Dog Training Services 

Proudly providing dog training services in Fort Worth for dogs and people in need of our expertise. Our training process is designed to help you and your dog achieve all of your dog training goals.

LIMA

LIMA is a dog training method that means the least intrusive, minimally aversive strategy out of a set of humane and effective tactics likely to succeed in achieving a training or behavior change objective.

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Balanced

This training methodology includes all four operant conditioning quadrants, including positive reinforcement. We believe in doing what works best for dog and their owners.

Real World 

Not only do we help you build a solid relationship with your dog, we will teach you how to take your dog out into real world scenarios around distractions, whether that’s the dog park, the vet, a restaurant, etc. Real world training is always part of the training program.

Puppy Training

We also have puppy training packages. This includes basic obedience training, potty training, crate training, all of the commands such as sit, down, stay, etc. leash walking, “place”, and so much more. Start off on the right paw with your puppy!

Aggressive Dogs

Do you have a dog suffering from aggression? Let us help you! We address all forms of aggression and reactivity including fear, human, dog, sibling, food, territorial, and more.

Separation Anxiety

Struggling with separation anxiety? Separation anxiety is one of the most common behavior problems we see in dogs. If you need help correcting your dog’s anxiety when you leave the home, or put them in the crate, this program is what your dog needs. 

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Customized, In-Home Dog Training Programs

At Heart of Texas Dog Training, we don’t believe in one fixed solution to every behavior problem. We get to know you and your dog so we can create a custom training plan for your dog and their needs and that fits around your schedule and lifestyle.

This is why our in-home training program is more effective than other programs, like board-and-train or even group training. Our dog obedience training will start off in your home, but we will eventually work outside of your home around other dogs, people, distractions, etc. During our one-on-one consultation, we will discuss your dog’s behaviors and what your dog training needs are. Our goal is for you to end training with a well behaved dog that you can trust.

Why Train your dog with Heart of Texas?

Our trainers have been certified by Canine Trade Group, which offers an intensive course combining 320 hours of book work and practicum so students can know everything there is to know about canine psychology and training theory, training methods, and history. We are among the best dog trainers in the area, because our in home training can get results. Not only do we train dogs we train YOU how to effectively communicate with your dog.

Can Heart of Texas Dog Training provide in home dog training near me?

Heart of Texas Dog Training provides one-on-one training classes in the Fort Worth area and the surrounding areas. If you don’t see your city listed below, contact us to see if we travel to you and your pup!

  • Aledo
  • Arlington
  • Azle
  • Bedford
  • Burleson
  • Cedar Hill
  • Colleyville
  • Grapevine
  • Grandview
  • Flower Mound
  • Irving
  • Keller
  • Lewisville
  • Mansfield
  • Midlothian
  • North Richland Hills

Kristen travels to the Dallas area on a limited basis by request only. Please contact us to see if she can cover your area.

We do NOT provide group classes, therapy dog and service dog training, or board and train programs. 

 Get Started with Heart of Texas Dog Training

We are ready to help you with all of your training needs!

If you are ready to get started and have a well-behaved dog, call Heart of Texas Dog Training at 817.580.7293 or e-mail us below.