Houston Dog Behavior and Training

We’ve been working with Michael to integrate our newly adopted dog with our older dog. When we first contacted Michael we were in crisis mode, the dogs were acting aggressively towards each other and we were afraid we wouldnt be able to keep our new dog. We have seen great results in just a matter of weeks. We couldn’t be happier! Both dogs are responding very well to the training and exercises Michael has taught us. It has been a huge relief for us as a family to see the dogs getting along and not having to worry about them fighting. We look forward to continued success and we would recommend Michael to anyone with a dog. He is able to help us humans understand dog behaviour and learn how to make positive changes.

I contacted Michael after my 2 year old husky had bitten myself and someone else, had issues with resource guarding, and exhibiting a lot of unpredictable behaviors. I had also contacted MANY other trainers before deciding that Michael's methodology and kind/patient approach were the best fit for me and my dog. My dog was a rescue, and when we got in in April it was very obvious that he had aggressive tendencies that my 'old-tried-and-true' methods of dog training I'd used for my other 2 dogs just weren't cutting it for Axel (my husky). I was constantly worried that he would try to bite at me or someone else. I couldn't ever leave him with anyone else because without knowing his VERY subtle cues of going up the stress ladder towards aggression, then they were likely going to air-bitten at or worse, actually bitten. I was at my wits end when my dog and I started training with Michael because of the stress of the unpredictable aggression coupled with the other very predictable aggressive tendencies he had. This training is not a 'quick fix' and won't happen over night, but it IS a long term solution! I realized that after a month into my training, I wasn't seeing the results I had hoped for and that was all for myself to blame. This training will take time on your part as the owner, it will take mindfulness to examine what you've always done vs what Michael has taught you to do instead, and it will take patience! The expertise and training that Michael teaches is not just for your dog, it's for YOU. Intentionally implement what he teaches you and you are sure to see the results! (don't be lazy like I was the first month!!) This training has equipped me with the tools, resources, and confidence to continue my dog's training and better his behavior in the safest, most effective way possible. I was a bit of skeptic when the training first started, but believe me, after putting in the work and utilizing all the resources Michael shared with me, my dog is practically a different dog (and I'm a totally different owner)! My experience, I feel, has been a particularly special journey because of my dog's unusually stubborn attitude and lack of interest in food as a motivator. On top of aggression, these hurdles are HARD to work around because treats and attitude are what you target to train new behaviors! Michael is an EXPERT at what he does though. After lots of conversations about figuring out what will motivate my dog, Michael helped me find solutions and new methods (while still holding to his methodology) that have actually worked for me and my dog. This is not a one-size-fits-all training regimen! Michael is capable of working with and finding solutions for you, your environment, and your dog. Every dog has their own uniqueness about them- that's why you love them so much- and that's what has blown me away about this process. If you are on the fence about using these training methods, take it from me, they WILL work. Utilize your 24/7 access to Michael (he's full of all sorts of knowledge, tips, and resources even for the smallest questions you may have!) and I promise, every you penny you spend will be well worth it after you've gone through the process and have experienced the transformation for yourself. No doubt, you and your dog will appreciate and respond well to the way Michael teaches you both! I too, like many other dog owners, read every review about all sorts of trainers and spent countless hours on the phone with training centers. When I first read all of Michael's reviews, I thought "surely, no one is this good at what they do..." He really is though! I have not had one bad experience through this entire process and will continue to recommended and pass along his contact information to anyone who will take it. Your dog will thank you and you will feel confident, as the owner, in your training and techniques after working with Michael!

I cannot tell you how much this training has changed our life! Michael has been an amazing resource and a wonderful tour guide in understanding why my grandsons dog may have acted out. He has taught my family and our beloved dog so much about patience, triggers, and how to live together successfully. My seven year old Springer spaniel has gone from angry and scared to lovable and obedient. This dog bit my grandsons face requiring medical treatment and I wondered if he could ever be whole again. Through this training both my grandson and our dog are becoming whole again. Much love and appreciation to Michael! I highly encourage all pet owners to take this training regardless of any obstacles you currently have with your fur baby. Michael brings you hope and confidence! Best choice I have ever made!

If you are experiencing behavioral issues with your pup, I cannot recommend Michael enough. In February 2023, I adopted a 4mo super-mutt rescue. But, within a single day I found she was incredibly anxious about high stimuli environments, a terrible trait for a puppy that had just been brought into a noisy city apartment on a busy intersection. After some research, I found Michael and explained the situation to him and we began immediate training through communication on an app as well as scheduled puppy zoom sessions. I had been incredibly stressed about this situation and genuinely feared my sweet pup, who was an angel inside my apartment but terrified of everything beyond the threshold, would never be able to adjust, and my stress was apparent through my communications with Michael. But he always responded with compassionate advice rooted in patience and backed with resources. Now, after three months of hard, patient work heeding his advice and steps, my sweet girl now faces her new world with a confidence I never thought possible, going from never wanting to be outside, to now actually whining when I’m ready to go back inside! With her anxiety and fearful tendencies subsiding, she’s able to truly let her personality shine through and finally allow herself to really be a dog now! We still have a ton of work to do but the difference over these three months is frankly hard to believe. Thanks to Michael, my dog will not just tolerate, but actually enjoy the busy city life!

Since working with Michael Curran we have had amazing results with our three-year-old female Doberman Ruby Rose. Soon after rescuing this girl we realized she had not been properly socialized she had a lot of fear and anxiety. separation anxiety and was highly lea reactive, she didn’t even know what a walk was.With the tools Michael gave us along with books & product recommendations and lots of patience and work it has been such a pleasure to see a calmer dog emerge and I don’t have the anxiety taking her on walks like I had. I highly recommend working with Michael because he also helped us understand where our dogs fears and reactions were coming from which is very important. And like I said it does take a lot of patience and daily work but the results are so worth it!