Houston, TX
Michael Baugh
Michael Baugh began his professional work with families and their dogs in 1999. He graduated with honors from the San Francisco SPCA Academy for Dog Trainers and the Karen Pryor Academy for Animal Training and Behavior. Michael has a degree in communications with a secondary concentration in psychology from Loyola University of New Orleans. He also studied community counseling at the Graduate School of John Carroll University.
Training Philosophy
Michael believes in training dogs for real life, focusing on everyday situations and teaching life hacks rather than just tricks. He emphasizes the importance of building a strong relationship with the dog and using positive reinforcement methods.
Services
Michael's Dogs offers a variety of services, including:
- Aggressive Dog Training Foundations Course: An online course providing essential information for working with aggressive dogs.
- Live Video Behavior Consultation with Aggressive Dog Training Foundations Course: A combination of online course and personalized behavior plan with Michael.
- In-Person Dog Behavior Help: In-home coaching for clients in specific areas of Houston.
- Online Courses: Aggressive Dog Training Foundations Course and Live Video Behavior Consultation with Aggressive Dog Training Foundations Course.
- Training Services: Aggression and Fear in Dogs, Fixing Unruly Dog Behavior, Getting Ready for a New Baby with Your Dog.
Pricing:
- Initial 60 minute Live Video Behavior Coaching with Aggressive Dog Training Foundations course included: $215
- Initial 60 minute In-Home with Aggressive Dog Training Foundations course included: $235
- Initial 90 minute Live Video Behavior Coaching: $295
- Initial 90 minute In-Home: $315
- Online 60 minute follow ups: $195
- In-Home follow ups: $215
Certifications
Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC) - Awarded by the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC)
Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Knowledge and Skills Assessed (CPDT-KSA) - Awarded by the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers
Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer (CSAT)
Specializations
Aggressive Dog Training, Fearful Dog Training, Puppy Training, Behavior Modification, Training for Dogs with New Babies
Training Methods
Positive Reinforcement Training, Clicker Training, Conditioned Relaxation, Antecedent Control, Behavioral Flexibility
Customer Reviews
“Michael understands that every dog and family has unique needs and goals and he tailors his programs accordingly rather than trying to force dogs into a “one size fits all” training style. Michael offers a level of support for owners between appointments that is feel is unmatched by any other trainer.” — Dr. Lore Haug, Board Certified Veterinary Behaviorist
“Michael was our savior when we introduced a new puppy to our home. We have a border collie mix that can act anxious around new people and other animals, so when we brought our new dog into her territory we had a few conflicts. Michael worked with all of us to ensure that our home would be a safe and happy place for people and dogs alike.” — Alex Herbots, Houston
“Michael was recommended to us by our daycare after our dog started displaying guarding behavior, as well as the usual craziness when anyone is in our yard / at the front door. Our dog is a 50l b, 18 month old ridgeback x Staffordshire with a huge amount of energy. Michael really went into detail asking about the circumstances around our dog’s behavior and her background before we even met and he came to us with lots of insight and advice. He explained things we had no idea about and was in constant contact during the 4 weeks we worked with him, offering feedback and input online.
We have finished our sessions with Michael and our dog is back in daycare at kennels with no issues. As with anything, you have to take advice to make a change and work at it – we train, following Michael’s advice, every day. There is no magic, instant solution but Michael can advise you on how to get the best out of your dog, to communicate with them well and really promote positive behaviors, all done with kindness and understanding. We were surprised however, how quickly our dog’s behavior in certain situations changed. She is a happier, calmer dog for her sessions with Michael (which she loved) and we would not hesitate in recommending him to anyone looking for a behaviorist.” — Kay T., Houston
“Our dog was one bite away from being put down. Michael came in and taught us the tools needed to help him relax when people come over. We now have people over all the time … I couldn’t recommend him more highly – he truly saved our dog’s life.” — Kim B., Houston
“Michael Baugh has done an amazing job working with us and our protective dog over the past few months. We knew when we got a herding dog that there could be some protective aggression issues, but after working with countless other trainers, we were frustrated and dismayed with claims of “aggression-resolution” techniques that turned out to be nothing more than overpriced obedience training and refused to work with trainers utilizing shock collars and other severe punishment techniques. Working with Michael for the last few months is the first time we have made any real progress in the past two years.” — Hannah J., Houston
“I have used Michael Baugh as a dog trainer several times. I found him when my own dog developed issues and then I called him back for a rescue dog in our program who was also having difficulty. Michael not only uses positive training methods, clicker training being at the foundation of all training, but he develops a plan for the owner(s) that is interactive not only with the dog, but with Michael as well. This IS “not a send the dog off” to train it place (which does not work for long) but a you learn to train your dog and maintain that training situation. I like Michael’s insights into the problem behavior as much as I like his training methods.” — Lucinda Howard, STAR (South Texas Aussie Rescue)
Social Media Links
Instagram: @travels_with_Charlie__
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