People can come over
Someone knocks, and your dog stays with you. Friends walk in. It feels like a normal house again.
Houston & Austin, Texas
Houston & Austin’s most trusted balanced dog training.
Locally owned. Balanced methods. A dog you can actually enjoy.
Houston (713) 909-7968
Austin (512) 648-4510
Authorized dealer · Proud to carry
Real life, after
Here’s what life looks like after working with us.
Walks you actually enjoy
You can walk the neighborhood and look forward to it. No dragging. No skipping the block because you are tired of the fight.
They come when you call
You call once, and they come back. That is the difference between a dog you manage and a dog you can live with.
Houston and Austin
If living with your dog feels harder than it should, you are in the right place.
These are the things owners tell us when they finally reach out.
You already tried another trainer
You paid someone, you did the homework, and nothing really changed. That does not mean your dog is too much. It usually means the plan did not fit, or nobody taught you what to do at home.
Walks you dread
Your dog pulls so hard that a simple walk around the block feels like a fight. You start skipping walks because you are tired of being dragged.
Barking at everyone
They lose it when a neighbor walks by, a truck pulls up, or another dog is across the street. You feel like you have to apologize all day.
Other dogs set them off
They bark, lunge, or melt down around other dogs. It is exhausting, and it is embarrassing when it happens in public.
They will not come when called
You cannot let them off the leash because they will not come back when you call. That is scary in a neighborhood, not just at the park.
Scared or shut down
Your dog is anxious or fearful, and you do not know how to help them feel safe. You just want a normal life together.
What you and your dog deserve
The dog you thought you were bringing home.
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Listens because they want to
A dog that listens because they want to work with you, not because they are scared of you.
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Real communication
You know how to ask, and your dog knows how to answer. No more guessing your way through the day.
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A dog you can take with you
Dinner with friends, a weekend at the in-laws, a walk through the neighborhood. You are not holding your breath the whole time.
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A trainer who tells the truth
If we are not the right fit, we will say so. Even if that means turning down the job.
★★★★★
“Stein is a European Doberman we imported for protection and life with our kids. Heather and her team made him calmer and more responsive, and working with them changed how we communicate with him. We waited a few weeks after training to leave this, and the results still hold.”Stein’s owner · Houston
Who is actually training your dog
Heather Mozingo, owner and operator.
Heather is a national IGP / Schutzhund competitor. The team includes NePoPo Gold and Starmark Academy graduates who train in Houston and Austin.
Heather’s background includes training top level show horses, managing high volume dog kennels, and 10+ years in the dog training field.
Along with the pet dog training business, Heather is a national level competitor in the sport of IGP (Schutzhund) with her Cane Corso and German Shepherd.
There are less than 100 Corsos in the world who have achieved an IGP title, and Heather’s Corso, Vinny, has achieved a BH, FH, IGP I, IGP II, IGP III and placed first at the 2023 and 2024 Cane Corso IGP National Championship…and is Heather’s soulmate. Her love of dogs is not just a job, or a hobby, but a way of life.
10+Years with dogs
2Locations
VinnyHer Cane Corso
Houston
Matt Bourgoin
Head Trainer and Training Director
The true dog whisperer. Matt has 20+ years experience training dogs in many areas, is a graduate of NePoPo Gold School, NePoPo Gold Premium, and has graduated from a 6 month Master Trainer course at Tarheel Canine. He has extensive knowledge of canine behavior, rehabilitation work, psychology, and specializes in training dogs through shaping, self discovery and relationship. Matt takes great pride in training dogs, along with owners, and applying all his experience and knowledge to create lifelong results. Matt’s personal dogs include a Malinois and a German Shepherd which he competes with in various protection sports.
Austin
Kaylah Tong
Austin Trainer
Kaylah has over 8 years experience helping owners with their dogs, as well as being a graduate of Starmark Academy. She is a dedicated and knowledgeable dog trainer who brings a versatile, results driven approach to every program. Kaylah has a deep understanding of canine behavior, along with a wide range of proven techniques and problem solving strategies. Kaylah has a background in positive reinforcement, as well as balanced training, and her methods focus on clear communication, consistency, and structure.
How it works
Getting started is easy.
You tell us what is going on
Fill out a short form about your dog and what you want to change.
We call you
We talk it through and build a plan around your dog and how you live.
You get your dog back
Walks and guests start to feel like a normal day again.
Our promise
Here is what you can count on.
We never use fear or pain.
Your dog learns without being scared into it.
We tell you the truth.
If we are not the right fit, we say so.
We train you, not just the dog.
You leave knowing how to keep the change going at home.
Your dog is treated like family.
They stay with people who care about them the way you do.
★★★★★
“Our dog had high anxiety and couldn’t be around anyone outside our family. Within a day, Heather and our dog were already friends. Now he listens, he’s calm, and a huge weight has been lifted.”Ty’s owner · Austin
What is included
Here is what you get when you work with us.
- A training plan built around your dog and how you live.
- Clear communication the whole way, including photos and video while they are with us.
- Hands-on coaching so you leave knowing how to keep it going at home.
- Follow-up after they come home, and we stay available if something slips.
- Compassionate, balanced training from people who treat your dog like family.
You get all of this, plus the confidence that a normal day with your dog can feel easy again.
Ways to train with us
Ready to get started? Here are your options.
Ages 8 weeks through 5 months
Puppy Jumpstart
This is for the puppy owner who knows you should not wait until problems get worse. You want to get this right from the start.
Most popular · 6 months and up
2 Week Custom Board & Train
Your dog stays with us and trains every day while you go about your life. They come home ready, and we show you how to keep it going.
6 months and up
4 Week Custom Board & Train
This is for the dog you want beside you when you leave the house. They listen when you get there, whether that is dinner, errands, a friend’s house, or a weekend away.
★★★★★
“We were nervous leaving our dog for two weeks, but Heather sent updates, photos, and videos the whole time. We came home to a calm, confident dog and a clear plan for keeping it that way.”Leo’s owner · Houston
Heather was featured in VoyageAustin Local Stories, talking about life and business at All Dogs Training Co.
Ready when you are
Whatever is going on with your dog, we have seen it.
You will not get judged for how bad it has gotten, and you will not get the runaround. Tell us what is happening and we will give you a straight answer about how we would help.
