Southern Paws Training

Southern Paws Training ((Temporarily closed, undergoing rebranding)) Positive reinforcement private in-home dog training in Crosby, Huffman, Atascocita, Humble, Kingwood

Southern Paws Training is a local dog training business that uses positive reinforcement training methods, known as clicker training. We don't just teach the dog, we also teach the owner!
☯ Katie Midkiff, attended Karen Pryor Academy's Dog Trainer Program and graduated with distinction in May 2013 and is a Certified Training Partner.
☯ Katie utilizes only force-free, reward-based methods. No cho

king, yelling, beating, etc.
☯ Katie specializes in conformation, agility basics, flyball basics, trick training, clicker training, Puppy Start Right, Basic Manners, and Behavior Modification
☯ Katie helps educate owners on proper nutrition and care
☯ Katie offers private lessons in Kingwood, Atascocita, Humble, Huffman, and Crosby, Texas! Conformation classes upon popular demand.
☯ Katie regularly attends seminars, workshops, and webinars, reads up-to-date studies, websites, and books on training and behavior, and networks with other trainers and veterinary behaviorists to keep learning and teaching the best, most modern, and least forceful methods.
☯ My sole purpose is to educate others and help people achieve a harmonious relationship with their companions!

09/13/2025
A loss this great has me beside myself , speechless, all I know to say is Sky Mcspadden was perfect, he loved me so muc...
04/16/2024

A loss this great has me beside myself , speechless, all I know to say is Sky Mcspadden was perfect, he loved me so much, he was generous and caring, he straight up saved me, he was my everything and I so looked forward to growing old with him and starting a family. And I’d give anything to have him back.

03/20/2024

* Bringing this post out of the vault, because it’s so important * 👇🏻

I think it’s common to think that when our dog is unruly, there is something wrong with them. 

Especially when we look around us and see perfectly behaved pups strolling happily down the street with their owners. 

But the truth is…

Everything your dog does is NORMAL. 

Chewing…

Digging…

Barking…

Pulling on the lead…

Lunging at other dogs or joggers…

Growling…

It’s all NORMAL. 

This is  a normal response for a predator (because that’s what dogs once were) that got plucked out of their natural environment and dropped onto your sofa. 

What’s not normal? 

Walking on a leash at a mind numbingly slow pace as you stare at your phone…

NOT chewing things, or mouthing you…

Holding a sit stay or a down stay as you chat to a friend…

NOT losing their mind around another dog. 

Sure selective breeding has curbed some of the more natural responses our dogs have…

But the truth is…

Your dog’s behavior is a NORMAL response to them trying to adapt to an environment that truthfully is NOT normal for them. 

So tell me…

What does that shift for you? 

Because your dog isn’t “Bad”. There’s nothing wrong with them. Everything they are doing is completely normal.

Why we stress not over exercising your puppies. Bones don't come together until they are between 18 and 24 months old.
03/02/2024

Why we stress not over exercising your puppies. Bones don't come together until they are between 18 and 24 months old.

When you finally welcome your 8 week old puppies, please keep this picture in mind. Their bones aren’t even touching yet. They walk so beautifully with big, flexible legs and bench movements because their joints are made up entirely of cartilage, muscles, tendons and ligaments covered with skin. Nothing is well adjusted or has real grip yet.

When you make them run excessively or don't limit their exercise to prevent them from overdoing during that time, you're not giving them the chance to grow properly. Every big jump or bounce and excited run creates bone-breaking impacts.
In reasonable quantities, this is not problematic and normal wear and tear will do.

But when you let the puppy jump off the couch or bed, take him for long walks, you damage this joint in training. When you let the puppy move on slippery tiles, you damage the joint.

You only get once to make them grow up. A well built body is something that comes from excellent upbringing and good education. BOTH , not just one

Once you’re an adult, you’ll have the rest of your life to spend playing and engaging in high-impact exercises. So keep him calm while he is still young and give him the gift that can only be given once.
Shared from Clinique Vetérinaire Vetolistic - Dr. Marie Eve Cresci

01/27/2024
01/16/2024
What a view!
01/12/2024

What a view!

Ping pong net! Bam!
01/02/2024

Ping pong net! Bam!

Management is something every trainer I know talks about - it’s one of the first conversations I have with clients. Baby gates, x-pens, leash tethers, the list goes on…

I’ve always thought I was good at finding adaptive solutions but today I walked into a lesson and was blown away by the genius of my client! Their dog is a big boy who loves to counter surf, but also struggles with being confined.

Look at this beautiful AND creative solution they came up with! This is a portable ping pong net 🤯 I am so in love with this and was so impressed with their ingenious idea.

You can find them on Amazon - get one while you can because I think this is gonna be a new trend 😂

The one on the left is 1/8 inch aluminum, and tbe one in the right is stainless steel which he will not be using again l...
12/27/2023

The one on the left is 1/8 inch aluminum, and tbe one in the right is stainless steel which he will not be using again lol!

Sooo if you would like a dog silhouette /face tag, customized the way you want, message me! Depending on size and level of detail and material you choose, prices can range from $40 to $100

Another dog who is seeing the bright side of outings and meeting strangers thanks to a great behavior modification plan!...
12/23/2023

Another dog who is seeing the bright side of outings and meeting strangers thanks to a great behavior modification plan! So proud of Margot and her success. She’s socially selective, which I love because I get it, I am too! I keep my circle small, and it’s more joyful and peaceful 😌 She is starting to feel more comfortable and confident in social situations and it helps when people ask to pet 😇

12/22/2023

Adorable!!!!

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Southern Paws Training is a local dog training business that uses positive reinforcement training methods, known as clicker training. We don't just teach the dog, we also teach the owner! ☯ Katie Midkiff, attended Karen Pryor Academy's Dog Trainer Program and graduated with distinction in May 2013 and is a Certified Training Partner. ☯ Katie utilizes only force-free, reward-based methods. No choking, yelling, beating, etc. ☯ Katie specializes in Puppy Start Right, Basic Manners, conformation, agility basics, flyball basics, and Behavior Modification. ☯ Katie helps educate owners on proper holistic nutrition and care. ☯ Katie offers private lessons in Kingwood, Atascocita, Humble, Huffman, Crosby, and surrounding areas in Texas! Conformation classes upon popular demand. ☯ Katie regularly attends seminars, workshops, and webinars, reads up-to-date studies, websites, and books on training and behavior, and networks with other trainers and veterinary behaviorists to keep learning and teaching the best, most modern, and least forceful methods. ☯ My sole purpose is to educate others and help people achieve a harmonious relationship with their companions!