Good Lead Dog Training

05/18/2026

Not sure where to start or what your dog needs? We’re here to help!

1️⃣ BOOK a free phone consultation! -
Not sure where to start with training or what your dog needs? Let’s talk. We offer free phone consultations to answer your questions and guide you through the next steps. 🔗 LINK to book in bio!

2️⃣ GET a custom training plan! -
Every dog is different. We’ll learn about your dog, your goals, and your lifestyle to recommend a personalized training program geared toward your unique goals 📚

3️⃣ BEGIN training! -
With a clear plan and the right support, we’ll guide you and your dog every step of the way. You’ll see real progress and deepen the bond with your dog.

04/13/2026

📣 Looking for puppy socialization classes in Houston? Join us starting April 18! 📣

The first few months of your puppy’s life matter more than most people realize. Set your puppy up for a lifetime of success through early training!

Our Puppy Group Class will help you:
✔️Build good habits early
✔️Socialize in a safe and structured manner
✔️Raise a well rounded dog you enjoy living with

🐾6-week class
📆Starts April 18
🕐Saturdays | 11:30-12:30
📍DEX Treats - 1402 W 34th St, Houston, TX 77018
🏅AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy evaluation at the end of the program

03/19/2026

📣 Looking for puppy training in Houston? Join our upcoming Puppy Group Class! 📣

The first few months of your puppy’s life matter more than most people realize. Set your puppy up for a lifetime of success through early training!

Our Puppy Group Class will help you:
✔ Build good habits early
✔ Socialize in a safe and structured manner
✔ Raise a well rounded dog you enjoy living with

🐾 6-week class
📅 Starts April 18
🕒 Saturdays | 11:30–12:30
📍 DEX Treats - 1402 W 34th St, Houston, TX 77018
🏅AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy evaluation at the end of the program

👉 Save your spot today.

03/14/2026

Get EXCITED! We are so pumped to start a puppy class, right in the Heights area! This class is limited to 6 spots, and all dogs must be under 1 year of age.

For more information and registration: https://www.goodleadhtx.com/puppy-class

After you register, please expect onboarding e-mail afterwards for more details!

01/25/2026

Want a reliable off-leash dog? 👀🏔️ Listen up!!! ☝️

Off leash training starts on leash, whether you’re outside OR inside. 🏡 (A leash on in the house is a completely foreign concept to a lot of people, but you have to trust the process)

So many people are in a rush to get rid of their leash when they’re training their dog. I always recommend at least 30-90 days of being on leash… ALL. THE. TIME.

Jumping on guests? Use your leash
Not coming when called? Use your leash
Counter surfing? Use your leash
Not listening in general? You guessed it… use your leash

It’s what you do after you give the command (not how many times you say it, that makes the greatest impact).

Discipline now = freedom later

Train your dog so they can go on adventures with you.

11/03/2025

How the heck do you get your dog to listen anyway? 🤔 The theory is simple….✨NEVER give a command you CANNOT enforce or DO NOT INTEND on enforcing✨

CANNOT enforce ➡️ be prepared to follow through! Have a leash on your dog at all times until they are reliable. Have rewards on you to motivate your dog. Set your dog up for success by training in places that aren’t too challenging for them.

DO NOT INTEND on enforcing ➡️ Don’t issue a command if you’re going to give up on following through with it. Hold your dog accountable to what they know. If you ask your dog to do something once or twice and they don’t do it, help them!

Teach your dog a clear release word (examples of this are “break,” “free,” “OK”) to let them know they’re done working. Very important for your dog to know when they’re working and when they’re not!

The key principle 🔑 is to be prepared and intentional about what you do. Whether you realize it or not, every interaction you have with your dog counts as “training,” even if it’s not a “training session.” The way you interact with your dog every day sets a standard for your expectations with your dog.

Our dogs can only be as consistent as we are 😉

10/14/2025

Many dog owners believe socializing your dog means bringing them out to meet every dog and person, but that couldn’t be further from the truth!

Socialization is all about getting your dog acclimated to new situations, sounds, and settings while keeping them relaxed and neutral. Here are some do’s and dont’s of socialization:

DO
✅ Let your dog observe their surroundings
✅ Start at a distance away from distractions
✅ Reward for check ins

DON’T
❌ Let your dog rush up to strangers
❌ Overwhelm with noise or crowds
❌ Push past your dog’s limits

Allowing your dog to run up to every dog or person they see can even encourage reactivity later on down the road! Set the expectation for calm, collected behavior early on by encouraging your dog to relax and be attentive to you as much as possible.

Keep sessions short and fun! Consistency is key!

10/02/2025

09/02/2025

Dog training is one of those things where you get what you put into it. It’s just like going to the gym! You just have to get the reps in, and you don’t get better just by hiring a dog trainer. 🏋️

Dog training is a lifestyle change. It’s the sum of your interactions with your dog and how you live with them on a daily basis. Do you encourage calm behavior in the house, or encourage chaos? Do you negotiate with your dogs on the small things, or are you firm with your boundaries?

Some dogs are easier to live with, but for the people that put in the work training their dog, they know its not “luck”…it’s all sweat, tears, and a commitment to doing better for yourself AND your dog 💪

08/21/2025

Does your dog check out right after taking a treat from you? You might need to adjust your reward delivery! 🥸

Don’t fall into the trap of becoming a “human treat dispenser.” Reward delivery should be interesting and impactful. The goal with using a marker is for your dog to always get excited, anticipating that the marker is followed by a reward (or reward event)! It’s like knowing when payday is. 💰

Your marker isn’t JUST a sign your dog’s going to get a treat, it’s also a tool in your training toolbox. You need a strong marker to work through behavior issues like reactivity, fear, or anxiety. 👀

So keep your reward delivery interesting and engaging - that will improve your dog’s attention and strengthen your training overall!