What sets HDR trainers apart?
HDR trainers have both the education and experience to assist with behavior modification programs. All of our trainers are well educated and belong to national training organizations. Two of our trainers are Certified Professional Dog Trainers (CPDT-KA) on staff. This accreditation is obtained through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Training, which is a well-respected International Dog Training Organization. This accreditation takes time, experience, and knowledge to obtain. There are only 92 Certified Professional Dog Trainers in the state of Texas. Our trainers are knowledgeable and experienced about the science of how dogs learn, and this is crucial to modifying behavior. We know that working with dogs using positive, reward-based methods is critical to a successful behavioral modification program. And, we understand the science behind why using harsh, negative or ‘punishment’ based methods tends to exacerbate behavioral problems and the risks associated with such met
