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PUP SCOUTS | TRAINING PHILOSOPHY | OUR STAFF
Pup Scouts was started in 2005 to bring the most effective positive training to Houston families. We believe that a trained dog is a happy dog and a happy dog has a happy owner. We are committed to success for every client and their dogs.
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We never use choke chains, prong collars, shock collars or physical punishment.
Our common sense approach to dog training provides you with the ability to effectively handle your dog whether in your home, on a walk or in the show ring. The gentle techniques we use are effective for all dogs from the smallest toy breeds to the largest Mastiffs.
We use positive reinforcement in all our training classes. During the learning phase, treats are used to teach the proper response to commands, to motivate and to reward. Classroom exercises set the dogs up for success. As the dogs succeed, the owners do too, creating an atmosphere of accomplishment and fun.
Compliance is taught through the principles of canine communication. Dogs, as pack animals, respect and expect leadership. Canine communication techniques, which include movement, posture and eye contact, put you in control of your dog in a way that nurtures the human/dog bond and fosters respect from the dog for the owner. Using these principles, dogs are taught gently and effectively that you are the leader. The result is a well behaved dog that responds the first time, every time.
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Holly Furgason, Owner/Head Trainer
Holly is experienced in all levels of obedience training, Agility, Rally and tricks but she focuses on obedience training and behavior for the pet dog, helping owners and their pets enjoy their lives together. Her background in education adds depth to the sound training techniques used in all Pup Scouts classes. She is a certified AKC Canine Good Citizen evaluator and a Teacup Agility judge.
Courtney Plake, Manager/Trainer
Courtney trained her first dog at the age of 6 and hasn’t stopped. Since then she has worked also with dogs in various professional capacities including bather, vet tech and foster mom. Her training includes obedience, agility and behavior but her specialty is loose leash walking and she excels at working with bully breeds especially the American Pit Bull Terrier.
Her dogs include Violet, a rescue APBT and Canine Good Citizen with titles in Rally and Obedience; Charlie, a Heeler mix who has titles in Rally and Obedience; Phlox, an American Staffordshire Terrier who has his S.T.A.R. Puppy award and CGC; Bling, a Pit Bull Dachshund mix, who is her ace Teacup agility dog.
Courtney also has a passion for training parrots. The rest of her family includes Taco, an African Grey parrot and Hammie, a green Parakeet. She is assited by her 3 year-old son, Chase.
Alaina Vercher, Trainer
Alaina is an ASL interpreting student who also enjoys working with dogs. She teaches our Saturday Basic Obedience class and is working towards her first Rally title with her Boston Terrier, Gus. She also shares her home with Chew-chew, her new Terrier mix rescue.
Kim Tonks, Assistant Trainer
Abba Furgason, Daycare/Groomer
Kate Furgason, Office Manager/Graphic Designer
Is a professional, degree-holding graphic designer. She uses her mad skills to create our website, advertisments and other various publications. She also owns a 12 year old sheltie/chow who has gone through the highest levels of obedience.
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