Stephanie Bennett's Believe in Dog

Believe in Dog is not just good. It is singular. No one loves dogs more than the people here do, and your dog will love them right back. It’s a common joke in our house that we occupy a comfortable third place on Caper’s list of favorite people, behind his favorite BID trainers. That feels fair. They have poured so much care, attention, and thought into his well-being that it is honestly kind of unbelievable. They taught Caper everything he knows, but that was probably the easy part. We were first-time dog owners, and they taught us how to be good at that too. They guided us with enormous patience and with a level of competence across the entire staff that is, in itself, a tremendous accomplishment. There was never a sense thatthe quality of the experience depended on getting the “right” trainer or the “right” person that day. Everyone knew what they were doing, everyone cared, and everyone seemed deeply invested in helping both dogs and their anxious humans succeed. Beyond their obvious love of dogs and seemingly endless knowledge, this may also be the best-run business I have ever seen. Stephanie and Joanna should teach a workshop. Believe in Dog puts the lie to the assumption that consistency requires bland corporate sameness. They have somehow built a place that is highly reliable and professional while still feeling completely human. The facilities are beautiful and, in our experience, absolutely unmatched. The service is consistently excellent. And the individual staff members who make the place special seem genuinely supported in bringing their own talents, judgment, and kindness to the work. We did puppy school, daycare, and classes here, and every class leader and assistant we worked with was excellent. The staff have an extraordinary combination of talent with dogs and gentleness with the people attached to them. They are truly all so impressive. We miss Believe in Dog enormously since moving away, and we will always be grateful for what they did for us and for our puppy. They turned the three of us into a proper, inseparable pack. They gave us the ability to communicate across species, to understand and enjoy one another more fully, and somehow made the process of getting there rewarding in its own right. There is nowhere else quite like this place. Thank you BID!

I unexpectedly rescued two dogs from the street at separate times within a year from each other! Taking both of them to doggie class at BID has truly been the best experience for all of us. With the stresses of life, I love going to school with each of my dogs since it also allows me to have a brain break:) I quickly discovered my dogs are total opposites and have very different training needs. My first rescue Kleo developed some reactivity towards other dogs. Having the exposure to other dogs and having the tools to deal with difficult situations has helped immensely. My second rescue Kaiser is much more reserved, shy, and anxious. He has gained a lot of confidence and now has many outlets to deal with his anxiety. After having taken just about every class they offer, I am much more educated about how my dogs behave and think. I feel much more equipped to handle my dogs in overwhelming situations. The trainers and staff here are incredibly knowledgeable, kind, and will go above and beyond to help in any way they can. Huge shoutout and gratitude to our trainers Stephanie, Megan, Pedram, Valerie, Kate, Alyssa, and Ashley as well as all the other staff behind the front desk/behind the scenes that have helped us along in our journey:) If you’ve been struggling or just want have some fun activities to do with your dog, take a class and experience BID for yourself. You won’t regret it!!!

It is literally impossible to say enough good things about Believe in Dog. Our dog Caper started going to puppy day school when he was just 12 weeks old and continued through graduation and into the daycare program. We also did puppy classes and some other workshops. We absolutely credit Believe in Dog with making Caper into the sweet, friendly, outgoing boy he is today. Puppy day school is not just a daycare, it really is like preschool for your dog. Caper learned socialization, new skills, and had an absolute blast every time. The staff are trainers who really understand dogs, and Caper’s days were packed with activities, training, and supervised playtime. We are first time dog owners, and it was so comforting to have the trainers’ support every step of the way. The staff at Believe in Dog were patient with all our questions and are clearly incredibly invested in all of the dogs they help care for. It is definitely not cheap, but you get what you pay for and for us it was 100% worth it. A special shout out to Mar, Jae, Ashley, and Joanna who all showered Caper in love. I am 100% confident that no other dog daycare will ever compare. We recently moved out of Houston but otherwise Caper would still be a regular. We miss Believe in Dog every day!

Believe in dog (BID) has done so much for me and my dogs! My dogs Rocky and Moose have both struggled with different levels of fear with strangers. It was really hard for me emotionally to see them struggle and not know how to help them. We went in circles trying different training methods. Thankfully, BID has taught us the importance of positive reinforcement. BID has become a safe space for us and it makes me so happy to see Moose flourish with the help of his trainers. Rocky is next to begin his training here, and he has already benefitted from everything the trainers have taught me and the online resources they have to offer for fear reactive dogs! A huge shoutout to Alyssa, Megan, Valerie, and Jae for playing a huge roll in teaching me how to manage my crazy Moose who started off as a shy puppy and is now a super energetic and friendly teen. Their passion doesn’t go unnoticed and we are so lucky to have found them for our pups. Don’t hesitate in trusting them to teach you how to use positive reinforcement to build confidence in your dog and strengthen your connection! What we booked: - Puppy day school: This program helped him so much through his fear period (major stranger danger). He did so well with socializing when I was worried he wouldn’t, everyone here rocks! :,) Group classes: These classes are helping him learn to stay calm and focused around distractions (people, other dogs, etc..) while he learns new skills. The classes also help me learn from the trainers! Every trainer has been a dream to work with. Below are the classes we’ve attended. -Confidence building class -Basic manners group class -Intermediate skills group class Thank you to everyone at BID for being so thoughtful and hard working. We appreciate your patience when teaching us💚

We have done 3 classes at Believe in Dog: Basic training, intermediate training, and most recently the Fitness class. All were so fun and great for my dog! She gained confidence and we bonded. The Fitness class was great because she stood on different structures, jumped, walked backwards and more. It was also good for her to be in a controlled space with other dogs because she gets a little anxious and this helped boost her confidence.

Believe In Dog has truly been the best experience we could’ve had as puppy parents! Our puppy, Mocha, has attended Puppy Day school, puppy training classes and intermediate skills class. It is obvious how much she loves this place and all of her trainers. We as her parents have also enjoyed our experience with her classes and learning so much from all of her trainers. Everyone is so helpful and kind each time we go. If we had to go back and do it all again, we’d choose BIDT every single time.

I genuinely cannot recommend Believe in Dog enough. As first-time puppy parents, Puppy Day School at BIDT was something we wanted for Solo even before bringing him home, and enrolling him was one of the best decisions we've ever made. What truly sets BIDT apart is their dedication and care. From the start, the trainers and staff have been so welcoming and are an absolute pleasure to work with. They've helped us feel incredibly supported and reassured during such an impressionable and vulnerable stage of puppyhood. Each dog is treated as an individual and all of the trainers are deeply thoughtful with every interaction. Their authentic passion for setting each dog up for long-term success is evident in their expertise and intentional, structured approach to positive reinforcement-based training. PDS and Puppy Class Pt. 1 have provided experiences for socialization in a safe, fun, and well-managed environment that go far beyond what we can replicate at home. It has been so rewarding to watch Solo have so much fun with his trainers and puppy friends, grow in confidence, excel in basic obedience, and see his personality flourish over the last 3 months - we couldn't be happier with his progress! Most importantly, it has been an invaluable opportunity to train us, as owners, how to create a lasting bond with our dog. We can't thank the team at BIDT enough. With their wide variety of different group classes and other training programs offered, we look forward to continuing Solo's training journey as he grows!

My first dog Keeva went here 5 years ago as a puppy. She has become a world competitive disc dog. She is such a balanced dog I have started my second dog there too and at 14 weeks he is already so confident, well balanced and happy. These people do amazing work with puppies in their puppy day school and puppy group classes!!

We love Believe in Dog! We brought our dog, Walker, here to work on his reactivity to other dogs. We loved working with Megan in our 1-on-1. She is extremely knowledgeable about dogs and made us feel very welcome and supported. We also enjoyed attending the Pre-Reactive Rover Class to help practice Walker’s new skills. The facilities are clean and spacious, and there’s lots of great toys and treats in the shop up front. We’ve learned lots of new techniques to help keep Walker calm, confident, and safe when we go out!

I can’t say enough wonderful things about Pedram and our experience with Believe in Dog’s Puppy Day School Part 1! Pedram is truly exceptional at what he does. His patience, kindness, knowledge, and genuine love for dogs really shine through in his work. It has been such a joy watching my puppy grow, learn, and become more confident throughout the program. Pedram takes the time to understand each puppy’s unique personality and needs, and you can tell how much he genuinely cares about their progress and success. I especially appreciate his thoughtful feedback, encouragement, and willingness to answer questions along the way. I’m so grateful for the care, attention, and dedication he has shown my puppy, Mila. I couldn’t be happier with our experience and would wholeheartedly recommend Pedram and Believe in Dog to anyone looking to give their puppy the best possible start!