BossDog K9 Dog Training — Dog Training in Houston, TX

BossDog K9 Dog Training is a dog training business in Houston, Texas offering board and train, private lessons, and group classes, working from a dedicated training facility. They describe their approach as balanced training (rewards and corrections) and accept aggression and reactivity cases.

Houston, TX • Training facility • 5.0 ★ (39 Google reviews)

Verified listing

Last reviewed: Oct 10, 2026

Transparency Score

45 / 100

Limited information

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Price transparency: 0%
Method transparency: 100%
Program clarity: 59%

About BossDog K9 Dog Training

Based on what the business publishes about itself

Head trainer Macey Fruge brings an unusually broad background to BossDog K9 Dog Training, with experience she describes as spanning service dogs, therapy dogs, detection work, personal protection K9s, and search and rescue. According to her site, she completed professional certification through Highland K9's School for Dog Trainers, covering animal learning science, advanced obedience, behavior modification, and specialized working dog disciplines.

Founded in 2020, the business relocated to a new, larger facility in Houston in 2025, which they say allowed expanded program offerings. Their training menu covers board and train, day training, private lessons, and group classes. They describe their approach as "science-based" and "balanced," with a stated focus on educating owners alongside training dogs. The board and train program, according to their materials, involves multiple daily sessions across varied real-world environments.

BossDog K9 lists behavior modification as a specialty, targeting issues like resource guarding, fear aggression, reactivity, separation anxiety, and bite histories. They also maintain service dog and personal protection dog programs, currently advertising limited openings in each. Private lesson clients reportedly receive daily phone or video support between sessions. The facility has announced plans for outdoor play yards and an on-site retail store in 2026.

What dog training programs does BossDog K9 Dog Training offer?

Boarding and training, daycare with training, private lessons, group classes, and behavior modification make up the offerings at BossDog K9 Dog Training. The immersive programs cover basic through advanced obedience, off-leash recall, and socialization, with handoff sessions and lifetime support included. Behavior modification addresses aggression, resource guarding, fear, anxiety, and leash reactivity.

Boarding & Training

Price not published.

Dogs stay on-site and train multiple times daily across different environments, with field trips for real-world socialization and exposure to distractions. Program includes on-leash basic obedience and optional off-leash advanced work covering recall, stay, and distraction-proofing.

The dog boards at the facility and trains 2-3 times per day, finishing with a private go-home lesson for the owner.

Best for: Owners wanting reliable manners and control, from basic leash skills up to full off-leash reliability.

Focus: Basic obedience, Advanced obedience, Recall & off-leash, Socialization

Includes: Owner handoff sessions, Lifetime support, Boarding included

Daycare & Training

Price not published.

Dogs attend 4 days per week for structured training sessions, guided play, and a weekly field trip for socialization, returning home each day instead of boarding overnight. Includes group classes and monthly private lessons for the owner.

The dog is dropped off and picked up daily, receiving 1-2 training sessions plus guided play during each visit.

Best for: Busy owners who want daily structured training progress without an overnight stay.

Focus: Basic obedience, Advanced obedience, Socialization, Recall & off-leash

Includes: Follow-up sessions, Lifetime support, Owner handoff sessions

Private Lessons

Price not published.

A monthly subscription offering as many in-person training sessions as needed, tailored to the dog's specific needs, plus daily phone or video support between sessions. The trainer can also travel to the client if requested.

Sessions are scheduled monthly in-person, with ongoing phone or video support and an option for the trainer to come to the client.

Best for: Owners wanting flexible, personalized scheduling rather than a fixed class or board and train.

Focus: Basic obedience

Includes: Lifetime support

Behavior Modification

Price not published.

A structured, individualized plan targeting issues like resource guarding, fear aggression, reactivity, fears of objects or environments, OCD behaviors, bite histories, and separation anxiety. Training takes place across multiple environments and distraction levels to help behaviors transfer to real life.

Owners receive a personalized plan plus hands-on guidance and strategies to reinforce progress at home.

Best for: Dogs with significant behavioral challenges beyond basic obedience, including aggression or anxiety issues.

Focus: Aggression, Resource guarding, Fear & anxiety, Separation anxiety, Leash reactivity

Group Classes

Price not published.

A monthly membership class open to all skill levels, rotating through different topics and game-based exercises each week to build focus and real-life manners around distractions. Includes one private lesson per month for individual coaching.

Owners and dogs attend weekly group sessions and also receive one monthly private lesson.

Best for: Dogs and owners at any skill level wanting a community training setting.

Focus: Basic obedience, Socialization

How much does BossDog K9 Dog Training cost?

BossDog K9 Dog Training does not publish program pricing online. Contact them directly or request a quote through Barklen for current rates.

Board and Train pricing

Board and Train pricing at BossDog K9 Dog Training in Houston, TX
Program	Price	Length
Boarding & Training	Not published	Not stated
Daycare & Training	Not published	Not stated

Private Lessons pricing

Private Lessons pricing at BossDog K9 Dog Training in Houston, TX
Program	Price	Length
Private Lessons	Not published	Not stated
Behavior Modification	Not published	Not stated

Group Classes pricing

Group Classes pricing at BossDog K9 Dog Training in Houston, TX
Program	Price	Length
Group Classes	Not published	Not stated

What training methods does BossDog K9 Dog Training use?

The program explicitly describes its approach as balanced training and accepts dogs with aggression cases. Public materials reviewed by Barklen do not specify which training tools are used.

Public materials reviewed by Barklen do not specify which training tools are used.

Who runs BossDog K9 Dog Training?

As described in the business's own materials

Macey Fruge, Head Trainer

According to their site, has worked with dogs throughout her life, with experience spanning service dogs, therapy dogs, pet obedience, detection dogs, personal protection K9s, and search and rescue dogs. She pursued professional training certification after an early success training a dog named Britt.

Credentials listed on their site: Certified through Highland K9's School for Dog Trainers (animal learning science, advanced obedience, behavior modification, service dog laws, detection and personal protection training). Barklen has not independently verified these.

Where does BossDog K9 Dog Training offer dog training?

BossDog K9 Dog Training operates from a dedicated training facility in Houston, TX, offering board and train stays at their facility, private lessons, and group classes.

Their site says they serve dog owners in Houston and surrounding areas, working with dogs of all breeds and ages, from pet obedience clients to those seeking service dog or personal protection dog training.

In 2025 the business moved to a new, modern training facility in Houston, Texas, which allowed it to expand its program offerings.

The facility sits at 7050 Jay St in Houston's 77028 zip code. Parking and accessibility details are not listed on the site.

How does BossDog K9 Dog Training compare with other Houston dog trainers?

Barklen analysis

Barklen analysis based on 5 published Houston listings (9 with published pricing). These comparisons are computed by Barklen, not claims made by BossDog K9 Dog Training.

Price: BossDog K9 Dog Training does not publish pricing for the program types where Houston has enough published prices to compare (board and train).

Reviews: 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews, among 5 published Houston programs.

Transparency: 45 out of 100 (limited information), with 0% price transparency and 59% program clarity. 1 of 5 Houston listings show certifications; this business does not list any.

Published prices at BossDog K9 Dog Training compared with Houston ranges
Program type	BossDog K9 Dog Training	Houston range	Barklen read
Board and Train	Not published	$2,000–$4,710 across 5 Houston programs	No published price to compare

What should you ask BossDog K9 Dog Training before booking?

Generated from what their public materials leave open

They don't publish pricing. Ask what a board and train stay costs and exactly what is included.
Ask which certifications their trainers hold and who issued them.
Ask for proof of liability insurance.
Ask which training tools, if any, they use and when.
Ask whether you can visit your dog during a board and train stay.
Ask if anyone is on-site overnight.
Ask how many dogs each trainer handles at once.

Location and hours

7050 Jay St, Houston, TX

Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday – Sunday: Closed

How Barklen reviewed this listing

Barklen reviewed BossDog K9 Dog Training against the business's public materials and published this listing. That is not a check of licenses, insurance, or certifications. See our methodology for what a verified listing does and does not mean.

Details the public materials do not address (owner visits during programs, overnight staffing, insurance, guarantee, certifications, and dogs per trainer) are turned into the questions above rather than filled in.

Last reviewed by Barklen: Oct 10, 2026

What Barklen could verify

Programs listed: 5 programs (board and train, private lessons, group classes)
Published pricing: None published
Training method: Balanced
Aggression and reactivity cases: Accepts aggression cases
Facility: Training facility
Progress updates: Occasional updates
Years in business: 5+ years
Booking: Contact form
Waitlist: Mentions a waitlist