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Canine Training Research Group is a dog training business in Houston, Texas offering board and train, private lessons, in-home training, and group classes, working from a home-based setup. They accept aggression and reactivity cases and publish pricing from $75 per day to $2,000.
Houston, TX • Home-based trainer • 5.0 ★ (30 Google reviews)
Last reviewed: Oct 10, 2026
58 / 100
Moderately transparent
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Based on what the business publishes about itself
Canine Training Research Group is listed among dog training programs in Houston. Published program types include private lessons, board and train, group classes. The rest of this listing covers only what their public materials state.
Private lessons at $150 per session cover basic obedience, while board and train programs start at $2,000 for 2 weeks and extend to 4-6 weeks for more advanced work including socialization. Canine Training Research Group also offers group socials with agility and nosework, detection dog services, and hunting dog maintenance training at $300 per month. Private boarding runs $75 per day and includes refresher training.
From $2,000
A two-week immersive residential program that builds foundational obedience, covering all basic commands.
The dog stays with the trainer for two weeks of immersive training.
Duration: 2 weeks
Focus: Basic obedience
From $2,000
An extended immersive residential program of four to six weeks that builds on basic obedience to deepen training and improve socialization.
The dog boards with the trainer for an extended period of structured training.
Duration: 4 weeks
Focus: Basic obedience, Socialization, Advanced obedience
$75 per day
In-home boarding provided by a CTRG staff member rather than a corporate kennel, with refresher training included at no extra cost for past training clients.
The dog stays in the home of a CTRG staff member during the boarding period.
Focus: Basic obedience
Includes: Refresher sessions
$150 per session
A one-on-one session held in the client's home or a preferred location, where a staff member addresses the owner's specific goals and concerns.
A trainer meets the owner and dog at a chosen location to discuss needs and provide guidance.
Focus: Basic obedience
Price not published.
Specialized scent detection training drawing on over fifteen years of professional working-dog experience.
Focus: Scent work
$300 per month
A recurring monthly program where the trainer picks up the hunting dog on a scheduled basis to refresh its field training ahead of hunting season.
The trainer picks up the dog on a schedule, refreshes training, and returns it to the owner.
Best for: Owners of gun dogs who want them field-ready for hunting season.
Focus: Advanced obedience, Recall & off-leash
Price not published.
Group classes covering socialization, agility, and nosework, with current offerings announced via contact or Facebook.
Dogs and owners attend scheduled group sessions for socialization, agility, or scent work.
Focus: Socialization, Agility & dog sports, Scent work
Private sessions cost $150 each, and board and train starts at $2,000 regardless of whether you choose the 2-week or 4-6 week option. Hunting dog maintenance is $300 monthly, while private boarding with refresher training runs $75 per day. Group classes, detection services, and nosework sessions don't have published pricing.
| Program | Price | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Board and Train - 2 Weeks | From $2,000 | 2 weeks |
| Board and Train - 4-6 Weeks | From $2,000 | 4 weeks |
| Private Boarding | $75 per day | Not stated |
| Program | Price | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Private Training Sessions | $150 per session | Not stated |
| Detection Dog Services | Not published | Not stated |
| Program | Price | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Hunting Dog Maintenance Training | $300 per month | Not stated |
| Program | Price | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Group Socials, Agility, Nosework | Not published | Not stated |
The site uses general language about training philosophy without naming a specific methodology. Public materials reviewed by Barklen do not specify which training tools are used. They do state they accept dogs with aggression issues.
Public materials reviewed by Barklen do not specify which training tools are used.
As described in the business's own materials
According to their site, holds a Master's degree in Intelligence Studies from Mercyhurst College focused on human and canine ergonomics. He previously managed canine programs for the US Government as a Supervisory Canine Professional and Data Analyst, worked as a private canine contractor, founded a canine technology company, and consulted in the field for years. He has over 15 years of professional canine experience and nearly 20 years overall working with dogs, and has trained alongside organizations in more than 7 countries.
Credentials listed on their site: Master's degree in Intelligence Studies, Mercyhurst College. Barklen has not independently verified these.
Canine Training Research Group runs a home-based training operation in Houston, TX, offering board and train stays, private lessons, group classes, and in-home training at the client's home.
Their site says they they describe serving owners wanting evidence-based training for their dogs, owners seeking premium boarding, and individuals or institutions interested in canine research.
The Diana Lane address in the 77062 zip code is a residential property. Parking and accessibility details aren't mentioned in public materials.
Barklen analysis
Barklen analysis based on 5 published Houston listings (9 with published pricing). These comparisons are computed by Barklen, not claims made by Canine Training Research Group.
Price: 97% below the Houston midpoint at entry price for board and train ($75–$2,000 vs. $2,000–$4,710).
Reviews: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, among 5 published Houston programs.
Transparency: 58 out of 100 (moderately transparent), with 71% price transparency and 62% program clarity. 1 of 5 Houston listings show certifications; this business does not list any.
| Program type | Canine Training Research Group | Houston range | Barklen read |
|---|---|---|---|
| Board and Train | $75–$2,000 | $2,000–$4,710 across 5 Houston programs | 97% below the Houston midpoint at entry price |
Generated from what their public materials leave open
16511 Diana Ln, Houston, TX
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Last reviewed by Barklen: Oct 10, 2026
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