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PUP SCOUTS | TRAINING PHILOSOPHY | OUR STAFF
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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 knowledge to effectively handle your dog whether in your home, on a walk or the show ring. The gentle techniques we use are effective for all dogs from the smallest toy breeds to the largest Mastiffs.
Positive reinforcement is used during the learning phase to motivate and reward dogs. 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.
We use positive reinforcement in all our training classes. During the learning phase, rewards 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; eye contact, posture and movement. Dogs, as pack animals, respect and expect leadership. Using these principles, dogs are taught gently and effectively that you are the leader. The result is response the first time, every time.
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Holly Furgason, Head Trainer
After an extensive apprenticeship under a highly experienced trainer and canine behaviorist, Holly started Pup Scouts Dog Training to meet the needs of urban dogs and their families. Holly is used by several large Houston area rescues to work with their most difficult dogs to make them adoptable.
Holly's background includes experience in all levels of obedience training, Agility, RallyO and tricks but she focuses on obedience training for the pet dog, helping owners and their pets enjoy their lives together. Her background in education adds depth to the sound training techniques she uses in her classes and consultations.
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.
Courtney also has a passion for training parrots and her pets include Violet, a rescue APBT and Canine Good Citizen, Charlie, a dog, Taco, an African Grey parrot and Wortham, a White Fronted Amazon. The newest member of her pack is Chase, her first human.
Anita Leung, Trainer
Kate Furgason, Graphic Designer
Gabby Salinas, Daycare Worker
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