About Us

I am very proud that dog lovers will say that Jim Burwell’s Petiquette is the most trusted name in dog training. I believe that comes from almost 30 years of training dogs and developing great relationships with my clients and their dogs. 

 Positive reinforcement is my approach and philosophy in dog training  and my goal is to teach you, as a dog owner,  how to set your dog or puppy up to be successful in the home.

The result of your training is a relationship with your dog that is built on trust and respect and leads to lifelong love and happiness.

My specialties: dog behavior problems fixed; easy, fun puppy lessons; dog aggression; separation anxiety in dogs; barking; basic obedience, bossy dogs and more!

What I want for you is to be as comfortable with the trainer of your dog as you are with the teacher of your children. Accept no less than the best in training, handling and caring for your dog.

Together, we can raise a happy and obedient dog!

 I have been blessed with my success, which has led to high-profile dog training assignments, local and regional acclaim. I would like to present a sampling of my accomplishments and accolades as a professional dog trainer so you will be comfortable with my advice.

  • In 2003 the Houston Chronicle’s “Texas Magazine” published a cover story on me . The glowing, five-page article resulted in nearly 2,000 phone calls and approximately 750 emails that included requests for dog training, behavioral counseling and people-training! Many people wanted to learn the skill set of dog training. They were looking to transition from careers in the corporate world to a better, more enjoyable style of living and working. Some wanted to expand their pet-sitting businesses to include dog training. The overwhelming response generated by the article helped me to better understand the far-reaching demand for pet behavioral problem-solving and, consequently, the need for quality trainers.
  • Past president of Lone Star Search and Rescue Dog Association, responsible for early team organization, training dogs on tracking and air scenting exercises, and participating in team’s missing-person missions.
  • Training dogs for television commercials and theater productions. Among his students: “Sandy,” the dog featured in the musical production of Annie in 1998 at Houston’s Wortham Theater.
  • Training of “Radar,” a celebrity dog owned by NBC’s affiliate station, KPRC-TV, in Houston. Radar appeared on the weeknight news with anchor weatherman, Frank Billingsly.
  • Selection as “Best Dog Trainer in Houston” by the readers (500,000+) of the Houston Press.
  • Found, past co-owner of Rover Oaks Pets Resort, Houston, TX
  • Over 5,000 clients and over 20,000 dogs
  • Appointment as Section Chair of the Training for Pet Care Services of America. PCSA is the nonprofit trade association for the pet-boarding, dog-daycare, training and grooming industry in the United States and around the world.
  • Active membership in the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT), a professional organization committed to positive and humane training techniques and improving dog trainers’ skills through
  • Active membership in IACP (International Association of Canine Professionals)
  • Trainer of choice for Ronald McDonald House Houston, for their house dog a little Goldendoodle named MogiePuppyPublicity 300x200 About Us