Our approach to behavior

Understand the dog. Build the skills. Keep families together.

Years of research and hands-on experience shape a balanced, individualized program focused on obedience, socialization, enrichment, play, and practical home-life skills.

Dog participating in behavior training
15–20 dogs

Playgroups

Held three to five times daily with breeds and play styles ranging from rough-and-rowdy to gentle-and-dainty.

Public + fosters

Fancy Footwork

Group classes support leash skills, reactivity, socialization, and everyday confidence. Reactive dogs are welcome.

Individual plans

Assessments

Detailed observations help the team understand a dog’s needs, potential, and best path toward home.

Weekly training

Practice in public. Progress at home.

509 Rustic Ln, Friendswood, TX 77546

behavior@threelittlepittiesrescue.org

Playgroup

Wednesday 4–5 PM · Friday 9:30–11 AM · Saturday 2–3 PM

Fancy Footwork

Tuesday 12–1 PM · Wednesday 3–4 PM · Saturday 10–11 AM

Puppy Play

Wednesday 5–5:30 PM · Saturday 3:30 PM

Pack Walk

Friday 5:30–6:30 PM

Meet the team

K9 coaches who meet each dog where they are.

A Three Little Pitties behavior coach working with dogs in a playgroup
Armando, Lead Dog Trainer, holding a rescue dog

Armando

Lead Dog Trainer

Armando brings 10 years of dog-training experience and practical behavior-modification knowledge to help rescue dogs succeed.

Isabelle, Animal Care Specialist

Isabelle

Animal Care Specialist

Certified through Animal Behavior College, Isabelle brings shelter and playgroup-management experience to positive interactions and enriching environments.

Learn. Practice. Celebrate.

Progress looks different on every dog.

Use patient, practical support to build trust, confidence, and a stronger life together.

Ask the behavior team