Our approach to behavior
Understand the dog. Build the skills. Keep families together.
Our work centers on understanding the root cause of behavior rather than simply addressing symptoms. Structure, consistency, enrichment, behavior modification, and individualized training plans help dogs build the confidence and life skills they need to transition successfully into permanent homes.
Behavior support built into rescue
The only rescue behavior team in our area.
Our dedicated behavior team includes full-time K9 coaches who work with dogs to build the skills and confidence they need to become highly adoptable family members.
The team is also a resource to adopters before and after adoption, helping dogs and families keep making progress together.
Daily enrichment
Something engaging, every day.
Dogs receive daily enrichment that can include stuffed KONGs, peanut butter Frisbees, frozen foods, pup cups, pools for water play, music, sensory stimulation with a variety of smells, and a variety of toys to bust boredom.
Playgroups
Held three to five times daily for puppies and adults of all breeds and sizes. Play styles range from rough-and-rowdy to gentle-and-dainty, and specialized groups can be formed around one dog to help that dog blossom.
Fancy Footwork
More than a leash-training class, Fancy Footwork helps polish leash skills, work through reactivity, build confidence in new settings, and practice calm socialization around new people and dogs.
Assessments
Every dog deserves the opportunity to feel safe, confident, and understood. That belief guides each assessment, training plan, and behavior resource the team creates.
Training for real life
Our training programs teach essential life skills through basic obedience, socialization, and interactive playgroups with dogs of different breeds, sizes, and play styles. Enrichment activities, group classes, and one-on-one sessions give dogs practical skills they can carry into their forever homes.
We are committed to improving the lives of rescue dogs by teaching vital social skills and providing varied experiences that prepare them for new families. Every dog deserves the chance to form meaningful connections and lead a fulfilling life in a loving home.
Weekly training
Practice in public. Progress at home.
509 Rustic Ln, Friendswood, TX 77546
behavior@threelittlepittiesrescue.orgPlaygroup
- Wednesday 4–5 PM
- Friday 9:30–11:00 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 3–3:30 PM
Pack Walk
- Friday 5:30–6:30 PM
Meet the team
A full-time team behind every dog.
Isaac
Associate Director of BoardingIsaac leads the day-to-day systems that keep boarding animals safe, supported, and moving toward foster or adoption.
Armando
Associate Director of BehaviorArmando brings 10 years of dog-training experience and practical behavior-modification knowledge to help rescue dogs succeed.
Samantha
Associate Director of ProgramsSamantha coordinates the programs that connect animal care, foster support, enrichment, training, and adopter resources.
Isabelle
Animal Care SpecialistIsabelle serves as a day-to-day advocate for dogs and cats in boarding, monitoring wellness, enrichment, and behavioral progress while sharing concerns with the appropriate care team.
Sarah G.
Animal Behavior & Foster Support CoordinatorSarah connects behavior planning with foster and adopter support so dogs and families have practical guidance before and after placement.
Taylor
Behavior Assessment LeadTaylor leads behavior assessments that help the team understand each dog’s needs and build an individualized path toward adoption, drawing on specialty training from a highly recognized program.
Jonathan
K9 Behavior and Training CoordinatorJonathan supports structured training work that builds focus, confidence, positioning, and practical skills for life with a family.
Bianka
K9 Activity CoordinatorBianka leads playgroup and activity experiences that help dogs practice healthy social skills through carefully matched play styles.
Success stories
Confidence changes everything.
The Clunie Family
Sarah and her daughters regularly open their home to puppies in need. In 2026, Hazel set a goal to foster 18 puppies—helping each one leave with a stronger chance at a forever family.
Read Their Story
Crisis to Second Chance
Community Outreach connects people facing animal emergencies with food, vaccines, emergency fosters, and practical support so more pets can stay safe and more families can stay together.
Read Their Story
Room to Heal
New rescue space gives scared and overwhelmed dogs room to decompress, rebuild confidence, and practice the skills they need before joining a family.
Read Their StoryLearn. Practice. Celebrate.
Progress looks different on every dog.
Use patient, practical support to build trust, confidence, and a stronger life together.
Email the behavior team