About Creature Coach Dog Training, LLC

In-home training around Hickory Creek

Creature Coach Dog Training is a Hickory Creek-area trainer that brings training to your home across Denton County, from Hickory Creek, Lake Dallas and Corinth to Denton, Lewisville, Flower Mound and Little Elm, with virtual consultations for those farther away. It trains any breed and any age of dog, and training is custom-tailored, so owners can book what they need without pre-purchasing large packages.

The trainer

Trainer and behavior consultant Kit Perry has trained animals professionally since 2004 and has worked with more than 100 species, including giraffes, elephants, tigers and condors. She chaired the training committee at Valley Animal Center, where she built a program for shelter volunteers, and is earning a master's degree in Behavior Analysis at UNT.

What it covers

Topics include leash pulling, barking and lunging, body handling for nail trims, resource guarding, fear and anxiety, door manners, recall, beginner to advanced obedience, separation anxiety, crate and potty training, puppy training, therapy dog certification prep, tricks and aggression toward people or dogs.

What owners say

One client wrote: "I also love that the training was at our home, so we could also observe and learn too."

What to ask

Ask what a session costs.