Jack Richards has been working with K-9′s since 1995 & 5 of those were training & handling his Partner, Egon, a German Shepherd import, for a police department here in the Houston area. Jack knows that with the training Egon had, that it could have saved his life one day. Realizing the importance of a trained dog, regardless of what the dog does, whether it is a household pet & companion or a working dog it all goes back to obedience. How often, have you called your dog back & he or she just ignores you? Too many times I am afraid. Not only could this cause you less stress & frustration but decreases the possibility of your pet running off for good or even worse being hit by a car. No gimmicks. Just your dog accepting you as the master or as he knew it in the pack days the Alpha dog, his leader.
Jack has spoken to hundreds of groups such as, scouts & churches as well as schools in many districts where he emphasizes to the students & faculty, listen to your leader. He demonstrates the ability of the dog using both hand signals & voice commands. He has received awards such as “Officer of the Year” for distinguished service from the Texas Municipal Police Association, a state wide organization with approximately 9000 members. He has also received commendations for “Life Saving” and “K-9 Unit Citation” from the police department. Jack also received a Certificate of Congratulations from State Senator Jon Lindsey for being selected as the Officer of the Year. Jack is also a licensed police instructor through the State of Texas as well as former Department Trainer of Narcotics Dogs & Reserve Deputy Sheriff for Fort Bend County.
Jack with Cesar Milan
Jack’s passion was working together with his dog Egon. That has led him to what he is truly passionate about & that is training dogs. In his presentations to groups, the main focal point is teamwork. Life is about working together as a team. His training revolves around this philosophy. All dogs are descendants of the wolf. All wolves travel in packs, and every pack has a social order. In every pack there is a leader or “Alpha” wolf. In this type training method, the handler/ owner becomes the “Alpha,” with the dog respecting the leader.
Jack Richards & Casey Curry Channel 13 KTRH Meteorologist at the Pet Fair
Privileged Pets training programs are geared for dogs as young as 4 months old and basic on leash obedience training can be done in as short a time as 10 days.
One on One
Is taught using basic commands: Walking on leash (with-out pulling), Sit, Down, Stand, Stay, Come. During this time dogs will learn how to socialize not only with other dogs but people too. This is taught at our facility.
Private In Home Training
Privileged Pets will come to your home to address any problems that you are having with your dog. Customizing a training schedule to help with your specific needs.
Board and Train
This training program offers daily lessons with your pet at our facility. Typical time frame is 10 days, at which time you learn the commands your dog has been taught and become a working team. Included are 2 follow up visits with you and your dog to make sure all is to your satisfaction.
Behavioral Problems
Counseling for preventing and solving behavioral problems such as separation anxiety, nervous aggression, biting dogs, jumping dogs, over protective dogs and fear of noises, etc. is offered.