Veterinary-Supervised Multi-Species Behavior Solutions - Nationwide

At Sea Dog Animal Training (SDAT), we specialize in science-based, fear-free behavior training for dogs, cats, and exotic/non-traditional pets. Our mission is simple: Training Saves Lives.
We help families understand their pets, resolve challenging behaviors, and build safe, harmonious homes — no matter the species.

SDAT is a woman-owned, behavior-driven training center serving the Greater Houston area with programs designed to support every pet, including reactive, anxious, fearful, or medically complex cases.

We provide customized behavior plans for:

Reactivity & aggression
Anxiety & fear
Resource guarding
Stranger danger
Handling sensitivity
Multi-pet household issues
Litterbox, destructive, or compulsive behaviors (cats & exotics)
Our behavior specialists use evidence-based training, positive reinforcement, shaping, and desensitization to create lasting change.

Puppy foundations & socialization
Manners training (sit, stay, leash skills, recall)
Board & Train programs
Behavior modification for high-arousal or “spicy” dogs
Enrichment & structured training plans
Vet-supportive handling skills (cooperative care)

Cats benefit from training too! We support:
Aggression toward people or pets
Litterbox issues
Environmental stress
Handling/grooming sensitivity
Early socialization
Harness/leash training
Cooperative care for vet visits

We proudly work with a wide range of species, including:
Rabbits
Guinea pigs
Birds
Mini Pigs
Reptiles
Small mammals
Pocket pets
Select exotic species

We provide species-appropriate, low-stress handling and behavior plans using humane, fear-free methods.

Private In-Home Training
For families who need help where the behavior happens — at home.
Ideal for:
Reactivity around windows, fences, or property lines
Multi-pet dynamics
Household routines
Anxiety or overstimulation

Real-time coaching in your environment

Boarding, Enrichment, & Day Programs:
SDAT also provides structured care options for pets that thrive with routine and mental stimulation:
Enrichment-based daycare
Behavior-assisted boarding
Luxury Airstream overnight stays
Medication-supportive care
Custom enrichment calendars for each pet

Why Families Choose SDAT
Multi-species specialists — not just for dogs
Evidence-based, reinforcement-based methods
Experienced with reactivity, anxiety, and complex cases
Facility designed for safety and behavior success
Woman-owned and community-centered
Transparent communication and individualized plans

Our mission: Training Saves Lives

Service Area
Greater Houston, TX and surrounding communities.
In-home and facility-based, and remote/virtual services available.

Heather Crane's Publications:
Fundamentals are the Building Blocks of Fun! - Fortifying Relationship through Advanced Husbandry Techniques
Oct 1, 2018

Integrating Storytelling into Daily Presentations to Promote Wildlife Saving Behavior with Ambassador Animals
Oct 1, 2018

It's a Zoo Out There: Creating Marine Conservation Impacts Through Zoological Institution and Animal Involvement

Formal Presentation-IMATA 2015 · Sep 1, 2015

We Can Renovate and Keep Our Sea Lions Too?... Yes! Creating a Fully-Functional, Temporary, On-Site Facility for Pinnipeds

Poster Presentation-IMATA 2013 · Sep 1, 2013

Reinforcing Marine Conservation Messages: Case Study at the Houston Zoo.

Ready to Get Started?

We’d love to meet your pet : dog, cat, scaly, fluffy, feathered, or anything in between. SDAT creates a training path that helps every pet succeed.