Crouse Canine

Derek is the best of the best! He knows the ins and outs of dog training. We trained with him for months and he taught us how to communicate with our dog. How to get what we need done. We went from an out of control untrained Bulldog pup to one we can take out in public. She is a completely different dog but we now know how to work with her. We did in house training (which is a life saver!!!! not having to travel anywhere, absolutely amazing!!!!) We also went to a few of his work shops which are amazing as well!!

I attended a decoy/helper workshop on February 21-23 in Texas given by Derek Crouse of Crouse Canine. I came away with a whole lot more of information and experience than I expected. Derek not only spends time breaking down each segment of training in decoy, handler and bite work using the proper equipment but also is a great communicator. He has a unique style of teaching. He does not rush through but takes time so that everyone in attendance can learn. He has such a passion to teach what he knows not only about dogs but also about life. He is awesome in what he does and I would highly recommend him to anyone that wants to learn in any area about dogs from obedience, sport, personal protection, decoy or handler. You won’t be disappointed in training/learning from Derek Crouse.

I attended a Decoy/Training Helper Workshop with my dog specifically to work with Derek, the owner of Crouse Canine, in DFW. Derek is clearly one of the best, if not THE best in the industry at what he does. He builds dogs, handlers, training helpers (decoys) and families. He is able to test dogs because he thoroughly understands how dogs are built, where there might be a need to correct existing issues created previously for a variety of reasons, and where additional training is needed at each step in the process. He’s a problem solver. His work ethic is impeccable and he’s one of the hardest working and most dedicated people I’ve met throughout my life. He gave it his all during every session with each dog and each helper. He doesn’t hold back. He understands the most detailed aspects of training, how to apply them, and how to communicate them in detail effectively and efficiently in a manner tailored to each person who is there and wants to learn. Derek is a wealth of information and his willingness to put it all on the table and share is a rarity not only in the industry, but also in life. It was a privilege to learn from him, and I am honored to have had him work my dog. I look forward to working with him again in the future any time the opportunity becomes available.