Semper Amici Canine Training is a Veteran Owned & Operated business in Humble, TX. Founded by Jose, a former U.S. Marine Corps K9 Handler, our mission is to enrich dogs' lives and empower owners through proper care and education. By fostering clear communication, we keep dogs in loving homes and prevent unnecessary abandonment, rehoming, and euthanasia. We specialize in board and train programs, puppy prep, private coaching, behavior modification, and structured boarding for alumni. Serving Humble, Atascocita, Kingwood, Spring, The Woodlands, and North Houston. Contact us today to start transforming your relationship with your dog!
Training & services
Training goals
Behavior consultationProgram details
Structured training designed to address leash reactivity, fear, anxiety, impulse control, and unwanted home habits. We build clear communication and confidence, helping YOU and your dog learn how to navigate real-world triggers calmly and reliably.
Crate trainingProgram details
Leash trainingProgram details
Obedience trainingProgram details
SocializationProgram details
Behavior support
Reactivity trainingProgram details
How training happens
Board and trainProgram details
Customized board and train programs tailored to your dog’s unique needs and your lifestyle goals. From foundational obedience to advanced off-leash control or behavior modification, we build a personalized timeline that makes sense for you and your family.
Group classesProgram details
Included with most core training programs for alumni! Exclusive group practice sessions in real-world environments like parks, breweries, and local spots. Designed for clients to proof their training, master high distraction handling, and enjoy lifelong support. (Not offered as a standalone service)
Owner coachingCustomer-reportedProgram details
Private trainingProgram details
Hands on private coaching sessions tailored to your specific goals. Learn the exact handling mechanics and timing needed to solve problem behaviors like leash pulling, jumping, and door-bolting.
Dog age
PuppiesProgram details
Set your pup up for a lifetime of success! Our Puppy Prep program focuses on essential early foundations: potty and crate training, stopping puppy biting, proper real-world socialization, and leash manners. We give you the exact framework to build a calm, confident, and well-mannered family member.
Senior dogsProgram details
Class options
Weekend classesProgram details
Additional services
BoardingProgram details
Dog boarding available to all past and present Semper Amici Canine Training graduates. Based on availability. For an extra daily fee, your dog would receive reinforcement/refresher training for previously learned behaviors!
Other listed services
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Board & TrainsProgram details
Customized board and train programs tailored to your dog’s unique needs and your lifestyle goals. From foundational obedience to advanced off-leash control or behavior modification, we build a personalized timeline that makes sense for you and your family.
Board Training ProgramProgram details
Dog HandlingProgram details
Dog Training ProgramsProgram details
In-Home ConsultationProgram details
Initial TrainingProgram details
K9 HandlerProgram details
Real World TrainingProgram details
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5/5I brought my dog Tino in for much needed training, and it's was a world of difference between pre-training and post training. It's almost like a brand new dog. He is obedient, very responsive, and understands verbal ques very well. The visual demonstration of what Tino has learne…Read full reviewClose full review
I brought my dog Tino in for much needed training, and it's was a world of difference between pre-training and post training. It's almost like a brand new dog. He is obedient, very responsive, and understands verbal ques very well. The visual demonstration of what Tino has learned in a relatively short amount of time left me in awe. The entire staff clearly knows their stuff and I'm fully convinced that they can get any dog on the path to success. Thank you for all you do and continue to do. I'd leave 20 stars if I could.
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solana patino
5/5I am forever grateful for the team at Semper Amici! My family and I decided to invest in professional training for our female Cane Corso mix puppy, Rocky, after she bit my wife’s lip. We did a lot of research on different facilities, but we ultimately decided to do a phone consul…Read full reviewClose full review
I am forever grateful for the team at Semper Amici! My family and I decided to invest in professional training for our female Cane Corso mix puppy, Rocky, after she bit my wife’s lip. We did a lot of research on different facilities, but we ultimately decided to do a phone consultation with Semper Amici. During the consultation, we talked about Rocky’s daily routine, her day leading up to the bite, training and payment options, and any other questions we had were answered honestly and openly. Right away my wife and I could tell that they genuinely cared about our situation.
We decided on the training option that includes boarding the pup for 4 weeks at the Semper Amici training facility where they will participate in obedience training, their human family will also be trained in online courses and learn what the pup is learning, and there will be visits once a week where the family gets to train WITH the pup at the facility so they can ensure they know how to correctly handle the pup and utilize what they are learning. While Rocky was boarding, we received updates and photos, and Patty, Jose, and Michelle were always there to answer any questions we had! They took Rocky out to dog-friendly places to work on her training in the real world. We could tell that Rocky enjoyed being there and that she was being well cared for by the team! One thing that my family and I were concerned about was that after training, she would not be the same dog that we dropped off and that she would be anxious or depressed or like a robot. That was certainly NOT the case! Rocky was and is the same crazy, loving pup, but now she is obedient, understands expectations, and has manners!
Training with Semper Amici has given my family and I such peace of mind because we know how to handle Rocky in the real world and how to navigate unexpected situations. It has been around 5 months since we boarded Rocky, and we have experienced plenty of unexpected situations that my family and I have successfully worked through with Rocky because of the tools and teachings Semper Amici provided us with! Knowing that you are able to handle your pup correctly, effectively, and efficiently brings you such peace of mind, especially when taking your pup out into the world. My family and I are so grateful to the team at Semper Amici for their expertise, kindness, patience, and genuine love for dogs. Training was 1 million percent worth every penny and I HIGHLY recommend Semper Amici for canine training.
P.S. we are incredibly grateful for weekend classes and we know Rocky loves them!
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Katie Haines
5/5
It’s been 2 years since our then 7 month old springer spaniel went to Semper Amici and I’m still so thankful for all the work they put in with Trapper! They taught us to be the dog owners he needed to thrive and taught him how to respond and act in all situations through trust and respect!
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Alma Garcia
5/5My dog Django and I have gone through the Hybrid Academy with Semper Amici and it was the best thing we’ve done. Django is a very reactive dog and a little on the older side so I was worried when I first reached out thinking about the old saying of “you can’t teach an old dog new…Read full reviewClose full review
My dog Django and I have gone through the Hybrid Academy with Semper Amici and it was the best thing we’ve done. Django is a very reactive dog and a little on the older side so I was worried when I first reached out thinking about the old saying of “you can’t teach an old dog new tricks.” However, we made so much progress each week we were doing the course and continue to make progress when we go to the continued learning classes. The first time when Django met Jose for our in home assessment it went as terrible as I thought it would go, but now, it’s like Jose is his best friend. Django has definitely come far in his training and we could have never done this without the help of Semper Amici!
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Larry Gruber
5/5
They really care about your dogs and go the extra mile
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