“It’s rare to find trainers who combine great communication, real results, and genuine care. Seth and Flavia check every box.”
Why choose BDU
More than commands. A system.
At Best Dog University, training is more than commands. It is a structured system built on years of hands-on experience, proven results, and a philosophy that delivers real-world obedience you can rely on. Our programs do not just change dogs. They change the way you experience life with them.
Best Dog University
- In-home training environment, not a warehouse facility
- Personally trained by Seth Purdom, 16+ years of experience
- Complete behavior modification, not just basic obedience
- Real-world training with field trips and everyday exposure
- Balanced training for reliable, lasting results
- Specializing in reactivity, anxiety and aggression cases
- Limited dogs at a time, quality over quantity
- Safe, structured socialization
- Follow-up lessons and lifetime support
- Photo and video updates Monday, Wednesday and Friday
- Results-driven, proven system
Traditional facilities
- High-volume, kennel-style environments
- Dogs trained by multiple staff members
- Focus on basic commands only
- No real-world exposure
- One-size-fits-all training methods
- Minimal follow-up support
- Inconsistent results
- No socialization with other dogs
16+years of hands-on training
900+dogs successfully trained
1trainer, start to finish
3updates a week, with video
The guarantee
We don’t train tricks. We deliver real results.
01
Transformation, guaranteed
Your dog is trained directly by Seth Purdom, building clear communication, reliable obedience and a consistency you can depend on long after the program ends.
02
Service-level standards
Training is held to the highest standard, creating calm, controlled and dependable behavior that performs in real-world environments, not just in training.
03
Results that last
Your dog leaves with clear structure and reliable obedience, and you’re shown exactly how to maintain and build on it at home. With follow-through, the changes keep improving.
In every program
Whichever program you choose.
- In-home living environment, not a warehouse facility
- A fully customized program, handled personally by Seth
- Real-world training with everyday exposure
- Safe, structured socialization
- Professional photo and video updates Monday, Wednesday and Friday
- Go-home session so the training transfers to your home
- Follow-up lessons and lifetime support
We are not a high-volume, cookie-cutter training facility. We focus on quality over quantity. Every dog receives a fully customized training program, handled personally by Seth. Your dog lives and stays in our home, allowing for real-world training in everyday environments. This creates more reliable, lasting results that seamlessly transfer into your daily life.
Families
What they say.
“Olive spent two weeks there and learned so much. Seth gave her a strong foundation that we can continue building on at home.”
“If you want a trainer who educates you as well as your dog, look no further.”
Questions
Straight answers.
Where does my dog stay during a board and train?
In Seth’s home in Cypress, not a warehouse or kennel. That in-home environment is the point: real-world training in everyday settings, so the results transfer to your home.
Who actually trains my dog?
Seth Purdom, personally. Over 16 years of hands-on experience and more than 900 dogs trained. Best Dog University keeps a limited number of dogs at a time so every program stays customized.
Will I hear from you while my dog is away?
Yes. Professional photo and video updates go out on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, so you see the progress as it happens.
What happens when the program ends?
A go-home session where you’re shown exactly how to maintain and build on the results. After that, follow-up lessons and lifetime support. Platinum includes unlimited private lessons; VIP includes unlimited in-home lessons.
Can you help with reactivity, anxiety or aggression?
That’s Seth’s specialty. Behavior modification, including impulse control, reactivity and aggression, is built into the Platinum and VIP programs. Start with the free phone assessment so Seth can hear what’s happening and recommend the right length.
Do you offer pick-up and drop-off?
Yes. The $250 transportation service picks your dog up from home, returns them when the program is complete, and includes the first lesson in your home. Transport home is already included in the VIP program.
Which areas do you serve?
Houston, Cypress, The Woodlands, Tomball, Katy, Spring, Montgomery, Hockley and surrounding areas. The training home is in Cypress, northwest Houston. Families also drive in from further out for board and train.
What if my dog only needs a refresher?
The 1-Week Silver Foundation Program is a short-term introduction focused on basic structure and foundational obedience. Seth will tell you on the free call if it’s the right fit, or if your dog needs the time and repetition of a longer program.
Talk to Seth