The Canine Doctor
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About
Hi, I’m Dr. Megan, owner of The Canine Doctor, and I'm here to help your dog be the best version of themselves. As a dog behavior expert with over a decade of experience, I specialize in training dogs with a vast range of behavior challenges like reactivity, leash pulling, lunging, and separation anxiety.
My approach focuses on seamlessly creating harmony between the family and the dog. I ensure lifelong learning so that the family has the tools to properly communicate with their dog for the rest of the dog’s life and any other dog they get.
Overview
Hired 4 times
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1 employee
5 years in business
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Services offered
Dog size
Extra Small (1 - 15 lbs)
Small (16 - 25 lbs)
Medium (26 - 40 lbs)
Large (41 - 70 lbs)
Frequency
One time
Once per week
Multiple per week
Additional services
Feeding
Baths
Grooming
Medication
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Projects and media
Reviews
Very good 4.6
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Past Customer
Apr 15, 2025
From Google
As a bully breed parent, I can't recommend The Pit Bull Doctor enough! Dr. Megan is compassionate, knowledgeable, professional, and local to Houston.Her approach has been invaluable in helping me understand and care Leah my pitpull. Leah, had a habit of jumping on me or others, not something I wanted and Dr. Megan helped solve this issue and taught me how best to communicate with Leah. Now we have a no jumping Leah, which, Im grateful for. Dr. Megan has provided us with some great resources too.I feel more confident as a pet owner, parent, and overall humanso if you're looking for expert guidance and care from someone who understands people, pit bulls, and cares about the relationships people have with their pets The Pitbull Doctor is where to go!
The Canine Doctor's reply
Thanks so much for your review, Jessica! It was a pleasure working with you and Leah.
Nikki H.
3 weeks ago
Hired on Thumbtack
I do not recommend this business for any training or boarding services. Unfortunately, my experience was extremely disappointing and emotionally distressing for both me and my dogs.
First, none of the training outlined in our contract was provided. The facility was not secure, suitable, or professionally equipped for boarding or training purposes. My dogs were left unattended for extended periods, without proper supervision, structure, or care.
When they were returned to me, both dogs were visibly traumatized — stressed, dirty, and neglected. One of them arrived in a travel kennel soaked in urine, which was heartbreaking. It was clear they had not been properly fed or given water during their stay.
What made matters worse was the lack of communication and unprofessional behavior throughout. Instead of honest updates and accountability, I received threatening messages, including being told that my dogs could be dropped off at the pound due to an “alleged incident” that happened while in their care — something that has never occurred in any other professional boarding or training environment.
For reference, my dogs are regularly boarded in professional facilities such as PetSmart and PetSuites, where I receive excellent communication, daily updates, and they have never received a single negative report.
The dogs were returned to me at 4 AM, which is extremely unprofessional. Additionally, my two extra-large kennels that I sent with them were never returned, and I have yet to receive any response to my message inquiring about them.
If you care about the health, safety, and emotional well-being of your pets, I strongly advise you not to use this business.
Details: 2 pets • Dog • 4 - 7 days • Feeding • Baths • Grooming
The Canine Doctor's reply
Thank you for sharing your perspective. I’m truly sorry that your experience felt distressing. The wellbeing and safety of every dog in my care is always my highest priority.
While I cannot share private details or safety information publicly, I do want to clarify that this was an unusual and serious safety situation involving multiple large dogs, including a confirmed history of intra-household aggression and equipment that arrived in unsafe condition. As a result, several safety protocols were required during their stay.
Everything done throughout this boarding period, including monitoring, separation, sanitation, and emergency handling, was documented in real time. All actions were taken solely to protect the dogs from further injury and to manage the significant risks that occurred due to factors outside my control.
I understand how upsetting it is when unexpected incidents happen with our pets, and I remain committed to transparent communication and professional care standards. I am unable to discuss protected details here, but I have already provided the owner with full incident documentation privately.
Thank you to my current and past clients who know the level of care and safety I maintain for every dog entrusted to me. I will continue to provide high-quality, structured, and safe services for all families I work with.
Pet Boarding
Past Customer
Mar 26, 2024
From Google
Past Customer
Mar 21, 2024
From Google
Dr. Megan is amazing! She is very knowledgeable about dog behaviors but also super in tune to your dog specifically. She had my dog pegged immediately. This made the one hour session super productive. I highly recommend!
The Canine Doctor's reply
Thanks so much for your review! It was a pleasure learning more about Zuzu Petals and your family. Don’t hesitate to reach out if we could ever do anything to support in the future.
Past Customer
Jan 15, 2024
From Google
Dr. Megan at Atlanta Pitbull Training was very helpful in providing me with foundational tools with my new puppy. The tips that she provided made me more comfortable with training my dog! If you want someone to provide you with one on one training that you can use then check her out! She tailors the training to your dogs specific needs and what you as an owner is looking to get out of the sessions. Looking forward to continuing to work with Dr. Megan as my dog continues to grown and learn!
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Megan Covington