Today we’d like to introduce you to Trey Clark. Them and their team share their story with us below:
A professional musician for the past 25 years, Trey Clark is the lead singer/guitarist/songwriter in his own band and has shared the stage with some of the greats. Among Texas fellow musicians he’s known as a “shredder” both on his Martin acoustic and Telecaster. Among the restaurant community, Clark is known for the best steaks and best gumbo in Texas.
Don’t assume anything about Clark. He can hold his own with experts on the subjects of quantum mechanics, vortex math and “Star Wars” trivia. Combine his quick wit, and off-the-wall humor with a guitar, and Trey Clark owns the room. His stories are notorious, some of which were recently published in his book, “I Love You More than Vodka” Clark won’t swear that all the stories are true, but his accomplices in each chapter appreciate he used no last names.
Clark seems to have no fear. “I find my love in life, and then figure out how to get paid doing it.” His road less traveled has taken an interesting new turn, “A few years ago I asked myself, ‘What would I do if money didn’t matter?’ Dogs!” Always a dog-lover, Clark and his band used to sneak Lucy, his companion of 15 years, into shows and hotels. Now his side-kick is Brown Dog, a labradoodle Clark swears is more famous than he is. “Next to my wife, Brown Dog may be the purest soul ever to walk the earth. I love hearing people in public shout, ‘Brown Dog!’ even more than I love hearing my own name called out.”
A year ago Clark and his wife, Susan sold their house in Corpus Christi, Texas and came home to Houston. Since his days at Klein High School, stints at some of the best restaurants in Houston, and commanding various stages around town, Houston was the obvious place to open Trey Clark’s Dog House.
Now a premier behavioral dog trainer, Clark is redefining the basics like walking your dog. “No one is doing what we’re doing!” has become the mantra at Trey Clark’s Dog House and it’s easy to see why. The property is comprised of two houses–one in front and one in the back–connected by a courtyard. Dogs are cared for in a loving home environment day and night as Trey and Susan live onsite. Dog owners are cared for with 24/7 curbside drop off and pick up by appointment, to fit their schedule. “Basically, you tell us when you are coming and we’re ready!”
But Clark is taking things a step further. He combines his talents in music and in the kitchen for a one-of-a-kind experience. Clark is building a live music stage in the courtyard as well as a summer kitchen. “Bring your dog, listen to live music, and have a bite to eat. We want to be THAT place for a select few.”
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
Smooth? Don’t make me laugh. COVID-19 shut down the planet right as we listed the house in Corpus Christi. We finally sold it six months later, moved to Houston, and opened a business during the most uncertain times in history.
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your work?
Trey Clark is a behavioral dog trainer who is redefining dog training.
Trey Clark is a musician, lead singer/songwriter/guitarist in his own band.
Trey Clark is a restauranteur, known for best steaks and best gumbo in Texas.
Trey Clark is the author of I Love You More than Vodka.
Trey Clark’s humor, and drive to succeed set him apart from others.
Is there any advice you’d like to share with our readers who might just be starting out?
Move your feet–literally and figuratively. If you find yourself in a place where things are not going your way, look at your feet. You’re probably standing still. Move your feet–always!
People say life is short but it is long…very long…especially when you’re an idiot.
Pricing:
- Training is customized to the dog and the situation.
- Boarding $45/night
- Daycare $25 up to 6 hours / $35 up to 12 hours
Contact Info:
- Email: treyclarkdogs@gmail.com
- Website: https://treyclarkdogs.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/treyclarkdogs
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/treyclarkdog
