I took my 4 month old puppy here for doggy daycare and he seemed to have a really good time. He…read morehasn't been around other dogs before so I was hesitant about how he would do but it looks like he had a blast. He stayed all day and seemed well adjusted to the other 5 dogs that were there. There was plenty of space to run and play and the area looked really great. I hope to keep him there as a regular.

I have a VERY active and energetic Boston Terrier, Lucy. She has been going to Canine Academy for…read moreDoggie Daycare twice a week since she was about 6 months old. Since I work full-time, I was looking for a place to wear her out with fun during the day and get some of her energy out. Canine Academy was perfect because the play area is HUGE and outside so she can enjoy running and playing chase with the other dogs. All of the other places I found were indoor and a small room. Lucy needs to run! She comes home exhausted. The fact that when we drive up all I have to do is open the door, let her out and she runs as fast as she can to Lisa tells me how much she loves it and how well she is treated by Lisa, Melinda and her dog friends. When we leave, she stares longingly out the back window as we drive away! I also took her to obedience training on Sunday and Melinda is the BEST! If you have an energetic dog who loves to play with other dogs, then Canine Academy is the BEST! Best care, best prices and the most love for dogs that I have ever seen! Thank you Lisa and Melinda! Lucy LOVES you!

Jennifer did a great job. Our little guy was insane... absolutely insane. After boarding school, he…read morecame back fantastic. He follows commands to the letter and really integrated himself into our family. Mr. Crazy Dog is gone! Jen is great. Very responsive, honest, and an all around cool person. 13/10 would recommend.

I have always been a bit skeptical about dog training but honestly had reached a max level of…read morefrustration with my crazy dogs. I had heard great things about Jennifer... but remained skeptical that my dogs could be helped. Well... I was wrong. So wrong. My dogs are now a pleasure to be around and they actually "listen" to me. I can walk all three of them off leash and they are right by my side. I can stop them from chasing deer on the property, chasing chickens and they now respect my voice and my commands. I now have a deep connection with my dogs that I never thought was possible because of Jennifer. During my training to learn how to work with my dogs, I saw love, affection and caring for my Pets by her and her partner. They truly cared about my dogs and connected with them while at their training facility. I have had them all trained before.... and it didn't work. I gave it one more try and so glad I met Jennifer. Don't over analyze it... just do it. You will not regret it. I don't and my dogs don't. We are all MUCH happier! Thank you Jennifer.

::Just a note: I am a personal friend of the owner, Catherine O'Donnell::…read more That said, this is one of only three trainers I will recommend in the Austin area. Having seen Catherine interact with not only her own dogs, but client dogs, I can personally say she is knowledgeable beyond belief and you can completely trust you are in excellent hands (and paws) with The Ranch For Canine Training and Behavior. This facility is immaculate. There is plenty of parking and her indoor facility is well lit and very well cared for. Catherine's knowledge extends way beyond basic training. She has handled and titled multiple dogs in conformation, obedience and protection work. This is a very big deal as many trainers have not successfully competed with and titled dogs to the level she has. She knows canine structure and behavior very well. These qualities are very hard to come by in a trainer. Not only the above, but she is great with communication on the human front. I challenge you to meet a more caring, loving, detail oriented dog trainer! She is fantastic with communication on the human level. Great lady, fantastic training space and a solid place to take your pup for schooling.

My friend shows champion Great Danes and found Catherine O'Donnell to help her with her new puppy…read more(already 80 pounds at 6 months!!!). I am also the proud new mom of a pug puppy (11 pounds at 6 months-LOL), so we hired Catherine to train our pups for the AKC S.T.A.R Puppy certification. I was blown away by Catherine's knowledge, communication with our puppies and ability to train we humans to be better leaders for our dogs. Not to mention we had so much fun!!! Catherine recently opened a lovely new facility on Hwy 290 just off RR12 and not only does she do private instruction, but also group classes and she brings in experts for training on pet massage, etc. I look forward to taking my puggy back for further certifications and classes with Catherine. She truly is a "dog whisperer" and her patient, yet commanding methods will ensure dogs (and their owners) of all ages, shapes and sizes can learn to be the best they can be! Thank you Catherine!!

Wonder Dog Training ATX, is truly a standout. From the moment they stepped through the door,…read moreyou're greeted with an expert who knows how to handle all types of dogs from reactivity to hyperactivity. My dog Luna has a mixture of both, and Courtney was able to break through Luna's reactive tendencies, and now we enjoy walks around the neighborhood without worry of her reacting to other dogs. (Luna is a working line German Shepherd) For anyone who has an out of control dog or needs some obedient training- I highly recommend Wonderdog ATX!

Ever felt like every walk with your dog was a losing battle? That was me and Pete--his pulling and…read morefence-aggression made outings unbearable. Then we brought in Wonder Dog. Six weeks later, our Saturdays are all about hiking, dog-park fun, and games that actually feel like play. It's more than training--it's a whole new way for Pete and me to enjoy life together. Wonder Dog's expert trainers are family now.

This review is for doggy day school. I started taking my dog, Tucker, to Dog School Austin a few…read moreweeks ago. Tucker is a very high energy dog, and no matter how many walks/runs/days sprinting circles in our yard he experiences, he still wants more. We wanted to find a place that would mentally and physically engage Tucker without leaving him feeling anxious or overwhelmed. Dog School Austin has done that and more! He loves springing up the front stairs and waiting patiently at the gate. His tail doesn't stop wagging, and he's happy and relaxed when we pick him up. The only thing that would improve our experience would be if a few pictures of Tucker appeared on Dog School's facebook page. I know, I'm totally "that" person who likes to see pictures of my dogs online. Whatevs, haters can hate. We love Dog School Austin!

Austin Dog School is the best!! First of all, the free evaluation--awesome. Rachel really seemed to…read morecare, and she asked so many questions! Super thorough and we felt really cared for and listened to. We needed a session asap, and as Rachel was all booked up for the week, we made an appointment for their other trainer Trish to come by for our hour-long training session at our apartment. (My evaluation was on a Saturday afternoon, and Trish was at our apartment on Monday--talk about a quick turnaround.) Trish was super friendly and got right down to business and asked us what we needed help with. Our big thing was crate training for our puppy, and so she helped us teach him how to start loving the big, scary thing. I couldn't believe how fast he was learning with her, and it was so fun to see him enjoying himself doing things I though it would take him forever to do. We went over a bunch more, and Trish even stayed a few minutes late to be sure all of my questions were answered. We talked about crate training, biting our hands while we played, safe ways to play tug, leash walking, how to help our pup not freak out when we leave the apartment--so much for just an hour! She even left us with a whole page of handwritten instructions for what we had learned. Overall, I was just so happy with everyone at Dog School. Super attentive, really responsive when setting up and appointment, etc., amazing with my dog, and overall they just really seemed to love what they do. Not to mention their training sessions are really reasonably priced. I am so glad we made an appointment, and I'm definitely going to schedule another in a few weeks for some more tips.

Dogworx is the best! When I started looking for training camps, one of my coworkers recommended…read morethem to me. I am so glad I took his advice. I have a rescued border collie mix, and I had a challenging experience with her since adoption. She was pretty afraid of people, and being a border collie, she could get away quickly if she wanted to. I wanted to be confident when bringing her to trails and on sidewalks (without worrying she'd jump on someone or otherwise flip out.) She went to Dogworx for 4 weeks, and Jess and Maria were so helpful. They sent updates throughout and were communicative when I asked questions. She came back way more relaxed, and they showed me a lot of coping mechanisms and tricks to help her navigate situations that stressed her out. After I picked her up, I was struggling to get her to behave for me the way she had for them, and they offered unlimited follow-up lessons. We've worked pretty hard, and over the last few weeks I literally haven't gone on a walk without someone saying what a well-behaved dog she is. 10/10 recommend.

Jessy at DogWorx is the only person I trust with my dog. I have a 4yr old Belgian Malinois and…read moreJessy taught us how to channel her energy, curb her reactivity and form a deeper bond with each other through training, trust, and learning to understand each other's languages. Jessy has a deep knowledge of dogs and their personalities as well as how they communicate. With this knowledge, she is able to teach you (and your dog ;) ) how to work together. We now have three dogs, who have all trained with Jessy. You can see the joy they have when training with her. Highly recommend sending your dog to Jessy because they will become more fulfilled, better trained, and you and your pup will know each other more than you did before.

Gabby is an amazing trainer for our dog. She has taught our very large young retriever obedience,…read morecommands and how to walk with his leash without pulling. She comes with a wealth of information for training, she is patient, kind and compassionate with our dog. She is flexible to work with especially around a busy work schedule. I highly recommend her.

Gabby is a phenomenal in home pet sitter who goes above and beyond to take care of our three dogs…read more(GSD, and two chihuahua/weenie mixs). She loves them like they're her own and it's always reassuring to come home to happy dogs and a well looked after house! 11/10 would recommend her!

Christina is a gift. I had heard about her from friends and reached out when my dog Della was going…read morethrough chemo, plus experiencing hip and spinal pain with muscle wasting as she aged. Christina's bodywork and cold laser therapy made a huge difference in Della's mobility and comfort. Her technical skills are extensive but her ability to sense the energy of her patients and connect with their needs is nothing short of remarkable. I was also able to rely on Christina's knowledge and experience to be one of my key thought partners as I navigated through Della's treatment, hospice and end of life. She is a special person and a natural caregiver to all. If your pet is aging, or has an injury, or an illness, you should have Christina on the top of your list to help with rehabilitation, pain management and to improve their overall quality of life. Thank you Christina, for all you did for us.

We just received a very sweet email from Christine - the owner of Skillful Paws thanking us for…read morestopping by her booth at the Spring Fling to get our doggies a massage. I would have given her a 5 star review anyway - but way to go on customer service Christine! Christine does Sports, Working Dog, Therapeutic and Puppy Massage as well as Equine and small animal Acupressure. She is also a certified dog trainer which surely helps her understand underlying issues causing muscle problems. At the Spring Fling she did an awesome job of turning Boogs and Scrubbie into marshmallows (see pic) my Mia on the other hand was a challenge. Mia has horrible separation anxiety when left with a stranger (not when left alone at home that is a different type of anxiety) and having a stranger massage on her was not relaxing or pleasant at all for her - Christine explained that that was why she was shedding and putting out so much dander while being massaged. I am very interested in working with Christine to help my Mia feel more comfortable when left with strangers and am also excited that she loves working with rescue organizations! I am sure all my Rescue Foster Pups that usually come to me with their own issues could benefit from her massage and behavior understanding!