I boarded my fear aggressive pup, Sunny, here for 2 weeks. She did really well. Gave me the peace…read moreof mind to enjoy my trip! The environment was really relaxing for her where she could enjoy nature and relieve her stress. This is a great setup and will becoming a regular customer.

My dog was very well taken care of. I had the chance to meet several great trainers, which made the…read moreexperience even better. This was my first time boarding my dog, so I was a bit nervous at first, but they quickly made me feel confident that he was in good hands. I will definitely be returning and signing my dog up for training classes!

Beautiful office and amazing staff. They took good care of my little guy with lots of love and care.read more

Had the displeasure of going to Chewy's from March of 2025 and a few months after. They upsell you…read moreon a package plan where they offer vaccines and bloodwork for your dog. When you sign up for it you think it's a good deal and they reassure you that you will save money, but later it turns out that you cannot cancel the plan until you've paid for the face value of the vaccines which are transient in nature. Once you do the vaccine for your dog they give you an expiration date that last for less than a year. I've even had groomers tell me that this is strange that a vaccine lasts for half a year. They do give you certificates and goodies, but who cares about tangential material things when you want health for your companion? The cursory bloodwork has not detected Chagas in my dog and they did not spread awareness that there needs to be an antibody test done to check for any potential risk of diseases. Living in Austin I thought that the vets would give you a PSA such as not letting your dog go into town lake because of green mold and would let you know that ATX is becoming endemic to kissing bugs and the chagas disease. My soul dog has passed at 3 years old from a heart attack related to Chagas. If there is a financial incentive such as heartworm medicine and fleas/bugs then they would warn you and scare you into it.

I spend a ton of time with my dogs, so I know that they are smart, but they also have very…read moredifferent personalities. I'm also very well aware that I AM the problem with their training. I had Kris come to my home in Buda for a 2-hour private lesson yesterday. I wanted him to see my dogs in their home environment to let me know if they will ever be off leash reliable or if I've spoiled them with bad habits for too long. Kris was fantastic. He explained dog language to me. I have one dog who likes to take control and train the humans around him. Kris showed me how to flip that in about 20 minutes. In just a 24 hour period of working on what Kris showed us, my Bailey is already about 90% with our first command. I'm very excited to continue to work with Kris and help my dogs be the best version of themselves. Denese W

If you're on the fence about trainers, this is the place to go. I have a 16 month old border…read morecollie. I panic signed up for classes after a reactivity incident with him at the vet. I saw a huge improvement after his first class and I'm excited to keep going. Kris is very knowledgeable and he explains how to understand my dog very well. This is the first time in a while that training hasn't felt frustrating.

Seanna was wonderful with our fur babies!!! She was very dependable and was in tune to what was…read moregoing on with our animals. She noticed differences in their actions and brought them to our attention. She even won over our most difficult fur baby, special talent & patience from her. I also loved the fact that she use to work for my vet for several years. Unfortunately for us we had to move out of the area but would recommend her to anyone!

About 2.5 years ago I was looking to buy a dog. I did a bunch of research on different breeds and…read moredetermined that I was very interested in the Affenpinscher breed - a small black wirey haired dog with a lot of personality and a lot of spunk. I was casually browsing through Craiglist when I stumbled on an Ad for Affenpinscher's and Affenpinscher/Chihuahua mixes. I decided to take the drive down to Lockhart to check the place out. I figured if I didn't like the dogs I could just bounce. I drove past Dream Haven Ranch a good 2 or 3 times. There was no sign that marked it other then an address number which was hard to see. You couldn't see the "ranch" from the road. I parked at the side of the road and called the owner, CJ. Minutes later, he drove down in his late 90's Mercedes Benz S-Class ($70k+ when new). Apparently his father was a high powered attorney. He alluded to the fact that his father may have given him the car or something along those lines before he moved down to Lockhart to live like a hermit with his animals. I didn't want to drive up his driveway because there were a ton of bushes that would have scraped up the side of my car. CJ didn't mind because he uses his Mercedes to transport PIGS. Also, when he had Bison, one day they thought that the car's life had to end and they took it out on the front of the car (WTF!). We drove what seemed to be 200 miles up his driveway and then parked in front of his house. Or should I say houses? One was a mobile home that he lived in with some of the indoor birds that he raises. The other was a house that apparently only the dogs lived in - um, what? I got out of the car and was greeted to the sweet smell of feces. There was a fence around the dog's home that he hopped over to let the dogs out. He wouldn't let me go into the house to look at the dogs - my only assumption was because the house was in deplorable conditions from having the large number of dogs loving in it. While he was opening up the house I was greeted by a bunch of animals. He had tons of pigs, donkeys, peafowl, chickens, even a friggen monkey who lived in a box no bigger then 5'x5'. Most of the animals were not clean or fed very well. The dogs came swarming out of the house. He had a good 3 or 4 breeds. Chihuahuas, Affenpinschers, King Charles Spaniels, etc. He started running after the Affenpinscher puppies and scooping them up one by one. It was very evident that most of these dogs were not healthy in the least. Some were covered in their own shit. He finally grabbed a small little guy who seemed fairly healthy but underfed and completely terrified. In retrospect, I probably should not have purchased the dog and supported animal abuse. But the little guy was so cute, so terrified, and for some reason I justified it in my mind as "saving him". I can't imagine how many of the dogs either die of sickness, the elements, or abuse. I am highly doubtful that he sells all of the animals at his "Ranch" (animal / puppy mill is a better description). I brought him home that day. Over the next few days it became apparent to me that the dog (Mowgli), who was over SIX MONTHS OLD, had never had any human contact. He was afraid of me, leashes, cars, etc. It took months of attention before he finally came around. I was so upset about the whole situation I tried to contact the local animal protection agency, but never got a response. I just saw some ads on Craigslist from the guy and some people saying that the ads should all be flagged and I thought I should at least write a Yelp post about my surreal experience and warn people about doing business with Dream Haven Ranch. DON'T BUY FROM THIS SCUMBAG!

About a year and half ago I decided on a mini pig for new companion. I found Dream Haven Ranch on…read moreline, turned out they were only 50 miles away. I called, left message. Few hours CJ called. We talked for long time, arranged for me to come next day. The place was not what I expected, kinda fun down, pretty rainy so it was muddy. CJ met me at the gate & escorted me in. We drove by some mules & llamas. Come around corner, Barns & many pens, Several goats, sheep , at least 100 pigs & hundreds of dogs. Puppy mill, piggy mill these words come to mind. I look watch scrutinize. All pens were clean, water dishes & food clean. All animals looked healthy & seemed to know CJ. We met the "parents" of the little guy I had in mind. They were clean, healthy & friendly. Ok, CJ went i nto an older modular home converted to a "nursery" came out with this tiny red pig with black spots. I instantly bought Rocky ! 12/28/2010. I did not follow CJ`s guidelines or recomendations. Had a few questions at first & he answered well. Here I am 2/18/2012 I`ve had Rocky about 14 months, he is about 17 months old. He is maybe 12-13" tall & official weight at vet last month 27 lbs. Ha is awsume, more than CJ promised & I am very happy. Bottom line, Do not let your first impression fool you. C.J. & Dream Haven Ranch. Alot of aminals gives you great choice. Happy, Healthy, well cared for. YES I would recommend him for any breed he has.

I absolutely LOVE Ken and his team! My dog has the best time with him - walks, park visits, meeting…read moreother dogs, swimming, and all sorts of adventures. I'm a first time dog mom and am very worried person - I totally trust Ken Walks Dogs. They send photos and updates and are super easy to book through the app. My dog can't wag her tail hard enough when they pick her up - and she naps for hours when she's back from her adventure. Honestly, book him just for the professional style photos and videos! Keep coming back for the joy he brings your pup.

My dog loved it when the friendly dog walker from Ken Walks Dogs would knock on the door and out…read morethey would go for a fun field trip. I loved these days because when she came back, I knew that she had enjoyed hanging out with other pups and getting to walk in some of Austin's beautiful parks. I could feel good about my dog traveling safely, because they have Commercially Insured Pet Taxi licensure (the last company I utilized didn't have any kind of safety measures when traveling).In terms of management, you can read the website to get a feel for how this company is managed, or I can make it easy and just tell you that Ken is a very hands-on, engaged owner. He is willing to work with clients to meet their individual needs. He responds to every text within a few hours. He hires great people -- trustworthy, reliable people -- who love animals, making you feel good as you send your pup out the door.

So far so good in the process. JC is busy tending to the birds so he clearly states he does not…read moretext. He has picked up most of our calls and when he can't, he calls us back the same day. He takes the time to answer all the questions and although he was delayed in sending us photos, I understand the time and manpower it takes, and that takes away from the care of the birds. Communication obviously has made it clear that he has the bird in his best interest. He is working with us and our situation and is taking the best care of our baby until we can fly him home. We are waiting for her to be fully weaned and he is letting the baby decide when that is. I am relieved he is not rushing this baby out the door and out his care to free up more time for making money. We are excited to love our blue headed macaw!!! will update.

The birds are fine he is knowable about his birds. $170 for food and treats that cost $50 at pet…read moresmart is a little gouging. Look at your invoice very carefully. The sun Conure he said was $650 then charged$806.20. I do not like doing business with a man like that, reminds me of a used car salesman. It's my fault for not checking the invoice. If you use a credit card charge is 3.9% then he gets paid through pay pal which is anothe

I couldn't have been happier, the experience and the vet she was awesome the technician was so…read morehelpful they were so gentle with my old dog she took care of his ears and itchy skin comparable to Austin Vets but so much closer It was a very clean, pleasant experience. Professional and the vet was very friendly she was so glad we found her . Dr Jean Ohlen

My dog has been a patient here for several years. Over the week-end she became ill with a…read moredistended stomach and weakness in her hind legs. I called the vet on Monday morning and explained what was going on with her. I was told by the man that answered the phone that they were booked up for Monday and Tuesday and I should take her to an emergency vet clinic. He said that the vet wasn't in yet and he would talk with her and call me back. It's been 24 hours and I have not heard from them. From reading other reviews, this seems to be a common thing. You can't count on this vet to see your dog when there is an emergency health issue and when she is an established patient. Take my advice. Go elsewhere. I was able to get an appointment on Monday afternoon at Essential Vet Care. They were wonderful and I highly recommend them. It turns out that my dog has a tumor either on her liver or her spleen and will be having exploratory surgery on Thursday.