We moved to Leander in May and after checking out several training and daycare options, we found…read moresomething truly special at Unleashed Unlimited. Our pup Li'Li completed a board and train and now continues with daycare and private lessons... and she absolutely LOVES it there. We have tried another board and train and it hardly moved the needle... the key is that Unleashed trains the pup AND me! I needed to learn how to communicate better with Li. Li'Li used to be extremely skittish and afraid of people - particularly men, but thanks to the calm, confident, and compassionate training from Paul, Avery, Abby, and the entire team, she's become more confident, joyful, and open to people. The transformation is remarkable and deeply heartwarming for me as her mom. What sets Unleashed apart is not just their exceptional skill, but their genuine care and positive, no-drama approach. No yelling, no intimidation - just consistent, respectful, effective guidance. It's changed Li'Li's life and mine, too. She loves going back every few days and excited to see the staff and her furry-friends. Their fees are super reasonable, but the results? Truly priceless. I can't thank the Unleashed team enough and I recommend them with all my heart. Thank you for making our family's life significantly better.

This review is about additional services they sub out. Short version, it's completely inept…read more Performative theater. Zero effective training techniques observed. Go elsewhere. TL;DR If their dog training services are as decent as some of the reviews imply, the snake wranglers clearly know nothing about dog training, and why they would allow their brand to be impacted by these subs, I'm not sure what the rationale is. I scheduled two of my dogs for snake training the same day. Neither session was productive. They tried to introduce the dogs to 4 different snake settings in the corral. The first one they approached the snake and shocked the dog. After putting the dog into an excited and unteachable state, they proceeded to drag the dog around the property instead of letting it re-enter a submissive, teachable state. They dragged her around so much so that they yanked the collar off of her neck. Then she proceeded to run around the property. I contained her and brought her back. Then coming back, the snake wranglers were just interested in moving onto the next station they had set up and not concerned about the dog, the dog inputs, or assessing the feedback from the dog. Zero dog skills were demonstrated. My other dog didn't want to follow their leash commands because the snake wranglers weren't skilled with a leash. So they drug my second dog out to the first snake with paws firmly planted on the ground. No training occurred. Just people perfunctorily going through the motions Shock. Repeat dragging the dog. Then when they tired of dragging her, they brought the snake to the dog. She was not even aware. She learned to associate the shock with the wrangler's poor leash skills and perhaps his scent, if anything at all because she was so focused on him and not even aware of the snakes. And she's the hunter we find every night shredding and pulling apart frogs or small field mice (rabbits still too quick for her). She loves to rip apart small prey. We thought she would be the one to bolt and attack once seeing the snakes. Only thing more oblivious to the task at hand were the snake wranglers who didn't know how to focus a dog's attention. If looking for snake aversion training, go elsewhere. The training was perfunctory and pure performance. There was no training. About as effective as them selling you snake oil for your dog's ailments. A better name for this offering would be snake aversion Theater.

When I picked up my dogs from shady acres today I fully intended to give this place the worst…read morereview I could and never take my dogs back. At this point, what happened is no longer an issue. Because the owner went above and beyond to make things right and ensure things will be done differently in the future. I have no inhibitions about sending my fur babies to Shady Acres again! Thank you for being transparent and contrite! We will be back!

We just moved here and had a less than stellar experience with another doggie daycare…read more Amy did such a great job explaining how they work - the scheduling, assessments, training etc. and has been super patient with all my "nervous mom" insanity. My dog had some hesitation at first but is always happy to arrive there now. The place looks clean and the staff is very professional. The only thing I don't like is that they don't allow the dogs to play after they get a bath. I get it but I also figure she will be cleanER...but that's me and I know it probably creates problems with other people. Overall a super nice staff that seem to genuinely love the pups they work with! Not cheap - but as with most things, you get what you pay for.

I was quoted $100 a day for boarding when I went to pick up my dogs it was almost $200 a day! I…read moreeven asked for my one dog to have a bath and he's dirty is dirty ugh My last time to use them

Action pack was very accommodating to our schedule. I was having surgery and I needed to have our…read moredog boarded. I wanted changed my pick up date to extended a couple days. At first, they said they could not accommodate me, but then I got a call that they were able to rearrange things and let our dogs stay the extra days. I was so thankful. Our dog always comes home tired and happy.

I cannot recommend Conscious Dog Training enough. Our pug Hemingway is the best dog ever, but he is…read morealso a pug, and if you know anything about this breed, you'll also know they are stubborn to a fault! I picked Conscious Dog Training because the reviews show they have experience with pugs, and when Hemi had some naughty behavior that needed to be nipped in the bud, CDT stepped in and helped my husband and I better understand what was going on. I love the attention to detail and the customization done with these guys. Our trainer was Rebecca, and she showed up to our house ready to take on Hemi, who we learned, just needed boundaries and more structure in his routine. Training your dog is primarily the effort you make. So if you're ready to do the work, CDT is ready to take you on. They have a zero tolerance policy with electric shock therapy/shock collars, or anything leaning towards negative reinforcement.

Jennifer was a life saver. I had a very aggressive French bulldog that was attacking my other dog…read more It was a highly stressful living situation and didn't know where to turn. By luck, I found Jennifer and she was the perfect fit. She was patient with me, was always upbeat and practiced rewards based training that I could actually repeat on my own and really helped me understand my dogs. She's honestly not just a trainer, she's a shrink for the whole family. She was able to figure out our dynamic and tell me what the dogs were thinking just by their body language and signals and taught me how to read their signs too. The aggression took not only training but meds too. Jennifer helped with so much input and advise on that too. I honestly could not have gotten through the stress of two dogs in the same household not getting along without Jenn keeping everything in perspective for me. She would remind me where we started, the plan we were on and where we were going. I clearly am beyond thrilled with Jennifer's training!! Fast forward two years and I now have more to thank Jenn for! I no longer have my Frenchie but I do have two amazing Pugs. Jenn has reminded me of the basic training I've already been taught and we are back to using our magic mats. They have been great at getting the puppy to settle as one crazy dog usually leads to two crazy dogs. We have also started our amazing loose leash training again and see how the little bit of structure helps the dogs calm down and helps us build a closer bond. This is Jenn's calling as she is an amazing dog trainer/therapist for both dogs and humans...and don't kid yourself, this training is really for you, not the dog!

The nicest people ever! You can tell that they genuinely enjoy their jobs and care about the pups…read more That makes my heart so happy, especially when I'm leaving my baby for a few days!

Our dog goes here for daycare every week. She loves it, and she is tired when she is home as she…read moreplays a few times a day. The place is cleaned and they let us get in to the back anytime. We don't do boarding though because they don't have anyone onsite overnight. All the staffs we encountered are nice.

I am writing this review to express my deepest gratitude for the care and love Zion Chatelle and…read moreAustin Dog Zone have provided to my best buddy, Nacho! When I'm out of town, Zion sends me photos and videos, which are extremely reassuring and ease all anxiety about leaving him behind. She even puts up with my 21-year-old cat, Thelma! Nacho loves Zion!! Her expertise, patience, and positive reinforcement techniques have made a world of difference in my daily life. We adore Zion and look forward to seeing you soon.

We had such a great experience with Austin Dog Zone--especially with our amazing trainer, Zion! She…read moretruly went above and beyond for our two girls, Aspen (5) and Sofia (9 months). Aspen had been struggling with some behavior issues toward Sofia, and we weren't sure how to handle it. We also wanted Sofia to learn some manners. Zion came in with so much knowledge, patience, and kindness. She took the time to really get to know both dogs and customized the training to fit their personalities and our household, since we also have another dog, Bowie (6). Thanks to Zion, we've seen a huge shift in Aspen's behavior, and Sofia is thriving too. The tension between them is lessening and it's so rewarding to see them getting along and building a friendship. Zion was supportive every step of the way--we felt heard, never judged, and always like our dogs were in great hands. Highly recommend this service if you're looking for a trainer who truly cares. Thank you so much, Zion!

Austin Off Leash performed miracles with our terrier who now responds to commands. Such a relief…read more He's a better dog. Brent our trainer was so kind and again performed miracles. Thanks a million.

3 days into 2 week training we had to pick up our pup cause she developed bites/sores/mange(vets…read morecouldn't identify) along both sides from hind legs to shoulders. Minimal follow up from company and no options for refund.

Absolutely unacceptable. Every time I've stopped by this facility, the staff are outside smoking --…read morewith the front door wide open -- letting the smoke drift straight into where the dogs are kept. This isn't just gross; it's dangerous. Secondhand smoke isn't only harmful to humans, it's been proven to cause serious health issues in dogs, including respiratory problems, allergies, and even cancer over time. The fact that the employees think this is acceptable shows a complete lack of professionalism, common sense, and basic compassion for the animals in their care. If they're this careless about something as obvious as keeping toxic smoke away from dogs, what corners are they cutting when no one is watching? I would never risk leaving my dog here. There are far better facilities that actually prioritize the health, safety, and comfort of the pets they're paid to protect. This place is a hard NO for any responsible pet owner.

I have a husky, so you know separation anxiety is a big thing for us, and it has been so hard…read morefinding a place to take my baby where he won't just sit alone in a crate/kennel all day. Enter Hounds Town. Yesterday was our first day: my boy got a full day of daycare, where he was able to socialize and play with six other dogs around his size. He also got a bath (with a blow-dry and the cutest branded bandana ever, which is perfect for my obsessive dog-mom scrapbook). While I did qualify for their lovely first-visit-free promo this time around, even if I hadn't the price for both of those would have STILL been cheaper than what I usually pay for just his bath. Overall, prices are extremely reasonable and competitive with other animal care facilities in the greater Austin area, but honestly I've tried quite a few places and it just feels like you get *more* at Hounds Town. The staff clearly love animals, and their jobs. Everyone is so friendly. I really can't understate the amazing impression I've gotten of this establishment, just from the first day! My boy came back to me relaxed and happy, with no signs of stress or anxiety. They've definitely earned a regular customer in us.