I've been attending puppy kindergarten with my four-month Labradoodle, Dahboo, for the past six…read moreweeks. I was hoping it would be a positive experience for him to socialize with other dogs, I didn't expect to have as much fun as I have going with him though. The class format is 15 minutes off-leash play interspersed with 5-10 minute guided on-leash sessions. You focus on one command each class with the idea being that you learn the basics of teaching the command and finish the training on your own at home. I like that the focus is on practical commands and not silly tricks (not against teaching those, just figure you can teach those on your own time). Our instructor, Bridget, has been great. I can imagine it's tough working a room with as many as a dozen or so pups running around, but she always took time to give everyone individual attention and make herself available for questions and practical answers. It's also a great way to meet other people. I'd often look forward to seeing some of the pup parents as much as their pups each week. Overall, it's a great environment for everyone and as an added bonus we attended the class held at Austin Corner Vet East, which is fantastic since that's also our vet. Dahboo's now excited to pull into the parking lot of his vet -- mission accomplished! :) We've enjoyed the class so much we'll be continuing on with the next class in the sequence and look forward to more fun working with Karma Dog Training as Dahboo works toward his therapy certification.

Karma Dog Training provides fantastic services for dogs and owners alike. My puppy, Dexter, and I…read morejust completed the Puppy Kindergarten class with Darci, and it was a terrific, worthwhile experience. As a first-time puppy parent, I was somewhat unsure of what to expect with a new puppy, and the trainers provided excellent coaching and advice throughout our 7-week class. During the first class, Dexter was so nervous that he was finding every corner possible to hide in. The trainers coached us on the best ways to encourage Dexter to socialize and by the third week of class, he was eager and excited to play with all the other puppies. The socialization aspect of class was exactly what our shy puppy needed to come out of his shell. In addition to that, the training portion of the class was very helpful. Each class focused on one of the seven basic commands that puppies need to learn, and Darci provided very clear explanations of how to teach and reinforce each command. Then, we were able to practice and get feedback from Darci and the other trainers in order to help Dexter master each command. Finally, Karma Dog Training provides excellent customer service. Any time I have reached out with a question or scheduling conflict, they have responded within hours with a helpful and understanding response. Dexter can't wait to continue with the next level of classes at Karma Dog Training!

Gray and Denise are great. Gray in just a few short weeks has trained my dog and more importantly…read moreme and my wife. Our German Shepherd has turned into a new happier dog and we are not even half way done.

From the owner: We are a professional, family-owned dog training company with over 40 years of experience that…read morespecializes in strengthening the bond between your dog and your family. We place a strong emphasis on teaching your dog the highest level of obedience, despite the toughest level of distractions. Our unique in-home dog training model is designed to teach owners how to train their dog alongside a professional dog trainer in their home environment, as well as in small group settings. We strongly believe that the key to sustained obedience is to empower owners to be an integral part of the training experience. Once you begin the training process with us, you become a part of the DTE family. Contact us for a free in-home evaluation.

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.

My husband and I have a very energetic, often times stubborn, 2.5 year old lab. Our pup had basic…read morecommands like, sit and stay, but he did not walk on a leash well and did not have good manners. Since working with David, our dog's leash skills have improved tremendously! We have learned how to heel, greet people at the door appropriately, behave in a public setting and so much more. What I like most about David and that he also helped my husband and I break bad habits we had that attributed to our pups not so great behavior from before. Overall, if you're looking for a trainer, I highly recommend David!

David is amazing! I have a dog that I was starting to think would never be able to be trained. He…read moreis a year old Weimaraner that I adopted at 6 months who had been taught some horrible habits such as jumping up to five everyone hugs and eating food off of the counter and table. Every owners nightmare! After the first lesson I finally felt like I had control of my dog. He worked with my mom and myself primarily, but he even made the time to work one on one with my 7 year old and the dog to help her get over her fear of him and learn to show him she is in charge. After 3 lessons it is like he never had these bad habits at all! I highly recommend him to anyone who wants to see real results!

Prompt reply went out of their way to offer to help us find someone in our area since they are out…read moreout of our service area

i recently adopted a 10 week old cocker spaniel puppy whose mother was rescued from a puppy mill. I…read morealso have an 8 year old boxer who had spent a good deal of time with all the pups (they live next door.) I was so excited to welcome this precious baby into our home but the very first morning my boxer bit the puppy while I was holding her. I was devastated and heartbroken! My vet suggested I call Pat. She came right over and within a few minutes had calmly and quietly established order! She worked in a straightforward way with my boxer, always using positive reinforcement! I simply cannot say enough about what she has accomplished for me and my babies! She is truly gifted!

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From the owner: Focused K9 helps owners achieve on or off leash control with their dogs. We focus on developing a…read morerelationship with you and your dog that leads to your dog being responsive to commands through clear communication, your dog will learn to be calm while at liberty, you will learn to fulfill their biological needs through training and they will have functional obedience in a variety of real life applications both at home and in public spaces.

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!

Earlier this year, my pup Ryder was viciously attacked by two large dogs who slipped out of loose…read moredog collars as we passed them at the park. Fortunatley he healed well after two weeks of dedicated TLC but the trauma of the experience remained with both him and me well after Ryder physically healed. I reached out to Matt for virtual dog training appointments to help us through that, and his guidance and great wisdom around dog psychology and behavior and deep empathy for Ryder and in general made such a huge impact. I learned from Matt how to help Ryder through his fear and trauma and how to recognize when he was experiencing trauma (for example, he developed a new and strong fear of rumbling engines). By applying Matt's empathetic practices, Ryder has become much less fearful, is no longer afraid of rumbling engines or playing with other dogs and he's back to his old happy, playful, super enthusiastic and friendly self!! :) Matt also greatly helped my dog Ellie through the excessive anxiety that resulted from my marital separation and helped us learn what an impact the breaking of that social bond had on her and how to address it! We now give her the extra attention she needs when doing hand offs to switch between homes. Thank you so much, Matt working with you has made a WORLD of difference in Ryder and Ellie's quality of life!! :)

Matt really knows his stuff. We were so happy to have him come out to meet up new pups and put us…read moreall on the path for success!!