We visited with Laura about the pup we just adopted from a nearby shelter. We were given a one…read morefree lesson as part of the package we received from the shelter. We found Laura to be very nice, kind and compassionate. She gave us much information and advice regarding our new pup. She is obviously passionate about dogs and their training.

Making and keeping dogs and their partners good citizens is the the goal of this trainer. Laura…read moreputs part of herself into all her traing to ensure the success of your dog. I know this because she has trained two of my hounds, one as an incredible certified service dog, and the other well on his way to becoming a good K9 citizen. There are only five stars in this review. I would give her a 10+ Fran

This place is amazing! Our dog went in knowing very little commands and had terrible leash anxiety…read morebut after his training, he is doing so much better. The training plan they provide along with the amazing staff is top-tier! We still have a long way to go but I can finally walk my dog on the leash comfortably and know how to handle situations much more clearly because of the training. I can't wait to see how much better he'll become over the next couple months! Highly recommend!

We enrolled our dog Piko in the immersive training program, and have been coming to twice-weekly…read moresessions for upkeep since then. We were so lucky to have Josh as a trainer to work with our mischevous pup. He's enthusiastic and knows dogs really well, and his guidance is much appreciated. Josh is always willing to spend a little extra time after class to go over the nuances of training with us. We now work with Kendall who has been super helpful with pointers on how to sharpen Piko's skills. All in all, an excellent staff.

Perfectly trained my two German Shepherd Dogs to be off leash within two weeks with their board &…read moretrain program.

Still a very loyal customer. I've put two more puppies thru his 3 week program and I've had so many…read morepeople tell me how excellent their behavior is/was in public, especially at such a young age (6 mos. to now- 1.5 yrs old). These two have had a few extended visits while I've had to travel for work and they've always been well taken care of. Sadly Monroe passed in the fall of 2016 from some sort of autoimmune virus, but she was a great dog all the rest of her days after training.

I wanted to let some time pass before I wrote this long review so that we could see how our puppy…read moreLucy did at home in the "real world" and how our included follow up trainings would go. I'm here to tell you that my husband and I couldn't be happier with the wonderful experience and results we have had at Wet Nose Training. We paid for the 3-week training and I'm really glad we did. Yes, it an investment to properly and thoroughly train your dog but when you think of having a well-behaved dog for the next 16-18 years, it is a sound investment. Also, this is one of those times you get what you pay for. Let me tell you, I did not see how I was going to be without my baby for 3 weeks. I kept reminding myself that we were doing this for her good so that one day she could be an off-leash dog on hikes and playing disc golf. A well-behaved dog has so many more opportunities: she can go to restaurants that allow dogs, she's welcome at other people's homes, I can trust her near children, the elderly, and other dogs. It is my saddest regret that my old dog was never trained and was poorly socialized. It has limited his life so much. Lucy got to go to Rudy's the day we picked her up! Andy is very transparent in letting you check out the environment. There is an inside work area (as well as an inside kennel room), but plenty of stimulating outdoor area for your dog to learn and practice, all surrounded by sturdy iron fencing. Once I saw the environment Lucy would be in I knew she would be safe. They only work together dogs that will be safe to work together so that your dog can develop his/her personality and confidence. I've attached pictures of our Lucy playing with a cute little friend she made there. She also went into her first heat while there and Andy and Amanda handled it perfectly professionally. We were always kept in the loop with what Lucy was working on. What made us first interview Wet Nose Training was that Andy kept getting singled out in such rave reviews at his last place of employment. I searched him out and saw that he had started his own training company. Then, when we interviewed him (we interviewed 4 other potential trainers), we found that his METHOD was the one we were looking for. As I understand it, they teach basic manners with positive reinforcement, teach leash training using a flat collar (cross between a regular collar and a prong) so that Lucy could learn what he wanted. There were also very high quality treats to reinforce good behavior. Then they add in an ecollar. That was the part I was most afraid of. On a scale of 0-99 we only needed a 12 to get her attention. She had ample opportunity to learn what was expected of her first without the ecollar before it was ever used, and it was never used without notice to her. To me, this is the most constructive way to train. It's layers of learning, like learning your alphabet before you start reading a book ;) Andy knows dogs. And Andy LOVES dogs. He truly understands their nature and gave us so much insight into Lucy, like how to watch her thought process unfold and what her "tell" is before she makes a bad choice of action. We just had a follow up the other day to iron out some of our questions so we could more accurately reinforce what Andy had taught her, and he'll be coming to our neighborhood soon so we can fine tune some of her behaviors in her natural habitat. The fact that she pauses before going through a doorway until told she can, sits when she sees another dog rather than charging them, can be put in "place" when we need her to stay still to answer the door, and leaves her cranky old brother dog alone has been such a relief. I highly recommend Wet Nose Training.

Andy is the best! Our dog did the 3 week training and she is so well behaved and listens to our…read morecommands thanks to Andy - highly reccommend Andy!

We love Sit Means Sit. They've helped us manage our very active and high energy puppy to the extent…read morewe were able to successfully have our boy Jess join us at a public event in Seguin. Jess gets excited every time we get in the car to head to group class, a good reminder for us to work on issues before they get too big and good enrichment for Jess.

Lucy loves her trainers. She has come a long way from where she started and continues to learn new…read moreskills. The lessons benefit both owner and dog, creating a bond using clear instructions.

In 2019 Patriot Dog Training trained my Presa Canario, KAIRO. He spent 8 weeks with Bennie and the…read moregang and returned home with manners and exceptional obedience. He was so obedient and happy that my Cane Corso puppy, ROMAN is now training with them. They kept me up to date, sent pictures and was always available for my questions. Can't wait until ROMAN returns home so I can see what he's got!

Wow!! I took my high energy Doberman puppy to Patriot Dog training for the board and train program…read more I dropped off a naughty boy and picked up a puppy that was more behaved. They also gave me the tools to work with him and continue the training he had received. Afterwards, I signed him up for a refresher when I went on vacation and saw even more growth.

::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!!

We have two medium/ large dogs and were looking for a place to take them for both daycare as well…read moreas to have for boarding when we found K9 Country Club. During the first daycare experience, everything seemed to go OK, but we were surprised that they didn't seem tired at all upon pickup. At our previous daycares, the dogs would come home ready to rest and relax... definitely wasn't the case this time. Despite the initial daycare experience, we decided to board our dogs here over the New Years holiday as we really needed to have them in a safe place where they would be able to be together and would have daycare during the day. Our dogs seemed to do really well and did come home exhausted after the three day boarding experience and seemed to be in good spirits! The only odd thing was how thirsty the dogs were when they got home - it was like they hadn't drank in days (but this could just be from over excitement). The reason that I chose to remove a star is because they seem to be very disorganized and the front desk woman is a bit rude. Multiple times I was contacted for a missing vaccine or paperwork or this or that and yet they already had it ... just lost it/ misplaced it. Even upon check in, I had to go over the same items (like medication instructions) over and over because the woman checking us in did not listen (and truthfully is pretty rude). Additionally at check out... I was handed a bag full of stuff that wasn't mine. I was glad I checked as some other dog/ owner would've been without their bowls, food, etc. Despite the front desk woman being rude, the rest of the staff and the manager here are all very friendly and work to get things right. One employee that really went above and beyond (and will be the reason we come back is Casey (I hate to say I'm not 100% sure on his name, but I believe that's it). He took extra time to get to know the pups so they felt comfortable going with him, wrote down all the instructions for himself and also took time to speak with my family to ensure we felt comfortable. Overall - a good boarding place but one that has some improvement opportunities in administration.

K9 CC is a unique boarding & training facility conveniently located to San Antonio in the beautiful…read moreTexas Hill Country. All the employees and instructors are friendly and skillful. I always feel welcomed and even my sensitive senior pup loves her classes there. The care starts the minute you enter the facility , and all employers are gracious and friendly. There's an underlying sense of fun that's reflected in interactions with my pups. You can't go wrong with choosing K9 CC!

Marcus is amazing! He worked with me and my 3 dogs for over 4 hours, he is extremely patient,…read moreanswers every question and makes sure you understand everything before he goes. I have tried different dog training classes before but they were more focused on teaching tricks. Marcus works on behavioral issues and teaches you how it works. I definitely recommend Bark Busters!

Hey, I was recently advised to put down my aggressive dog, but the vet didn't even see my dog or…read moreask any questions. While he has bitten people before, I didn't want to do something that drastic without getting some outside help. So, I called Marcus and ... long story short, after just maybe 30-40 mins, I am fully confident I'll won't have to put down my dog. He was just fearful and aggression was a strategy. I've learned to 'speak dog' and although it will take a few weeks, I'm so grateful and appreciative because I see a clear path forward that is very simple to implement (although it does take effort but it's not complicated)

We took our 10 month old german shepherd to Jan for obedience training. She and Michelle were…read moreabsolutely wonderful!!! After a 4 week in facility training, we have a completely trained pup. They spent almost 3 hours reviewing their training with us and then training us on how to maintain such a well behaved animal. We couldn't be more pleased and highly recommend them for any of your pet training needs!!

Jan was recommended by my vet when I was explaining the problems I was having with my rescue pup!…read moreShe's absolutely amazing and worth every penny! She gives you the hard truths and works with you in your home and common places you frequent with your dog to train in applicable settings! She's wonderful!