They do horrible things to their animals. They throw animals with illnesses on you and REFUSE to…read morehelp you out or give your new baby medicine in the meantime while waiting for their first vet appointment. My baby had worms that they just "didn't notice" from March... it's MAY and they REFUSE to give him $20 dewormer. They're stingy and horrible people that don't care for the health of their animals. I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS SHELTER FOR ADOPTING, THEY WILL NOT HELP YOU CURE THINGS THEY GOT IN THE SHELTER. THEIR 311 NUMBER KNOWS NOTHING. IDIOTS. Thank god I rescued my angel from that horrible place. 1/10. Only not 0 because I found my angel there.

I never uploaded my experience from years ago but this place is awesome. Minus the misinformation…read morefrom one of the staff members that seemed like she either didn't know what she was doing/talking about or just didn't wanna be there. But I won't let that mess up this review because everyone else was amazing.

I love this place and stop here at least once every week if I'm driving by. As usual today I ran…read morein to the dog area and filled my palms with doggy treats from the dispenser on the wall and went cage by cage giving treats to the big and little pups. Even the mean ones :). They all are lovable in their own way. 16 years ago I adopted my current pup from here and that's why I love to support them even with my old girl at home.

I had an excellent experience adopting my cat Macaroni from AHS…read more Very easy to get signed in, look at cats, and find the perfect friend for you! The staff was super helpful and extremely giving (we forgot a carrier and they gave us one for free + a blanket). I'd highly recommend for adoptions/fostering. These cuties need a good home! It was $85 for my 3 year old cat

This shelter is oes not appreciate foster parents. I volunteered to foster a dog. The dog destroyed…read moremy house in less than an hour it was left alone in the house. $4000 we worth of damages. I called the shelter to inform them if this and that the dog had ran away as soon as I opened the door. I was extremely stressed and in shock. Nevertheless, I made it vlyto the adoption coordinator that I was not mad at the dog and that I was not seeking financial compensation. Instead of having any sympathy she blamesd me and accused me of being a bad person and to old me I was not allowed to return there. She got upset because I toyher that the dog needs training and they have to inform fuerte adopters of bad behaviors. Do not donate to these people. Volunteer at a shelter where they have sympathy for you and volunteers.

This happened in Dripping Springs but they deleted my post…read more For decades, my wife and I have been dedicated caretakers for snow breeds. Such is our affection that our friends jokingly suggest they'd prefer to return in their next life as one of our cherished dogs. Recently, we felt the profound pain of losing our beloved den mother 12-year-old Husky. Seeking to fill a void we found a young husky listed on the PAWS website. What happened at PAWS will forever live on as one of the most cruel, confusing experiences of our lives and we worked and lived in Hollywood. We were judged and convicted for being abusive dog owners due to bringing our flight risk, escape artist, three-year-old German shepard, husky mix into their facility wearing training collars. The PAWS representative disregarded our decades of experience and hastily deemed us unsuitable for the adoption. With the passing of our elder husky our three-year-old female is in a state of despair. A puppy at PAWS appeared to be a perfect fit, however they required us to bring our old crippled dog along with the three-year-old. It was 109 in the shade and putting him in a vehicle was not exactly humane, however if this was their policy, so be it. I co-founded the Bill Hicks Foundation for Wildlife Rescue in Austin and on our ranch we feed hundreds of animals, but never hunt. From the snow-covered mountains of California -Colorado and back to our Texas ranch we travel extensively with our pack of snow dogs. One time I was taking our large malamute to the Vet in Studio city, she broke her collar and I chased her almost a mile through fast on-coming traffic. Long story short - I have learned with experience that when transporting dogs that fear strangers, vet offices & La Quinta lobbies, I do everything in my power to make sure my babies don't get hit by a car. When I first arrived at PAWS, I brought my crippled dog in and placed him in a room. I wasn't sure who was in charge or what the agenda was, but we had been promised a private space for my dog to acclimate before the initial puppy meeting. The foster mom for the puppy asked if I wanted to see him. I walked into another room and played with him. Then the PAWS "animal expert" entered the room. Visibly annoyed she said - "Whoa! What is happening? This is not how we do things! I'm so confused" She grabbed the leash. Next my wife brought our scared to death three-year-old into the lobby with people coming & going. The puppy stuck his nose up her crotch as to be expected. Everyone including the foster mom thought the encounter was great. The PAWS expert said "nope - your dog growled this isn't going to work" I thought she was kidding. She was not. She said "the puppy wants to play, but your dog doesn't" I said "my dog is scared to death" Visibly trembling the woman proceeded to lecture me as if I was 5 years old about how using corrective collars has made my dog fearful. I have had my three-year-old since she was eight weeks, she is my shadow, sleeps in our bed, we are inseparable. She lives care free on a ranch with deer, horses, cows and other dogs. As a last-ditch effort, I took the collars off and suggested we walk the 109 parking lot to get my dog away from the confusion. When we went outside my dog attempted to back out of the collar and I was forced to grab her before she ran into traffic. Instead of admitting she misjudged the situation she said "WE ARE DONE" and stormed into the building. After carrying my crippled dog who was now sitting in his own filth and served no purpose by being there back to the car, I pleaded with her. She said "my decision is final, but your welcome to come back and try again" Next day we adopted a young Husky from another shelter, who ironically growled at my 3-year-old during the initial meeting. Back at our ranch they played until passing out, sleeping side by side. At the end of the day, my wife and I hope & pray that the PAWS puppy will find a great forever home and his life can be a wonderful love filled adventure.

A focus on "dog culture" vs "human culture," reading dogs' body language, effectively communicating…read morewith dogs, and shifting the energy between you and your dog gives the Naked Dog's programs a "dog whispering" feel. It's much more wide ranging than training that's only focused on commands like sit/stay/down/etc (though you can work on all of those with the Naked Dog's programs too). Before we signed up for the group training series, I was at my wit's end with our recently adopted dog. He had a lot of behavioral issues, ranging from chewing things in the house, overall excitability, constant attempts to eat pecans and, worse, trash on walks (and often succeeding despite our best efforts & requiring steady doses of probiotics and even a vet visit to induce vomiting), and lunging on leash at dogs and passing vehicles. We also noticed that when we took him to the dog park, he'd play really rambunctiously and generally go 0-60, including running and body checking other dogs (not the best strategy for harmonious playing). The great part about this series is that it's three in-person sessions (we added a fourth for some additional coaching) and the rest is a series of online lessons. This made it easy for us to work through at our own pace. In the online portion, the end of every lesson included video homework that we'd send in and get feedback from one of the Naked Dog trainers -- this was great because it captured us applying these skills in a total real world setting, without the presence of a trainer to coach us or influence our dog to be on his best behavior. Fast forward a couple months, and now we feel confident that we can handle any situation with our dog, including taking him to busy and distracting environments and responding to misbehavior. He's mellowed out so much -- he isn't perfect, but it feels like we've reached an understanding. He went from my problem child to my sidekick. He can walk in a heel, he comes when called, and will wait at the door before we say he can come in. It feels like he's looking to us as leaders and that he's truly settled in as part of our family. We followed the Naked Dog's recommendations for introducing dogs for the first time when we took him over to a friend's house to meet their dogs, and they remarked on what a good dog he is, and that he's better behaved than other dogs they've petsitted, so now we have a worry-free petsitting option. I also now take him by our neighborhood park on walks and let him meet other dogs, which used to be a wild activity full of leash pulling and jumping. The Naked Dog taught us what to look for in reading dogs' behavior so that we can spot polite vs rude behavior and manage their interactions before they start getting too wild, which is a truly priceless part of this training seminar.

Transformative Online Training, Truly Beyond Words!…read more We are so grateful for Allegra and her incredible online training program. We took in two stray dogs who were wild, anxious, and completely untrusting. We weren't sure where to begin and it was chaotic for us, until we found her. Through her online courses and virtual sessions, she helped guide us step by step with patience, wisdom, and a technique that honestly goes beyond words. Even though we never met in person, her presence and deep understanding of animal behavior came through in every interaction. With her support, our dogs have started to trust us, calm down, and settle into their new life. The change has been remarkable. It feels like a miracle to see them open up and begin to feel safe and loved. If you're dealing with fearful or reactive dogs, do not hesitate to work with Allegra. Her approach is compassionate, intuitive, and truly life-changing. Thank you, Allegra, so much!!

I got my puppy today from Krissie @ heart of Texas doodles and I cannot explain how happy I am!!!!…read moreCame with his parents papers, first round of dewormers, puppy vet visits are already scheduled and she provided a bag of puppy food!!!!! He is such an angel, I'm so in love! Also the communication with Krissie has been amazing and she updated the whole way through also with pics!!!! I 1000/10 recommend adopting your puppy from heart of Texas doodles, you will not be disappointed

Krissie is the most wonderful local Austin breeder! She met with my family (safely outside) as we…read morechose our new puppy. She answered all of our questions and was totally easy to talk to. I was able to meet the mom and dad dogs and they are awesome! Our new puppy is the love of our life! She is high quality, friendly, and was obviously raised in a wonderful environment. I highly recommend Heart of Texas Doodles here in Austin!

I have 2 AMAZING shepherds from Star Shepherds. Riggs is 7…read moreyears old now, got him as a pup. Everyone who meets him wants a dog "just like him!" He could be the ambassador for their breeding program. He is not only a beautiful dog to look at, his intelligence, composure, drive (he plays a great game of fetch and is Scentwork trained) and perfect blend of protective/watch characteristics make him a joy to own. Comanche is only a year old now: I also got him as a pup. He has different markings than Riggs, and is also a showstopper. People have asked me to breed him and I have to suppress my shock at their gall. He and Riggs both weigh in at 95#, which means Comanche will be larger when full grown. He is already training in Scentwork and showing the same amazing talent as his "brother." He is amazing with children and my cats. When making the decision to own a dog of this caliber, it only makes sense to go to the best breeder you can find. Go to Star Shepherds. Rita will make sure you get the pup that is right for you and your family.

Rita is an outstanding breeder!! I breed German Shepherds and I am VERY picky about where I get my…read moredogs from and I have to buy out of state because there's no one near me who breeds what I want. Rita's dogs are incredible. The black male I got from her is so wonderful. I have to drive or fly to Texas to get my next pup from her but it will be well worth it. Highly recommend

I called and left a voicemail as well as emailed and have not heard back,... think they either have…read moretoo many clients or are no longer in business. However a simple response form them indicating which would be nice.

This is going to be a two-part review to coincide with the way Liz and Mike run their business…read more Phase 1 is to do a meet-and-greet before you board your dog so this review is about how I found them and why I opted to go forward with the meet-and-greet. My husband and I have a 10 1/2 year old dog. I don't need to tell others out there that as your dog ages, you grow a bit more protective of his care. Last 4th of July, we left our dog at the city's most expensive dog boarding place thinking, as we were new to town, that it had to be the best. Wrong! Their 24/7 camera on the crating and play area made it perfectly clear there were no humans around and we're 8 am, then 9 am and still...no person. We were panicked. While everything worked out ok (their person who was to come in had car trouble), it made for a very stressful morning. I learned you need to ask any boarding place a simple question: when does the last person leave at night and when does a person arrive in the morning? You may, I fear, be shocked by the 12-14 hour time frames. I know I was which circles back to Doggone. I emailed that question first and got back the most wonderful response that Liz and Mike never leave the dogs overnight alone. Yeah! After learning this, I was happy to sign up for Phase 1, the meet-and-greet. It was professionally and warmly handled. Liz and Mike answered my questions, asked me question and made it clear: I just could tell our dog would be in good hands. What a marvelous feeling! Paperwork is part of the process. They use the third party Dogvacay so payments are easily processed. I'll follow up after the boarding is complete.

Under Tina's guidance, our puppy, Dorian, not only became well behaved but also cultivated a love…read morefor humans. Working with Tina is an amazing experience. Tina truly cares about her clients and her gentle, yet effective approach, brings out the best in our pup. She tailors each session to our specific needs and provides helpful feedback to us, which allows my family to confidently train Dorian throughout daily activities. Tina provides the necessary tools (extra ideas and feedback) that we need to successfully work with Dorian on our own. With Tina on the job, training Dorian is not a task, but a fun activity that the whole family loves! Thank you Tina for training Dorian to be a lovely, well behaved young lady!

Working with Tina was the best decision we've made as dog owners. I'm not exaggerating when I say…read moreshe helped our dog overcome certain behaviors better than we could've expected, particularly with separation anxiety and socializing him with other dogs and people. We are huge fans of Tina's approach to training. She uses positive reinforcement techniques, gave us actionable feedback/activities to practice between training sessions, and was very diligent about following up during the week to answer any questions we had. We would certainly work with her again and highly recommend her to anyone looking to train their dog!