On a visit to San Antonio, a friend recommended Nicole to help with issues I had with my…read more18-month-old German Shepherd. Although I live in CA, I was able to connect with Nicole, and we agreed to 3 Zoom sessions to work on the issues ( wait at open doors, pulling on leash when walking, and leave it). Nicole was great to work with, very knowledgeable, and gave easy-to-follow directions. Our sessions went extremely well. With consistency, my dog's behavior has improved tremendously. Thanks so much, Nicole!!!

From the owner: At Golden Solutions Dog Training LLC, I combine professional experience with heart. Based in San…read moreAntonio, I specialize in positive reinforcement training that’s tailored to each dog’s unique personality. Whether it’s building solid puppy foundations, improving behavior, or enhancing agility and manners, I'm here to help you create a stronger bond with your dog in a fun and respectful way. I focus on real-world results—no harsh methods, just thoughtful training and lasting solutions. Plus, I offer flexible options, including private sessions, enrichment walks, and pet sitting. I'm not just a dog trainer—I'll be your partner in creating a well-mannered, happy dog you can be proud of.

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.

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.

Cyndi Smasal of Pawtastic Pet Solutions has done phenomenal work to help our now 4 month old…read moreGoldendoodle, Willow, learn the basics and we are so grateful! Cyndi's approach using positive reinforcement has made all the difference in the world. She has been incredibly patient and supportive with us too as we learned along with Willow in the comfort of our own home. Her flexibility in scheduling and customized training content, was a huge part of our success as we struggled in a couple of areas early in. Im confident that Cyndi's professionalism and commitment to the best interest of our puppy helped us accomplish in one short month what otherwise would have taken many months. I highly recommend Cyndi, especially if you want a trainer who is dedicated to helping your furry family member get a terrific head start.

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!

Andy does an amazing job! I gave him a rambunctious 6 month old puppy, and he made him have manners…read moreand listen to ques and commands. I am very particular about who trains my dogs, and as a dog groomer who has been grooming some of the dogs he's trained, I got to see the quality of training he offered which made it easy to ask him to board and train my newest pup while I was recovering from shoulder surgery; win-win!

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.

I came to Karma Dog Training very uncomfortable with how my young Rottweiler was reacting to…read moredifferent situations. He was eager to learn and loved the trainers. These girls gave me great tools and confidence while training Groot. I am so thankful they didn't label him aggressive either, just unsure of things. Thanks to them I feel comfortable taking him out on walks or even just into pet smart to grab a treat with confidence that we can handle any situation.

Kaitlan Rester is wonderful with our littermate puppies, Reggie and Lambeau. She was the first…read moreperson they met, outside of our vet, when they were only 5 months old. Ever since, they truly love seeing her! We have worked with Kaitlin in two private lessons and enrolled in the puppy kindergarten class for them both with her and Hannah Barrera (they love Hannah too). In the private sessions with Kaitlan, she has helped us work with both dogs on basic commands, long leash training, and behavior issues. (they're still learning manners!) Here's the thing...litter-mates are hard and a LOT of work...more than anything I've ever done. There are days I literally feel like I just want to collapse from exhaustion. It is a job in and of itself. The upside? If you want to lose 10 lbs. ....get litter-mate puppies. :) I do love them, though. In all seriousness, litter-mates are a whole other ballgame that I wouldn't recommend to anyone because it's so much work and there can be a lot of issues. It's better to get one dog that's older. All that said, we're working DILIGENTLY to manage behavior and avoid serious issues and, of course, we love our dogs so much. It's absolutely critical that we provide the best training....which means we have a lot to learn ourselves! Maybe that's why we were drawn to rescuing them as litter-mates. We take training our super cute, litter-mate, exhausting puppies, sometimes gremlins, very seriously. Both Kaitlan and Hannah have a calm presence with our energetic dogs (and me) and got us through the first round of basic training in puppy kindergarten by using positive reinforcement techniques. Kaitlan has helped us in private training. If you're looking for puppy or dog training classes and/or private training, I highly recommend!

We waited a full year to share our experience with All Dogs Unleashed to reflect the long-term…read moreimpact on our dogs. While staff were friendly, the program felt largely misrepresented to us. In October 2024, we enrolled our two dogs (8 y/o + 2 y/o) in a 4-week board-and-train program specifically to address resource guarding. Both dogs had a history of resource guarding, which we had managed successfully, but the behavior had recently escalated and we wanted professional support. We were assured multiple times that resource guarding would be addressed through individualized obedience training. Communication during training was limited. We had to initiate contact, and updates generally indicated that the dogs were doing well. No concerns were raised to us about their behavior or suitability for the program. Upon returning home, our younger dog appeared extremely fearful and hesitant, taking nearly 15 minutes to approach us despite reassurance. During the "live demo," commands like "place" were enforced with excessive e-collar corrections. The dogs seemed confused, stressed, and did not appear to have any understanding of the commands being given. Bad manners, like jumping, were still present even during this session. When we asked how resource guarding had been addressed, the sole reason we signed up, the trainer said, "We never saw this behavior ourselves, so it wasn't addressed," without further elaboration. The dogs displayed resource guarding behaviors during this session, and she instructed us to "just use the e-collar whenever they do something you don't want," which directly contradicted advice from the manager that punishing guarding could significantly worsen it. When we raised concerns multiple times both during this session and afterward, we generally felt dismissed and were told for a long time to "let them adjust" before seeking more training. Our youngest began frequently urinating in her crate, a behavior she had never displayed before. When we asked about this, we were recommended to see a vet. They did offer another training session, but we ultimately felt it was not the right decision to continue with them. A veterinarian confirmed her urination was stress-related, consistent with the behaviors we noticed during the return session. She has since required daily anti-anxiety medication for fear-based behaviors that arose immediately after she returned home. Over a year later, their obedience is unchanged from before the program, and we have had to cope with long-term stress and anxiety for our dogs. We spent about $5,000 on a program that failed to address our primary concern and left lasting negative effects on us. We don't recommend this business and encourage anyone seeking professional training to choose a trainer whose approach is tailored to their dogs' specific needs and training goals.

We are so pleased with the training for our Belgian Malinios at All Dogs Unleashed. We were able…read moreto plan their training program around a family trip and their pick up and drop off was so convenient. Their communication was quick and super kind. Hilary picked up our pup Monica and then Aubry, who was a significant part of Monica's training, dropped her off and showed us how to handle our pup now that she has learned her manners. Monica doesn't bark unnecessarily, and knows how to stop barking when asked. She does not run out of the house when I'm unloading groceries. And the craziest thing, she doesn't steal my toddlers food from the coffee table. Walking on a leash without pulling is another miracle she learned while in the care of All Dogs Unleashed. Their program was worth every penny and I wish we did it sooner!

Thank you! My elderly Maine Coon cat has a couple of health issues and can no longer care for his…read moreonce beautiful thick coat. His hair matting got out of control, and I was afraid to continue to try dealing with it on my own with hurting him. Tara came to the rescue and gave him a lion cut, eliminating the matting fur in no time. She handed him over and he was purring and looked fabulous. Thank you for giving my cat a new lease on life!

They asked for Phone # and I gave it to them but they never called…read more I have 2 dogs that baths and haircuts if they ever want to call me.