We had an amazing experience with Kim! Our chocolate lab puppy was driving us insane and we were…read morestruggling getting him trained ourselves. Having two young daughters treating the puppy like a wild animal made it even worse. We were at our breaking point and considering giving away the puppy, but thankfully a friend referred us to Kim. That man is a saint and a dog whisperer! After 6 weeks of training with Kim, our puppy is the best behaved young lab I have ever seen. I could never imagine a transition this dramatic. The best part is that our dog still has a puppy personality, but has simply learned how to listen and obey commands. I highly recommend Kim!

Kim Kelly has probably trained six or seven dogs at least in my family, and we've not looked to…read moreanyone else in the last 20 years. When my family has to leave town without the pup, I drive an hour away to drop her off at Kim. Why? Because clearly I have trust issues. And I trust Kim completely. Great guy, reliable in a pinch, and just a wonderful trainer.

Sit means Zap! If I could leave negative stars, I would! I…read moreenrolled my puppy in the 3day camp and by the end of the day she was confused, anxious, disoriented and visually shaken. I still regret it a few years later. She was being buzzed for behaviors she didn't understand. It was punishment rather than training. The trainers drank the kool-aid and are inexperienced, The group classes were an absolute mess. Owners were confused and just zapped away without proper training and guidance, I pulled my dog out immediately. If you truly love your dog, and want to learn proper communication, consider positive reinforcement. The only situation I 'maybe' consider this is a pup with aggressive behavior. Otherwise, I would NEVER recommend this type of training. NEVER.

We trained our dog Sadie at this location. She was a difficult dog and we were really impressed…read morewith the results. The owner does need to be diligent with taking their dog to the trainings (we kind of fell off at the end but it was okay) but as long as you stick with it, your dog will learn new skills and will be better behaved than before. We can literally walk our dog without a leash now, I never thought that would be possible. She will sit in her place when people come over and we are always getting compliments on how good she is. We can do things in the front yard and have her stay in the garage and she won't run after other dogs that walk by or other other people or children. She has learned to stay in her place for as long as we need her to be. It's funny because she was a really wild dog before and now that she's trained everybody loves her. overall the training here was worth it and we are really happy that we did it!

Sherwin Newman was an amazing trainer for our Frenchie, Pickles! Before training, she was…read moreconstantly playing, biting, and not listening. After just two weeks with Sherwin, she came home as the sweetest, calmest dog. The difference has been incredible. She now listens to commands, and if we simply turn our backs and say, "Box," she immediately responds. It's clear how much time, patience, and expertise Sherwin put into working with her. We were so impressed with the experience that we'll also be using this service to board Pickles when we're on vacation. Knowing she'll be in such great hands gives us complete peace of mind. I highly recommend Sherwin Newman to anyone looking for exceptional dog training. Thank you for everything you did for Pickles!

We just finished 16 sessions with Mac and our puppy Bear is truly like a new dog. Mac is an…read moreincredible trainer -- patient, intuitive, and always tailoring each session to whatever Bear needed that week (including any new, random puppy behaviors that showed up along the way!). Bear absolutely LOVES Mac and was excited every single session, which honestly says it all. Over our time together, we worked on so much: sit, stay, drop, down, loose leash walking, reliable recall, proper greetings, high five, pool/water confidence, getting in and out of the car, touching paws, relaxation protocols, mind games, and healthy play etiquette. Mac even spent extra time educating us on pet nutrition, which was incredibly helpful and above-and-beyond. Not only is Mac an amazing trainer, they're just a genuinely great person. We learned so much and feel so much more confident as dog owners. I would 100% recommend Mac to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, compassionate, and truly effective dog trainer!

Horrible! They advertised an event and when I arrived with my two dogs and paid $60. You'd think…read morethat everything else would be part of the package. But no! To get some treats $6., to get popcorn another price, to get water another price. Just terrible!

I took my dog to the initial Tryout day & she passed. I then took her probably 2 or 3 more times…read moreto REPS Daycare dates. Andi seemed to have a great time. Their location is quite a drive for me and it's pretty expensive. For example, the last daycare visit was $84. It's 49.50 for a REPS day, then I added $20 so she could play in the splash pool, and finally, I pay $12 for her to have a lunchtime Kong. You also don't get photos unless you pay $20 for a Facebook updates pics. I didn't pay for that and therefore got no pics of her at the Splash Park and incidentally, she was not in any photos with other dogs who played (and had a ball judging by the photos on the FB page) in the water that day & who's pawrents did pay for the FB update. I'm happy to pay for my dog to have fun but the way she was apparently separated out because I didn't pay, obviously disappointed me. So, needless to say, I'm looking for another daycare that is perhaps a little closer.

Gave estimate of price for training. Does in-home training ---willing to focus on our needsread more

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.

We signed up for Puppy Kindergarten Class for our 5 months old Golden Doodle with Sara Merrell at…read moreDogtopia in Lakeway. We learned a lot in the class and our dog enjoy the social interaction with other dogs at the beginning of the class, at the end of the class our dog always tired out and we are able to communicate & better of training Himalayas home. Our dog has a fear of walking on the street so we asked Sara to help us with getting him go a bit further than end of our driveway. Our dog make tremendous progress on the first day with Sara urged him on & showing how fun it is to go for a walk. It is still in progress in getting him out on my own but to Sara credit, her love of dogs show in her training and she able to express that enthusiasm and help our puppy to feel a bit nervous walking a bit further out of our driveway. I would highly recommend Sara class for training & socialize your puppy.

We used Karma Dog Training to get the basics down for our french bulldog - a breed that finally…read morematched my level of stubbornness. Their 7-week series class was excellent. Given as a group, yet small enough to have some quality personal time with the trainer. Completing that class gave a good foundation not only for our frenchie, but also for us. Then came the cherry on top. Finding ourselves stuck without a place to board our frenchie during the holidays, I reached out to Karma Dog Training for recommendations. They said they have a boarding program which also uses that time to train the dog. We chose to go that route, and had our frenchie board with Donna Wasielewski - one of the Karma trainers. After getting the 'all clear' on space availability and temperament, Donna worked with us on where to focus the training. After meeting Donna and reviewing the plan, we felt like we had found the very best place to board our dog. But then gets even better... while we were on our trip, we received photos of our dog AND several videos *per day* of the training he was doing. We could see in near real time how much he was enjoying his stay, interacting with the other dogs, and refining his training. Once we returned, Donna reviewed the whole stay with us, and put our frenchie through the paces on what he had learned and improved upon. It was also the opportunity for us, the owners, to learn how to better handle the areas we needed to focus on, as well. Overall, I cannot recommend Karma Dog Training and Donna Wasielewski enough. Their philosophy and approach to dog training is wonderful. And it makes me feel so much better knowing that the next time I need to board my dog, there's a place that shows so much love and attention like Karma and Donna.

Jessy at DogWorx is the only person I trust with my dog. I have a 4yr old Belgian Malinois and…read moreJessy taught us how to channel her energy, curb her reactivity and form a deeper bond with each other through training, trust, and learning to understand each other's languages. Jessy has a deep knowledge of dogs and their personalities as well as how they communicate. With this knowledge, she is able to teach you (and your dog ;) ) how to work together. We now have three dogs, who have all trained with Jessy. You can see the joy they have when training with her. Highly recommend sending your dog to Jessy because they will become more fulfilled, better trained, and you and your pup will know each other more than you did before.

Jessy and the DogWorx academy team are the best. We have been training our dogs with her for over 4…read moreyears now. Thanks to Jessy we have 3 working dogs, who are well behaved, well adjusted, loving, and happy. Jessy's knowledge and skill with animals and their behavior is unparalleled. She truly loves what she does and is passionate about helping animals and their humans form deep lasting bonds. I have learned so much from her and understand my dogs so much better after training with her. We will always bring our dogs to DogWorx for training and refreshers. I trust her and highly recommend her for any kind of training whether you need the basics or are in desperate need of help with a reactive dog( been here - and Jessy has been a life saver in this situation too).

Taurus Burnet Rd absolutely knocked it out of the park with my two pups -- the staff treated us…read morewith such warmth and confidence that even my normally car‑anxious dog rode home in zen‑mode silence, and both dogs crashed into the kind of deep, happy sleep that only comes from a full day of joyful play. The team clearly understood each dog's personality (and had a pretty good handle on my anxiety with one very vocal pup (mine) at drop-off), handled the drop‑off chaos with humor and skill, and sent them home looking proud of themselves and totally at ease. I couldn't be happier with how they were welcomed, cared for, and celebrated -- it was a genuinely great experience for all three of us.

Brought my dog here for board and train for leash reactivity. Cathy was his trainer for 2 weeks…read moreand he loved it and was so much better after! She was super responsive and sent me constant photo and video updates of him and his progress. He also got to play with other dogs at the facility and she offered recommendations on harnesses and cane twice for at home visits. Definitely well worth the time and money!

::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 had three high drive Malinois that we B&T with Jake and team. We feel they did a great job and…read moreone of our dog continues to prepare for PSA trial with Jake and is doing great Jupiter is the goodest boy and Jake's patience and knowledge has made Jupiter a joy to have. We are grateful for all the knowledge Jake has shared with us working with our Mali furbabies.

Jake is working with us to train our puppy Charlie. So far we have met 3x and Jake is always…read morepositive, patient, and friendly with both Charlie and my family. Our puppy is learning so much and we couldn't be happier with Precision K9!