Cat is an incredible trainer. I sent my 9 month old puppy to Cat in May 2024 to train for 4 weeks…read moreand am SO happy with the results. She's the same sweet, curious dog that she's always been but has great on and off leash skills now and listens to all commands. It was less-than-enjoyable for me to bring my puppy to public places prior to training with Cat as she was excited/jumpy/hyper, but now she's the perfect pup to bring out in public. She's still excited and engaged but listens to me, stays/sits/lays on command and generally is very well mannered. I continue to board my dog with Cat when I go on vacations as I trust her and feel very safe leaving my pup with her. Thanks for everything Cat!!

Catherine is awesome. I boarded my three knuckleheads with her recently for a few days, and she…read moretook such good care of them! She posted pictures of them on her Facebook page and I could tell they were having a blast just goofing around in her large yard, getting plenty of exercise. One of my dogs is especially shy and nervous about new things but Catherine is also a dog trainer, so she knew how to handle her and make her feel at ease. The place was clean and organized. The price was also very reasonable. My dogs weigh about 40-45lbs each and they could fit very comfortably in the same kennel, which was easier on my wallet. I wish I had found Catherine sooner but from now on, this will be my go-to place for my dog boarding needs!

Heckin Good dog training has been a wonderful service that helped my wife and I make a happy home…read morefor our golden retriever puppy. Erin created a custom planned aimed at calming down our over-excited pup and instilling her with a sense of confidence. She was dedicated, kind and flexible, adjusting her approach with our dog when situations demanded it of her. I can wholeheartedly say that Erin has been a true professional during our training journey. My favorite feature that Heckin Good offers is the adventure walk service. I've never seen something like this with other trainers! Erin takes our dog on a 2-hour walk around town that reinforces training, exposes her to new places and stimuli and returns her home happy and confident. Heckin Good makes sure to tailor each walk to the needs of individual dogs and the results are clear that our dog is now more confident in new situations and around other dogs and children. I can't recommend Heckin Good enough!

Erin has truly found her calling! She has a remarkable ability to understand and relate to both…read moredogs and dog parents. She is calm and patient and gives understandable/doable homework and tips. Our puppy, Lily, received weekly training sessions early on and has now graduated to weekly "adventure walks," which are both enriching and fun for an active Aussie! When Lily hears "Erin is coming!" she immediately runs to the door and waits for her. We highly recommend Erin and Heckin Good Dog Training!

Sandi has been taking care of my dogs for over 10 years and she loves them as much as I do! She has…read morebeen a dog sitter for over 30 years professionally and is very affordable. Even offers discounts for multiple dogs and longer stays! I have no hesitation about recomending her as someone you can trust to take you fur babies to and go away feeling confident everything will be ok.

Sandi takes marvelous care of my beloved dogs! I always feel that they are safe and well cared for…read morewhen she takes my dogs out to the park for exercise, training and socialization. Due to her excellent care since he was a puppy, my 7-year old dog is a happy and well-socialized adult and my senior dog is as healthy as my young dog.

Bennie is awesome!!! She took her time to gain trust with our shy boy, Clyde. Our other 3 pups…read morealso loved haning out with Bennie. Highly recommend her pet sitting services! Your pets and home will be well taken care of and you'll have peace of mind knowing furry family members are in good hands. (Feathered ones too, if that applies ; D )

Bennie was very accommodating while I was in Austin For a week. Having just lost a family member…read moreand there for my son to have surrendered eye Bennie was a tremendous help with my 4 yr olD Havanese. He was exited to see her or Even here her name!! I even tried to have her dog sit my last night but she was booked. She will bee one of my first contacts when I return to Austin. Elise Clinton

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!

Bobbie is amazing with my dogs and they are both big, strong, and stubborn but she was a rockstar…read moreand handled them very well

Bonnie is absolutely fantastic! I never have to worry about my baby and get so many updates and…read morecute pictures. Blanche is obsessed and literally so happy to see her every time. Truly the most peace of mind, it's clear that Bonnie has a deep love and appreciation for fur babies. We've booked multiple times and will absolutely do so in the future

After adopting our 1-year-old rescue (now 5), we quickly realized we needed help with reactivity,…read moreseparation anxiety, leash pulling, jumping, fence barking, and lunging at other animals. Hiring Amanda was one of the best decisions we made. The investment is worth it because her support doesn't end after one session--she's committed to helping you as your dog grows and life changes. Four years later, after moving from an apartment to a house, new behaviors popped up. Amanda came back, gave us the tools we needed, and we're already seeing improvement again. If your dog is struggling with behavioral issues, don't wait. Amanda is knowledgeable, passionate, and truly cares about helping people build better lives with their dogs. She doesn't just train dogs--she teaches owners how to succeed for the long haul.

Amazing results on the first day! This program really works. i can't recommend enough to anyone…read morethat struggles with aggressive behaviors with their dogs.

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!!