I am AMAZED and IMPRESSED! Lara's changed me and my rescue dog's life. What a transformation…read more Louie went from Resource Guarding and scared of everyone but me to an outgoing, kind, obedient dog. I am truly grateful, we can now walk peaceful and he knows his down, sit and stays with ease! Highly recommend Lara's Canine Solutions! - Benjamin in Houston, TX

1000% a scam. I took my puppy for a board and train. You go in for an "evaluation/ consultation"…read moreand then they want you to pay up front. I asked them to address a few normal puppy concerns like jumping and nipping which they did not do. Upon taking my dog home he showed absolutely no regard for any of the commands he was "taught." When I contacted Lara the blame was put on me. They said that I must be using the commands wrong. They offered for me to go back so they could reshow me how to command "properly." I did this and still no change. They said it was unreasonable to expect for my dog to be there for 2 weeks and be a newly trained dog. That it was my responsibility to train him the commands that they supposedly taught him. Well then what was my almost $2,000 for? I understand having to practice in order to keep up with them but this was far more than that. They were not interested in helping or finding a real remedy to the situation.

Matt is obviously exceptional with dog training. His calm, professional demeanor with our…read moresuper-excited, out-of-control, English Bull Terrier was amazing. Matt patiently and expertly guided us in techniques to control her over-active behavior and to walk at heel. It was incredible to see, after 7 lessons, the transformation in our young dog's behavior (and our behavior too!). Highly recommend Matt -- these lessons were certainly well worth the money!

Amazing how Matt trains you along with your dog. When we left Flashbang and I were speaking the…read moresame love language. My Malinois was definitely not loud enough and his English was not good, but Matt had us speaking the same language in the end.

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.

My husband and I have a very energetic, often times stubborn, 2.5 year old lab. Our pup had basic…read morecommands like, sit and stay, but he did not walk on a leash well and did not have good manners. Since working with David, our dog's leash skills have improved tremendously! We have learned how to heel, greet people at the door appropriately, behave in a public setting and so much more. What I like most about David and that he also helped my husband and I break bad habits we had that attributed to our pups not so great behavior from before. Overall, if you're looking for a trainer, I highly recommend David!

David is amazing! I have a dog that I was starting to think would never be able to be trained. He…read moreis a year old Weimaraner that I adopted at 6 months who had been taught some horrible habits such as jumping up to five everyone hugs and eating food off of the counter and table. Every owners nightmare! After the first lesson I finally felt like I had control of my dog. He worked with my mom and myself primarily, but he even made the time to work one on one with my 7 year old and the dog to help her get over her fear of him and learn to show him she is in charge. After 3 lessons it is like he never had these bad habits at all! I highly recommend him to anyone who wants to see real results!

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.

TLDR: After nearly 4 years of boarding, and substantial investment in their board and train…read moreprograms, was told my dog was no longer welcome because the new staff are terrified of my dog and not capable of handling him. 2 stars because if your dog is typical you'll probably have no problems, but if your dog is complex, look elsewhere. After every pickup I would ask how things went, and the feedback was always positive. I can only speculate as the explanations I've been given have been vague and contradictory at best. The issue seems to be that over the past year they have now hired very inexperienced staff that is afraid of large reactive dogs. Whether they are unwilling or unable to work through staff turnover--I've noticed on pickup a lot of the new staff now seems to be barely out of high school if that--and I wonder if anyone would consider them professional dog trainers, much less able to handle giant breeds that are reactive. They raised my price substantially without proactively telling me, from 82 per night, to 100 per day. I was initially told this was a general change in policy, because he occupies a training spot--which I already knew he occupies a training spot, because that's what I was paying for--the 4grand up front and 82 per night over the past nearly 4 years. The person who told me this was also a new person, so I asked again the next employee I interacted with, I believe was Austin who told me it was just because there were only certain employees that could handle him--not sure why that would cause a price increase but maybe it means they couldn't pay the new minimum wage high schoolers they've hired. Finally I ask upon pick up why the increase and was told it was because he damages things while he is there and that every time he stays they have to replace something. Again, news to me, aside from being told last year of a cord he chewed threw, I was never told he was so destructive--I have ZERO destruction issues at my house. I don't think I have ever spoken with the owner Lisa before, did not even know who she was. But after getting home from my last pickup, having just been told again for the x number of times how there were no issues with his stay--never insinuating that he was somehow in his way to being banned--I was informed via text at 8pm at night that we are no longer welcome for boarding. Whether this is a change in business model, or in hindsight a pattern of miscommunication (I say miscommunication but NO communication would likely be more appropriate) the owner decided my dog is not worth the headache. Ultimately in texts I was told they can't safely board him--odd after almost 4 years. I was also told the new staff members were unwilling to even show up for work if my dog was there. But then told it was because having me pay more money wasn't enough for repairs and overtime. I'd say that is probably nearer the truth, that the owner would rather make more money by using their limited spots on a dog that can be boarded by staff members who happen to be afraid of dogs.

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.

Our family acquired a German Shorthaired Pointer puppy recently. At 8 weeks we were concerned that…read moreit would be too early to obedience train our pup. He was becoming a bit of a handful with biting and chewing. A phone call to Lillian and our pup, Ace, was well on his way to becoming a well behaved dog. Lillian even spent the time on our initial call to go over crate training and potty training. On the fist day, Lillian arrived to train Ace. In a matter of less than five minutes she taught Ace to sit! Over the course of a few lessons she taught Ace "Stay", "Down", "Come", "Fetch" and to walk on a leash without tugging. Lillian taught us quite a bit also. Most importantly how to understand why your dog behaves the way it does. If you are having any problems with your pup she will address your issues specifically. Lillian is simply amazing. She has always been available to us via phone or email. I have no doubt that if we ever needed help with training our pup we could call Lillian and she will always be there with valuable training advice and insight. She truly cares about animals and is a real joy to work with. I highly recommend her and consider one of the best in her field.

I contacted Lillian to help me with my female standard schnauzer. Ryley was demonstrating a lot of…read moreanxious behavior, fear of strangers and of other dogs. It was to the point I had considered re-homing her because I had no idea what to do. I called Lillian and spoke with her at length. She immediately gave me some great suggestions that I was able to use immediately. We scheduled an appointment for the following week. Lillian came to my house and I felt comfortable with her immediately. Not only was she able to help my dog she helped ME be able to take a deep breath and learn my dogs signals and cues and she gave me tons of strategies to use. She followed up each session with a detailed report with more resources. Always on time, always calm and quiet. My dogs love her and so do I. My pup isn't perfect but she is an entirely different pup and I am happy to say I would never consider her being anywhere but with me. Lillian is the best!