Michael helped our dog Che overcome his separation anxiety. He is great to work with and has…read moreexcellent, easy-to-implement suggestions.

Michael was referred to us by our vet after our dog Sweetie attacked one of our other dogs. The…read moreaggression had escalated over the months to the point that we feared for the second dog's life. Michael very quickly assessed our situation by observing each dog alone, then the others together (we have four). He outlined a step-by-step training plan for Sweetie that has led to an incredible bond between Sweetie and me. Our work with the mat, the leash work and the other training tools have made a huge difference in Sweetie's demeanor: She's calmer and more receptive to my guidance in tense situations. For the first time since the aggression issues surfaced, I feel optimistic that we can overcome these negative behaviors -- what a relief!

We had a gone through 2 trainers (and thousands of dollars) before coming to Sydney for our…read moreEuropean Doberman puppy. Wish we had found Sydney sooner to save ourselves the hassle and time with trainers who don't know how to handle a purebred working breed. Our boy's main issue was reactivity with other dogs while walking him on a leash in the neighborhood. Sydney trained and educated us by giving us the tools to manage our stubborn, and strong, puppy. We've been going to Sydney for over a year to keep up the obedience and our boy is doing things we never thought would be possible before, such as sitting quietly in a room full of other dogs, and walking past reactive dogs in the neighborhood without incident. Thank you Sydney.

Sidney is the BEST dog trainer hands down!! We have tried other trainers for Ellie and comparing…read moreour experiences, Sidney has changed our lives for the better. He is a retired k9 police officer from Chicago and does REAL WORLD training. No tricks or treats. We first knew of Sidney when we saw him hold classes right outside of the dog park and we thought it would be the perfect training for Ellie. She would get easily distracted even by a leaf or a butterfly and take off. Also, she needed some obedience training. Fast forward, we have been training with Sidney for almost a year and we keep coming back. He knows how to read your dog to bring out the best in each of them. We went in wanting to learn obedience, and we keep wanting to learn more to see what else she is capable of doing. We truly enjoy the time we spend with Ellie in training classes each week and incorporating these skills in our routines at home. Ellie is a very well trained dog and we can actually walk her off leash with confidence that she will not wander off. We have also competed and placed in AKC rally competitions in her first weekend. If you're willing to put in the work with your dog and want to meet other hard working dog owners, come check out Total Control K9 College. We practice at Bill Archer Dog Park every Saturday morning around 9-11 AM and Wednesdays at Preppy Pet parking lot on Highway 6 and Rippling Waters at 7PM - rain or shine. Also, check out his Facebook live videos on the Total Control K9 College page to watch him work his magic on dogs who come in with behavioral issues or with high energy and within minutes he calms them down. I have witnessed this with my own eyes every week... I just can't make this stuff up!

We sent our puppy to Shelmar kennels and she had a great time and came back well mannered and able…read moreto heel on a leash. We have since sent her back for boarding since she had such a good time and they work on reinforcement and making sure she stays on track with the program they established for us. Both Shelly and Martin were very nice and professional and sent us update videos. We were able to email weekly to get updates on her progress. I highly recommend Shelmar for puppy training

We have an island dog named Balashi that we thought had aggression issues. A year ago, we adopted…read moreanother island dog and Balashi almost tried to kill the pup. We sent her to Shelley and Martin for a 3 week inboard training. They kicked Balashi out after a week saying she was untrainable. The videos they would send us showed Balashi being very lethargic and not herself. Since then, we hired an in home trainer who was able to change Balashi's life around. She is a completely different dog and the trainer did this in 5 one hour sessions. We finally had our happy dog back after this training. We are now able to walk her and take her to public places and she is absolutely great. No telling how Shelmar Kennels treated our baby while there. One thing is for sure, we would NEVER recommend them.

We chose to train our new dog Daisy that we adopted from the SPCA with the 8 basic & advanced…read morelessons and it was worth every penny! Our trainer, Monica, was excellent with Daisy and what I loved most about her was that she would explain to us how she was training our dog and also why she would do something a certain way. A lot of times she would comment about how this reinforces some sort of behavior or would boost Daisy's confidence, etc. At one point of our training Daisy didn't take well to the previous lesson (down lesson) and Daisy wasn't receptive to the next training session and was extremely nervous and jittery. Monica picked up on this right away and instead of just charging through, took a step back to assess the situation and told us that this lesson would be free since Daisy wasn't herself and even considered bringing another trainer in. We were extremely appreciative of this gesture and found it to be very considerate and professional. We were a little nervous starting out the training because Daisy is an extremely sensitive and submissive dog, but at the end of the training (which was today) her confidence levels are much higher and she seems to be a much happier dog!!! Daisy is far from perfect but her discipline and manners are getting better every day and we love seeing her progress and growth. We highly recommend Off Leash K9 Training. We did a ton of research and even met with other companies but we could not have been happier with our choice.

Desiree trained our Great Dane, Lady, for two weeks. She was fantastic! We received daily updates,…read morevideos and pictures. When I went to pick Lady you could tell that she had developed an affinity for Desiree and had been very well cared for. I could not recommend them enough! Definitely worth the investment. It's great to see that people's passion in their careers shines through the results. Fantastic group of people

Good Lead Dog Training was our first ever experience with dog training. We adopted our new dog,…read moreSadie, from the Houston SPCA in June, and with her already being three, we knew that we would need some help getting her trained. We set up an initial training session with Mindy, and things went really well. She brought us a few things the first time she came over that we did not have but would need for the training process. With Sadie's breed, she is a very smart dog and started to pick up on the training rather quickly, so we signed up for a plan for more training sessions. These training sessions were at home, in public at places like Home Depot and Memorial Park, and at group class sessions with other dogs and their owners. We worked on basic commands such as sit and stay, but went beyond the casual side and attacked the more advanced stages, such as getting Sadie to sit and stay in the middle of running. The biggest takeaway from working with Mindy was that, outside of the basic commands, she really focused on asking us what we wanted to work on and made that the task at hand. She tailored her services to our wants, and that really sticks out. She was thoughtful and explained the reasoning behind anything she wanted us to work on and would answer any questions that we had. One of our biggest things we wanted to work on was Sadie's interaction with other people, so during that very next group class, she had a training exercise with the other owners and their dogs to work on that. Good Lead Dog Training really showed the importance of dog training and that it is an essential part of being a responsible dog owner, and that benefits both the dog and the owner. Training establishes communication and mutual understanding, helping a dog learn acceptable behaviors and boundaries while strengthening their bond with their owner. Working with Mindy, we learned that training provides mental stimulation and structure, which are vital for Sadie's overall well-being. A dog that is properly trained is more confident and capable of adapting to different environments or social situations. Beyond improving obedience, training plays a critical role in the safety of the dog, their owner, and others around them. A dog that responds to basic commands can avoid dangerous situations like running into traffic or approaching other animals. Training your dog is important to them, but after working with Mindy of Good Lead Dog Training, we learned the importance of our role as well. Taking the exercises we were given in class and working on them between sessions not only improved Sadie's behavior (which was never bad by the way) but also improved our relationship with her. If you want a dog trainer who is personable and cares, we highly recommend Good Lead Dog Training. Mindy is great at what she does and will work hard to make sure that your personal goals for your dog are met and set you up for success.

Seven, Doug, and Stacey at The Kn9neVibes Team didn't just train my service dog, Raphael --they…read morehelped transform both of us into a confident, capable working team. When we started, Raphael and I were struggling with public access skills and overall confidence. The Kn9neVibes Team immediately understood what we needed. Their methods are respectful, practical, and customized to both myself and Raphael. They taught with patience, broke skills into manageable steps, and supported us through every challenge. Our progress was undeniable. At our first big event--Houston's Comicpalooza 2025--Raphael confidently navigated through 14,600 attendees. Not only did she stay focused, but she also alerted me to an oncoming medical episode. That moment proved how far we've come. After recovery, we even got to meet Cheech and Chong! If you need a trainer who understands the deeper purpose of service dog work and how to empower both dog and handler, look no further. The Kn9neVibes Team gets it--and they'll help you get there too.

Kn9ne Vibes dog training was highly recommended to us by a friend. When I say they helped our dog…read moreTitan I mean they really did! He went from being an anxious wreck and reactive to being calm and less reactive. It truly was a night and day difference. Now I can confidently take him out and about and not be worried if he'll be stressed or react.

Love them. Great with my dog and great experience with the trainers. Staff cares so much and takes…read moregood care of my dog

I brought my dog in for grooming. Told him what I wanted. We agreed on the price came back to pick…read moreup. My dog did not look like her hair was cut. I told the guy he argued back that her hair was cut, kept arguing back. I wanted to avoid the confrontation was not, bath loose hair all over my car will not come back. I will not use them for grooming ever again.

Shane is the best. I had two dogs that have the worst littermate syndrome. He has given us the…read moretools to be good dog parents. He pushes you to be better and I recommend him 10/10. He is the Best. The Best. The Best. He lost sleep with our board a train. He was pushed to the limits with my dogs. He was able to completely change our dogs. Amazing team.