We've been using David for 8 years for boarding and I could not possibly write a review that would…read moredo David and his business justice. He is literally one of the most kind people I have ever met. I remember when we first moved to Austin and needed to find a babysitter for our Saint Bernard and us being so nervous to leave him for a few days with someone we had just met once. But fast forward to 8 years later and I would trust David with my life. Our dog's get excited when we pull up to his house and the tails don't stop wagging. Both our boys give him kisses as soon as they see him and you can just tell they feel safe, loved and take care of when they are with him. I can't possibly say enough good things about David!

My dog Toby is a very....special dog, and by "special" I mean unusually particular (will only drink…read morewater if the bowl is outside, etc.) and has a bunch of daily medications for glaucoma in his remaining eye. He will also cry/howl/make pig-like grunting noises non-stop if put in a crate or kennel - he's a free range Toby. So when my parents wanted to fly us out to California for the holidays, we knew finding someone to take care of Toby was going to be a feat in and of itself. Fortunately, I stumbled across 'Runs with Dogs' in the depths of the internet, on a random thread. The owner of Runs With Dogs, David Lee, is awesome. He will come to your house or you can drop your dog off at his house, but I recommend his house because he's got a NICE set up - puppy paradise - large backyard, tons of toys, and even a couch for the pups to sleep on. He also walks the dogs every day, sometimes twice a day - huge bonus for Toby. David is reasonably priced ($25/day for boarding and $10/day for each additional dog - so a really good deal for multi-dog families) and will treat your dog as well as his own. He did a great job ensuring Toby got all of his meds, so I highly recommend him if you have a "high maintenance/special needs" dog. Finally, David is hilarious, so that's always fun. ....I hope I didn't just blow the lid on Austin's best kept puppy boarding secret.

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!

For the last three years ii had been a great experience, then one day last week I was asked to pick…read moreup our dog because she bit one of the staff. Our dog is a French Bulldog and has never bit anyone ever! The facility placed blame on her home environment and then it was her health. More likely, the problem is she was mishandled by one of the staff.

Every Dog is amazing. All 4 of my dogs have taken various classes at Every Dog. All of the staff is…read morevery knowledgeable and goes above and beyond to make sure you and your dog have a wonderful experience. I love their business model of offering discounts to people who need help with their dog but may be on a limited income. I highly recommend them!

I brought my best bud Kya to Every Dog Behavior and Training to learn some basic manners. They…read moreteach you how to teach your dog behaviors for success from a basic sit, wait, come, and drop it. Our instructor Eric was really sweet, patient, and encouraging with Kya. He's instruction was clear, easy to use in daily life, and fun. We've seen drastic improvements in her behavior and we plan on attending intermediate classes soon for more complex training.

Bow wow! 3 sessions with Good Dog Training and what a difference in my foster dog and me. Rona…read moretaught me techniques to bond, calm, and develop a routine for eating and going outside. He has responded in ways that are beyond anything i could have imagined. He is less mouthy and jumps less abd isveasier to redirect. His behaviour has improved each day and he looks forward to the routine. We have been consistent in using the tools. The tools are powerful and she is a great human coach. She has a deep knowledge of dog behaviour I highly recommend

I live in Fort Worth, so Rona did our training on Zoom. It worked wonderfully. She worked on…read morehelping me boost Zara's confidence -- she was a scared little thing -- so that she could eat, walk, play and hang out with me happily. Zara is such a wonderful dog, and I'm glad Rona could help me make her a much happier one. Good dog!

I've been taking my dog to Mud Puppies for the past year. It was $65 for a basic express groom…read morelast month. I called today to make an appointment and spoke to a manager. She said the new price is now $130!!!! 100% inflation in one month. I guess they don't want my business. It's craziness. I don't understand.

This review is for grooming. I hope this place has security cameras in their grooming department…read morebecause I suspect the groomer abused my dog. I had a first time appointment this morning for an express groom, and handed my dog off to the groomer. Minutes after he took my pup and closed the door, I could hear my dog screaming in pain - two shrieks. I know the difference between anxious barking/whining and cries when a dog is hurt. My dog cried in pain. He is an anxious dog with separation anxiety, yes, but the only time I've heard him make the noise he did was when another dog bit him and when a neighbor accidentally stepped on his foot. I've also fostered hundreds of dogs, so can tell the difference. My gut/instincts told me to just cancel on the spot and take my dog home, so I told the front desk to charge me whatever is needed and we go without the groom. My dog is 3 years old and has been groomed every 3 months for his entire life. Grooming is not new for him, plus I gave him trazodone 1.5 hours prior. I wish I could've liked this place because it's so close to home but it's not worth it when the groomer is inexperienced and abusing the dogs. I spent less than 20 minutes there but my gut instinct told me that this is not a safe or experienced place to hand off your dogs. Do NOT go here

Do NOT leave your dog here…read more First of all, two days before my reservation, I get an email from Amelia saying that she had seen my reservation request & fortunately for me, they had a last minute cancellation. I told her I had already spoken to and confirmed with 2 other people that I had a reservation for my dog to stay for a few days. I picked up my dog & he was so high energy (unusual for him, unless he hasn't gotten exercise in days). He was super hungry when I got him home, & he as well as the bed I asked to leave with him were COVERED in urine! He & the bed were both freshly clean before I dropped him off (just I felt so bad I left him there. Never again!

Wow!!! I just started bringing my dog to this place before this pandemic and I must say that this…read moreis the BEST boarding and daycare facility I've ever seen. You can tell that the employees really love our dogs!!! They are so kind and patient!!! Their customer service skills always make my day because they take their time in assessing questions, concerns, and needs for our babies! I love that this facility is both indoors and outdoors. I'm very picky with who I trust with leaving my dog with she's my baby!! These people are truly some of the best people I've ever met!! My sweet Abigail loves coming and always whines with excitement when we pull up. A lot of the times she doesn't even want to go back home with me!! I could not recommend this place more. From the extremely courteous and kind owners, to the loving and hard working employees, to the perfect space of scenery with large yards to run in, and trails to explore. I'm so happy I decided to give this amazing place a chance!

Terrible experience. Our dog came back FRIGHTFULLY thin,…read moreyou could literally see their ribs and hip bones. It was so hard to look at them, broke my heart. We had NO idea, otherwise would've picked them up IMMEDIATELY. We were only told 'they keep trying to steal other dogs food.' Yeah, cuz they were starving. They only 'training' our dog came away with was for our dog to tap their nose to get a treat. HORRIBLE, don't do it if they tell you to do this. Our dog came home pushing their nose on us all the time, trying to communicate or get a treat, we're working to unteach them this ridiculous and annoying behavior. Horrible experience, wasted hundreds of dollars for our dog to come away with only annoying 'training' and malnourished and mildly traumatized. Will NEVER go back and will never recommend her to friends ever again.

The facilitator of this business has issues with certain breeds of dogs…read more I requested to be added to an upcoming group class with my 16 week old AKC registered Dalmatian. I filled out an online form, giving details about her and our family dynamics. She is generally very well behaved, has an excellent pedigree, and comes from dogs of good temperament , but like any puppy, was active and jumpy/mouthy (nipping at my son), and needed training, hence the need for classes. I was contacted via telephone by Janice, who seemed frantic and distraught about my 'out of control' dog. I was told that I would need to have a PRIVATE evaluation ($150) before being allowed into a group setting. I know now, based on other reviews, that this is common for this facility. I was completely shocked, and asked why the need for a private eval, reminding her that, again, we are talking about a rambunctious PUPPY. She responded with, "Well, she IS a Dalmatian!" That was all I needed to hear to realize that my dog would not get the respect and fairness needed in order to be properly trained. I am so glad that I did not go with this facility, based on her attitude over the phone, and other reviewers experience. Unfortunately, I am still having a hard time finding a trainer that does not hold breed biases

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!

Excellent experience with Sherwin N helping me train my rescue beagle, Cooper, who is 2 and just…read moreneeded to learn a few basics. Sherwin has a very calm and patient demeanor and Coop responded wonderfully and learned so much in just 5 sessions. I highly recommend Karma's gentle and affirmative training approach, and Sherwin as a great trainer.