From Fearful Rescue to Confident Companion - Exceptional Experience in Frisco!…read more I cannot thank Joseph and the team at Dog Training Elite Frisco enough for the transformation in my 1-year-old GSD/Lab mix, Lily. I rescued Lily at 4 weeks old, and despite my best efforts, she struggled with severe anxiety, leash pulling, and reactivity toward people and other dogs. At 50 lbs, she was becoming impossible to walk, and I was truly worried she'd never be able to enjoy the world around her. After an insightful evaluation with Tra, we decided on the 2-week Board and Train. As a nervous dog mom, I was worried she would shut down, but Joseph was a godsend. To ease my anxiety, he provided daily pics and updates on her progress, which meant the world to me. Joseph didn't just "train" her; he matched her energy, recognized her sweetness, and built her confidence from the ground up through discipline and engagement. He used creative training environments--like walks in the woods and outdoor sessions--to meet her exactly where she was. It's clear Joseph views dog training as an art and is his passion; he invested so much heart into her, and the bond they formed was great to see. The "hand-off" was seamless. Joseph spent significant time showing me how to transfer those skills at home. Austin then provided the "missing link" with in-home reinforcement sessions. He was fantastic at coaching me to ensure I was executing commands the "right way" so Lily and I could have long-term success. Between the board and train and the group classes, Lily has become a thriving, loyal family companion. I have zero hesitation recommending Joseph for any Board and Train needs and Austin for expert in-home coaching. They didn't just train my dog; they empowered me to be a better owner and Lily a thriving, loyal family best friend!

I'm extremely disappointed with Dog Training Elite. Two weeks ago, they came to my home for an…read morein-home assessment with the understanding that a veterans organization would be covering the cost of service dog training. Since then, there has been zero follow-up--neither to me nor to the organization ready to fund the training. I even reached out personally to their lead trainer, Tray, and got no response. The lack of communication and professionalism--especially on a veterans-related initiative--is unacceptable. I expected more from a company that claims to support veterans. I would not recommend them based on my experience.

I had Kai stay with me for 10 days He did a great job of…read morehelping me with my puppy! I had a lot of issues! He is really good, explains Helps, method is so good! He left me with a good foundation! Now it's up to me to continue! Not easy But he wrote it all down! So I am happy, gives me a great guildline!

We have spent three years having trainers tell us to rehome one of our pups or having training…read moreopportunities fall through as we tried to address the reactiveness of one of our dogs toward the other. Our daily routines involved, what we called, "the prisoner exchange," moving one dog inside and the other outside repeatedly so they did not fight. We believed in Leo and William and knew that they could make each other's lives so much richer with the right support and knowledge. When I called Karma for training options, I was told they had the perfect trainer for our situation and that the trainer could come live with us for ten days. Enter - Kai Whitmore - the man, the myth, the legend. I was very hopeful, but skeptical that my pups could get along, however, Kai got to know each of them individually, understood their strengths and weaknesses, and built up their basic skills that would be helpful when they interacted. Within days, Kai had the boys hanging out together in the backyard and the house. Shortly thereafter, they were playing together, napping together, and bonding over their mutual desire to keep our yard cat-free. Now a mere two weeks later, they are co-existing most of the day, though we do give them breaks because it is still so new. Not only did Kai work his magic with the dogs, but he also provided our family the support and confidence we needed to ensure Leo and William's friendship continues to progress and to keep them both continually learning new skills or sharpening old ones. We know within a matter of weeks, we will be living with both dogs on the same schedule and in the same spaces as we have always wanted. Kai believed in the dogs and believed in us. We couldn't have dreamed of a better result. And despite the length of this review, I can't find the words that truly express the gratitude and admiration I have for Kai as both a dog trainer and human being. If you are fortunate enough to meet Kai, or have the benefit of him helping with your dog training, just start thanking him out the gate to get ahead of it.

We adopted our 2 1/2 y.o. rescue pup Alphie and he is such a sweet guy, but had some major leash…read morereactivity and was resistant to listening to us. Being a husky mix we shouldn't have been surprised. We did 4 sessions with Dawn and she helped us with the basic commands and we saw a major change in Alphie. He listens to us so well now and is more responsive to our commands. We are still working on the leash reactivity, but he is slowly improving. The main thing was that Dawn gave us the tools to calm him and/or distract him when he gets into a reactive situation. We are hopeful he is going to get much better. Repetition and routine is key. Dawn was amazing to work with. We went to her house twice for the training and she had an awesome yard for Alphie to run around in, and we got to see how amazing he is off the leash with her dogs, which was so fun to see. Thank you Dawn!!

I met Dawn two years ago when we got our new Bernese Mt Dog puppy- and she didn't quite get along…read morewith our other dog. After taking them both to work with Dawn several times we made great progress. I've had several other typical puppy training issues and each time Dawn has helped me understand why they are happening and what to do about them. She is so friendly and calm about it I never have to feel like a bad dog mom! We still take Leia to board with Dawn when we are away- Dawn just mixed her right in with all the other dogs so she can have fun and play, spend time outside, and enjoy the other people around. I would choose this over a kennel atmosphere anytime! And as a bonus, Dawn works on training reminders with Leia while she boards her, so I get a refreshed dog when I return! Dawn is the BEST!

We love Prosper Dog Retreat! We have used the doggie daycare, boarding and mostly grooming. We love…read morethat the small dogs are kept separate from large dogs during boarding and daycare. We love seeing the same faces, so the staff gets to know the dogs. Our pup is happy to go every time. And the grooming is amazing! The details and extra care given is so appreciated.

We have a foster puppy that is about to go to its new forever home and needs some socialization. We…read moretook him to Prosper Dog retreat and it was an incredible experience! Not only were the staff so kind and amazing but they also checked in with me to let me know how things were going! I was skeptical because I have heard so many different reviews on places like this but there is absolutely nothing but amazing things happening there! We will be back! What a blessing this place is to Prosper! Oh and on top of that our sweet pup was played out and rested so well the rest of the day!

My dogs Phoebe and Joey have the best time at PetSuites. The daycare rooms also have cameras so I…read morecan watch Phoebe play with the other dogs! Joey doesn't get along with other dogs but that doesn't matter because he gets to do enrichment sessions!

The staff is always helpful and friendly…read more My sweet boy loves going to Petsuites! He loves making new friends!

Sarah has changed my dog for the better with her superior skills at assessing the issues and…read moreproviding the tools and tips to help him gain confidence and overcome his fears. She has also trained me to continue the excellent work in helping him become the perfect dog. Her training philosophy encompasses all aspects of the dog's unique personality traits and triggers while using a force-free approach. In my opinion she stands toe to toe with the top trainers in the country that I have personally observed in my 30+ years rescuing dogs. Sarah provides you with a hands-on approach and follows with detailed notes for your reference when you are not in her presence. This has been the best decision I could have ever made and I highly recommend Sarah to everyone who needs help.

I know several people that use Sarah at Wholehearted Canine for their pups and they love her - she…read moreis sooooo good with the dogs. Give her a try and I bet you and your dog(s) will love her too.

Happy Gentle Dog did miracles with my puppy. He was a stray and had alot of anxiety that could…read morequickly turn to aggressive behavior. After a few weeks of training with Madi and giving us a training regimen from home, Dax is now truly relaxed, happy and no longer anxious. They showed me how to communicate with my puppy so we decide to do things together instead of micromanaging and increasing the anxiety! Simply said WO

I can't give this place enough stars!!! The staff--especially Maddie, who worked with my dog--and…read morethe owner, Dale, have an incredible depth of knowledge about dog psychology and behavior. For the first time ever, I learned to understand dogs through their nose, eyes, and ears instead of through a human perspective. There's no BS here--they tell it like it is and trained ME on how to help my dog become COGNITIVE instead of REACTIVE. Their amazing strategy really works. Everyone there truly cares about each and every animal! I highly recommend this facility and all the wonderful people who work here! Worth every penny. My dog is a happy gentle dog now! And i am a happy human!

Emilio has taught us a ton of knowledge about dogs and our dog in particular. This is our first…read morepuppy and had no idea of dos and donts of dogs. He got us off to the right foot with our pup. Its only been one day and we have already used the tips and what he taught is already helping in the household. They were on time, Friendly and extremely professional. I will be using their services in the future.