Zeke really helped us to work through some training issues with our pug mix, Trixie. The helped us understand some of the reasons behind her behaviors so we could make the right adjustments to get the household on track for potty training success! read more

Beyond the Leash - Pet Training Near Me - Austin, Texas

Our pups love staying with Laurel and we love the affordable and convenient pet care. We first met Laurel when she trained our older dog in agility, and she has since cared for him and two beagle siblings on all our short and long trips when we go out of town. Our dogs love staying in a place that feels like a real home, enjoy the backyard, and the group playtime with other furry friends. We highly recommend the Dog House! read more

Laurel has been a lifesaver for our family. We first reached out to The Dog House Boarding for training advice for our puppy. With Laurel's guidance two first time dog owners managed to raise a well behaved and fun loving puppy. When we leave town the Dog House is the only place we trust to take care of our pup. They send us regular updates and photos - which is super helpful when you're far away and missing your dog. Laurel treats our dog like a member of her family! The Dog House is the only place I trust to take care of our dog. read more

Beyond the Leash - Pet Training Near Me - Austin, Texas

Our dogs had a great time here! Our usual boarding place was booked for the holidays so we looked to Yelp for a place and glad we found Laurel's Leash. We took the dogs out for a meet and greet to see how they liked it and they instantly felt at home. We ate using Laurel's Leash from now on. They offer a home feel as it allows the dogs to roam around, or nap, inside or go outside at their leisure through the doggie dog. Unlike other places that only allow the dogs out once or twice a day they are free to be at home. Highly recommend! read more

I met Laurel 7 years ago when she was working at a dog training facility that I was taking my puppy, Bucket, to. She helped Bucket pass her Good Canine Citizen test then (which was a feat, considering she can't pass people without wanting to jump on them) and helped us leash train her. Fast forward to now, my husband and I adopt an old golden retriever who lived a previous life full of abuse and fear. She is a sweet dog, but lashes out with growling and barking when she gets scared. Laurel taught us how to read her body language so we could remove her from scary situations. She also taught us to replace her scary experiences with good ones. For example, when we have people over to the house, we give them all treats so that she associates people with her favorite thing - treats! In the last year, she has gone from terrified and reactive to sweet and welcoming. If you need training or boarding, I can't recommend Laurel enough. She has a real passion and love for animals. read more

Awesome. So awesome. Found her last minute using yelp. Dog boarding with the at home feel.. dogs seem to really enjoy. Excited to have found my new boarding buddy. She also does daycare as well. Can't wait to try it. read more

I have a petite 13 yr old boxer who Laurel watch one weekend in October of 2018. As soon as we first walked into the door we were greeter with a huge smile and warm welcome. My dog was instantly comfortable and Laurel's friendly and positive energy was contagious. Received regular updates on my pet while in her care which made me feel relaxed that my pooch was not only in good care but was also being spoiled with extra pats and attention. Giving Laurel's Leash 5 stars based on: 1.) attentive and friendly service 2.) winning energy - Laurel's excitement and love of pets is contagious! Your pets will smile in her care and so will you! 3.) gold standard for pet sitting service read more

Laurel is simply amazing. It's always a hassle to find somebody to leave your larger and very excitable dog with, and we thought maybe Laurel could handle him for a few days while we were traveling. She not only took care wonderful care of him, but also worked on his training and behavior, our lovely dog is much much more manageable now :) I cannot recommend Laurel enough. She has been helping us so much, and if she had that kind of success with our pouch I am sure she can help you too! Thanks for being awesome, Laurel! read more

Laurel did a great job caring for our dog while we were out of town - she seems very knowledgeable and genuinely passionate about taking care of our pet friends :) Would recommend! read more

I just had a great experience with Laurels boarding while away for thanksgiving for a week.Laurel is very professional and easy to get ahold of. She updated me with photos of my pups and when I arrived go get them they were happy and healthy. I will be using her services again. read more

My experience with Laurel's Leash has been amazing. Her knowledge about dogs & their behavior is impressive and she's extremely personable & responsive. Both of my dogs have very different personalities & she was able to work with them individually with a variety of techniques to get the desired outcome with each. We also had some initial challenges with introducing a new puppy to our older dog & Laurel helped tremendously with their interactions as well as easing my mind during the process. I've also used Laurel's Leash for dog boarding a number of times and it's always been a great experience. 100% Recommend Laurel for any dog training or care needs. read more

Thank you so much for caring for our two boys during the busiest time of the year. You're the best!

Laurel is so great!! I have never used a home based business before for boarding so I was a little nervous, but the dogs loved her and she sent me pictures while we were away. Laurel herself is super nice and the price is just right for me and my 3 dogs. We've already booked her for our next trip!! read more

Contacting Laurel is one of the best decisions I've ever made. My little Shorkie would get CRAZY when he'd see other dogs so our walks proved challenging. After working with Laurel, he is SOOO good on walks now. She has also helped me with various other issues with my labradoodle. Thank you, yelp for bringing us together!! read more

I wish I could give Laurel TEN stars!! When my husband and I were returning home to Dallas from vacation in deep south Texas, we planned to have a business meeting in Round Rock on a Sunday afternoon over lunch. We planned to travel with our 11-year-old Yorkie, but knew we could not leave him in the car for a couple hours in the scorching Texas heat while we had our meeting in a restaurant. I considered boarding our pup in Dallas, but I really hated to board him for ten days because of a two hour meeting. I searched for a "doggie day care" place in Round Rock, but most didn't have Sunday hours. The few who did only offered 10:00 am - noon or 4:00 - 6:00 pm. Our meeting was to be at 2:00. I found Laurel via Yelp and liked what I read. I contacted her through the app for availability and pricing, and she answered very quickly (within 30 minutes). She was available, and her rate was super reasonable. We then arranged a time to talk by phone the next day to work out the details. Laurel is personable and fun, and when talking to her I immediately knew she is committed to her work and loves dogs. I was immediately peaceful about choosing her to care for our beloved Samson and thrilled he could travel with us as usual and still be safe while we handled our business meeting. It worked best for us to drop our pup off to Laurel's home, which was easy to find and just a few minutes from the freeway. Laurel offered to meet us at the restaurant to pick Samson up if that worked better or if we found ourselves running late. Nice to have a "plan B" if needed!! When we pulled up to the house, Laurel greeted us, and we were very comfortable leaving Samson in her care. He is fearful of other dogs, so I requested he not mingle with her other charges. She understood and made plans to keep him separate from the pack. When I could see our meeting would run longer than expected, I texted her to see what options existed since she had mentioned having a meeting of her own to attend. Without going into detail here for security reasons, I'll say Laurel had a safe, secure, easy plan that allowed us to pick up Samson after Laurel had left for her appointments. We had the time we needed in our meeting, and our delay did not cause her to be late to hers. She has thought of everything and has contingency plans ready on the fly and is very flexible. Samson was calm and relaxed when we picked him up. He was safely and comfortably out of the 98 degree weather, and this momma was one happy camper! Laurel made everything incredibly easy and gave us a wonderful option for thoughtful care of our little guy. It is a great pleasure to highly recommend Laurel to anyone in the area - even for just a few hours - who needs an excellent option for the care of their dog(s). I'm glad I found her and am so grateful for her service! read more

Laurel is the best!! She's saved us on many occasions and is our go to option for boarding our three dogs. I used to be nervous about long trips, but with Laurel in our lives that's no longer a problem! She's super easy to work with, the dogs LOVE her, and she takes the worry out of travelling. We first met her when she was training dogs in a classroom setting and it was pretty clear she knew what she was doing. We've worked with her for several years now and I highly recommend her! read more

I was so anxious about leaving my mini poodle behind for a week, but I had a friend rave about Laurel's Leash. After talking to Laurel, I felt a lot better. Her place was nicer than a lot of other dog boarders and she was easy to communicate with and sent me great pictures of my pup! I will be using her from now on. :) read more

If you want a great locally owned alternative to boarding or dog training, you want to try Laurel's Leash. I heard about her business several years ago from a friend and kept seeing updates on Facebook from people I knew who were sharing adorable photos of their dogs. I'm a sucker for cute puppy pics, so I followed her and can confirm she updates her clients all the time with messages and adorable photos of their pups. So here's the weird thing about my review. I'm not actually a dog person. I have two cats. But hear me out. Christmas Eve, our beloved Manx cat Tesla needed emergency care from the ER vet. They kept her off and on for days and we struggled to adjust our holiday plans to care for her. It was scary, emotionally draining, and expensive. The day they decided to release her, my partner and I were completely stuck and unable to pick her up from the vet's. I called friends and family with a desperate last minute request to pick her up before the vet closed--we just couldn't afford to keep her overnight even one more day. No one could help. But I remembered a conversation I had shared with a man at the ER vet's the day after Christmas. His dog was super sweet and so well trained that I commented on it. Turns out he'd had his dog trained by Laurel's Leash, and raved about how awesome she was with the dogs, how she did in house trainings and how she'd even pick up his other dog from the groomer's. He liked that she was local and so close by to the ER vet's. I remembered what he said about being close by to the vet. And I thought, she'll never help with a cat. But I called anyway because I was desperate. Not ONLY did she pick up my tired and scared furry friend at the last minute, but she took precise notes from the vet about what they'd changed in her medication, drove her to our home, ensured she had enough food and water, and sent me a photo. She even carefully set out all the bottles of meds according to how often they needed to be taken, sent me a text explaining it, AND called with a voicemail for a verbal explanation just to be safe. I almost cried when I got to see our girl Tesla again, and saw how Laurel had gone above and beyond a simple vet pickup. I know she probably sticks to dogs since that's her area of expertise. But I was so GRATEFUL to her for coming to our rescue that I wanted to write up my experience. She really cares, and you couldn't ask for better service. I tell all my dog people about her, and if I ever get a dog, the absolute first place I'm calling for training or boarding is Laurel's Leash. read more

Laurel took care of our two Yorkies while we were out of state for a few days. I'm good at googling people and was impressed with what I read about her, her services and work she's done with dogs. I really hate boarding our dogs and will definitely always check with Laurel before I ever need to do that again. They greeted us quite happily and didn't have that nasty hoarse kennel cough! read more

​Laurel's Leash is the best place for our dogs to stay when we are out of town. She is great with dogs, and you see this within seconds of meeting her. Dogs love her too! Our dog cannot contain her excitement when she so much as hears Laurel's voice. The 14 pounder gets hard to hang onto when she tries to wiggle her way out of our arms to love on Laurel. Laurel has always been available and accommodating, even when we have a last minute trip planned. She's also a great dog trainer, so I never worry about the kiddos when they're with her. Nothing but fun & happiness when they stay with Laurel's Leash. read more

Laurel trained my dog Bistro and she is amazing with dogs. She watches Bistro when I head out of town for a week or two and I swear my dog looks a little happier when I pick him up then when I dropped him off. She has two dogs and they both get along great with other dogs. read more

Laurel is the only dog sitter we can leave our dogs with when we go away on vacation or weekend trips. She takes such good care of our pups and even post pictures on her business facebook and instagram so we can see how happy they are with the other dogs. It's more like a play date with there friend pups when they go off to Laurels. She has even helped us greatly train our youngest dog on some of his behavioral issues he has improved on (all thanks to Laurel). We will continue with the great services she has to offer. read more

Laurel takes care of my 4 dogs every time we travel. She is wonderful! One of my dogs, Polly, is terrified of strangers, so traditional boarding facilities are a nightmare for her. But Laurel's expertise with dogs -- and her love of dogs-- helped her quickly win Polly over and gain her trust. I know that my babies are in excellent hands when Laurel is taking care of them, so I never worry about them when we travel. Plus, she sends me pictures and updates, which I love! She's also extremely flexible. She was able to care for my Mom's Pomeranians on very short notice when my Dad had to be hospitalized over Christmas. Love Laurels Leash! read more

I decided to try out Laurel's Leash after reading all the great reviews. I'm so glad I did! She watched my dog for a week and he was so much happier there than at his usual boarding place. She was very flexible to work with (I.e. Had to change pickup time due to a late flight) and takes great care of the dogs. Will definitely go here again! read more

Laurel is an excellent Dog Boarding option! She is equipped to handle dogs of different size and energy level. I have a 16 year old Pug that has separation anxiety, early morning fits and she had no problem taking him in last minute and over the busy Christmas break. Also she was flexible with my drop off time and pick up time as I was on a hectic get out of town schedule. Her headquarters is nestled into a nice woodsie tucked away area but still pretty central in the city. Get with her Dog People! read more

Contacted Laurel for both training and dog boarding. She responded very quickly and we worked out our schedules to meet. For the training appointment she came to my house. It was pretty cool to do it all in a familiar environment for my pup. She was full of great methodologies and tips concerning his behavior. For the boarding appointment I dropped my fur baby at her house. She has a great home with areas for the diogs to relax and a yard to play in. My dog very much enjoys going there. Needless to say, I very much recommend this business. read more

Laurel has done an amazing job boarding and training our dog Dude. As a professional dog trainer, she has the expertise to teach dogs good habits through positive training methods. She truly cares about animals - and people too! Dude is always happy to see Laurel and we are as well. I'd definitely recommend Laurel's Leash. read more

I have many friends who use Laurels Leash and they give nothing but praise. Laurel is an excellent dog trainer and she truly cares about the dogs under her care. She gives the dogs a place to play, gives them care, and makes sure they behave but also have a lot of fun at the same time. She even sends pictures and updates to their owners so they know their dogs are doing fine. I highly recommend Laurels Leash if you are looking for a fun, safe place for your dog while you are away. read more

Only the best experiences when we train with Laurel. I highly recommend her!! She has great boarding and doggy daycare accommodations as well! read more

Laurel was a great pet sitter for me when I was out of town. Even though I don't have a dog, she gladly watched my hedgehog and would send me updates/pictures on how she was doing while i was away. She was professional, personable, and made the entire situation easy. I would recommend anyone board their pet with Laurel - she's great! read more

If you are looking for a dog trainer that really cares about you and your dog Laurel is the person to go. I tried several dog trainers before and I could not find that one that really click with me and Kira (my dog). She is very knowledgeable and have a positive and loving approach to correct your dog issues. I have done with her behavioral training and agility training. I have seen huge improvements and my dog behavior and well-being. The prices are very reasonable and she is very flexible to schedule the appointments, so do not hesitate to hire her. She is AWESOME and your dog will adore her. read more

Tried this place once. First time for our puppy. No complaints at all. Laurel messaged us pictures when we asked how he was doing. The best part - her house does not smell of dogs, AT ALL! I'd say that is a huge huge positive for us any way. I'd recommend this place without reservations. read more

Laurel is absolutely amazing! We have a 9 year old chocolate lab who get's a little too amped up on leash and via dog sitting and clicker training sessions she has really helped us improve our dog's behavior and has helped us to better communicate with him. She goes above an beyond in her service and her communication. Very responsible. Completely trust her. :) read more