After trying just about everything for our rescue dog, Cubli Wu, we finally found Aaron Stewart at…read moreThe Educated Dog. Cubli is an extremely fearful, reactive, resource-guarding Pekingese with a bite history. We had already worked with a behavioral veterinarian, tried medication, and worked with two highly qualified reward-based, fear-free trainers. Despite our best efforts, we simply weren't making progress. Aaron's approach is completely different, but that does NOT mean it's cruel. I would never allow that. Everything he did was calm, confident, and purposeful. He never yelled or tried to frighten Cubli. During our four-hour session, Cubli attacked him several times and even broke the skin on his arm. Aaron handled every situation calmly and safely, and by the end of the session Cubli was voluntarily walking up to him for attention. That alone spoke volumes to me. Even more amazing were the changes we saw in just one session. I was able to pet Cubli's head, something that had become incredibly difficult. Cubli also remained completely calm while someone used our guest bathroom, which previously would have triggered frantic barking and attempts to chase and bite. What impressed me most wasn't just the changes in Cubli, but how much Aaron taught James and me. We realized that many things we thought were perfectly normal were actually contributing to Cubli's emotional state. Aaron helped us understand how to communicate with our dog in a way that helps him feel safe instead of feeling responsible for controlling every situation. We know one session doesn't magically solve years of behavioral issues, and the real work now belongs to us. But for the first time since adopting Cubli, we genuinely feel hopeful. Aaron understood our dog in a way no one else had. Somewhat to my embarrassment, I actually started to cry as Aaron was leaving. That is very unlike me. It wasn't because I thought Cubli was "fixed." It was because, for the first time in a very long time, I truly felt he had a chance. If you have a fearful, reactive, aggressive, or resource-guarding dog and feel like you've run out of options, I can't recommend Aaron highly enough. He was worth every penny.

Aaron is AMAZING!!! Very personable and TRULY cares about not only the owners but the dogs as well…read more He was very prompt and attentive to our needs. Very quick to recognize and address problems that we were having and offered a quick proactive approach to correct. We couldn't be happier with the service provided. What we learned today is it's not only the pet that needs help it's US the handlers that can be ill prepared. Thank you Aaron and Educated Dog for your services! Job well done!

Came to Texas to visit my sister and her family. Wanting to go out and explore and just have a fun…read morefamily day without leaving my baby girl Penny (chihuahua) behind I contacted Mr.Pit. I don't normally trust ANYONE to take care of my baby girl but my sister and brother in law highly recommended Mr.Pit and after some quick online research I decided to go with them. I was able to enjoy the day without having to worry about Penny being left alone or needing to go for a walk while enjoying time with our family. Thank you for taking such AMAZING care of our baby girl Penny. She doesn't trust people normally and the fact that she was belly up for you spoke volumes to this doggy mom! 5 STARS all around! Every city needs a Mr.Pit!! If you ever move to Florida let us know!

It's amazing what Mr Pit can do with these dogs! One afternoon and the dog he was working with was…read morefollowing his commands!! An amazing asset to the dog lovers community. Please drop by and see what he's doing for mans best friend!

I don't have enough words to say how much we appreciate the Canine Perceptions team. They did a…read morewonderful job training our pup. She's much calmer and better at self-regulation - and they taught her people a thing or two as well. This is a no-frills service. Don't expect tons of photos and flowery letters. You do get updates and your dog is being well-loved and trained. We would 100% take our dog back for top-up training or extended boarding.

Good people and great price! Expert owner and trainer! Give them a shot and you will not be…read moredissappointed!

Hilton Butler has trained both of our dachshunds when they were puppies. For our new puppy we drove…read moreall the way from Fort Worth because we trust them to help us. I would say that at least a part of their training is for us, the dog owners. They are meticulous and thorough. They will come to your house afterwards even ours in Fort Worth.

We had a horrible experience with Hilton Butler dog training and I am still just sick over it. Our…read morefamily was finally ready for a dog. We'd had two precious Shelties who had passed on & our kids were young at the time. My husband didn't want to get a dog, but wanted the kids and I to be happy, so we finally convinced him. Being that my daughter has asthma & allergies, we decided to get a labradoodle. She was precious, we brought her home at 8 weeks. The first two weeks were harder than we had ever expected or remembered! She was jumping and nipping on the kids, which is totally a puppy thing, but I was constantly having to rescue my 5 year old. Potty training was not going well. She ate mulch and ended up with colitis. Then she got an ear infection. We were in a puppy nightmare! My husband was ready to give the dog away. My daughter was devastated. After a weekend of ups and downs, we decided we would pay A LOT OF MONEY for Hilton Butler, this month long program. We were sure this would help us get to the point where our puppy wasn't perfect (we didn't expect a miracle!), but had a few basics down that we could work on from there. She cried all night long in her crate. She chewed everything. It was either get her trained, and miss out on a month of sweet puppy growth, or lose her forever b/c puppy life was causing a lot of stress in our family. It was not what I ever envisioned! We were not a happier family with the addition! Christine talked to me at length when I called to inquire about the training. She made me feel like I didn't need to worry about it, that when we dropped Winnie off they would "fix" everything we were struggling with. She put me at ease that this would be a game changer. And at $2000, it should have been. I was so hopeful that we would be able to make it work and that I could make everyone happy. I dropped Winnie off, after a tearful goodbye from the kids, and my CC was charged as I exited the driveway. Communication from then on was awful. I only got 1 picture of her the entire month and that was after my request. Texts were not returned promptly. I got the excuse of a phone being turned off, or sometimes just no response at all. Very poor communication. But, you assume....hey, they are working on a lot of big stuff with these dogs and I'll be patient b/c I want this training to work. We saw her at the 2 week point for a visit and were not impressed. We left feeling like they had a ton of work to do in the two weeks left. However, we were still sure at this point that she would come home with some improvement. Surely all these reviews were true?? So many 5 star reviews online. We couldn't have a dog who came back to us untrained. She came home maybe 5% better than when we dropped her off. She cried again incessantly when crated. She jumped on the kids. She peed and pooped in the house. And this is when I was taking her out every 15 minutes!! Another concerning factor was that she lost 4 lbs while in their care. A puppy should not be losing 4 lbs in a month. We were happy to have her back because we missed her & loved her, but we were still back to where we were when she left. After a short time, my husband was done. He really isn't a jerk, it must sound that way, but he couldn't handle the dog destroying our house. He was in an awful mood and telling me that he didn't want to be this way, but that he just couldn't handle the stress of the dog along with the stress he is already under. And, I was under stress too. I wasn't sleeping b/c she cried all night long and peed in her crate unless I took her out every 2 hours at night. We found a wonderful family for her. But.....We are out $2000 & still don't have a dog. My son asks to visit her every day. It's heart wrenching. I'm still not over it Part of their services include follow up in home training. After a miserable week, we asked that Hilton come that Thursday to help. We were doing everything the manual said but she seemed to have little to no improvement. I think any improvement she showed was merely due to the fact she was a month older. My husband took off work early so he could be home when Hilton came. He was scheduled to come at 4:00. I sent Christine a text early that afternoon confirming that he was coming. No response. Then, about 6 minutes til 4:00, I get a voicemail that he was on his way to our house but had to turn around because he got sick at his stomach. I believe that is a lie. Only they know the truth, but I do not think he really got sick. We really are owed our money back. The only thing they taught her was the word "off". It was successful about 20% of the time and something I could have taught her myself in a month's time. Bottom line is, we were robbed of our money and ultimately our dog. I wouldn't recommend them to to my worst enemy. They just want your money. They'll make great promises, but you'll get poor communication and there's no guarantee your dog will gain any skills.

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 cannot express enough my gratitude for Larry! As an owner "I" had to be trained unfortunately…read more Being an owner of 4 strays, it is too easy to dismiss and say...they came to me with those issues....or something must have happened to them before I got them, when the truth is...all dogs desire is to do good and to please their owners...they rely on us to provide them structure. Larry taught me to be a good pet owner and years later my dog still responds to everything it learned from my first visit with Larry. He is gentle, he is patient, he loves animals and will never ask you to do anything "harmful" in the name of training. No shock collars or chokes or anything of that regard. I even had a stray with what I deemed as aggression to other animals...one visit with Larry and it hasn't happened since because now I know how to respond. Thank you Larry. My pets have a better life because of you!

Larry is amazing with any issue your dog might have- even the most reactive dogs respond to Larry…read more Your dog's behavior will improve quickly with no painful techniques

Jean is the absolute best. We are so thankful we found Ears Up K9. She truly is the dog Wisper. She…read morehas worked with our puppy for the last 4-5 months and has taught me and my wife so much. There are alot of people who claim to be trainers but can only teach your dog to sit. This is not the case with Ears Up they are extremely knowledgeable, professional, and punctual. We will not use any other trainer for our pups at this point.

Maria is amazing! We are so happy to have found her for our Goldendoodle. She is very trustworthy…read moreand really cares for dogs. She does a little playdate to make sure each dog interacts well before she agrees to keep them, and that gave us such peace of mind. She sends daily updates with photos and videos to reassure us how much fun our pup is having while we're gone! Our little guy had some tummy issues, and she knew just what to do and even drove to our vet's office to get him some rx food. I am very particular about pet sitters, and Maria is the best! We've used her services in her home and also had her come. to our house to let our pup out.

Maria is the best! She has taken care of our Frenchie and Rhodesian on numerous occasions both for…read moredrop ins/walks and for overnights! She even took care of our Rhodesian when she went into her first heat cycle before a trip and could no longer be boarded at the training facility. Was above what we expected and saved us from having to cancel a family trip last minute. She's the best!