I was skeptical at first especially paying so much money but it has been worth it so far. my dog…read morehas now been in training for about 2 weeks and I definitely see a difference. Just know that you and your dog will be getting trained so be ready to put in the work as well.

Our dog Pumpkin did amazing at class and has already made so much progress in short time. We…read morerecommend this program for anyone looking to train their dog.

Must rescind previous review. Too much detail. However, that review about erratic driving, is on…read moretarget. Very erratic and not just in driving. Unfortunately all the good trainers have left because of this owner.

If I could give zero stars I would. Lady who owns it drives a black Jeep wrangler with purple…read moreaccents with her business name plastered all over it. Despite this, she still chooses to drive like a lunatic with no regard for human life. I watched her weave in and out of traffic on the highway after flying up on my rear end and almost hitting me several times while trying to merge onto the highway. When I called and asked if I was speaking to the owner to address her erratic driving, she said "I don't know it depends what do you want." The most unprofessional business owner I've ever encountered. I also was blocked from their Facebook page for asking if she always drives this way or not. Too bad you can't delete yelp reviews.

I have to say, I was skeptical because my experience with past boarded dog training was not very…read moresuccessful. But Romeo, even though he is only 8 months old, is friendly, loving, and manageable with me, but overwhelming with company. So, when I realized I was dreading having company, it was then I knew I needed help, ok, I was almost desperate so here we are...LOL Here is what I love about Candice's system: First off, she comes to your home to evaluate the whole situation. She did not rush me; she took her time. This is big because, in the end, our dogs have to come back and live with us. Candice keeps in contact with you during the 2-week process. Being from Belton, Texas/Central Texas, she is very close to me. She made home visits during the training, bringing him to me so we could work together with his new skills, too. There are children at her home, so he was socialized with children, which is critical in having a family dog. I love that she took him to public destinations, too. Especially since we are working on him being my medical service dog as well. I am very happy with the results. I see a huge difference in his overall behavior, and so do all of the victims of his overwhelming affection prior to the training. Something else, not only does she know her business, but I enjoy working with her. Candice is very personable and warm. I really like her as a person, too, not a need but a great added bonus. Because I purchased the 2 week boarded training, I get unlimited private lessons. Bonus for sure, because no matter how well-trained our puppies are, we can have slips here and there. Lastly, she delivered him sparkling clean and deshedded... another HUGE bonus for me.

From the owner: Is your dog lunging at strangers? What about barking at them? Are you scared they are going to…read morebite someone? Have they bitten someone already? Maybe they try to eat the mailman or even your family member? How about not being able to leave them alone because they eat your home? Hiding under furniture or constantly urinating in your home? What about dragging you down the street? All of these are fixable, by changing your dogs mind about the situation. By working with you and your pet and using specialized behavioral modification techniques, I can guide you through your dogs' behavior issues to help you gain more confidence and control as an owner. Local and friendly dog training/dog boarding offering quality service to the Bell County area with over 10 years of experience.

Mark at M Pack Dog training has truly been a lifesaver for my husband and I. Our two Australian…read moreShepherd COVID puppies were giving us a true run for our money, between being highly reactive and the unique issues that come with having littermates. Mark was suggested to us by another trainer in the area, and I think it speaks volumes to his skill that other trainers think of him. Mark is so patient and communicates in a way that is easy to understand, for us and our dogs. He does his utmost to identify the individual strengths and weaknesses for our pups, and helps us acquire the long term tools that we need to continue to lead them. It's obvious that he genuinely cares about our dogs as if they were his own, and he truly lights up when he's working with them. We'd also like to give a shoutout to Mark's son, who helps out with training and showed such great affection for our pups. We cannot speak highly enough of our entire experience with M Pack Dog Training and would happily tell anyone who works with them that they're lucky to have their help. Thank you Mark & Co!

As a dog owner who views my dogs as family, I am very particular on who cares for them. Mark and…read morehis crew of trainers are the absolute best in the business. His knowledge and understanding of dog behavior are unmatched. He has trained both of my dogs, and M Pack is the only place that I will board them. I know they will get the best of care when they are with them.

Jingle Bell was an evil little goober who likes to attack my two other dogs, and she needed some…read moreserious intervention after being rescued. We tried to train her ourselves for a couple of months but we eventually gave up and enrolled her at Happy Hounds. Pat, the trainer/owner, charges reasonable fees and has 35 years of experience in positive reinforcement training. I learned very quickly that we were doing everything wrong and it kept making Jingle even more anxious. After four sessions, Jingle is a lot more focused, eager to please, and I haven't called her evil in a month! Pat doesn't have the crazy social media presence that other dog trainers have (Happy Hounds has a Facebook page and a no-frills website) but I love it because I feel like her main focus is just to help us train our dogs. She loves what she does and it shows. Side note: I love how much she loves rescue dogs too! (Although to be clear, she loves dogs of all kinds!)

Pat was recommended to me by my Poodle's breeder and I couldn't be happier. We just completed the…read moreJust say Please 1 class and we're about to begin the next one. Pat's training methods work well and we're looking forward to taking more class and dog sports.

Marissa and Nina have worked magic on my foster fail, Cammie Marie Pibble. She came to us very…read moreskittish, malnurished, and scared of everything. She also came to us thinking other dogs were food not friends (she needs to hear the sharks in finding Nemo again apparently.) After nearly 4 weeks of board and train, Cammie is learning to peacefully (and obediently) coexist with the littles. I am so proud of my pup and in awe of Marissa and Nina for the profound difference in Cammie's confidence and ability to follow direction. She is so happy with her new found calm state that all I can say is that I wish I had dropped her off sooner!! They come to you to pick up your pup and provide progress reports along the way. They are truly dog whisperers so if you have any training needs, they are the ones to call!

I can't say enough great things about Nina (and I'm pretty sure my friends and family are tired of…read morehearing about our training with her). We adopted a Belgian Malinois from a local rescue and started working with another trainer as soon as we brought him home. I can't tell you how many times I tried to walk this beast and would come home crying because "I will never be able to just go on a leisurely walk with him!!" We then met a man with a malinois also who raved about Nina, so we decided to give her a call. Ladies and Gentlemen, not only does our dog now have amazing recall, he walks beautifully on a leash but is actually able to be an off-leash dog most of the time! Having a working breed dog is not something that most trainers are used to working with (and no, a lab isn't the same as a malinois). Nina knew exactly what to do with our pup and gave us all the tools we needed to make him a happy, well trained dog.

They are crap. Did not teach recall said it was in the second set of training. Dog gets out, gone…read morefor 3 hours. Tried shock collar they suggested. $300, doesn't work. They actually burned my dogs neck with it. Permanent hair loss. $2400 for puppy training and the only thing she actually does is sit for 5 seconds. Absolutely DO NOT recommend. Now they won't give any of my money back. May have to take to small claims court. Only reason I have 1 start is because I can't give zero or negative.

From the owner: White Paws offers a safe and secure board-and-train program for our customers…read more We train you, your family, and your dog. We offer both Basic Pet Training, and Advanced Pet Training where White Paws designs a personal training program to fit your personal lifestyle, and household etiquette needs. We use a balanced approach to dog training, and a comprehensive approach to teaching dog owners. During the program we develop this communication system for you and your dog. We teach you how to maintain your dog once you take it home. Let us teach your dog how to make you happy, while also teaching you how to maintain that relationship so you can in return make your dog happy. Call today to secure your spot.

The owner/trainer, Schanece Gangloff, was very responsive until I paid the invoice for the package…read moreI wanted. Then I felt like I had to chase her down to get my first appointment scheduled. The day of the appointment came and she messaged me on Facebook (instead of calling or even texting, which seemed odd since she isn't responsive on FB messenger herself) two hours before the appointment to say she had car trouble. She said she would contact me that afternoon to reschedule. Okay, it happens. Afternoon passed with no contact. Finally, at almost 8 pm, I texted her to say I hadn't heard from her. By 10 am the next day, I still hadn't heard from her. My husband called to no answer. I messaged her again to say that I wanted a refund because I felt this was unprofessional. She responded basically immediately to that, but ignoring what I said about the refund. I reiterated that I would like a refund. She refused, saying that she does not give refunds for training. This seemed outrageous given that we hadn't even begun training, and it was her unprofessional behavior that led me to request the refund. She insisted we reschedule. She did not apologize for telling me that she would contact me the previous afternoon and failing to do so. She insisted that we make the appointment for the following day, which was my 3 year wedding anniversary, which I told her. At this point, I'm tired of dealing with her unprofessional-ism. I clearly state that I am no longer going to deal with this or be the point of contact, my husband will. She says she's free for him to call now. Again, this is a little irritating because he had already tried calling her that morning, so 1) she has his phone number, and 2) I'm not sure why she expects him to be free when she's free when she can never respond promptly. Anyway, my husband is diplomatic and agrees to train our dog with her instead of me, and he schedules for the next day as she was pressing for. They agreed on 2:30 pm on May 19th. The morning of May 19th, she messages me (again on Facebook, instead of calling or texting him) asking to change the time to earlier in the day. He contacts her, says we cannot and they agree to keep it at 2:30 pm. My husband busts his behind the rest of the day getting things we needed done before the appointment. At exactly the time she was supposed to be at our home, she texts him saying that we are confrontational and she doesn't want to work with us and will be issuing a refund. To recap: We wanted a refund because she was unprofessional (let's recap how she is unprofessional: by not responding, by canceling last minute, by trying to reschedule the time last minute, etc) and she flat-out refused and essentially forced us to work with her or go through with a dispute or legal proceedings. My husband agrees to continue the process, and then at the exact time of their appointment, she cancels. I've honestly never encountered a small business owner who was so difficult to work with and so unprofessional. I try to support small businesses as much as possible, and this was just an extremely sour situation. I do not recommend in the slightest.

TL;DR: Our dog got parvo from this person's home and picked up no extra training from a 4-week long…read moreand quite expensive board and train program. Although our 1 year old German Shepherd Mix already had basic manners, my husband and I were hoping he would benefit from additional training. Schanece G. owns and operates Freedom Dog Training, which offers a board and train service and/or group sessions. Unfortunately, we never made it to those included-in-our-package group sessions. We spent over $1000 on a 3-week immersion training program for our sweet 4-legged boy at Schanece's home. Things got weird when Schanece texted me saying she needed "more time due to the weather and other events" they had going on, so she needed an additional week of our dog's food. Our pup ended up coming back acting the exact same as before, which I do understand that properly training your dog takes consistent work and practice, but I was underwhelmed with his progress. Schanece also offers boarding at her home, which if you must do training with her, please don't board your dog there. When I dropped him off, she mentioned that she had EIGHTEEN other dogs at her home that weekend, which unless you have the proper space and extra hands to help with them, you should never even agree to that. We picked him up afterwards, and he seemed okay at first, just the normal worn-out and tired way he is after playing all weekend. The next morning, our poor dog was vomiting and had bloody stools, and ended up being diagnosed with parvo. Luckily, he made it out okay and is just fine. Also, I figured I would mention that I put down a deposit of $60 for future boarding that we had planned out, but after the parvo incident and her home being overrun with animals, we decided better of it. She also misplaced my dog's reusable food/overnight bag and when we had to ask her for it, she went and got it, it was filthy and covered with dirt, who knows why... Schanece never mentioned a WORD about keeping that extra cash, or the fact that we never brought our dog to any of her group training classes, which were included in the training fee. I guess her family really needed that extra money, and hopefully it goes towards a house-cleaner or a better boarding facility. It's also funny that their Facebook page won't let you leave a review, wonder why. There are plenty of other reputable dog-training companies in the Fort Hood area. Please consider any of them instead of this scam of a company.

Jeff groomed my dog Merlot for about 10 years, and he truly was like a dog whisperer with him…read more Merlot was a reactive dog, and several groomers couldn't handle him. Even at the vet he needed medication before visits. But with Jeff, he never had an issue. Jeff had such a calm and confident way with him, and Merlot always did great during his grooming appointments. It gave me so much peace of mind knowing he was in such capable hands. Jeff was truly a Godsend to us, and I'm so grateful for the many years he cared for Merlot.

Olivia did a great job on YaYa! We'll be having her out again soon for other two dogs.read more