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    DogJoy

    4.6 (44 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 11:00 AM, 4:00 pm - 7:00 PM

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    Private dog training

    Pet boarding

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    Jen A.

    We took our German Shepherd puppy here to go through the Good Manners class and we are so happy we stumbled across Dog Joy! First the location is remote and the grounds are very well kept. There are plenty of training areas outdoors, space to run around, as well as a splash pad pool area for pups to swim and play. Training classes were both hybrid indoors and outdoors and Briana is truly amazing at what she does. She has the best approach when it comes to training your dog and I love how thorough and informative she is. Almost every session you attend, at some point you have to demonstrate in front of the class things that you've been working on with your dog. What I love about Briana is if you do something incorrectly she does not make you feel bad, she simply corrects, redirects and then compliments once it's done right. Luna loved going to "school" and learning new things as well as playing with other dogs after the training classes were over with for the day. These classes were so important and really helped us better understand her and furthermore I think she loved wanting to learn as well. We have seen such improvement in her demeanor and behavior and will continue to reinforce what we've learned at Dog Joy. We hope to sign Luna up for more classes in the future.

    Rosco O.

    I took my 4 month old German Shepherd Dog "Otto"to Dog Joy to go through the STAR puppy class. He went through the classes and learned the basics such as; "sit, stay, come, and leave it". Because this went so well we signed up "Otto" for the good manners class. These classes helped us to communicate with our doggie to become the happy and healthy member of our family. I've recommended Dog Joy to people I meet who have dogs with some problems (like pulling). Hopefully we can take him back soon for more classes.

    I took my Texas Heeler here for the Reactive Rover course and it was amazing. Briana really focused on not only improving the behaviors of my dog but how we can improve as dog owners. It was an eye opening experience and I'm looking forward to future classes!

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    Mylinda D.

    DogJoy has been such a blessing for our little family. Before we brought our little boxer puppy home, we did our homework and understood that this breed could be stubborn, have endless energy, and grow to be a 70 pound ball of muscle. Our goal with Chenko is to have a kind & well behaved member of the family who plays well with others, behaves well in all different types of environments, and is just a joy to be around. We are so glad that we found Briana and DogJoy. They have made ALL of the difference for us. We loved Briana's approach from the very first day. Your first time at DogJoy is an evaluation day. After dropping Chenko off in the morning, we received his report card in the afternoon. The team at DogJoy got to know him and let us know how they could help. Chenko & I went through Good Manners 1 & Good Manners 2. With the help of Briana, Laci, & Jackee we were able to learn from each other. Even though Chenko was always just so excited "go to school" You quickly realize that it's just as important for you as the owner to learn how to understand your dog and how to best with work with him. At the end of Good Manners 2, going through the CKC test it was such an awesome feeling to see Chenko really focused on doing it right & passing every step of the test. We also took Off-Leash social studies class and learned how to interact with and around other dogs and in all different types of situations. With each class, and with each day at DayCamp, good manners & the right behaviors are reinforced. If he has an off day, the team shares their concern and we work to fix it. You can tell Briana & team really want each and every dog that comes to DogJoy to be the best little version of themselves. It takes a village... Thank you so much to Briana, Laci, Jackee, & Tatiana. As I write this review, Chenko is at DayCamp and I'm secretly thrilled to know that tonight, he will be completely exhausted from playing with his friends (doggo and human). A tired Chenko, is a very good Chenko.

    Alicia R.

    We just finished the Manners I course at Dog Joy with our one year old Collie Mix. Briana gave is SO many helpful tools for us and our pup! I cannot recommend this place enough! I tell anyone and everyone who listens it is so worth it! Our pup is so much different than she was before the Manners I. We even started taking her to day care here! They are so attentive! We cant wait to take her to another class here!

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    Ask the Community - DogJoy

    Is there a number we can call to schedule training; just want to be sure we start our 6 month old in the best course?

    Is someone there overnight for the dogs that are boarded? What about if I'd rather my dogs NOT be exposed to the outdoors or other dogs?

    Yes, I own the facility and live onsite...about 40’ from the lodge. We are an activity Ranch for active dogs who enjoy being outside. If this is not your dog’s thing, then we… 

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    Starmark Animal Behavior Center

    Starmark Animal Behavior Center

    3.1
    (137 reviews)

    My two dogs stayed for 13 nights. Lucy did training while we were gone and Ludo just enjoyed his…read morestay since he doesn't need training. They had a wonderful time! Lucy and Ludo were happy to see me but after saying an excited hello to me, Lucy tried to walk back into the other room as though she wanted to see her kennel friends one more time before leaving. It was really touching. The trainer kept me up to date on Lucy's progress and I even got to see social media posts about their play time and beach time. This is where they take your dog to the pool and there is also a sandy place where they can dig. It was very reassuring to me that they let me see where my pups would be staying and I got to help decorate their room. Other places won't show you the actual space your dog is in and are not transparent at all about the actual level of care. This place put my dogs' health and safety first and their happiness as a close second. I will use them again.

    Maybe because our dog had some reactivity and we struggled at times, but we felt completely…read moreunsupported during the four sessions we went to. These folks are basically trying to sell their products - collars, leashes, etc. - and the training and support seem to be an after-thoughts. At the 4th lesson, our dog was overwhelmed and wanted to just sit on the mat. The other dogs went outside and did the agility course and our dog was told to sit back and watch (in a large grassy area with fire ants and sticker burrs). Addison said she would send us info on steps to take and further instruction at a 2-week training - never got anything else from her or these people. We decided not to show up for the 5th lesson. We have since gone to someone else, and our dog is doing great, and without a StarMark choke or prong collar that costs a lot of money and hurts the dog. The communication from the time we signed up was spotty at best, and then just got worse. There was no follow-up via phone or email at all. Would never recommend this place based on our experience.

    Dream A Dream Dachshunds

    Dream A Dream Dachshunds

    4.1
    (33 reviews)

    Recently I got a red long haired female as an emotional support dog for my husband who has…read moredementia. Zoey has been a game changer for both of us - my husband now smiles and laughs and gets up early to take care of her. I have a loyal loving friend who is devoted. She is happy and healthy and relatively easy to train. (Meaning I am well trained) Bear in mind, I called ahead to see if there was a black and red or a cream long haired male puppy. I came home with an all red long haired female, my granddaughter fell in love with and wouldn't put down. It only goes to show a happy health puppy is all you need - forget color just fall in love. Sherry and her team have been nothing but supportive and have given us great advise. I will probably get a second puppy once I am completely trained. Thank you, Sherry In reality she has been fairly easy to train but she is a puppy and it is all about being consistent..

    Okay. I'm really really disappointed I have to do this, but the public deserves to know. Let me…read morestart by saying I am a dachshund advocate for Travis county. I own them, and I constantly work with rescues to get dachshunds in our community placed. In the past, I supported this business, thinking that it may have also been helping the dachshund community. I've shared multiple of their posts when they try to help, and I engaged with their posts. Commenting and following up with potential adopters, Sharing them in local dachshund groups, and boosted them for the algorithm. I recently caught on to an extremely shady backyard breeding process they were partaking in: using the mom up in her fertile years and then dumping her off. This is called a "discarded breeder" or "spent breeder" in the dog breeding world. If they cared about the dogs under their care, they would continue to value the dogs after their money-making years. Rehoming a dog after 6-7 years is traumatic for a dog who has only known their home, and should only be done for extreme circumstances: dogs are family, and dachshunds are extremely sensitive to this. They bond deeply with what they know and their pack. Dachshunds should not be discarded and forced to go through a mid-life rehoming just because they aren't cash cow for the owner anymore. This told me that these people don't care about dachshunds at all, they care about money. Once she was no longer a cash cow for them, they don't care about providing care for her. I went back and saw they did this with multiple adult female dachshunds. After seeing this, I (very politely) left a message to them, essentially saying that I don't think it's a good idea to be discarding the mothers after their breeding years, because of how deeply dachshunds bond. The owner's response: not answering my question, but quickly erasing my comment and blocking me from the group and page, after all I've done positively. Because I caught onto something shady and dared to ask a question about it. If this is how they view dachshunds, why would you ever leave your dachshunds in their care? Your beloved is just a money source for them, hidden behind clever Facebook posts that make them seem like they care. I would absolutely not trust these people with any dog. Do better. These are real dogs with real feelings. Not a substitution for a 9-5 job.

    PetSuites Round Rock

    PetSuites Round Rock

    4.2
    (52 reviews)

    PetSuites Round Rock always seems to have availability for our dog. They seem to care a lot for all…read morethe pets and the service has been great in terms of communication and friendliness. I haven't had any issues with any reservations I have made in the past, pet drop-off has been quick and straightforward as long as you have completed all the pre-work online (pet eating schedule, medication, etc). One of the main reasons why I love this place so much is being able book a reservation only a few days prior to that date and therefore not having to worry and plan months in advance to get a spot for boarding like at some other places.

    My daughter has been boarding her dog here since 2022. In that time, she has NEVER requested…read moreindividual play for him (it costs extra). This past July she boarded him for 7 days and, again, did NOT request individual play for him. However, when she went to pick him up, they had charged her an extra $126 for individual play. She called and asked why they did that, and the girl she spoke to to confirmed that none of her paperwork said anything about her requesting that additional service, but since the service was performed she owed the money. She called back and spoke to the manager, Cody, and he also confirmed that nowhere in any of her paperwork did it show that she requested this additional service, but since the service was performed, she had to pay. This is mind boggling to me that this business (basically) admitted that THEY made a mistake and that SHE has to pay for it! Shame on you Pet Suites. You don't make the customer pay for YOUR mistake. Check your invoices everyone. Pet Suites is trying to collect more than they're owed.

    Daylily Animal Hospital

    Daylily Animal Hospital

    4.0
    (65 reviews)

    I love Daylily Animal Hospital. Dr. Ward has been incredibly kind and compassionate to me and my…read morepets. She truly listened to my concerns and even tried to help make arrangements when money for vet care was tight, which meant more than I can say. She goes above and beyond. She is top notch. Everyone at Daylily Animal Hospital has been friendly, caring, and compassionate. I highly recommend Dr. Ward and her team to anyone looking for a vet who genuinely cares about both animals and their owners.

    I made an appointment with Dr. Driscoll three days in advance for my dog, who had been diagnosed…read morewith osteosarcoma by Dr. Driscoll six weeks earlier. The day after scheduling, an office representative called to confirm the details of the appointment, including the date, time, and that Dr. Driscoll would be seeing my dog. Then, 24 hours before the appointment, I received another voicemail confirming the same information and asking me to arrive 15 minutes early. I arrived as instructed, only to be told that Dr. Driscoll had been double-booked and that some appointments had been reassigned to a relief veterinarian who had never examined my dog before. For a patient with a serious cancer diagnosis, continuity of care is extremely important. If scheduling changes were necessary, I should have been notified before I arrived so I could decide whether to keep the appointment or reschedule with the veterinarian who was already familiar with my dog's condition. Instead, I took time off, arrived early as requested, and was met with an unexpected change that could have been communicated in advance. This experience was disappointing and reflected poor communication and a lack of consideration for clients dealing with difficult medical situations.

    DogJoy - pet_training - Updated August 2026

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