Lovely place, the owners were sweet and welcoming. Thank you for taking care of my doggy!read more

Friendly and cheaper than all the mainstreams. Watched my dog for 5 days and bathed her before I…read morepicked her up. She had a great time. She almost didn't want to get in my truck, when I picked her up!

I found Mayday dog training off of yelp. We were very impressed with the reviews. I gave him a call…read morefor a prospective service dog I wanted to train. He was very honest with me about his thought after hearing her traits. Thus we waited until we could get a different dog. He won my trust over by not immediately saying it would work out. As I was fully ready to pay the amount necessary to train the dog. I was nervous as I didn't know anything more than what the reviews and speaking to him on the phone before doing the full package of training. I have heard nightmare stories of folks spending thousands and the dog not being properly trained. YOU GUYS! This guy and his staff are awesome. Don't look any further! Nick has amazing communication. He was so patient with my daughter at pick up, and was very interactive and good at instructing her with the dog. Our dog is training for service. We couldn't be more impressed with what they accomplished in time we trained in! He also really cares about the dogs, and gave a really comprehensive lesson in implementing the training at pick up to make sure we understood how to get what is expected out of her. We asked a lot of questions, and he was very good at answering and explain the 'why's'. It is one thing to be a good dog trainer, and another to be a good instructor. He is both. He also made sacrifices for our family in time of great need to us. Definitely a business with integrity, with down to earth trainers. You will be given honest advice. Mayday dog training is here to create teams. As such you have a bargain to uphold to your dog to keep them in shape and trained up. They are the real deal. Pleased to be giving them your business! S

I sent my lab mix Sayde for a 3 week board and train. I was so incredibly pleased with the progress…read moreshe made during her stay at Mayday. Sayde made huge strides in her service dog training. Learning her first official task as well as all the ground work for future ones. Communication from Nick during Sayde's stay was incredible! He kept me up to date with pictures and information throughout the entire experience. He, even still months later, checks in on us and ensures we are still making progress and that their training remains in place. A quality hard to find in many training programs. I would highly recommend Mayday Dog Training for anyone looking to improve their dogs obedience or complex training.

We chose to train our new dog Daisy that we adopted from the SPCA with the 8 basic & advanced…read morelessons and it was worth every penny! Our trainer, Monica, was excellent with Daisy and what I loved most about her was that she would explain to us how she was training our dog and also why she would do something a certain way. A lot of times she would comment about how this reinforces some sort of behavior or would boost Daisy's confidence, etc. At one point of our training Daisy didn't take well to the previous lesson (down lesson) and Daisy wasn't receptive to the next training session and was extremely nervous and jittery. Monica picked up on this right away and instead of just charging through, took a step back to assess the situation and told us that this lesson would be free since Daisy wasn't herself and even considered bringing another trainer in. We were extremely appreciative of this gesture and found it to be very considerate and professional. We were a little nervous starting out the training because Daisy is an extremely sensitive and submissive dog, but at the end of the training (which was today) her confidence levels are much higher and she seems to be a much happier dog!!! Daisy is far from perfect but her discipline and manners are getting better every day and we love seeing her progress and growth. We highly recommend Off Leash K9 Training. We did a ton of research and even met with other companies but we could not have been happier with our choice.

We paid $2k last August and were promised a lifetime guarantee. The guy kept our dog for five weeks…read moreand when he came back, he had very minimal training. We tried to reach out to the trainer, but he wouldn't answer our calls after a year. I finally got a hold of corporate and they let me know that the guy was ripping people off and using their name. They said they would make it right we went to do an assessment last weekend. The gentleman told us everything would be covered since they were filing a federal case against the old trainer that took advantage of us. We just got a call that we would have to pay another $3000 and they were gonna give us $200 off. I can't believe they took advantage of us like this. I would not recommend this company to anyone. They also act like they all for veterans. My husband and I are both beds and I'm a disabled vet. Our hard earned money was stolen with zero remorse or accountability.

Sidney is the BEST dog trainer hands down!! We have tried other trainers for Ellie and comparing…read moreour experiences, Sidney has changed our lives for the better. He is a retired k9 police officer from Chicago and does REAL WORLD training. No tricks or treats. We first knew of Sidney when we saw him hold classes right outside of the dog park and we thought it would be the perfect training for Ellie. She would get easily distracted even by a leaf or a butterfly and take off. Also, she needed some obedience training. Fast forward, we have been training with Sidney for almost a year and we keep coming back. He knows how to read your dog to bring out the best in each of them. We went in wanting to learn obedience, and we keep wanting to learn more to see what else she is capable of doing. We truly enjoy the time we spend with Ellie in training classes each week and incorporating these skills in our routines at home. Ellie is a very well trained dog and we can actually walk her off leash with confidence that she will not wander off. We have also competed and placed in AKC rally competitions in her first weekend. If you're willing to put in the work with your dog and want to meet other hard working dog owners, come check out Total Control K9 College. We practice at Bill Archer Dog Park every Saturday morning around 9-11 AM and Wednesdays at Preppy Pet parking lot on Highway 6 and Rippling Waters at 7PM - rain or shine. Also, check out his Facebook live videos on the Total Control K9 College page to watch him work his magic on dogs who come in with behavioral issues or with high energy and within minutes he calms them down. I have witnessed this with my own eyes every week... I just can't make this stuff up!

We had a gone through 2 trainers (and thousands of dollars) before coming to Sydney for our…read moreEuropean Doberman puppy. Wish we had found Sydney sooner to save ourselves the hassle and time with trainers who don't know how to handle a purebred working breed. Our boy's main issue was reactivity with other dogs while walking him on a leash in the neighborhood. Sydney trained and educated us by giving us the tools to manage our stubborn, and strong, puppy. We've been going to Sydney for over a year to keep up the obedience and our boy is doing things we never thought would be possible before, such as sitting quietly in a room full of other dogs, and walking past reactive dogs in the neighborhood without incident. Thank you Sydney.

Dr Brister is amazing!! Maddie loved her and the staff were all so sweet with my dog. I needed some…read morespecial paperwork for travel and Dr Brister was happy to help!! Btw, it takes 10 days to get a travel letter to fly.

Terrible service. They let shop around 15 minutes after closing without any type of courtesy to let…read moreus know that they won't be letting us purchase anything. All these employees were just looking at us shop around gathering more and more times until we were finished only to turn us away. Ridiculous. I have a baby cat in my hands so I'm not aware of the time but how hard is it to let someone know "hey ur gonna have to check out right now." Instead of just horsing around throwing merchandise from one side of the store to the other. I wish I could give zero stars.

It's on the smaller side for a Petsmart. The positive is that there is a rescue group housing…read morekitties here for any potential adopters. The negative was the groomers all chit chatting while dogs where crying loudly in the background. Apparently they are paid to talk more than groom. There's a big glass window there guys so everyone can see what you are doing (or not doing in this case) while dogs are loudly crying and scratching at kennels. No vet here either. Not sure if that is good or bad honestly since most of them aren't very clean anyway.

PetSmart A 1:30 PM grooming appointment was confirmed and…read moremanually entered the day before after updated rabies records. I called at 11 AM to confirm and was told I wasn't in the system. No one contacted me. Manager Ron acknowledged the issue was known that morning but made no attempt to notify me and deflected responsibility with vague explanations. The groomer did her part. Management did not. This was entirely preventable and shows a serious lack of follow-through and accountability. I only avoided a wasted trip by calling myself. Unacceptable.

I have had all my animals stay at Rover Oaks over my 15 years in Katy…read more They are professional and loving with the animals, yet make them behave just like we do at home. When one our dogs had cancer and was on chemo she had to be separated from other dogs but the staff made sure she had extra cuddles and walks not to mention giving her the meds. Doggie day care is second to none! Lots of room to run and play outside with plenty of supervision. This is the only place I will take my dogs and cat.

This place rocks. Came here for grooming and boarding and could not be happier! My dogs tend to be…read morea bit shy, but they came back happy, clean, and tuckered out from all the play time! Would absolutely board and groom here again. We boarded in the luxury suites, so we had frequent access to view the dogs in their rooms with webcams (through an app too! very convenient). Staff also took pictures and updated us on the dogs' behavior and wellness throughout their stay. The treats and food provided were also super high quality. Gertie (pictured) got a full groom and trim. Her paws are perfectly clean and shaped up and her nails are trimmed nicely too. She also smells fantastic. Thank you Rover Oaks :-)

I recently got a 8 week old German Shepherd and we new from the start I wanted training for her to…read moremake things best for her and our home lifestyle. After research after research, and calling different places and doing my own research on training locations I finally Googled a trainer in our area that works with German Shepherds and after much searches I came upon Joyful Tails. Finding the website and seeing all the awesome resources and info was just the start to our training journey. I contacted Kerstin, and from the start I new this was exactly what we needed for Shelby. Kerstin gives something so many other places lack and that's guidance for not just the puppy but the owners. I was just as lost bringing in this new puppy to my home as Shelby was coming to us, but Kerstin guided me through with hour long phone conversations, to house proofing my home, to doggy toys that I thought would be a wast of money, but they have been lifesavers and worth every dime. Our family and Shelby have been blessed to find a trainer that dedicates herself and her time to not only making Shelby a priority but is also there to answer any and all our questions. Many of us want to learn how to get our puppies to just listen to us, and do as we want, but take it from me, its not gonna happen overnight. Many times I find myself picking up the phone and talking to Kerstin about tips and training ideas I can learn how to use on Shelby. Its amazing what a phone consultation does when you put Kerstin's words to use. We are still in training and Shelby is still a work in progress but I wouldn't recommend anyone else. Kerstin is what I would call a Dog/Puppy Whisperer. For anyone wanting that one on one time and that's eager to learn more about there dog, Kerstin is your trainer. I have learned so much and so has Shelby through such a short time and her website is filled with resources. For anyone questioning her ability to train, the videos and phone conversations will blow you away with her passion and her knowledge of these animals. So thank you Kerstin for being such a wonderful friend to me and my family but also to our newest addition. "Shelby"

Kerstin was/is a tremendous help and constant resource when we added a 4 month old rescue to our…read morefamily. She has always provided great advice, resources and information to assist us with our first puppy. We are thankful and grateful for willingness to always be available for help when we need it. Highly recommend her for boarding/training and anything puppy or dog related. -sh

This company is a scam. You pay a ton of money for a three hour consultation to tell you to growl…read moreand spray water on your dog. That's it. Oh and they send you newsletters that you can find for free online to tell you to continue to growl and grunt at your dog and show them you are the pack leader. 1,700 dollars for that. You never see them again. This company should be reported and investigated for fraud. There reviews are probably friends or paid . See for yourself.

When Bob says: "training for the life of your dog" he means it!! We met Bob five years ago when we…read morebrought home Diesel (our Doberman). Great initial training, helped us learn how to successfully walk such a big powerful breed, we were off to a great start... Fast forward to this winter, we've moved to a new house and neighborhood, much bigger yard, and Diesel nearly refuses to go out side. It's the week after Christmas, we left Bob a message and we're thinking, I doubt we'll hear back from Bark Busters till the new year. We were HAPPILY surprised to hear back from Bob and within a few short hours, Diesel is HAPPILY going out with us to the back yard. Bob is truly dedicated to making sure you and your dog know how to communicate. That you have all the tools and training you need to have a happy and healthy relationship with your pup. (Even if your 'pup' is an 85lb dobie-dog.)

We took our 8 1/2 year old Cavapoo here yesterday. Our former vet had sold his practice and the vet…read morewe had trusted was no longer there. We spent a long time seeking recommendations for vets near to us in historic Katy. We found Elyson Animal Hospital had highest rated reviews and figured it would be worth a 20 minute drive. Wow, were we impressed! We saw how they earned their 5 star rating! From convenient parking, to the cheerful greetings, to the spotless interior, to Sarah, our capable, gracious tech, to Doctor Baskin, the vet with 20 years experience, on her second day with this practice, every thing and one was 5 star! We consider her the best vet we ever saw! She gave us options for treatment for our 8.5 year old Cavapoo, and was also conscious of our budget. It's rare to find excellence and budget thoughtfulness together! Rocky enjoyed his royal treatment and cane out feeling great! We couldn't recommend more highly! We would drive an hour to see Dr. Baskin! Thank you!!

The staff here has been wonderful even before I patronized the establishment. I sent emails and…read morethey were always fast to respond and answer questions that I had prior to my appointment. Onsite they always greet me with a smile they always look like they're happy to be at work and that's refreshing to see as soon as you walk in. The office itself is beautiful I love the aesthetic of the place it's a calming atmosphere. The vet technicians are so sweet to my KoKo they always take great care of her very gentle and friendly and I love that. Dr Smith was a breath of fresh air she answered all my questions I had and I look forward to building a rock solid relationship with her, I feel KoKo will be in good hands with all of the staff and that's important to me.