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Taurus Academy McNeil

3.9 (43 reviews)
Closed 7:00 am - 8:00 pm

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crusted over would with raw flesh exposed and fur missing. some of her fur hides the rest of the wound.
Josephine C.

My dog was boarded last Thursday through Sunday, and when she came home she had a bad wound on her head. You can see the raw flesh, fur is missing, and it has crusted over. When I left on Sunday I asked how she had been, and they said good, great, she was so sweet, but no one mentioned her injury. I didn't even notice it until I got home. The injury is clearly old she must have gotten it pretty soon after I arrived because the wound had already crusted over and was healing. When I complained they said they would find out what happened, but they were unable or unwilling to tell me in the end. They offered me free boarding, but I will never bring her back. They are negligent. Either someone saw it happen and decided not to say anything (maybe it was their fault) or they truly weren't present or paying attention like they are supposed to be. Like we pay them to be.

Amy R.

We love the Taurus team! Our coonhound, Higgins, is so pumped when we drop him off for play days and drags his feet when we pick him up to leave! We completed the Board and Train with Jordan back in July, and loved how well mannered our puppy became after his time in the program. The team is quick to listen to concerns and questions. They also accommodate so well! For example, Higgs started having more accidents after being neutered, and the team offered to document and note if he had any accidents throughout his play day to see if any patterns develop. I can also tell how loved Higgins is when I drop him off, and that makes us so happy! Thanks for loving our sweet hound so well!

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They are pretty amazing! There was a couple hiccups with our first day but after that first time it was smooth sailing. I always got feedback on any physical or behavioral issue that they witnessed. They're pretty busy so plan ahead for overnight and I would've gotten into a bind if I didn't have a backup for last minute emergencies. They seemed to keep a close eye on the dogs while they played because even the smallest issue was brought to my attention. I felt safe leaving my puppy there, despite her anxiousness and sometimes human social fearfulness. They were worth every penny!

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It's been a lifesaver when I have a busy work day to bring her for a play day, so that she gets exercise and enrichment.

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Hearts and Paws

(44 reviews)

This place is an absolutely outstanding choice for training. After trying a few other training…read morefacilities in town, we took our energetic lab to the beginner behavioral course with Anthony Carlin. Anthony was personable, full of good information, and helpful with anything we needed. The class was reasonably priced and I would actually pay more for the quality we received. On top of that, the facility itself is clean and organized. Our dog learned so much here and we will be returning for the more difficult classes. Highly highly recommend!

4 years and two dogs later, we still love this place. We initially found Hearts and Paws 4 years…read moreago after taking their puppy start class. It is the PERFECT place to bring every new puppy. Your dog is given the best type of socialization with other dogs of similar size and energy. Along with the solicitation, you get to learn valuable lessons on how to train and prepare your dog to be the best pet around. What makes this place better than the rest is the property. After touring multiple day cares in Austin, you soon learn that they all give the dogs a box the size of a bedroom to try and get their energy out. HP takes it to the next level with a massive field with toys and obstacles that they can run until they're tired. Our pup would come back each week, and instantly pass out. One word of advice, if you have a dog like ours, be prepared for a bath when you get home, because they will come home dirty. This is definitely not the place if you are trying to keep your dog clean. That being said, it is worth the bath.

Koinonia Training and Boarding

Koinonia Training and Boarding

(6 reviews)

Summary: Leighann is amazing, I've hired her for my adult dog and then later, a new puppy…read more I have a 6 year old Labradoodle that struggles with reactivity due to many negative experiences with off leash dogs. I had been very hesitant to hire a trainer due to feeling like I was a bad dog parent for these experiences happening to my dog, even though I tried to avoid each situation. I reached out to Leighann, and during our consultation she was so understanding and compassionate about all the feelings I was having. I was so concerned about being judged, yet she was the complete opposite. We did multiple sessions, and Leighann taught me so many great techniques and tricks to help with my dogs reactivity. She is so helpful between sessions and covers such a wide variety of topics. Leighann continued to surprise me with new ideas and solutions for the problems that I had. I appreciate how she encourages you to reach out with updates and questions throughout the week, thus maximizing the impact she has on our training and growth. I now feel so much more confident walking my dog now that I have the tools and knowledge to be successful. We got another puppy a few months ago, and we hired Leighann to help with his training as well. She is such a godsend, and was able to help us with so many things (some of which I didn't realize she could help with), like getting our puppy used to positioning for grooming, relaxation protocols, recall, socialization trips and so much more. She definitely is worth every cent, and I would recommend her to everyone.

We adopted an adult dog with several interesting issues just after the quarantine started in March…read more I was hesitant to use virtual dog training but couldn't be happier with Leighann's methods and professionalism. During and after our virtual training sessions she sent videos and photos of dogs displaying the same behaviors as our dog and dogs displaying the desired behaviors. At all times she took our dog's comfort and anxiety into account and never wanted to push our dog too far; she has a clear and deep caring for the animals she helps train and trains only using positive reinforcement. We did meet in person (social distanced) for our last meeting and that was another great use of time. Our dog is doing great and Leighann's input is why. 100% recommend.

Ruff Life Dog Walking and Pet Sitting - Dylan Dog Walk Austin, TX

Ruff Life Dog Walking and Pet Sitting

(14 reviews)

Short story:…read more Rachael is DA BOMB of pup walking and care! We wouldn't trust Dixie and Dylan to ANYBODY else! She's seriously that good, y'all! (Very) Long story: I first met Rachael when my brand-new hubby left on his deployment to Afghanistan last July! As a lot of you can probably imagine, I was freaked out, super-sad, and totally overwhelmed with now having to handle everything in our big house that darling hubby *sobs* usually handled, including pool cleaning, lawn mowing, and dog walking! So, I did what anybody else would have done, and I took to Yelp and scoured the reviews to find a pool cleaner, a lawn mower, and, most importantly, a dog walker for the year! Our precious rescues, Dixie, a harrier hound, and Dylan, an Australian Shepherd, are leash-reactive and rather rambunctious on their best day! We can only truly drain their energy by heroic hubby flying his drone at Camp Mabry, as they chase it across the field for miles. That clearly wasn't going to be happening for a year because my drone-flying skills are very non-existent. Enter Rachael. She walked into our lives and literally changed everything! Our rowdy fur babies took to her immediately, I took to her immediately, and she immediately put a plan together! She was so calm, kind, professional, and competent that I relaxed right away. I just knew that we were in excellent hands! We decided on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday walks, and I handed over our house key without hesitation! Over the course of that deployment year and those thrice-weekly walks, Rachael not only morphed our silly pups into seriously-civilized pups, but she kept an eye on the house like a fierce Mama Bear, brought in Amazon Prime packages, watered plants, scooped poop, dumped the pool leaf basket, drove the pups to grooming and vet appointments, and just took care of anything that she saw that needed taking care of! Dix and Dyl both manifested missing their Daddy in different ways. Dylan, being pretty anxious and OCD, started licking his paws incessantly (Cone of Shame, anyone?), and Dixie, being a champion Houdini, started jumping the fence, and, after I put up fancy 8 foot fences to stop her, she started eating the fence. I honestly wouldn't have been able to maintain my sanity through all of that without Rachael! She worked side by side with me through ALL of that! To call her a lifesaver would be an understatement! So, as I write this, the year has finally ended, and my precious hubby has finally returned safely to me! Thank you, Baby Jesus! He's taken back over the pool cleaning duties and the lawn mowing duties, and we're back to drone-flying at Mabry with the happy pups, but do you know the one person whom we absolutely intend to hang onto from the deployment days? Rachael, of course! She's an indispensable part of our lives now! On top of the three walks a week, she takes care of them during hubby and my frequent romantic staycations, and she just worked hand in hand with our awesome neighbor to hold down the fort during our 8 day honeymoon in Cancun! She's grown her company in the course of this last year, and she has quite a dog-walking team now, but she hires impeccable people, and she keeps a SHARP eye on the whole operation! Everyone that works for her is top-notch! We trust Rachael COMPLETELY with our house and our pups, and y'all should, too! We will NEVER be without her! Thank you SO much for everything, Rachael! We love you! Love, Natalie, Chris, Dixie, and Dylan

Rachael and the whole team have been wonderful! When we moved to Austin, we needed to find a dog…read morewalker for our two Danes. Rachael came over to meet the pups and they loved her. It's a been a great fit for our pups and even when our older Dane got sick and needed special care, Rachael and her team were there to help! I would highly recommend Ruff Life! We love the care they provide to our pups. Thank you Rachael, Ciera, and Elise!

Austin Dog Zone

Austin Dog Zone

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We had such a great experience with Austin Dog Zone--especially with our amazing trainer, Zion! She…read moretruly went above and beyond for our two girls, Aspen (5) and Sofia (9 months). Aspen had been struggling with some behavior issues toward Sofia, and we weren't sure how to handle it. We also wanted Sofia to learn some manners. Zion came in with so much knowledge, patience, and kindness. She took the time to really get to know both dogs and customized the training to fit their personalities and our household, since we also have another dog, Bowie (6). Thanks to Zion, we've seen a huge shift in Aspen's behavior, and Sofia is thriving too. The tension between them is lessening and it's so rewarding to see them getting along and building a friendship. Zion was supportive every step of the way--we felt heard, never judged, and always like our dogs were in great hands. Highly recommend this service if you're looking for a trainer who truly cares. Thank you so much, Zion!

We have been attending the reactive dog meetup/walk each month and it has been amazing! Austin Dog…read moreZone sent Karin to do an evaluation and she was amazing to work with. We did 10 sessions where she gave instructions while she had her dog at a distance and each week we were able to get closer, while keeping my dog under threshold. I am so grateful to Laura at Austin Dog Zone for offering this monthly meetup walk for reactive dogs! It is a great group who are dedicated to helping their dogs.

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