Today was the second time that our golden came home with a gash on his face. This time it's bad enough that I'm sitting in the lobby of an emergency vet to get him cleaned up and stitches up. In both instances our dog was injured because a staff member ignored him while he was in their kennel. He heard me at the door and got excited. Like all dogs. But instead of trying to get him calmed down or out of the kennel all together. Instead he's now getting about a dozen stitches. The owner wasn't there at the time. She called and told me that they should have him come in any more. IN OTHER WORDS...ITS THE DOGS FAULT! Are you kidding me. DO NOT bring your pet to Train My Dogs! Period RESPONSE TO OWNER WOW! So if I understand what you're trying to say, this is our fault for continuing to bring him there. If he did pass your "test" you should have said so day one. Don't try and excuse your mistakes by saying you took Walle in in spite of risks. That's not only one of the dumbest things I've ever heard, but it clearly shows you wont claim ANY RESPONSIBILITY for the fact that your staff knew of the risk and ignored it. Stop trying to make yourself feel better at our expense. read more

Train My Dogs - This is what happens to your pet at Train My Dogs - Pet Training Near Me - Austin, Texas

We went through the site visit/interview, our Golden Retriever passed his trial day at school, and now he has attended school/day care/play time about 3 or 4 times. He loves going. They have four different modules that the pets cycle through--school, outdoor playtime, pool/water fun, and naptime. They pair dogs by personality/temperament and size. The people who work at this business actually REALLY do love dogs. They understand them, they like them, they treat them like individuals by helping them where they're at and what they need to work on. We have been super impressed with this place. I love the fact that we get dog obedience with dog play time all in the same day. Our puppy comes home super happy and exhausted! We've tried most of the dog day care locations in and around the downtown Austin area and we are most happy with this place. They are super accommodating for their clients, they have really well-trained staff and they really do what they say they're going to do with your dog. read more

I'm going to preface this by saying, I saw the great reviews and was hoping for a satisfactory customer experience. Unfortunately, that wasn't the case. As well, my dog can be a bit of a jerk. He's a rescue. He's very loving and sweet but when you ask him to do something, it can be hit or miss. Getting him in a crate can be near impossible unless you're prepared to bribe him. That said, when I called and expressed my concerns, I was assured there would be a solution for him. I made an appointment to meet them on Sunday and felt confident that we would reach some sort of agreement on how he would be treated. I needed a kennel solution for the following weekend. Instead, I got a phone call on Sunday morning at 7:30am that they couldn't evaluate him that day. I would have to come in on Monday. Well, like most people, I work Monday through Friday but figured I could swing by on my way to the office. I did and two hours later, got a phone call that this wasn't going to work out. I had to come pick him up immediately. Understand, I get it. They're entitled to turn away business that doesn't fit their model. That said, I'm not sure why the person I spoke to was so accommodating on Saturday and then the person I met with on Monday wasn't. It was really inconvenient to come get my dog in the middle of a Monday when I was honest and forthcoming from the onset. Clearly the staff is not in agreement on which dogs get to stay there and which don't and if you're ever caught in that dispute, rest assured, you will be picking your dog up early. Mind you, this bad review isn't meant to dissuade most patrons. If your dog is easy to manage, I'm sure you will have an entirely different experience. I do hope that perhaps my criticism is taken into consideration and they develop a unified message to new customers to avoid situations like this as much as possible. read more

We've been attending Train My Dogs for a year and a half, and our dog loves it. We tried 3 or 4 other places before finding Train My Dogs, and it was a no brainer. The staff is well versed in dog behavior, and we feel very confortable dropping off our little guy, knowing he will be well cared for and have loads of fun. Any doggy daycare can return your dog tired from a day full of play, but it's not every daycare that takes the time to match your doggy playmates based on temperment. They also work with your dog's impulse control and instill polite behavior. It really is more like a school, not just a daycare. read more

We have been having issues with my dog that started having an aggressive behavior very out of the sudden. We are trying to get him all possible help like training and behavioral correction, and after doing some research I found train my dogs online and I stopped by not even an hour ago to talk to someone for a consultation or evaluation and the possibility of several private lesson to help our dog with his aggressive behavior and make him a happy chill dog like the dog he was before. I got there with my dog, the door said their door bell was out of service so I called the number (no biggie) on the sign and this guy answered the phone and it went like this Him: yes hello? Me: hi, I'm here to get some more information about private lesson and a consultation for my dog Him: say that again Me: im here, outside the building about an inquiry Him: *silent* Me: ???? Im outside Him: oh okay After a couple of minutes he opened the door not letting me exactly in, it was right in between the fence and the door that we hold a 30 second conversation. He didn't introduced himself so I asked him if he was a trainer and that I was there for a consultation or to schedule a consultation, he said we was not a trainer and that saturdays are usually very slow days so there are usually no trainers in on saturdays I was like whoop whoop cool beans well thanks, he was like "do you have any other questions" I said "no thank you" and left. The reason why I didn't ask for more information it's because he looked so extremely confused as if they don't even do dog training there, not to mention the fact that it all felt extremely sketchy by not even letting me into the building, not sure if he was not allowed but if you have whole building that says "Train My Dogs" I would assume you at least can let a potential customer in, give them a little more of information like oh, here's a business card or email this person and they'll get back to you, or call around this time on this day, like??? Something??? I'm sure they're good on what they do either training, daycare and boarding, but you just definitely loose a potential customer by not delivering a good customer service or giving me a little more of information. read more

I just returned from a week long vacation and had my 4 1/2 month old lab spend the week at Train My Dogs. Wow! What a difference a week can make. I was unsure of where to board him for the week, but I knew that this was a critical time in his learning process. On the recommendation of another trainer, I went and met with Nancy ahead of time to get an idea of the facilities and their training methods. It is extremely clean, quiet, and calm. There are an abundance of trainers and staff on hand. I was comfortable knowing that my pup wouldn't be left alone all day crying in a kennel. While it was really hard to be away for a week, I was comforted knowing that he was in good hands. Before I left, I had taken him to obedience classes every week since he was 8 weeks old (puppy preschool and puppy obedience), so he had a little bit of understanding and training. However, since picking him up, the differences in his listening and reduction in unwanted behaviors is incredible. He used to bark constantly when he wanted attention. I had tried several methods to reduce this, but he has now come back only barking if he really needs to go out and I haven't heard him. He listens more, is calmer, and really seems to understand who the pack leader is now. He is still a puppy and has a long way to go, but I can't begin to explain how much of a difference this past week made. The trainers that worked with him were kind and understanding. They loved dogs and you could tell they really enjoyed him during the week. I am so thankful to have had him stay there and will continue to use Train My Dogs for brush ups and continued obedience training. I one hundred percent recommend Train My Dogs for training, doggy day school, and boarding!! read more

The only reason why I wouldn't give this a five star rating is because this fine establishment is a little pricer than other boarders. Other than the price, this is the best dog boarders Austin has to offer! I recently rescued a silky terrier, who like most rescue dogs has a case of separation anxiety. He hates to be left in a kennel, as in he has escaped before from one. So when I was leaving town for the first time, I was very conscious and researched boarders to make sure I was leaving him with someone who I could trust to care for him the way I would. They were fabulous, I recently left town for 8 days, which was the longest I was away from my dog since I've had him. I was updated almost daily with photos via Facebook and Instagram (which I am sure I like more than my pup)! My dog got to do some training, again- I am sure I liked this more than my pup! Since he is a puppy I really appreciated all the learning he got at his age. I loved the fact that it was half inside which was really wonderful since it rained most of our vacation and I would have felt guilty leaving him at a place that was all outdoors. They offer outings for the pups which my dog loved during his stay- swimming at red bud, outing to joes, auditorium shores. Bottom of the line: a little pricier than other boarders, but I would recommend this place to anyone with a dog. Friendly staff that will take care of your dog so you can leave him knowing he's well taken care of. The cherry on top of my experience is that now my dog is better behaved than before. I've already booked another stay for him. read more

I spent a lot of time researching trainers before I happily found Train My Dogs. I wanted a trainer that made training fun for the dog and a trainer who did not simply want to over dominate the dog. I have a very energetic, independent, and at times, hard headed Boxer puppy - Stella. Before beginning out training, we met with the trainer, Rex, at Train My Dogs to do an evaluation. From the moment I walked into TMD's facility, I KNEW this was going to be our match. It honestly looks like a home, so it makes the dog and people comfortable. In the back they have the "Dog's Room" where there's kennel-like areas, and a large indoor play area. Outback, they have fenced in play areas with little pools for the dogs. TMD always has someone onsite and we were shown the bedroom where that staff member stays. Right from the start, Rex was great. He began "training" immediately by not showing Stella attention until she calmed down. He was also patient as we reviewed all our needs and what we wanted to get out of training and his training style. Since we began out training, Rex has been so accommodating. Meeting with us when we need with location lessons that offer extra "distractions" for Stella. He's even changed our training techniques along the way to fit Stella's personality when traditional methods weren't strict enough. Before Rex, Stella wore an easy-walk halter that did little to improve her walking behavior. We were at a point where we hated taking her out because she would constantly be at the end of the leash, choking herself to meet people and explore. Although we're still in the beginning phase of training, we've seen great improvement in Stella's behavior. We can actually walk her without being pulled down the path, on a NORMAL leash, she knows to sit when we stop, and is even on her way to learning "Place". I can't say enough great things about Rex. He listens to our problems with Stella and has even recommended alternative training methods. Originally, we were taking her to TMD's Doggie Daycare and Rex recommended we STOP because it was re-enforcing bad behavior as she has not yet learned how to behave around other dogs and although the facility does a wonderful job at giving 1-1 attention to dogs during daycare, Stella required 24/7 1-1 attention to reinforce training. Instead, he recommended 1-1 outings where he'd take her out for an hour (grabbing her from out apt) and go on little training adventures. I gush about TMD whenever a friend mentions doggie issue. I couldn't be happier with Rex and the overall facility offerings. I highly recommend them! read more

We have been a client of Train My Dogs for over two years. Our dog comes home happy and relaxed each time. Other daycares can over stimulate a dog, with too many dogs or sounds. We have experienced that in the past. We are happy to have found them. Highly recommend this daycare. read more

We took our new rescue pup to the Manners 101 class with Heather. She was a great trainer and her corrections to our training were incredibly helpful! We saw improvements right away and our pup really enjoyed the classes. The class was very small(around 3 dogs total) so we had lots of attention and time for questions. I would really recommend training with Heather! read more

I cannot say enough positive things about Train My Dogs, but I'll try to narrow it down! My first experience with Train My Dogs was when I enrolled my 12 week old gold doodle in their "Puppy Smart Start" class. The trainer Robin (who sadly moved away from Austin) was FANTASTIC. First, I love that they use a rewards based training methodology. It made me comfortable right from the beginning. Secondly, Robin would spend as much time after class answering your questions as you needed and she always sent incredibly detailed follow-up emails so we didn't have to remember everything during class. The class size was also limited to only six puppies so we received lots of attention. After the puppy class ended I started taking my dog to Train My Dogs for day camp. I work 5 days a week and often feel guilty leaving him during the day. I love that at Train My Dogs he spends minimal time in a crate and really gets a ton of exercise and socialization. In addition, they work with him on standard manners and also gets individualized time with a trainer. My dog has been to plenty of other day camps in the area and I have to say Train My Dogs is the ONLY place he gets visibly excited to be dropped off at. Sometimes I wonder if he even wants to me to pick him up at the end of the day! I would trust my dog anytime with Train My Dogs. They're wonderful people and extremely knowledgeable. read more

We love Train My Dogs! Don't be scared away by the price -- TMD is more expensive than other doggie daycares in Austin, but the extra training they provide is well worth it! Our dogs always come home tuckered out, socialized, and a little better behaved than they were before. TMD is limited to 24 dogs a day, which is quite small and allows the trainers to spend a lot of one-on-one time with your fur baby. Dogs are rotated inside and outside throughout the day and receive both group and individual (!!) training. The trainers show you how to continue reinforcing training at home. It's called "Day School" for a reason! TMD has been incredibly helpful for both my dogs, who have polar opposite personalities. Bonham is rambunctious and bossy and loves everyone and everything. We adopted him as a puppy, and TMD helped us teach him basic manners and tricks like sitting, laying down, waiting at doors, etc. Bluebell, on the other hand, was super fearful of new people and situations when we first adopted her. Thanks to TMD's patient attention, she's totally come out of her scaredy-pants shell. Her new favorite thing is going for walks, which terrified her when we first brought her home! The location is also super convenient to drop dogs off on the way to work if you live south and work downtown. Ultimately we've had to stop bringing the dogs regularly because of a job change that often keeps my commute from lining up with pickup/dropoff times. That said, we have been so happy with our experience and would recommend TMD without any reservations. Heather and Cathy and the rest of the team are dog whisperers! read more

Nancy was recommended to me by three different people walking their dogs in my neighborhood. Once we started taking her classes I could see why. She is great. I also took some private lessons because although my dog was learning quickly, I was a little slow in understanding how to work with my dog. Nancy's training has taught me what I need to know and how to enjoy my dog so much more. Since my dog Ginny is still young I take her to Nancy's training center on Mary Street across from Thai Fresh on a regular basis. While I am working my dog is being trained and taught how to act in all sorts of situations (Ginny has even learned to love going to Home Depot). Ginny loves going to the Train My Dogs center, and when she comes home is happy, tired and we both can relax for the night. Next time maybe I will ask Ginny to pick up some light bulbs if she is at the hardware store.... read more

Trust your gut if something doesn't seem quite right here. My dog attended puppy classes starting at 14 weeks old at TMDA and went to their day school from then on until he was 1.5 years. Then he was kicked out, without warning, for aggressive behavior towards other dogs. We had also participated in the "manners around town" course, and received very little actual instruction. Billing was also always a mess at TMDA and it didn't seem well tracked. My guy is 3 now, and he's been attending Taurus at South Lamar successfully and happily for a year and a half now, and it has made all the difference! He also did some one on one training in Georgetown at Ponderosa Pet Resort, and he's a completely different dog. Neither of these places allow for the possibility for aggression from any of their attendees, pick ups and drop offs are so well organized. Hate to leave a bad review, but if our experience can help anyone else, probably not the right fit if your dog requires more attentive training. read more

Five stars and I would have done seven. I first heard about Nancy from a mutual friend and now that we're in the middle of her puppy class, I cannot recommend her enough. She really speaks dog! Her techniques encourage patience and positive reinforcement and I am becoming a better dog owner because of it. I'm learning skills that I can build upon long after class is over, and my great little puppy is getting even better each day. read more

We are in the middle of a puppy training class here and I'm astonished of the progress that our little guy is making. We took our other dog here last year and he did wonderful, but he was fairly well taken care of before we got him and learned fast. Our new little guy was neglected and would just hide in the corners all day. He opened up as time went on but definitely wouldn't sit, come, or follow any commands. After three sessions at TMD, he does it all! They are really knowledgeable and will make you and your pet's life so much better!! Highly recommended for dogs of all ages. read more

My pup Yoshi is a regular there and we LOVE this place. It's a bit pricey but totally worth it. The staff are knowledgeable and are really friendly. No matter where I live in Austin, Yoshi will always, and only, go here for daycare and boarding. read more

We used Train My Dogs for a basic obedience class when we first adopted our dog from a shelter a year ago. She was one year old and had apparently lived in someone's yard for her entire life before being rescued by animal control, so needless to say she needed a lot of help with focus and understanding basic concepts such as "indoors" and "ceiling fans", much less "sit" and "leave it". From day one it was obvious that our dog was the most disruptive and out of control dog in the class. Rachel, the instructor at Train My Dogs (I have no idea who this Nancy person is . . .), was nice, but as the class progressed one thing became really obvious. The other dogs were all out-progressing our dog despite our religious practice with her at home, which made us frustrated and feel like ineffective doggie parents. Then I found out that all of the other dogs in the class were ALSO enrolled in Train My Dog's day school, so they were receiving more than twice as much training on a weekly basis than our dog was. After paying $200 for the obedience class, we felt like the class and our "homework" should be enough to get our dog on the right track, but as the other dogs started to make real progress our dog was floundering. Rachel knew the other dogs by name and had a better understanding of their strengths and weaknesses than she did our dog. At times it felt like she was treating the other dogs in class preferentially and avoided interacting with us. Rachel was also a bit of a flake, having to reschedule classes several times, often at the last minute. By the end of the class our dog had made some progress but was still the least-well-behaved dog in the group and struggling with several of the concepts we had been taught. After the class was over I thought it would be beneficial to enroll our dog in day school at Train My Dogs to continue her education and get more lengthy training sessions. I set up our required evaluation appointment a week in advance, but when I showed up to Train My Dogs' facility, Rachel's assistant was there looking after the dogs in day school but Rachel was nowhere to be seen. I brought my dog there on my lunch break since there are only certain days that evaluations can occur, and after waiting for forty minutes and having her assistant call her cell phone multiple times I had to leave to take my dog home and get back to work. Rachel did not attempt to call me once during this time. She called my phone several hours later to let me know she had been stuck in traffic on her way back from a private lesson and asked when we could reschedule. Sorry, lady. I was evaluating you just as much as you were (supposed to be) evaluating my dog, and in my experience people who no-call, no-show are fired every single time. read more

We have two one-year old Frenchies who are littermates. For those not familiar with littermates, they tend to be even more difficult to train because they are so attached to each other. I tried to train them on my own but finally gave up and we hired Heather. She truly made our lives so much better!! A lot of our issues (walking, barking at dogs) are pretty much gone now. My one regret is not hiring her sooner!! read more

This may be an odd review but hear me out: I took my 12 week old Rottie pup to the Mon night puppy class with my son. About halfway through the class my sons eyes started getting puffy. Then puffier... we left and went home. I emailed and explained the situation, no less than 20 minutes later I had a refund email from PayPal, full refund for the entire course. The other reviews can tell you about the services provided, my review tells you about the integrity of the establishment! This is how business' are supposed to behave, kudos to Train My Dog! read more

Train My Dogs is the best place - my dog LOVES it and they are always so accomodating of all our needs. Last week the traffic was so bad I called and asked if I could do a late pick-up. They said no problem and it really made my day. I always know my pup is getting great care - she sits and paws at the door for someone to let her in when I drop her off for daycare, and last time I picked her up after a few overnights, the person staying with her said that she was just the sweetest dog. Thanks Train My Dogs team for taking care of all our pups! read more

I *heart* Nancy and Train My Dogs. Doll and I did the beginning puppy class and we learned lots of usual info: everything from basic obedience to more advance tricks. Nancy is such a sweet gal with such an enthusiasm that you can't NOT love her. Sound training techniques and a fun class. Love Yappy Hour, too! read more

Nancy is great with our Trixie! We have a pit mix that was a little aggressive as a pup and we took her to Train My Dog's Puppy class where she learned some manners. Trixie is looking forward to more training with Nancy. read more

Train My Dogs rocks! I took the Puppy Class and also take my now four-month-old puppy to doggie dayschool once a week, and the benefits have been tremendous. My dog gets to play with other dogs under the supervision of a trainer, so her doggie social skills have improved quite a bit, and she learns something new every week. The first week Nancy taught her to "Park it" (go to a certain spot and scoot into a "down" position and stay there). When Nancy showed me the "park it" when I came to pick up Ivy at the end of the day, I just about fell over. I was amazed that someone who had no bond with my dog could teach her something in one day, with the distraction of other dogs around, and have it stick. She conveys information quickly, is charismatic and fun, and dogs really seem to respond to her happy vibe and her sense of authority. Worth every penny! read more

Yikes! Just got a new puppy 6 weeks ago. And I work full time--what to do. Then I remembered what a great time I had in doggie school with Nancy Cusick several years ago. Even luckier she was just opening a doggie day care. My new pup is so lucky to spend two days a week in Nancy's new facility; getting training sessions, going on outings to several different puppy friendly places, swimming in the greenbelt. She is already very well mannered little girl. We're taking puppy classes too! Oh, yeah did I mention she sponsors Yappy Hour at the Irie Bean coffee shop once a month....Nancy definitely deserves 5 stars!! read more

I adore everyone at Train My Dogs. My "Austin brown dog" Jade started attending in December 2012 for boarding when I went home for the holiday's. I was a little reluctant to leave her at first, being that my other doggie day care experiences had been unpleasant and my dog would come home nervous from every other daycare center we tried. After, December Jade started attending Day School on a weekly basis. She initially had some small issues and had some "stick guarding" behavior and would sometimes get snippy with other dogs at the center. However, the staff always addressed her behavior and we even took a little break from TMD during this time. I appreciated them letting me know how Jade was really doing, and even more addressing the underlying problem. Jade is a shy, insecure dog and can get defensive when she feels out of control. However, everyone there worked to get to know Jade and get her comfortable; we eventually changed her dayschool day (upon their suggestion) to another day during the week with dogs more suited to Jade's personality. The staff is amazing here, they take a special interest in every dog and work to figure out what makes them most comfortable. Jeannette always says you want to set your dog up for success and they do this. Since then Jade has come a long way. She no longer has problems with other dogs, and has really opened up in her personality. She trusts humans and other dogs more, and is more loving that when we first rescued her from APA. I'm told she does very well at dayschool these days, and especially loves hanging out with the puppies. I recommend this center to everyone I meet who has a dog. We've even taken a few of their classes and are currently enrolled in Treiball with Meggan (a huge hit). My favorite part of the week is dropping Jade off on Mon & Thursday, and seeing her get all wiggly and excited whenever Erin, Meggan, or Jeannette comes to the door. It makes me feel good to know my dog is happy and with people who care about her. read more

Our dog comes home tired and very happy. The staff truly cares about your dog. Worth it.

We had so much fun with Nancy! I have a lab with lots of energy and some "dominant" (not aggressive but annoying to other dogs..) tendencies and going to this class really improved his behavior and my expectations of him. We attended both the Basic Training for Adolescents and Tricks class (SOOOO much fun). We have a much better relationship and I know how to provide mental exercises. I also love how the class is held around town to train them to work under distraction as well. Nancy is so fun, knowlegable and really gets to know each dog personally and tailor the class to meet their needs. I highly recommend her and we can't wait to do another class in the future. read more

I took Nancy's tricks class and it was fun and informative. Her enthusiasm is contagious and she understands how to communicate with your dog. She's a great trainer for people (and dogs too!). read more

We had a wonderful experience with Train My Dogs. Heather helped train our dog and was so attentive, kind and knowledgeable in every session. We all learned so much and always enjoyed coming out every week! read more

I don't know what I would do without Train My Dogs Austin. I have never met a group of people that love dogs more. I take my two dogs to dayschool twice a week and every one of those days is their BEST DAY EVER. They are so excited to go, wiggle into the front door without even a look back at me, and are happily exhausted when I pick them up. Whenever I've had a question or a special skill I need help with, they are always so happy to lend a hand, offer guidance, and all around help me make the best training decisions for my two little furry babies. I love Train My Dogs Austin and every lovely soul that helps make that special place exactly what it is... pure puppy magic. read more

I could write all day about the ways the trainers at Train My Dogs have helped with our dog(s), but the only way you'll really get it is by taking your dog there yourself. One of our dogs had a traumatic experience at another boarding facility in town, and developed some resource guarding due to that experience. The trainers at Train My Dogs (special shout out to Jeannette and Meggan) have helped us SO much with conditioning and desensitizing our reactive dog that we were able to adopt a second one! Both dogs love staying here, which is huge. They wiggle until the door opens and get inside as fast as they can. Then when we pick them up, they are wiped out from playing and learning all day. As a dog mom, what could be better?! Thanks, TMD! read more

My Doberman has been attending doggy daycare and obedience classes at TMD since he was only a few months old. He will be 2 years old in March '13 and is one of the most well-behaved, well-trained dogs I have ever had. He is an inherently sweet dog but I attribute his stellar behavior, temperament and socialization skills to TMD, HANDS-DOWN. Everywhere I go, he is praised for his behavior and I never take credit... I tell them it was the awesome place where he was trained and where he goes to daycare!!! Here is why I sought out doggy daycare and obedience in the first place to see if my review applies: Prior to owning my Doberman, I didn't realize the amount of socialization it takes to ensure a truly sociable "bomb proof" Doberman, or dog for that matter. When I decided on a Doberman, I consulted many sources that claimed it was imperative to well socialize him due to the breed's intelligence, loyalty and instinct to protect. Puppies can get tweaked early which turns into aggression later in life. Socialization and proper play etiquette was vital to instill early. Considering I wanted my Dobie to go anywhere with me, to do anything and be able to be around anyone, I knew I had to seek out some help with training and socialization. I looked up places that were highly rated and nearby and I found TMD. The whole staff is amazing. They are attentive, friendly, responsive, understanding and resourceful. They were a lifesaver the first 4 -12 months of my dog's life as I was finishing up school at UT. Doggy daycare + reinforcement of training + socialization during that time was crucial and I would not have been able to apply the time needed to start him off on the right track without TMD. I recommend them to every dog owner I meet!!! Other than working on behavior and training, here are some sweet and thoughtful perks of this awesome place: - They will put you on an "on-call" list if you can't commit to a particular day of the week for daycare. - They create goodie bags on holidays for you dog. - They have fun socials once a month for you, your dog and other like-minded crazy dog people - They take videos, pictures and truly enjoy your dog like it's their own. - They teach fun tricks and keep your dog stimulated during the day (as well as make sure they have proper play etiquette with the other dogs, of course) My dog came home doing a "high-five." - They subject dogs to all kinds of stimuli... Cats, kids, babies, traffic, you name it. If you have a puppy or an old dog that needs training, socialization or if you just want to wear your dog out so you can relax in the evening after a long day of work (I am guilty of this!!!) contact them ASAP. I will be happy to share more with anyone that asks me and be proud to show off my big pup anytime as a testimonial! read more

I chose this establishment based on their reviews, and I'm glad I did! I have a young chiweenie. She is a rescue and suffers from separation anxiety. I work a lot but work on obedience training at home with her daily. Taking her to doggy day care has helped with her interaction with other dogs as well as learning that she can feel safe while I'm away! I recently boarded my little one while I was away for 5 days, and when I picked her up she was so calm and happy! She enjoys going to Train My Dogs and the staff is amazing! read more

I took my adorable little rescue, Bille here when she was 3-4months old for the puppy classes and also day boarding to help her socialize with dogs. Prior to booking the classes everyone was really helpful with my questions and concerns. When we got to puppy class our trainer was Heather. Heather was lovely and really knowledgable. Bille adores her and would sprint from the car to the centre every time we had class, to say hello. At the end of the classes I also booked Heather for a one-to-one leash training session, this was hugely helpful and would recommend it to everyone. Also, she has continued to care for Billie, inquiring about her on email and giving further advice for her development. Train MY Dogs, especially Heather have given Bille a great start in life and a brilliant foundation for future learning. Thanks! read more

I agree with Rosemary - If I could give Train My Dogs MORE stars, I would. Nancy's approach to dog training fun, engaging, and, most importantly, it's effective. My puppy and I took the basics course this spring and there are so many things about it that I (and he) loved. She taught us so much more than tips and tricks... she taught us about the reasons they behave the way they do and how to use that to get the behavior we want. And having the classes throughout the city, outdoors, made it all the more enjoyable... something my dog and I looked forward to each week. I've also sent my puppy to dayschool with Nancy and I've now decided to make this a regular thing. He came home very happy and incredibly tuckered out, which is exactly what I was hoping for. For any of you who work all day and feel guilty about leaving your dog home sleeping and bored, dayschool is the answer! I highly recommend taking your dogs to Nancy and her team!!! read more

Over the summer I adopted a rescue pup. Shortly after I was deployed to Texas to support hurricane Harvey relief. I didn't want to board my dog during this prime time of bonding and training. Beyond that leaving the family for many weeks I wanted the companion support! I looked at a few options and noted that Train My Dog would have pro trainers working with my pet on a daily basis. After I met with them for the trial day I could tell my dog loved the place and the staff, so I immediately signed up. They were phenomenal!! The staff became like my little friends at the end of the day telling me about who my dog was friends with, what he had been learning, tips for how to work with him such as safely going off leash and helping him overcome his fear of elevators. Best investment I could have made. I'm leaving Austin, but my dog is graduating cum laude. I would return here in a heartbeat! Thank you for all who have been patient with my frantic schedule! read more

Nancy is amazing! She has been working with my Labradoodle puppy for a couple of weeks. One of my main goals was to have my dog be able to play off leash in a park. Nancy got her to that in a very short time. Nancy is easy to work with. She is gentle with the pets she is teaching. I highly recommend her for both group and private lessons! read more

Train My Dogs did about an hour and a half session with my mutt and I and it was amazing what he learned so quickly from them!! The trainer had such an upbeat awesome attitude and trained with only positive reinforcement tactics which was fun to learn and understand! She explained why we were doing what we were doing so that I could get the right mindset for continuation of training. GREAT experience!! read more

We love Nancy and Train My Dogs! I'm a first time dog owner and took the Puppy Basics class with Nancy and loved it! The class takes place in locations around town (all walking distance from the learning center!) with real distractions in relevant scenarios (the coffee shop, high traffic sidewalk etc.) The classes were informative and practical. Nancy trained us as much as she trained our puppy, making it possible for his training to continue outside of class. She is a wealth of knowledge and always happy to help. We plan on taking the intermediate class as soon as it becomes available! We are also big fans of the Train My Dog's day school. Our dog comes home from day school exhausted, happy, and usually with a new trick under his belt! It is amazing! My only complaint is that it fills up fast and hours are limited to 8 until 6. We don't have regular schedules and sometimes a couple of days notice is not enough time to reserve Boudain a spot. Still, we are such big fans that this doesn't deter us and I always call Train My Dogs first. I highly recommend group classes and day school at Train My Dogs! read more