We moved to Leander in May and after checking out several training and daycare options, we found something truly special at Unleashed Unlimited. Our pup Li'Li completed a board and train and now continues with daycare and private lessons... and she absolutely LOVES it there. We have tried another board and train and it hardly moved the needle... the key is that Unleashed trains the pup AND me! I needed to learn how to communicate better with Li. Li'Li used to be extremely skittish and afraid of people - particularly men, but thanks to the calm, confident, and compassionate training from Paul, Avery, Abby, and the entire team, she's become more confident, joyful, and open to people. The transformation is remarkable and deeply heartwarming for me as her mom. What sets Unleashed apart is not just their exceptional skill, but their genuine care and positive, no-drama approach. No yelling, no intimidation - just consistent, respectful, effective guidance. It's changed Li'Li's life and mine, too. She loves going back every few days and excited to see the staff and her furry-friends. Their fees are super reasonable, but the results? Truly priceless. I can't thank the Unleashed team enough and I recommend them with all my heart. Thank you for making our family's life significantly better. read more

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This review is about additional services they sub out. Short version, it's completely inept. Performative theater. Zero effective training techniques observed. Go elsewhere. TL;DR If their dog training services are as decent as some of the reviews imply, the snake wranglers clearly know nothing about dog training, and why they would allow their brand to be impacted by these subs, I'm not sure what the rationale is. I scheduled two of my dogs for snake training the same day. Neither session was productive. They tried to introduce the dogs to 4 different snake settings in the corral. The first one they approached the snake and shocked the dog. After putting the dog into an excited and unteachable state, they proceeded to drag the dog around the property instead of letting it re-enter a submissive, teachable state. They dragged her around so much so that they yanked the collar off of her neck. Then she proceeded to run around the property. I contained her and brought her back. Then coming back, the snake wranglers were just interested in moving onto the next station they had set up and not concerned about the dog, the dog inputs, or assessing the feedback from the dog. Zero dog skills were demonstrated. My other dog didn't want to follow their leash commands because the snake wranglers weren't skilled with a leash. So they drug my second dog out to the first snake with paws firmly planted on the ground. No training occurred. Just people perfunctorily going through the motions Shock. Repeat dragging the dog. Then when they tired of dragging her, they brought the snake to the dog. She was not even aware. She learned to associate the shock with the wrangler's poor leash skills and perhaps his scent, if anything at all because she was so focused on him and not even aware of the snakes. And she's the hunter we find every night shredding and pulling apart frogs or small field mice (rabbits still too quick for her). She loves to rip apart small prey. We thought she would be the one to bolt and attack once seeing the snakes. Only thing more oblivious to the task at hand were the snake wranglers who didn't know how to focus a dog's attention. If looking for snake aversion training, go elsewhere. The training was perfunctory and pure performance. There was no training. About as effective as them selling you snake oil for your dog's ailments. A better name for this offering would be snake aversion Theater. read more

The people who run this business love the dogs they train. We feel very fortunate that we were referred to UU. Our Berndoodle Charlie is a better boy because of the attention, care, and training. Idk what some of these folks with 1 stars are upset about. They were very tender and loving with my Charz. read more

Unleashed Unlimited Dog Training - Pet Training Near Me - Leander, Texas

I was referred to UU by a good friend with a GSP who had been to the 3 week board and train, and after observing his angel-like behavior I knew this training program was worth looking into to replicate with my dog. Upon consultation, I was immediately put at ease and Paul took the time to ask all sorts of questions about my 2 y/o yellow lab Murphy and addressed anything I wanted. I could tell he genuinely cared about his behavior, what caused us to seek training, and what motivates Murphy. E-collars get a bad rep, but they explain everything to you in depth and I learned that they are not a punishment, but a reminder that it's time to work, which also involves endless praise and treats so if the owner complies with the methods, it should be a positive experience every time they wear the collar. During the 3 week board and train, the trainers posted about him multiple times a day which delighted his helicopter mom! They also texted me updates and even FaceTimed me during his stay, which was above and beyond-- I have so much appreciation to the trainers for the effort and love they gave my guy. They even asked to keep him an additional 3 days free of charge because he still had some areas to improve. To me, this is a testament it was important that he returned to me better than he came. He has been home 10 days now and is the same happy and goofy boy, but with a solid foundation of obedience. He clearly understands the concept of the collar and reliably follows commands. We were able to go to a brewery and he laid calmly at my feet to my friends' amazement (public behavior is his biggest "issue".) He can heel perfectly at my side walking through the crowded Domain sidewalks. He will sprint to me from across the park when I call and tap the remote. Not to mention that even though his board and train has ended, I've been flooded with messages from his trainers asking about his progress and letting me know how much they miss him there. As long as the humans are bought in to the process after they come home, the dogs will thrive and the bond between you will get even stronger. The training that Unleashed Unlimited provides is top tier and I cannot recommend Paul, Avery, Abby, Josh and the rest of the team enough. This is a lifelong investment that is more than worth it. Thank you so much for ensuring a better life for me and Murphy going forward! read more

Unleashed Unlimited Dog Training - Pet Training Near Me - Leander, Texas

Unleashed Unlimited has been a lifesaver for us and our new puppy. The training has been very thorough and has helped to shape our dog into a calmer, more confident, and well adjusted member of our family. Our trainer Avery was extremely patient with all of us in our lessons. She has gone above and beyond our expectations by providing follow up emails that document our instruction and have helped to reinforce best practices for what we have been taught. Our experience at Unleashed Unlimited has been worth every penny spent. And our dog loves playing at doggie daycare, and we know all staff treat her very well and keep her safe and engaged with the other dogs. Avery, Tracey, Josh, Keisha, Paul, and Jalee all deserve special thanks and appreciation for the attention and guidance they have given us. read more

Unleashed Unlimited Dog Training - We can confidently take our puppy out in public thanks to the manners she has been taught at Unleashed Unlimited. - Pet Training Near Me - Leander, Texas

I want to thank the wonderful staff for their training expertise and flexibility, Coco came home a "new" puppy! I am sure the ice/snow storm at the end of the first week was less than ideal but I appreciate the staffs ability to adapt and care for our dog when we were unable to get to her. I applaud your training techniques and am more than pleased with what she learned in your care. We look forward to group classes and continuing her learning experience! It is truly amazing how different she is now that she is home from board and train. read more

Unleashed Unlimited Dog Training - Coco placing at the park! - Pet Training Near Me - Leander, Texas

I am very impressed with Paul and his staff! My Lexi girl started with 5 private one on one classes with Josh and then we moved on to group training classes. Lexi loves going to class and it is fun to watch her learn. I have two other dogs and I wish I would have known years ago about Unleashed Unlimited. My other dogs each went to a different training program. I highly recommend this place because it is well worth your time and money. read more

Unleashed Unlimited Dog Training - Lexi- my 2 year old Lab - Pet Training Near Me - Leander, Texas

Let me first say that I came here to update my previous review to let you know that it was still going well. I was shocked to find that I hadn't left a review and I feel bad for not having praised the great work of UU until now. As you can imagine, we are quite pleased with the results that we had at UU. We had the basics down (sit, stay, look) but it'd only work under certain "conditions" like being in the house, no distractions, treats as a bribe. We brought our girl to PetSmart but that wasn't great - the class was too crowded and she wasn't really able to master anything there that she hadn't done at home. So, we took her to UU and we're so glad we did. At first, I was worried about the e-collar and honestly ended up in tears over the conundrum. My husband suggest we try it out ourselves and we found that it just felt like a Tens unit that you get when you go to the PT. Yes, if you put it up too high, it'll hurt but it doesn't do any damage - most of the time it's just weird. With did just the three pack class, which was pricey, but some of the best money we've every spent. Here are some of the results: 1. We can walk off leash and she stays by our side - even when we pass big distractions like the dog park. Keep in mind that she's a 55lb mutt with a Rhodesian Ridgeback vibe (we don't know if she actually is an RR) so the girl can go FAST. If she wanted to run off, she definitely could but, with her training, we just don't have to worry about it. 2. Our dog used to be really anxious but she seems so much more confident on the e-collar. I think it's because the e-collar breaks her concentration so she can't fixate on the thing she's worried about (usually children on bikes or apartment-complex golf cards). 3. I can put a peanut butter doggie cupcake in front of my dog and she will patiently wait until I say "Take it." 4. When we're out-and-about, people look at our dog and say "wow!" in reference to how well-behaved she is. 5. When she starts to pick up a new bad habit (digging the carpet was a thing for a minute), we know how to safely use the e-collar to stop the behavior. 6. We've trained her to not jump up on the sofa or go into our bedroom. She has never done either. Sometimes I'll even try to "trick" her by running into the bedroom myself when we're playing and she always stops right at the boundary (and usually whines at me because she knows I'm being a total troll). 7. If she's at the vet/groomer and need to get up on the table, they just have to say "place" and she jumps right up. Keep in mind that she hates getting groomed but she seems to love doing "place." As a fun party trick, she can "place" on anything - she especially loves the concrete ping-pong table near our neighborhood playground. Anytime one of our friends and family gets a new dog, they always ask us to help train it. We keep telling them that it was just three lessons at UU and consistently applying those lessons at home! To me, this is the most important part: our dog seems happier with her training. She's not as anxious as she used to be because she knows her boundaries and we're actually able to give her more freedom. She is confident and a true good girl. read more

We love unleashed unlimited! We are SO glad our neighbor and employee of unleash unlimited, Kelly, suggested we take our dog, Tank, there! Tank gets SO EXCITED to go the daycare and I am so happy to bring him to interact with other dogs I know are up to date on vaccines while under the professional eye of the amazing trainers. He comes home a very happy and tired doggo! Not only that, but their add on options such as nail trims and baths are super convenient and better done than other grooming shops we've been to! As if it couldn't be better, it's all super affordable! It's a little bit out of the way for us, but SO worth the drive. We are so happy we found unleashed unlimited! Give Kelly and Paul a raise, they are amazing! 100/10, would recommend! read more

I attended one of their in house demonstrations designed to sell you on their training and facilities and decided to leave my pup with them for a 3 week board and train program. The cost was a couple thousand dollars and I figured with a young intelligent dog the results would be great. Once he was in their care they posted pictures of him "training" and most of the time it was nothing more than him sitting in a bed or tied down to a hook in the wall. Without having context into the training It's hard to make a judgement on what's really happening. Trust the process right? When we finally picked him up there is a 2 hour training for the owners. Unfortunately I couldn't be more disappointed with what they did. To make a long story short, they train your dog to only obey with the stimulation of a shock collar. It's humane, but would require you to charge a collar and remote daily and utilize it for EVERY command you give the dog. Who wants to be physically attached to a device for every interaction with your dog? What happens when other family members tell him to do something? Do I need to hand off the remote every time someone other than me calls him? The thought process for it all is horribly flawed. I got him back and he was marginally better than when I dropped him off. He still doesn't know heel, there is no holding in place like they promised and his recall is largely the same. Not only did the trainer struggle with him during our session, but the other Labrador in the room was struggling mightily while getting sit and down confused. I've had other dogs trained in 2 weeks and had significantly better results in less time. I can't express to you the disappointment I have with the results. read more

Oh how we miss our friends at Unleashed Unlimited! Our dog started her 3 week training in February before COVID forced the closure of businesses. Fortunately, we were able to complete that training because I cannot imagine how we would have survived all of this otherwise. She went in a wild little rebel and came out a new girl. We are now believers. Paul and the team do an amazing job and we are so lucky to have them in Leander. Hope we get to see them again soon. read more

The folks at Unleashed Unlimited are top notch and I endorse them without reservation! If you have a pup who needs to work on his or her behavior (or just need overnight boarding or daycare for your pup), they are the best and worth the trip! In our case our dog Colt (who is totally nuts but has become less so because of ULUL) has spent countless hours with their team for boarding and training, even with a minor paw injury. They kept us posted constantly and gave him the same care we would have. Their love of dogs and consistently professional attitude make them our go to place for overnight boarding and dog training. Thanks Paul and the Unleashed gang! read more

Took my pug here for snake aversion training. Overall, great experience. Very well organized. Everyone was friendly and the training was top notch! read more

My husband has never had dogs in his life. Naturally, his first ever pet was a big change for him and he was quite overwhelmed with the amount of "puppy" he was dealing with. Fortunately, one of my colleagues recommended UL to me and I didn't even think twice - I believe that dogs are always happier when they are made to work (mine is a working breed) and UL teaches them just that. You're scheduled for an initial evaluation during which they explain their methods , and how they use the e collar not as punishment, but as an attention grabbing device - much like food. You can then pick between the different training options. Also offered are group lessons, and stay and board lessons. The trainers here know dogs and they DO NOT discriminate based on breed or background of the dog. The stay and learn program enables you to leave your dog here for daycare during which they will be trained, followed by a private session during which you will be trained to work with your dog. Today, my super stubborn hyper puppy has come a long way since I first started training with her 2.5 months ago. (She's still hyper and stubborn but I can leash walk her without her ever pulling me. Score!) They are a little more expensive than pet smart for instance, but you truly reap the benefits sooner than you'd think. Disclaimer however, your dog is only going to progress if you put in work at home. Paul , Miguel , Marissa and the rest of the team respect the animals , they're never harsh, and they will transform your dog for the better. The more your dog listens to you, the safer they are , and you'll have so much more peace of mind. I look forward to taking pogo to group lessons when she's a little older. read more

Unleashed Unlimited Dog Training - Pogo on her placeboard - such focus and discipline thanks to unleashed. - Pet Training Near Me - Leander, Texas

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My dog was a handful before attending training sessions at unleashed! The training received by Izzy and the rest of the staff was great. My dog, Ginger, gets so excited about being around them. I have to say that the training I received was the best part. I feel much more confident in knowing how to continue with her positive interactions with me and others! read more

First of all, they conduct the free consultation in a huge room with other dogs so it was so loud the intake person couldn't even hear us because another dog was barking all the time. Secondly, they put you through this big spiel and don't advertise their rates up front, so you know its expensive. I heard one lady spent $1300 for nothing. Thirdly, and most importantly, they used a shock collar on their demonstration dog to get it to stay during the demonstration! If you have to actively shock a dog to get it to stay, the dog Is NOT trained!!! It is being controlled. I heard the German Shepherd yelp twice when they were supposedly showing how well they had it trained. I looked to see if someone was zapping it and sure enough, there was a woman off to the side with a small black device in the palm of her hand. This is appalling. I have a nervous and anxious dog who would never tolerate any level of shock. And fundamentally, the fact that they couldn't keep that poor dog in a stay position without shocking it shows an epic failure of their "training"!!! If you have to zap the dog to perform a simple command, you haven't taught it anything! I think the reason they do these demos in a large room with lots of noise is so you don't hear the dog yelp when they zap it. They say its like a "tap on the shoulder." Well, that poor dog clearly yelped twice... and I left before they were done zapping it. I checked with two trainers as soon as I left, and they both said they do not recommend shock collars for training unless on certain very large muscular breeds and then for a limited amount of time. One said he'd seen a dog ruined for the rest of its life after just one shock. This is why they are outlawed in Europe. None of the "trainers" explained what their credentials were, either. Apparently you can attend three weeks of training and then open one of these franchises. I guess they've been around for a while, but I've worked with animal rescue organizations and went to police dog training school because we adopted a retired police dog, and the only thing needed to train a dog was a simple choke chain. I'm on disability now and cannot do the training like I used to, so I was looking for a little help. This was not it. The whole thing felt very cold and like a cattle-call. If they get enough people thru the doors they'll get someone to sign up for their expensive courses. Actually, it felt like a timeshare presentation. Sit and wait and listen to their sales spiel while they manipulate everything until you buy. I have a behaviorist coming today who charges $250 and solves everything in one visit. I feel much more comfortable with him because he took my call and talked with me for almost 20 minutes. These people could give a crap. It's all about the money. read more

I can't say enough good things about the trainers at unleashed unlimited. When we started here about 8 months ago, I had a very reactive, anxious dog. We did 5 private sessions with Josh, who's amazing, and now we do weekly group classes. When we first started our training here, I couldn't even walk into a room with other dogs without mine becoming extremely anxious and reactive. We're now able to work in group classes in close proximity to other dogs, which is something I never thought would happen! I'm amazed at the progress we've made! Nick, Avery and everyone else I've met here are awesome! I would highly recommend Unleashed Unlimited to anyone looking for a positive experience with knowledgeable, caring trainers. read more

Excellent Trainers! Highly recommend! Extremely knowledgeable and professional! They'll do wonders with your dog!

They are so wonderful here. I will be honest I thought the pricing was a little excessive at first, but I loved their philosophy of how to train dogs so I paid it. Best money spent!!! Our little girl which we adopted had so much energy despite exercise we needed help teaching her manners and commands. She has come so far in just the 5 one on one sessions that we have also switched to using them for boarding a daycare. Julia has been our trainer and she is amazing. She keeps coming up with ways to help us teach our girl and truly an asset here! read more

For a company that books out months in advance, I find it unacceptable to not have any type of reminder, text, email, etc prior to the event, considering they don't do refunds. This is a common practice now offered by most appointment based business. I missed the event today and am not happy with the response. The reasoning was that they had to turn down other registrations, but if they are that in demand, it doesn't make sense to only hold sessions twice a year. The company's response below deflects my very point about the commonness of notifications and offers no actual apology. It only apologies for my actions (which isn't how apologies work). This lack of ownership of the customer's problem is consistent with other 1 star reviews. I never combatted that I didn't receive a confirmation email. For the price I paid, I fully believe not having a reminder system is unacceptable. It's that simple. I hope the refund policy enforced is worth the 1 star review. read more

We love the level of care that they provide at Unleashed Unlimited. We went through the play and train program and Jax has done a good job. Jax also attends puppy care on a regular basis and loves going each day. read more

I wrote my first review after one private class...sorry, I was excited. Here we are a few months later with 5 private sessions and 5 group classes under our belt and I'm even MORE EXCITED!!!! Henry is a three year old redbone coonhound I rescued at 6 months old. I know this breed well since it is all I have ever owned but I have never had a rescue with issues like him. I took him to the park yesterday and after a lot of deep breaths, I dropped his leash to practice off leash recall for the first time and HE CAME BACK!!!!! We stayed for a while and ran, played, swam and walked around all off leash. *brb crying read more

Excellent balanced training. Patient and knowledge instructors. Kind to my pet and all pets. Clean facility and great pricing options. My dog learned so much in the first lesson that it changed everything. My walks at home and the general attention my dog now shows me is remarkable. All that in one lesson! read more

I will begin this by saying I am not completely against the e-collars (though I have been told we were taught to use them incorrectly here), I am unhappy with the poor service and training that has caused many issues with my dog. I brought in my 6-month-old Rottweiler puppy for an evaluation in September and I signed up for Stay & Learn 3 in October. I spent over $1,300 on a year long program. My puppy went to puppy classes at PetSmart and he was doing great. He really only had 1 issue we wanted to address at UU which was our dog's leash walking and lunging at passing people and dogs. The lunge was not aggressive, it was playful but not good. He was also a little shy but NEVER aggressive or mean when meeting new people. This changed after UU and nothing ever happened with me or my fiancé... I was a little weary of the shock collar, but I was told multiple times at the evaluation that,"You have a Rottweiler, he can handle it". I wanted him to be well trained and I felt like I was getting ahead of behavioral issues. We began the program and our dog was doing pretty good. He progressed to group classes in December, and then off leash classes. A couple months in, he began having issues with other dogs in class (and he had been to daycare many times and had 0 issues with dogs prior to this). My dog also began to grow very very fearful of meeting people when I took him out or to work with me. He began growling, barking, and was very tense when meeting new people, and he had NEVER done this. He did have good days at class, but many bad days. At the training classes, my dog had a e-collar and choke collar on. I begged and begged the trainers in class for help, before and after classes, and was usually told a variable of "up the dial or use the prong collar more". The issue was not getting better, it was getting worse. In May, after a particularly rough class, I reached my breaking point when I asked for help and the trainer told me "pull the collar harder, he's a big boy". I saw him yank the collar and my dogs face when he did this, and I knew this wasn't right. My fiance is 6'3, 250 pounds, how can you tell a man like that to "pull him harder", he could strangle our dog on accident from this! My dog hates men now, wouldn't be a shock if something happened with this trainer and now my dog thinks he will be hurt by men. I also asked if we should still take him to group off leash classes because I wasn't comfortable, and they told me "well, don't take him then". Isn't the whole goal for them to be socialized, well-behaved, and have fun? We stopped classes after this (5 months into my 12-month membership) and stopped the shock collar. I spoke to several trainers who follow the positive reinforcement method, and they told me to stop doing what we were doing immediately, punishing our dog was not working and was not going to work, no matter how hard we shocked or pulled. In June I called UU and asked for a refund for the remainder of our membership since this was clearly not working out. The owner called me within an hour. We expressed our concerns and his response was essentially that our dog had improved and HE was offended we didn't believe in them and their training. I hate the manipulation tactic. He also refused to give me a portion of what I paid back. He "paused" my membership if we wanted to try again (I will never do this). I begged for some of the money back so I could help my dog and find a different trainer, something that isn't cheap. The conversation was pointless and ended on we will agree to disagree. Months have passed and my dog is slowly making progress without the e-collar or prong collar. We are working on getting another trainer but are weary after this experience and after I essentially took half of the $1,300 and threw it in the trash. I am sad my sweet dog that loves going out and did everything with us isn't able to anymore. What started as a playful lunge for attention progressed in this program - leash aggression/reactivity and stranger danger. If your dog requires or you think might require more help and training than a "easy" dog, this probably isn't a good place for you. My dog clearly needed help and we were ignored and his needs were not met. I always heard dog trainers don't make money because they care so much about people getting their dog's trained, that they give away their services for too little money. Clearly not the case here. They could not give a sh*t about my dog or our family's well being. The money I paid to have my dog have more issues than before is worth more to them the our whole family's happiness. UPDATE: We found a positive reinforcement trainer who is working with King and he is really damaged. Our trainer confirmed we were taught to use the e-collar all wrong. King is also taking a floral remedy by Dr Bach to help with his anxiety and help him move past whatever trauma he was put through. We have a long road ahead of us but are working on it. read more

No! I don't spank my kids and I won't shock my dogs. My dog is afraid of thunder so he'd probably flip with the collar they use anyway. I went UU and tried the collar... HATED getting electrocuted. That's what it feels like to me. There's a reason they're banned in so many countries and frowned upon by so many animal welfare organisations.... so after much research I'm comfortable with my decision to practice positive rather than punitive training. Read up on it and think twice. It ain't a "tap on the shoulder in a busy restaurant" to get attention, it's a shock out of NOWHERE that causes the body to release cortisol, the stress hormone into the body! Not my style! I love my babies way too much! https://www.companionanimalpsychology.com/2013/06/the-end-for-shock-collars.html read more

If you're looking for a quality dog training program, I highly recommend you contact Paul and Tracey at http://unleashedunlimited.com/ We enrolled our 7 month old Labrador in obedience training, and we learned how to communicate with her quite efficiently! She is now a graduate with the ability to sit and down (& stay!), place, heel on and off leash, and be managed at varied distances. We are looking forward to learning more in the the Tricks classes. These trainers have a great ability to manage a variety of classes with different skill levels of people & their pups. They keep safety in mind to make sure we all have a positive learning experience. The classes are conveniently located in and around Austin as well as indoors and outdoors. They have a cool face book page at https://www.facebook.com/unleashedunlimited where you can see cool pics of your pets in action. In fact, we enjoyed our training classes so much, we're getting a second Labrador, so we can both train the dogs at the same time! read more

Paul and Tracy are top-dogs at what they do. They really understand human/dog relationships and really get to know their clients, both furry and otherwise. My dog Sam and I really loved seeing them and hope we can start up again after I finish school ... With a lifetime membership to train with them, I know my dog and I have lots of paw-portunities to play and learn with this dynamic duo. After each class, you can just tell Sam's dogs are barkin'. He sleeps like a baby after a hard day of intellectual stimulation. They don't just teach your dog commands and tricks, they teach your dog to think. Sam and I give them two paws up. read more

I signed up for the consultation for the board and train program due to the many positive reviews listed here on Yelp. My dog has a number of things he needs to work on, hence why we were seeking help with training. We got him at the beginning of 2020, so due to Covid, we were not able to get into adequate dog training classes like I had wanted to do. Upon our arrival, the female trainer was not very welcoming. She seemed very annoyed about my dog pulling on the leash and barking with excitement. I did not like that she hit him on the nose to get him to stop barking. I know this is a training technique commonly used, but we don't know her well enough for that to be ok. These are 2 habits that I told her we were needing to work on. She had him taken out of the room so we could talk easier which I did say was ok. My dog is an 80 lb goldendoodle and they said he needed to be tested for the kennel. My dog does not sleep in a kennel. Just a personal choice I have made. The female trainer pulled out a kennel knowing it was too small for him and basically shoved him in there very forcefully. He could not stand up all the way and didn't have any room to lay down. She told me not to look at him or talk to him. Of course he started to panic. It made me very uncomfortable as a dog mom that if she would treat my dog like that in front of me, there's no telling what would happen if I were to leave him in their care. Overall, I was very disappointed in the actions I encountered and wouldn't recommend anyone trust their dog to Unleashed Unlimited read more

We have been training my German Shepard there for the last 10 months. A wonderful experience and extremely productive. They teach you how to train your dog and then reinforce socialization and obedience with unlimited group classes (if you opt for that routine). For someone who didn't know how to train a dog, it's been fantastic. Highly recommended. My large dog is now responsive and well behaved in most every situation and around all kinds of people and dogs. Nice people who know what they're doing. read more

These guys and gals are top notch! Our puppies have been going there for Play and Train, along with Doggie Day Care, for a couple of months now and the difference is amazing. They go above and beyond to ensure that your pup is trained and that you are also 'trained' on how to continue and maintain the new skills your pup has learned. It's so important for your pet's safety to have them trained and socialized, and the professionals at Unleashed Unlimited are the absolute best at providing the skills you need for a healthy and happy dog! read more

This spring we took our dog to Unleashed's Rattlesnake Avoidance class and this morning, it saved his life and ours. Instead of engaging with the rattler, my pup backed away and came running right to me. We will be signing him up again for a refresher course next spring. Thank you for having these classes!!! read more

I found Unleashed Unlimited after trying basic obedience classes with my first dog and not being successful. Diesel was not food motivated and seemed to be too smart for his own good - he knew what I was asking him to do but was choosing to ignore me. Then we found Unleashed Unlimited! At first I was very hesitant to use an e-collar (shock collar) with Diesel - but after Paul explained how to use them I was on board and ready to go. If we try to ask a friend a question in a noisy restaurant and he doesn't respond, we can punch him in the face for not answering or we can tap him on the shoulder to let him know we were addressing him... this is how they use the e-collar: tap the dog on the shoulder to let them know they need to be paying attention, instead of punishing the dog for not performing. Diesel responded incredibly well - Paul and Tracy were so supportive and so receptive to all my questions and concerns. They knew I was a little scared of the e-collar and went above and beyond to explain all their techniques and all the reasons behind what they did with Diesel. I went on to use the techniques and strategies they taught me to train Diesel as my service dog. Now, 3 years later, I got a puppy and have been surprised at how challenging it is to train him with Diesel around. I went straight to Unleashed Unlimited and Paul saved the day again! Cooper is now working with his own e-collar and responding wonderfully! Paul offered to use the last couple private lessons to show me ways to work with both my dogs together moving forward. Paul and Tracy have been wonderful at not just training both my dogs, but also teaching me to train my dogs so I can continue the progress once my time with them is up. I cannot recommend Unleashed Unlimited enough! The staff is wonderful and they genuinely want you and your dog to be successful. read more

Unleashed Unlimited Dog Training - Diesel and Cooper working with the placeboard - Pet Training Near Me - Leander, Texas

Unleashed Unlimited was a lifesaver for us, and probably kept the pup from heading back to the shelter! We boarded our (then) 7-month-old German Shepherd/Golden Retriver puppy with Paul and Tracey for 3 weeks in their board-and-train with unlimited lifetime classes program. Was it expensive? Yes- shockingingly so...but worth EVERY penny now!! Before training, our pup was sweet but totally out of control. She would run with no recall, nip at our noses, jump on people, harass the cats, etc. After training, she is able to go everywhere with us on or off leash, visit restaurants, interact with other dogs, be in the front yard without a leash and respond appropriately -- the training she received at Unleashed Unlimited made the difference in just tolerating her and completely and unabashedly enjoying her! Paul and Tracey schedule classes on a very regular basis at their training centers and some even occur on trails or at restaurants, so it adds variety and new challenges for the dogs. They are always available to "tweak" behaviors or offer advice on new issues that arise. The lifetime classes are invaluable in keeping the dogs in line and reminding them of their manners, while giving them a great chance to interact with other dogs and people. Hopefully I will have this dog for a long, long time but regardless, Unleashed Unlimited will always be my go-to for any future dog training!!! Now if they would only take cats and husbands.... read more

We had a wonderful experience with Unleashed Unlimited. Our dog had several annoying behaviors that we couldn't seem to gain any headway with. She went in for the 3 week board training over the holidays and came back a different dog. We can take her off leash at the park, our children's kids are able to come and go without any incidents, and she's completely stopped stealing underwear (whew!). We still have a year's worth of group classes that we are looking forward to taking advantage of so that she can do more and more with us as a family. They were very loving towards her and even took her into the vet for us when she got a UTI during her stay. Definitely worth the money! read more

DO NOT TAKE YOUR FURBABY HERE! My mom's dog has come home sick twice. Once with a serious flu-like virus, and the second time with kennel cough and an infection or burn on his testicles. Neither time was she informed of his poor health or asked if they could get him medical attention. They have a complete disregard for an animal's health and a lack of cleanliness to their facility. She has email the owner to notify him of what happened and he hasn't even bothered to address the issue. read more

Wow what a difference teaching the humans can make..We still go to*school* everyday.Have treats, fun time and down time..This is the way to learn our dog training skills..Yes we have the collars to help us learn, but they dont hurt us..Its just a nudge in the right direction..We love learning from MrPaul.Ms Bailey and Ms Tracey..and a big thank you to our parents who found them..see you soon Unleashed Unlimited..Jenna and Elvis read more

Unleashed Unlimited Dog Training - Happy Down - Pet Training Near Me - Leander, Texas

We adopted our dog Max back in January. Max is a 100+ lb. mutt, and he had been returned to the shelter twice by two different people. We knew Max would require a little bit of an investment on our part. I researched a few different companies, and Unleashed Unlimited's Yelp reviews sold me. We booked our consultation. The owners were awesome, listened to our concerns, and we decided to sign Max up for the Board & Train package. There is no doubt in my mind that we would not have been able to get Max to where he is today by ourselves - or with a different company. Max is awesome with all the basic commands, behaves himself, and WE are getting the training that WE need too. Max now attends doggie daycare at Unleashed at least once a week, loves the staff (and they seem to love him too!) and Miguel just left after our first in-home session that's included in the package. Miguel is so knowledgeable, Max loves and trusts him, and he gave us some great pointers on how to structure our day to day with Max inside the home. They respond very quickly to emails every time I've reached out, and they will be the only place we board Max whenever we go out of town. They have lifelong customers with us and I am so grateful for them. I referred my boss to them as well, and she opted for the Board & Train package with her 10 year old Maltese. She is blown away by the difference, too. If you are wondering if it is worth it or if you should give Unleashed a shot - don't give it another thought. The answer is a big huge YES. read more

I am not sure what other classes are like but I was not impressed with the Snake Avoidance Training. My husband and I have three dogs, two of which went through the training before. Our two older dogs seemed to associate the building and the trainers as "negative" and not the snakes. The trainers were yanking and dragging our dogs to be close to the snakes as well as shoving the snakes towards them instead of letting the dogs make the decision on their own. Once the trainer decided the dogs had enough encounters with the snake, they let the leash go. This particular class, they had three rattlesnakes on one side and one rattlesnake on the other side. The leash was released by the three rattles and our dogs appeared to do what the trainer was looking for which was walk far away from the snakes and back to their owners. However, all three of our dogs walked within a foot of the lone rattlesnake trying to get back to us. The trainers seemed more focused on getting as many dogs and people thru the training, than the actually training. My husband had made the comment that he over heard one of the trainers talking to the staff that they are moving too slow and that he could get dogs in and out in about 15 seconds. This class also had a copperhead and a water moccasin in a cage that they hold in the dogs face for a few seconds for them to smell and remember the scent. They get shocked as the snake is in their face with the intention for them to associate the snake as negative. We found a copperhead in our yard earlier today. As a test, we put each dog on a leash and one by one walked them by the snake (directly after it had been killed) to see what they would do. Each dog went right for it once they saw it. Because of the encounter we had today, we are skeptical that the training worked for the other snakes they were supposed to be trained to avoid. This class has a one fits all mentality. One training style to fit all different kinds of dog breeds, ages, personalities etc. Like humans, every dog has it's own personality and way of learning. A training style may work for one dog but not for the next. read more

Unleashed Unlimited is as good as it gets! We took our to boys to Paul and Tracey and the results are priceless! Before their training there would have been no way we could have taken our dogs to the dog park and let them off their leash. We never would have seen out dogs again not to mention that we learned a lot about dog behavior as a bonus from training. Paul and Tracey not only are really, really good at what they do they truely love all dogs. They make a great team and I'm excited to start the agility training sometime soon. read more

In the past, we have taken our dogs through training classes at the pet stores, but this time we wanted to go beyond that and train my lab so that we could trust him implicitly - on or off-leash - to come anytime we called him and to be well behaved. We did a lot of research and decided to have Unleashed Unlimited come out for a free consultation. We were very impressed by their professionalism and their website (one of the few we saw for trainers that was up-to-date consistently). We enrolled our dog in their group class program, and it has been a wonderful experience for both he and us. He loves going to class to learn and interact with the other dogs, and he learned so much so quickly (as did we). Going to classes consistently, it was gratifying to see both our dog's progress and the progress of other dogs. And Paul and Tracey's love of the dogs is unmistakeable. I could not recommend Unleashed Unlimited more heartily. It is worth every penny and then some. And the group walks at parks and the "dine with your dog" activities are invaluable ways to really challenge and bond with your dog. I can confidently say that if you take your dog to Unleashed Unlimited and don't get the results you want, it is because you have not been consistent in using the tools and knowledge you were given. read more