iHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%100+58.7Reliability 26%99+25.8Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 100Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.100SCORE
AGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#2 of 75 dog trainersiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 99%
5.0★★★★★107 Google reviews · 24 photos
100%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsiAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%1–2★ in 2 yearsiShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
Google reviewers rate this trainer 5 out of 5 based on 107 reviews, highlighting the effectiveness of board and train, puppy camp, and private lesson services. Customers frequently note that the trainer provides clear communication, sends video updates, and focuses on educating owners to ensure long-term success. The owner has not replied to any reviews.
Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 107 reviews (100% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 107 Google reviews (105 with written comments, 26 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 0% of reviews.
Most recent review: October 18, 2026.
Service: Dog Trainer serving Cary, North Carolina.
Data from Google, last updated October 26, 2026.
Score profile vs other dog trainers
Score per factor (100 = best)iEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: satisfaction and value; weakest: reliability.
Best By Farr Dog TrainingDog Trainers median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactioniSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Best By Farr Dog Training: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 95.A
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ReliabilityiReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Best By Farr Dog Training: 99/100 on this factor. Category median: 94.A
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Craft & serviceiCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 100.–
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ValueiValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Best By Farr Dog Training: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
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MomentumiMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Best By Farr Dog Training: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
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Replies to reviewsiReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 51.–
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Star ratings
107 Google reviews we collected
5.0of 5
5 stars107100%
4 stars00%
3 stars00%
2 stars00%
1 star00%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 105 written reviews
97%praise
Praise18697%
Complaints53%
PriceiGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.
Price verdicts customers left with their Google review
100%fair
Great price1142%
Reasonable1558%
Overpriced00%
Not sure00%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
7topics
Would recommend5227%
Staff & attitude3920%
Quality & results3820%
Communication3016%
Honesty & trust147%
Price & value105%
Speed & response84%
What customers talk about
We read 105 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“100% recommend Chris if you want a trainer who cares about the outcome long after the program ends, not just the training window itself.”
“I cannot recommend Best by Farr highly enough, and I would be hard-pressed to think of another service we have ever received that has made such a mean…”
“Chris’s expertise, care, and results have exceeded our expectations in every way.”
“We had an excellent experience with Best By Farr Dog Training.”
“Chris stresses clear communication between trainer and dog, and now I see why!”
“The training Winston received has genuinely been life-changing for our family.”
“Being such a big investment we wondered if we did the right thing after dropping her off and I can now say it was 100% worth it and I would do it again.”
“He was communicative throughout the entire process, always quick to answer questions and keep us updated on our dog’s progress.”
People customers mention
Chris61 reviews
Shepherd3 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Reviews for your job
Customers hired Best By Farr Dog Training for 2 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.
Sasha6 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a week ago★★★★★
We sent our 10mo the old puppy to Chris after struggling to get her to settle and feel like we were speaking the same language. After talking about what we were looking for, Chris took her for a 3 week board and train. When we picked her up it was like we had a different dog. She was listening, more comfortable and…
Reasonable priceDog boarding with training
Charlie3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★
Cannot recommend Chris and Best by Farr Dog Training enough. We took our two German Shepherd puppies to Chris for puppy training and we are extremely pleased with the outcome. Chris was extremely patient with us and our questions which was very important because it was also a huge learning process for us and not…
Great priceDog boarding with training
Jacob2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★
Chris and his wife were amazing with not only teaching me but also with caring for and training my dog Rudy. This was the first time I had ever paid for dog training in my life and it was certainly well worth the money. 10/10. Highly recommend! Very impressed with the end results! It's like I have a completely new dog!
Great priceDog boarding with training
Alan2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★
Great experience. Chris was professional and it was clear he knew what he was doing. Our puppy made impressive progress in only a week with him.
spencer5 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 months ago★★★★★
Training with Chris was worth every penny. We saw a huge difference in our golden. Would recommend to anyone.
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Meghan1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 months ago★★★★★
Chris is great to work with! He makes training very easy and consumable for those of us that are not expert dog trainers. Our dog went to the week long puppy training camp and has made so much progress. We look forward to sending him to Chris’ adult training camp next!
We sent our 10mo the old puppy to Chris after struggling to get her to settle and feel like we were speaking the same language. After talking about what we were looking for, Chris took her for a 3 week board and train. When we picked her up it was like we had a different dog. She was listening, more comfortable and confident and could settle. Even heel on our walks! She now can stay with my husband in his office for a few hours at a time with very little redirecting. Chris was open to all our questions and putting things into terms we could relate to.
Being such a big investment we wondered if we did the right thing after dropping her off and I can now say it was 100% worth it and I would do it again. We have had two follow up sessions and the continued support and reference of Chris's knowledge.
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: Dog boarding with training
Dee ParksLocal Guide · 14 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Dee has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Chris Farr is an exceptional dog (and owner) trainer. I opted for the six in-person lessons because I wanted to know how to teach my dog myself and because I didn't want to be without my dog. After the first lesson or two, I was brain dead. There is so much I do without being aware that I'm doing it! Chris is extremely observant of both human and dog behavior, and he pointed out every one of the thousand things I did wrong (so that I'd learn). And those things matter so much to the dog! Chris stresses clear communication between trainer and dog, and now I see why! After our six lessons, I am so pleased with what my dog is doing. I know what I need to do to keep making progress, and at some point I want to do more! My dog is not a purebred dog who is going to compete, but she loves the work we do together and so do I. Chris teaches agility skills and I want to have fun with those things. I will definitely see Chris again.
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: Dog training
Adam RobertsLocal Guide · 7 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Adam has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
It is difficult to fully express how thrilled our family has been with the results of sending our lab, Winston, to Chris at Best by Farr.
Winston is a lovable, energetic dog with a big personality, but before training, his enthusiasm could sometimes make life a little chaotic. After spending four weeks with Chris, he returned home as a remarkably well-mannered dog who understands a variety of commands that have made an enormous difference in our daily lives.
With three children under the age of 10, one of our biggest concerns was ensuring that our almost 70-pound dog could interact safely and respectfully with our kids. Before training, we were never completely confident that his excitement and zoomies wouldn’t overwhelm them. Since completing the program, our boys have become much more comfortable and confident spending time with Winston, both inside the house and while playing outdoors.
The training Winston received has genuinely been life-changing for our family. Chris’s expertise, care, and results have exceeded our expectations in every way. I cannot recommend Best by Farr highly enough, and I would be hard-pressed to think of another service we have ever received that has made such a meaningful difference in our family’s quality of life.
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: Dog training
Charlie Franklin3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Charlie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Cannot recommend Chris and Best by Farr Dog Training enough. We took our two German Shepherd puppies to Chris for puppy training and we are extremely pleased with the outcome. Chris was extremely patient with us and our questions which was very important because it was also a huge learning process for us and not just the puppies. Its was money well spent and they will be going back in a few months for their next round of training.
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Dog boarding with training
Jacob Smith2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Jacob has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Chris and his wife were amazing with not only teaching me but also with caring for and training my dog Rudy. This was the first time I had ever paid for dog training in my life and it was certainly well worth the money. 10/10. Highly recommend! Very impressed with the end results! It's like I have a completely new dog!
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Dog boarding with training
Alan Evans2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Alan has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Chris is great to work with! He makes training very easy and consumable for those of us that are not expert dog trainers. Our dog went to the week long puppy training camp and has made so much progress. We look forward to sending him to Chris’ adult training camp next!
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: Dog boarding with training
Ryan TLocal Guide · 14 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Ryan has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
We can't recommend Chris enough for the board and train program we did with our dog, Stella.
Stella was 1.5 years old when we sent her for the 3-week board and train, and she needed it. She really only knew "sit" and "lay," and walking her was a struggle. By the end of the 3 weeks, she was almost a completely different dog.
What really set Chris apart was everything that came after. We were moving internationally to Spain, and Chris made sure to research Spain's regulations ahead of time so that the methods and tools he used with Stella would actually be usable once we got there. Then, rather than just handing us a trained dog, he made time every single week for private lessons with us to make sure we knew how to correctly handle her before the move.
My only regret is not doing this when she was a puppy instead of waiting until 1.5, though I imagine it would've been even easier at that age. Even so, the transformation and the value we got for the price were excellent.
100% recommend Chris if you want a trainer who cares about the outcome long after the program ends, not just the training window itself.
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Dog boarding with training
Wade Newhouse4 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Wade has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
