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 55%98+53.5Reliability 24%97+23.5Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%50+3.5Experts Score= 95Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.95SCORE
AGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#34 of 75 dog trainersiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 55%
5.0★★★★★417 Google reviews · 24 photos
99%five-star reviews
4.97★last 12 monthsiAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0.3%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.
Customers describe Carlisle K9 Dog Training as a family-owned business offering private lessons, board and train, and advanced obedience services. Reviewers frequently highlight the team's professionalism, patience, and ability to address issues like aggression and separation anxiety. The facility is noted for being clean, with trainers providing thorough communication and education to owners. One criticism mentions a lack of response after a scheduled consultation, though the overall 5/5 rating from 417 reviews indicates high satisfaction with the training outcomes and staff demeanor.
Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 417 reviews (99% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 417 Google reviews (404 with written comments, 69 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 24% of reviews.
Most recent review: October 25, 2026.
Service: Dog Trainer serving Houston, Texas.
Data from Google, last updated October 27, 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: value and momentum; weakest: replies to reviews.
Carlisle K9 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.Carlisle K9 Dog Training: 98/100 on this factor. Category median: 95.A
98
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.Carlisle K9 Dog Training: 97/100 on this factor. Category median: 94.A
97
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.Carlisle K9 Dog Training: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
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.Carlisle K9 Dog Training: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
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.Carlisle K9 Dog Training: 50/100 on this factor. Category median: 51.C
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Star ratings
417 Google reviews we collected
5.0of 5
5 stars41499%
4 stars10%
3 stars00%
2 stars00%
1 star20%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 404 written reviews
98%praise
Praise59898%
Complaints142%
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 price8283%
Reasonable1717%
Overpriced00%
Not sure00%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
7topics
Staff & attitude16827%
Would recommend15826%
Quality & results8514%
Honesty & trust7713%
Communication6811%
Speed & response335%
Price & value234%
What customers talk about
We read 404 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“They’ve been so patient and taught us so many things!”
“I would definitely recommend their services to anyone looking for quality dog training.”
“I cannot recommend them enough to train your fur baby ❤️”
“The trainers did a great job and were professional, patient, and knowledgeable.”
“…ey were professional, patient, knowledgeable, and you could tell they genuinely cared about Luna instead of treating her like just another dog.…”
“They explained the concepts of how to increase good behaviors and adding more structure and how communication with the dog makes the world of difference.”
“Luna came back more focused, disciplined, confident, and responsive while still being the same loving dog she’s always been.”
“We have 2 dogs that slowly developed bad behaviors and they were not being very nice to each other.”
“The price was more than fair, but when I look at the quality of Loki today, I genuinely feel like I got the deal of a lifetime.”
People customers mention
Brad153 reviews
Helen130 reviews
Malinois31 reviews
Shepherd10 reviews
Chris6 reviews
Instagram5 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Reviews for your job
Customers hired Carlisle K9 Dog Training for 2 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.
Camilo7 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 days ago★★★★★
Luego de rescatar a Mocha nos han permitiendo ayudarla a superar sus miedos y a que tenga una mejor vida.
Mocha estuvo durante casi 5 semanas en las mejores manos las cuales no solo la guiaron a ella sino también a nosotros para no desistir en el proceso para poderle dar un hogar.
Gracias!
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Reasonable priceDog boarding with training
Layla6 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. · 3 days ago★★★★★
Their private lesson program is awesome! We’ve learned so much in such a short time! Thank you Brad and thank you miss Helen. Naomi you’re awesome too! :)
Great priceService not listed
Leon1 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. · 6 days ago★★★★★
We really weren’t sure what to do with our aggressive dog, but we heard about Brad through friends and signed up for private lessons. They’ve been so patient and taught us so many things! Yes the dogs walk on the left. Inside joke Brad
Great priceService not listed
Don5 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★★★★★
I’m very happy with the training my German Shepherd received! The trainers did a great job and were professional, patient, and knowledgeable. German Shepherds can be strong-willed and energetic, so having the right training makes a big difference. I really appreciate the time and effort they put into helping my dog…
Delena6 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★★★★★
Great people, great trainers! Loved what we heard and saw! Its hard to find places and people this care about what they do!
Dog training
vanessa3 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. · 3 weeks ago★★★★★
Miss Helen and her husband are AWESOME! They are super friendly and answered all the questions I have. They informed me with so much info on dog training that I didn’t even know of! Super amazing family owned business. Check them out ASAP. AMAZING
Luego de rescatar a Mocha nos han permitiendo ayudarla a superar sus miedos y a que tenga una mejor vida.
Mocha estuvo durante casi 5 semanas en las mejores manos las cuales no solo la guiaron a ella sino también a nosotros para no desistir en el proceso para poderle dar un hogar.
Gracias!
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After rescuing Mocha they have allowed us to help her overcome her fears and have a better life.
Mocha spent almost five weeks in the best possible hands. Her trainers not only guided her through the process but also guided us, encouraging us not to give up and helping us stay committed to giving her a loving home.
Thank you!
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: Dog boarding with training
Layla Hance6 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Layla has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Their private lesson program is awesome! We’ve learned so much in such a short time! Thank you Brad and thank you miss Helen. Naomi you’re awesome too! :)
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Service not listed
Leon1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Leon has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
We really weren’t sure what to do with our aggressive dog, but we heard about Brad through friends and signed up for private lessons. They’ve been so patient and taught us so many things! Yes the dogs walk on the left. Inside joke Brad
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Service not listed
Don Thai5 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Don has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I’m very happy with the training my German Shepherd received! The trainers did a great job and were professional, patient, and knowledgeable. German Shepherds can be strong-willed and energetic, so having the right training makes a big difference. I really appreciate the time and effort they put into helping my dog improve. I would definitely recommend their services to anyone looking for quality dog training. Thank you for doing such a great job!
Delena Chevis6 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Delena has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Miss Helen and her husband are AWESOME! They are super friendly and answered all the questions I have. They informed me with so much info on dog training that I didn’t even know of! Super amazing family owned business. Check them out ASAP. AMAZING
Ernesto VillasmilLocal Guide · 41 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Ernesto has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I can’t say enough good things about Carlisle k9. They did an absolutely amazing job with my dog Luna. The difference in her behavior, confidence, obedience, and overall attitude is seriously night and day.
From the beginning, they were professional, patient, knowledgeable, and you could tell they genuinely cared about Luna instead of treating her like just another dog. They took the time to understand her personality, worked with her at her pace, and gave us the tools to keep everything consistent at home.
Luna came back more focused, disciplined, confident, and responsive while still being the same loving dog she’s always been. Seeing how much she learned honestly blew me away.
If you’re looking for trainers you can actually trust with your dog, I 100% recommend these guys. They know what they’re doing, they care about the dogs, and the results speak for themselves. I’d bring Luna back to them again without hesitation. Easily a 10/10 experience.
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Dog boarding with training, Dog training
Kennedy Ricard1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Kennedy has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
