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%78+11.9Experts Score= 96Not 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.96SCORE
AGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#30 of 75 dog trainersiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 61%
5.0★★★★★130 Google reviews · 23 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 Got It Dog Training five stars based on 130 reviews, highlighting effective in-home and board-and-train services. Customers frequently cite punctuality, clear communication, and personalized strategies for issues like resource guarding, reactivity, and basic obedience. The trainer provides detailed progress updates and teaches owners specific techniques to manage their dogs at home. No recurring criticisms appear in the provided excerpts, and the owner has not replied to any reviews.
Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 130 reviews (100% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 130 Google reviews (127 with written comments, 57 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 0% of reviews.
Most recent review: September 27, 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: satisfaction and momentum; weakest: value.
Got It 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.Got It Dog Training: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 95.A
100
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.Got It Dog Training: 99/100 on this factor. Category median: 94.A
99
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.Got It Dog Training: 78/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.B
78
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.Got It 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.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 51.–
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Star ratings
130 Google reviews we collected
5.0of 5
5 stars130100%
4 stars00%
3 stars00%
2 stars00%
1 star00%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 127 written reviews
96%praise
Praise19196%
Complaints84%
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 price133%
Reasonable267%
Overpriced00%
Not sure00%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
7topics
Would recommend6030%
Staff & attitude5126%
Communication2915%
Speed & response2312%
Honesty & trust168%
Quality & results137%
Price & value74%
What customers talk about
We read 127 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“We learned so much and would absolutely recommend her!”
“We cannot recommend her enough, especially if you have a special needs lil guy like we do.”
“…e unsure around guests in our apartment, and Caroline gave us really helpful strategies for making both Bambi and our guests feel more comfortable.…”
“Caroline is incredibly knowledgeable and does a great job explaining the “why” behind dogs’ behavior.”
“We kept asking if she knew how to teach multiple different tricks and she immediately knew what to do!”
“If you’re looking for a trainer who is knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely invested in helping both dogs and owners succeed, I highly recommend Caro…”
“What impressed me most was how thoroughly she explains everything.”
“Her training style always keeps the dog and what is fair at top of mind and she always has endless ideas for suggestions for where to do lessons and w…”
People customers mention
Caroline78 reviews
Aussie3 reviews
Penny3 reviews
Shepherd3 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Recent reviews
D'Angelo3 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. · 4 weeks ago★★★★★
Absolutely loved working with Caroline from Got It Dog Training! Our dog, Bambi, can be a little unsure around guests in our apartment, and Caroline gave us really helpful strategies for making both Bambi and our guests feel more comfortable. I really appreciate that she came to our apartment and worked with Bambi…
VeronicaLocal Guide · 14 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. · 4 weeks ago★★★★★
I highly recommend Caroline! From the very first day she came to help me with Benny, I already saw such a big improvement. He used to run straight to me and jump all over me, and after working with her, his approach was completely different.
Caroline is so knowledgeable and explained everything in a way that made…
DanielLocal Guide · 9 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★★★★★
Caroline is amazing!!! We kept asking if she knew how to teach multiple different tricks and she immediately knew what to do!!! Even with the three day package, we had massive improvement with our 6 month old pup. To the point of trying some agility training to build his confidence and strengthen our connection!! Can't recommend her enough!!!
anina2 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 months ago★★★★★
Caroline was great to work with! My boy struggled with resource guarding and counter surfing (along with other behaviors), but Caroline gave us the tools to work on them, and he is significantly better. I would highly recommend the training services due to the trust I have in the trainers!
Danny2 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 months ago★★★★★
Working with Caroline and Got It Dog Training was the best decision we made for our dog! We really appreciated her honesty and directness in telling us that there is never a cookie cutter approach to training and that each dog is different. Caroline made us realize that we needed to be trained just as much as…if not…
Great price
mghtx2 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. · Edited 3 months ago★★★★★
Caroline is a dog whisperer! Had her come back after an initial training about 6 months ago to do the 10 day package and saw continued results. She clearly loves what she does and takes the time to explain methods, practice with the owner, and answer questions. Highly recommend her!
Absolutely loved working with Caroline from Got It Dog Training! Our dog, Bambi, can be a little unsure around guests in our apartment, and Caroline gave us really helpful strategies for making both Bambi and our guests feel more comfortable. I really appreciate that she came to our apartment and worked with Bambi one-on-one. We even had a friend come over during one session to practice everything in real time, which made me feel a lot more confident for future guests.
Caroline is incredibly knowledgeable and does a great job explaining the “why” behind dogs’ behavior. We learned so much and would absolutely recommend her!
Veronica GuzmanLocal Guide · 14 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Veronica has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I highly recommend Caroline! From the very first day she came to help me with Benny, I already saw such a big improvement. He used to run straight to me and jump all over me, and after working with her, his approach was completely different.
Caroline is so knowledgeable and explained everything in a way that made me feel comfortable and confident working with Benny. She was also so patient, kind, and gentle with him, which meant so much to me. I’m so thankful for all the help and guidance she gave us and I can’t wait to keep working on everything she taught us!
Laranda Walker2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Laranda has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
After working with other trainers in the past, including methods from Texas Dog Father, I experienced mixed results. In some areas, I saw small improvements, but in many others, I felt like I wasn’t making meaningful progress at all. Despite putting in the work, I often found myself feeling stuck and unsure of how to move forward with my dog.
Working with Caroline at Got It Dog Training was a completely different experience. She takes the time to understand each dog as an individual and creates a training plan tailored to their specific needs rather than applying the same methods to every dog. Her focus on communication, relationship-building, and helping owners truly understand their dogs made all the difference.
What impressed me most was how thoroughly she explains everything. She doesn’t just tell you what to do—she helps you understand why it works and how your dog learns. That knowledge gave me confidence and helped create real, lasting results.
The difference in my dog’s behavior, confidence, and responsiveness has been incredible. More importantly, I now feel like I have the tools and understanding to continue building on that success.
If you’re looking for a trainer who is knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely invested in helping both dogs and owners succeed, I highly recommend Caroline and Got It Dog Training. Her approach is thoughtful, effective, and truly stands out from other training experiences I’ve had.
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Kristin BerryLocal Guide · 35 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Kristin has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Caroline at Got It Dog Training is wonderful, and I’m so thankful I was referred to her by a friend! My review is based on what I was looking for — someone to help train my 7 month old Golden Retriever puppy in the chaos of my life with two young children.
In a calm environment, a dog can probably succeed more easily than when surrounded by a ton of distractions, and my life is nothing if not filled with distractions! Becuase of this I really appreciated Caroline’s encouragement to involve my kids in the training and do the training amid the chaos. She gave my 7-year-old daughter tips and games to play to help also.
We originally signed up for the 10-class session, and I was already getting back on the waitlist for more before we had even finished. What I witnessed in those 10 short sessions was pretty incredible. Caroline was throwing toys into the street, and my retriever was stopping at the curb and wouldn’t go get them without permission. He was staying inside with the front door wide open while people walked their dogs on the sidewalk. He was doing great with recall and learned “bring it,” “drop it,” “get it,” “sit,” and “down” on command.
I’ve realized that a big part of the training is Caroline training ME how to continue working with him after she leaves. I went from wondering, “What was I thinking getting a giant puppy with a toddler at home?” to “Wow, I think my dog is really smart and capable, and I can actually enjoy being around him.”
Overall, if you’re on the fence, just book the sessions! You’re going to be so glad you did.
Daniel KendallLocal Guide · 9 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Daniel has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Caroline is amazing!!! We kept asking if she knew how to teach multiple different tricks and she immediately knew what to do!!! Even with the three day package, we had massive improvement with our 6 month old pup. To the point of trying some agility training to build his confidence and strengthen our connection!! Can't recommend her enough!!!
anina s2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews anina has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Caroline was great to work with! My boy struggled with resource guarding and counter surfing (along with other behaviors), but Caroline gave us the tools to work on them, and he is significantly better. I would highly recommend the training services due to the trust I have in the trainers!
Danny LaCour Jr2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Danny has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Working with Caroline and Got It Dog Training was the best decision we made for our dog! We really appreciated her honesty and directness in telling us that there is never a cookie cutter approach to training and that each dog is different. Caroline made us realize that we needed to be trained just as much as…if not more than…our pup! The care and progress we experienced with her is unmatched. Our dog continues to show us she learned a lot with Caroline and we are extremely grateful for that. If anyone is in search of a wonderful trainer who will produce excellent results, Got It Dog Training is it!
Price assessment: Great price
mghtx2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews mghtx has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Caroline is a dog whisperer! Had her come back after an initial training about 6 months ago to do the 10 day package and saw continued results. She clearly loves what she does and takes the time to explain methods, practice with the owner, and answer questions. Highly recommend her!
Samantha Byrnes3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Samantha has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I did the 20-day training package with Caroline, and she was absolutely amazing! My dog adored her, and the progress he made was incredible. She worked with him on everything from basic obedience to reliable recall, and the results exceeded my expectations. Caroline was also always available to answer any questions and provide guidance throughout the process. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, patient, and dedicated dog trainer!
