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The Academy for Canine Behavior and Training (formerly Taming the Wild) logoHow 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%99+58.1Reliability 26%99+25.8Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 99Not 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.99SCORE

The Academy for Canine Behavior and Training (formerly Taming the Wild)

Pontotoc, MS · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #6Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 75 dog trainers · 5.0★ from 245 Google reviews

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Percentile vs other dog trainers (100 = best)Each 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: reliability.

SatisfactionSatisfaction · 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.The Academy for Canine Behavior and Training (formerly Taming the Wild) is better than 99% of dog trainers.A
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ReliabilityReliability · 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.The Academy for Canine Behavior and Training (formerly Taming the Wild) is better than 99% of dog trainers.A
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Craft & serviceCraft & service · 0% of the scoreGoogle 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.The Academy for Canine Behavior and Training (formerly Taming the Wild) is better than —% of dog trainers.–
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ValueValue · 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.The Academy for Canine Behavior and Training (formerly Taming the Wild) is better than 100% of dog trainers.A
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MomentumMomentum · 0% of the scorePenalises 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.The Academy for Canine Behavior and Training (formerly Taming the Wild) is better than 100% of dog trainers.A
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Replies to reviewsReplies 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.The Academy for Canine Behavior and Training (formerly Taming the Wild) is better than —% of dog trainers.–
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Customers hired The Academy for Canine Behavior and Training (formerly Taming the Wild) for 4 kinds of job.

The Academy for Canine Behavior and Training (formerly Taming the Wild) for dog boarding

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.9
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).5.00
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Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 87/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Dog boarding”:Stars on this job 55%Number of such jobs 25%Overall Experts Score 20%Stars are pulled toward the category average when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.#4 / 10
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%

All 9 Google reviews tagged “Dog boarding”

Hunter1 reviewTotal 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★★★★★

Truly an amazing facility. I took my Dood there for the three week board and train. I was amazed at the obedient work that Nick and Bryan had done in such a short time. They totally transformed my sweet Dood in the best of ways. Love this place. Super clean, the staff is incredible, and so attentive to each furry…

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Semmie1 reviewTotal 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★★★★★

In February, a very pregnant dog was abandoned at our place. We took her in. 10 days later, she had puppies. Six months later, our dog family has expanded to include sweet Vallie, and 3 of her pups. I was and am still, completely in love. However; we already had 2 extremely bossy, adult dogs who had very little…

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E3 reviewsTotal 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 months ago★★★★★

I had a wonderful experience with The Academy for Canine Behavior and Training. My dog attended a 3-week board and training program. I decided I was comfortable with this after taking my dog to daycare at this location and being extremely impressed with the setup and cleanliness of the facility; this is the cleanest…

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Haritha2 reviewsTotal 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 months ago★★★★★

TACBT absolutely exceeded my expectations during our training experience. I cannot emphasize how exceptional their philosophy is! My 16 week old was enrolled in the board and train program and the reliability of the foundation that the TACBT staff created was beyond anything I could have hoped for. Not only does he…

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Elaine1 reviewTotal 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. · 11 months ago★★★★★

I wish I could give The Academy for Canine Behavior more than five stars! If you love your dog but are frustrated by one or more aspects of your dog's behavior, don't hesitate to reach out to Bryan and his team. Bryan has a wealth of knowledge and experience in the field, and he takes the time to understand each…

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Kristi8 reviewsTotal 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 year ago★★★★★

Brian has trained both my Poodle and Doodle. I’ve also have boarded with them while I’m out of town. I couldn’t ask for a better establishment. Brain and his crew are awesome with the pups. Their training is top notch.Thank you Brain and Crew.

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Melissa3 reviewsTotal 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 year ago★★★★★

Highly recommend using The Academy for Canine Behavior and Training! The entire team was and continues to be amazing!

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vickieLocal Guide · 25 reviewsTotal 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★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

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AlexLocal Guide · 174 reviewsTotal 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. · 7 months ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

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