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%99+58.1Reliability 26%96+25Value 15%99+15.1Experts Score= 98Not 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.98SCORE
AGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#4 of 32 pet trainersiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 90%
5.0★★★★★120 Google reviews · 23 photos
98%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.
Customers describe in-home dog training services that address specific behavioral issues, such as leash pulling, reactivity, and puppy socialization. Recurring themes highlight punctuality, clear communication, and the provision of follow-up emails with practical instructions for owners to apply at home. Reviewers note that the training is customized to individual dogs and family lifestyles, with no common criticisms identified in the provided excerpts.
Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 120 reviews (98% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 120 Google reviews (115 with written comments, 22 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 98% of reviews.
Most recent review: October 14, 2026.
Service: Pet Trainer serving Austin, Texas.
Data from Google, last updated October 26, 2026.
Score profile vs other pet 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: craft & service and momentum; weakest: reliability.
The Stellar Dog, LLCPet 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.The Stellar Dog, LLC: 99/100 on this factor. Category median: 93.A
99
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.The Stellar Dog, LLC: 96/100 on this factor. Category median: 89.A
96
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.The Stellar Dog, LLC: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
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.The Stellar Dog, LLC: 99/100 on this factor. Category median: 99.A
99
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.The Stellar Dog, LLC: 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: 73.–
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Star ratings
120 Google reviews we collected
5.0of 5
5 stars11898%
4 stars22%
3 stars00%
2 stars00%
1 star00%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 115 written reviews
97%praise
Praise19597%
Complaints73%
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 price114%
Reasonable571%
Overpriced00%
Not sure114%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
7topics
Would recommend5929%
Staff & attitude5427%
Communication3216%
Speed & response2412%
Quality & results147%
Honesty & trust136%
Price & value63%
What customers talk about
We read 115 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“I would strongly recommend Megan for anyone looking for dog trainer.”
“We had a great experience working with Megan with the Stellar Dog and can't recommend her enough.”
“We learned so many helpful tips and methods and have been able to apply them on a daily basis.”
“She is super personable, on time and communicates the schedule well.”
“She was always on time and communicative between sessions as needed (due to weather, etc.”
“Megan supported us through a slow introduction where they were mostly kept separate for 3.”
“…ways available to answer questions, her communication was prompt and thorough, and she was a wealth of knowledge (not to mention, our dog absolutely l…”
“…n helped me figure out where to put the crate), and most of all, she genuinely likes what she does and the pups she works with, and that translates di…”
“We just finished The Ultimate Puppy Foundation program with Megan and it was well worth it!”
People customers mention
Megan79 reviews
Sartori5 reviews
Shepherd4 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Reviews for your job
Customers hired The Stellar Dog, LLC for 1 kind of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.
HolliLocal Guide · 15 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★★★★★
100% happy with working with Megan at the Stellar Dog! This was our first time having someone come to our house to help train one of our dogs and we had such a productive and fun time training our new puppy together! We learned so many helpful tips and methods and have been able to apply them on a daily basis. THANK YOU MEGAN!
Dog training
Bob2 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★★★★★
Thoroughly enjoyed working with Megan. She not only is a dog trainer but an excellent people trainer too. I found so much of my behavior creates the dog's behavior. She is super personable, on time and communicates the schedule well. Great summaries emailed after the lessons with great toys she thinks our puppy…
Reasonable priceDog training
Janie11 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★★★★★
Meagan was awesome. She was patient with the dog as well as with me. Her directions were easy to follow as well as practical for my home and life. He follow up emails were extremely helpful!
AbhiLocal Guide · 34 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★★★★★
I can’t recommend Megan enough as a dog trainer. My dog was very reactive and would pull constantly on the leash, and Megan worked wonders with both issues. She was patient, attentive, and really receptive to our dog’s specific needs. We’ve seen such a big improvement, and I’m incredibly grateful for her help. We…
Not sureDog training
Emily8 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★★★★★
We have a very spirited French bulldog/cavalier King Charles mix. Megan was our second trainer and the only one who could actually get Charli to listen and not attack everyone with love! She’s patient, creative and our pup responded so well to her! We should’ve started with Megan! Highly recommend.
Reasonable priceDog training
Greg5 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. · 5 months ago★★★★★
Megan is a fantastic trainer - patient, professional, someone who really helped improve my dogs behavior and helped me interact with my dog more effectively.
We signed up for the in-home training program and found Megan's expertise and training results to be at a very high level. We are very pleased with how…
100% happy with working with Megan at the Stellar Dog! This was our first time having someone come to our house to help train one of our dogs and we had such a productive and fun time training our new puppy together! We learned so many helpful tips and methods and have been able to apply them on a daily basis. THANK YOU MEGAN!
Services: Dog training
Bob V2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Bob has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Thoroughly enjoyed working with Megan. She not only is a dog trainer but an excellent people trainer too. I found so much of my behavior creates the dog's behavior. She is super personable, on time and communicates the schedule well. Great summaries emailed after the lessons with great toys she thinks our puppy would love and she was 100% correct on all of them.
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: Dog training
Response from the owner · 3 weeks ago
Thank you for the high praise! It was great working with you and Bob and the amazing Goldie. You worked really hard with her and it showed - that's the most we trainers can ask for!
Janie Couture11 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Janie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Meagan was awesome. She was patient with the dog as well as with me. Her directions were easy to follow as well as practical for my home and life. He follow up emails were extremely helpful!
Response from the owner · a month ago
Thanks Janie! Always fun working with sweet bb Cavaliers and experienced handlers such as yourself!
Abhi BasuLocal Guide · 34 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Abhi has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I can’t recommend Megan enough as a dog trainer. My dog was very reactive and would pull constantly on the leash, and Megan worked wonders with both issues. She was patient, attentive, and really receptive to our dog’s specific needs. We’ve seen such a big improvement, and I’m incredibly grateful for her help. We hope to continue working with her in the future.
Price assessment: Not sure
Services: Dog training
Response from the owner · a month ago
Thank you Abhi! I really enjoyed working with you and Roxy. She's such a sweet dog and so lucky to have been adopted by your family. Wishing all the best on all your future adventures!
No_Plain_JanesLocal Guide · 9 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews No_Plain_Janes has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
We didn’t have adding a new 8-week old Labrador Retriever puppy to our family in January on our bingo card, but it happened! This was not our first rodeo with having a dog, however, it was our first of raising a puppy as our other 2 dogs had been rescues/rehomes. We knew we needed some guidance!
After much research, we found The Stellar Dog! Megan was fantastic to work with. We loved that she built the training to our needs and came to our home. She was able to see our every day and understand the challenges we were experiencing. Our sweet Millie is 8 months and we knew the investment of our time to work with a trainer was so important as Millie is the center of our family!
Whether you are struggling with how to handle a puppy or need general obedience/relationship building with your dog, you need to connect with Megan at The Stellar Dog! You won’t regret it! All of our friends and neighbors have even commented that Millie is such a good girl there days! It’s thanks to
The Stellar Dog!
Megan, we are so thankful we found you! Millie and our family now have a strong foundation on which we will continue to build!
Response from the owner · 2 months ago
Janie - thank you so much! It was a pleasure working with you all. Millie is an amazing dog and it was great to see y'all working so well together. I couldn't be more pleased with the results!
Emily yeck8 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Emily has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
We have a very spirited French bulldog/cavalier King Charles mix. Megan was our second trainer and the only one who could actually get Charli to listen and not attack everyone with love! She’s patient, creative and our pup responded so well to her! We should’ve started with Megan! Highly recommend.
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: Dog training
Response from the owner · 2 months ago
Thanks Emily! "Spirited" is an understatement ;). Charli truly is a bundle of LOVE...it's hard to keep it all to herself. You all were so great to work with and I'm thrilled with Charli's progress. Keep up the great work.
Greg Holmes5 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Greg has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Megan is a fantastic trainer - patient, professional, someone who really helped improve my dogs behavior and helped me interact with my dog more effectively.
We signed up for the in-home training program and found Megan's expertise and training results to be at a very high level. We are very pleased with how our German Shepherd responded to the training. I would strongly recommend Megan for anyone looking for dog trainer.
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: Dog training
Response from the owner · 5 months ago
Thank you Greg. I really enjoyed working with you and Maggie! I'm thrilled that you are pleased with the results - you worked for them. Call me anytime for a "tune up" - it was a pleasure working with you both.
Dan Rosino3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Dan has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
We shared with Megan a long list of behaviors of our large, young dog that we wanted to ameliorate and with Megan’s guidance, in less than two months, we have solutions for most and plans for the rest. She was always on time and communicative between sessions as needed (due to weather, etc.). Thanks Megan!
Services: Dog training
Response from the owner · 7 months ago
Thank you Dan! It was so much fun working with you and your family, eccentric cats included :) I was impressed how quickly Mishti picked up on the lessons given that she's a Great Pyrenees farm dog found as a stray and only just a year old. She did her best in every lesson and she's found the perfect kind and patient family with you!
Denise Pfaff13 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Denise has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
This is the third time we have used the Stellar Dog training service. We had 3 different dogs from 7 month old to a seven year old! That should say it all! She really knows dogs. She sees some of their subtlety that I don’t even see. And she’s wonderful to work with!
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: Dog training
Response from the owner · 10 months ago
Thank you Denise for the high praise! It's always a pleasure working with you too.
Carlos Amaya12 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Carlos has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Megan is fantastic. My wife and I were experiencing some information overload in training our Vizsla puppy. Megan was great at cutting through the noise and providing hands on support for helping our puppy settle into our home. Highly recommend!
Response from the owner · 10 months ago
Thank you Carlos! The amount of dog training information available online is both a blessing and a curse. I'm glad for the opportunity to work with you face to face!
