Dog trainer · San Antonio, TX · reviewed since 2023
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%98+25.6Value 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
AGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#8 of 75 dog trainersiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 91%
5.0★★★★★64 Google reviews · 22 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 Xcaliber Dog Training 5/5 based on 64 reviews, highlighting frequent communication through video updates and flexible scheduling. Clients describe effective board and train programs that address specific behavioral issues like reactivity, separation anxiety, and obedience. The owner replies to 81% of reviews, and no recurring criticisms appear in the provided excerpts, which focus on positive outcomes and professional guidance.
Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 64 reviews (100% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 64 Google reviews (63 with written comments, 25 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 81% of reviews.
Most recent review: October 23, 2026.
Service: Dog Trainer serving San Antonio, Texas.
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: value and momentum; weakest: reliability.
Xcaliber 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.Xcaliber Dog Training: 99/100 on this factor. Category median: 95.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.Xcaliber Dog Training: 98/100 on this factor. Category median: 94.A
98
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.Xcaliber 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.Xcaliber 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
64 Google reviews we collected
5.0of 5
5 stars64100%
4 stars00%
3 stars00%
2 stars00%
1 star00%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 63 written reviews
98%praise
Praise13198%
Complaints32%
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 price836%
Reasonable1464%
Overpriced00%
Not sure00%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
7topics
Would recommend3325%
Staff & attitude2922%
Communication2418%
Quality & results2216%
Honesty & trust107%
Speed & response86%
Price & value86%
What customers talk about
We read 63 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“We would wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone looking for exceptional training from people who truly love and care about the dogs they work with.”
“I could not recommend them enough.”
“Despite his intimidating size and appearance, Maverick is an incredibly sweet and affectionate dog.”
“…s his, we knew that establishing a solid foundation of obedience and communication was essential.…”
“…the two-week mark to practice his on-leash obedience, followed by a thorough final training session at our home when Maverick was returned to us.…”
“But what truly sets Mitch and Michael apart is how genuinely kindhearted and loving they are toward the dogs in their care.”
“…distracted, and unpredictable but now he is so much more attentive, responsive, and eager to listen.…”
“It's an investment, but seeing the progress Maverick has made and knowing the care he received, we can confidently say it was worth every penny!”
People customers mention
Mitchell23 reviews
Mitch12 reviews
Michael8 reviews
Shepherd4 reviews
Malinois3 reviews
Raegan3 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Reviews for your job
Customers hired Xcaliber Dog Training for 2 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.
Jeffrey5 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★★★★★
Mitch was very communicative and sent updates in my pups progress. My dog is very young and Mitch too special interest and time with him. He will be going back in 6 kk the to complete his 5 week training.
Bobby7 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★★★★★
Mitch is the man! We have a very high drive Czech Shephered, and Mitch took a very wholistic approach to teach him how to stay composed, control his drive, and his emotions. This is far above and beyond basic obediance, and why we love Xcaliber Dog Training; they diagnose your situation and tran the root causes!
Reasonable price
Greta12 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★★★★★
Mitchell is an amazing trainer. He trains based on how your dog reacts. Each week he sent me a video of how my 8 month old poodle was doing. We will be training more with Mitchell as my dog matures. We did the boarding with training and I felt that my dog was completely safe and cared for without a doubt. I highly recommend Xcaliber Dog Training.
Reasonable priceDog boarding with training
John8 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 couldn’t be happier with the results from Finnley’s training! The transformation has been incredible. Before training, Finnley had trouble staying focused, excessive barking and would get easily distracted, and unpredictable but now he is so much more attentive, responsive, and eager to listen.
Mitch was…
Great priceDog training
eric6 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★★★★★
Mitch and Xcaliber Dog Training were absolutely phenomenal. We brought him a very reactive hound with some pretty unique behavioral quirks and Mitch was able to quickly assess it all and develop a custom training plan specifically for our needs. Also very flexible with scheduling and very willing to spend all the…
Dog training
DLocal Guide · 17 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★★★★★
Xcaliber really did a great job in getting the basics in place. We are so happy with the results from Loki's training!
We truly cannot say enough wonderful things about Mitch, Michael, and the incredible experience we had with the Xcaliber Dog Training three-week board and train program!
We rescued our Cane Corso, Maverick, off the streets about a month and a half before enrolling him in training. Despite his intimidating size and appearance, Maverick is an incredibly sweet and affectionate dog. However, with a breed as large, strong, and naturally protective as his, we knew that establishing a solid foundation of obedience and communication was essential. Finding trainers who were knowledgeable, confident, and comfortable working with a dog of his size and strength, while also treating him with the kindness, patience, and compassion he deserves, was especially important to us. Mitch and Michael exceeded every expectation! We had several specific behaviors and concerns we wanted to address, and they went above and beyond in working through every one of them.
Throughout the entire three weeks, they kept us updated with regular videos showing Maverick's progress, explaining what they were working on, and demonstrating his new skills. Their communication was fantastic, and it was so reassuring to see how much he was learning along the way. We also had an in-person training session at the two-week mark to practice his on-leash obedience, followed by a thorough final training session at our home when Maverick was returned to us. They made sure we understood how to communicate with him, use his training tools properly, and continue reinforcing everything he'd learned.
But what truly sets Mitch and Michael apart is how genuinely kindhearted and loving they are toward the dogs in their care. It's so apparent that they love what they do and truly care about each dog as an individual. Mitch has built something truly special with this business, and it's clear that he and Michael share the same passion for exceptional training and compassionate care. Leaving your dog somewhere for three straight weeks isn't easy, especially one you've only recently rescued, but they made us feel like Maverick was staying with family. Knowing he was being loved and cared for just as much as he was being trained meant the world to us.
The transformation in Maverick's obedience and responsiveness has been incredible, and we couldn't be happier with the results! We're so grateful for the time, patience, knowledge, and genuine care Mitch and Michael poured into him. They gave Maverick an amazing foundation and gave us the confidence and tools to continue building on it at home. It's an investment, but seeing the progress Maverick has made and knowing the care he received, we can confidently say it was worth every penny!
We would wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone looking for exceptional training from people who truly love and care about the dogs they work with. We also look forward to boarding our dogs with them whenever we’re out of town, knowing they’ll be in such wonderful hands. Thank you both for everything you've done for Maverick and our family!
Response from the owner · 2 days ago
Wow, I’m at a loss for words, Veronica. Thank you for the thoughtful review, and for trusting us with your sweet Maverick! I look forward to his ongoing success, and truly can’t wait to see that big guy again!!
Andrea Moore2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Andrea has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
If you’re considering professional training for your dog, Xcaliber Dog Training is the go-to! My husband and I welcomed our baby in July and our Australian Shepherd was having a hard time adjusting. He’s a high energy dog who has a hard time managing his big feelings and who has no ‘off switch’, all gas no breaks. He was never mean or aggressive but just rude and overbearing when it came to invading baby’s personal space, which was a big safety concern for us. With a newborn we just didn’t have the time to teach him new expectations or the correct way to manage his feelings or frankly even where to start. The team at Xcaliber took him in for their three week training course and laid down the foundation for him and gave us the tools to help guide him on what we now expect from him. He’s such a good dog and you can see how he wants to do the right thing but just didn’t know how. Micheal took the lead in Moose’s training and he was so communicative on his progress and patient in our lessons with all the questions we had. Of course, most of the training lies with my husband and I to maintain the expectations and remind him that his old habits are no longer acceptable. Thank you to Mitchell, Micheal, and Nolan for helping our family!
Jeffrey Satcher5 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Jeffrey has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Mitch was very communicative and sent updates in my pups progress. My dog is very young and Mitch too special interest and time with him. He will be going back in 6 kk the to complete his 5 week training.
Bobby Magee7 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Bobby has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Mitch is the man! We have a very high drive Czech Shephered, and Mitch took a very wholistic approach to teach him how to stay composed, control his drive, and his emotions. This is far above and beyond basic obediance, and why we love Xcaliber Dog Training; they diagnose your situation and tran the root causes!
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Justine Marie7 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Justine has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I can’t recommend XCaliber Dog Training enough! I brought our dog, Dallas, to them when she was just a 6-month-old puppy, and the difference they made in her has been incredible.
Dallas came to them needing help with basic obedience, confidence, and even things that seem simple—like walking down stairs. Michael and Mitchell were patient, knowledgeable, and clearly understood how to work with her personality. Since training, she follows commands so much better, is noticeably more confident, and can finally walk down stairs without being scared or hesitant!
What I appreciated most was that they didn’t just teach Dallas commands—they helped her become a more confident, sociable, well-adjusted dog. Seeing how much she has grown and improved has made us so happy, and the results have absolutely been worth it. Their continued support after we brought Dallas home has also been encouraging as we continue her training beyond her 3 week lesson.
If you’re looking for dog training in San Antonio, I highly recommend XCaliber Dog Training. We are beyond happy with our experience and would recommend them to anyone looking for help with their dog. Thank you for taking such great care of Dallas and helping her become the best version of herself! 🐾❤️
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Dog boarding with training
Response from the owner · 2 months ago
Justine, thank you so much for the kind words! 🙏 Dallas is such a special little pup and she’s always welcome back for boarding or follow on training!! We’ll miss her🐾
Greta Dominguez12 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Greta has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Mitchell is an amazing trainer. He trains based on how your dog reacts. Each week he sent me a video of how my 8 month old poodle was doing. We will be training more with Mitchell as my dog matures. We did the boarding with training and I felt that my dog was completely safe and cared for without a doubt. I highly recommend Xcaliber Dog Training.
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: Dog boarding with training
Response from the owner · Edited 2 months ago
Thank you for the review Greta! I look forward to working more with you and Zeus! He’s got a ton of potential!!
Susan Allen4 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Susan has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
We couldn’t be happier with the results of our dogs’ three-week obedience training!
Our one-year-old English Springer Spaniels came home happier, more confident, and so much better behaved. Having them know “Place” and “stay” when guests come over is wonderful!! Their recall has improved tremendously, and their overall obedience has exceeded our expectations.
Before training, walking them on a leash was nearly impossible as they pulled constantly and didn’t listen. Now they’re walking calmly by our side and responding to commands so much better.
The best part is they’re still the same sweet, loving dogs we adore, just much more manageable. We know consistency and continued practice are key, and we’re excited to keep building on everything they’ve learned. We truly believe they’re well on their way to being amazing companions.
Thank you Mitchell and Michael for giving our pups such a strong foundation. We highly recommend your program!
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: Dog training
Response from the owner · 2 months ago
Thank you so much for the thoughtful review! Piper and Tucker were a BLAST to work with, and you guys made it fun! We look forward to seeing you all again soon! 😊
John Garza8 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews John has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
We couldn’t be happier with the results from Finnley’s training! The transformation has been incredible. Before training, Finnley had trouble staying focused, excessive barking and would get easily distracted, and unpredictable but now he is so much more attentive, responsive, and eager to listen.
Mitch was patient, knowledgeable, and took the time to teach both Finnley and us how to be successful. The difference in his behavior is noticeable and continues to improve every day, and we feel much more confident taking him out in public, and no barking, continuing his training at home.
If you’re looking for a trainer who truly cares about your dog and delivers real results, I highly recommend Mitch with Xcabiler . Thank you for helping Finnley become such a well-behaved and happy pup! I diffidently recommend Xcaliber if you want positive results!
The Garza Family !
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Dog training
Response from the owner · 2 months ago
John, thank you for the review! Finnley is an awesome pup with some serious potential. This is just the beginning, and I can’t wait to see how far you guys go! He’s always welcome back to board with us🙌
eric miller6 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews eric has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Mitch and Xcaliber Dog Training were absolutely phenomenal. We brought him a very reactive hound with some pretty unique behavioral quirks and Mitch was able to quickly assess it all and develop a custom training plan specifically for our needs. Also very flexible with scheduling and very willing to spend all the time needed to get your pup behaving just how you want! Absolutely will recommend to anyone looking for a great trainer at great rates.
Services: Dog training
Response from the owner · 2 months ago
Eric, thanks for the review! We loved working with you all. Coopers got such a big personality, and is in good hands with you guys!🐾
D BLocal Guide · 17 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews D has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
