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1Dog Training Elite Austin★ 5.00 on this job51 jobs reviewediHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Dog training”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%51Overall Experts Score 20%88Job match= 96Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.85★) 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.96

2Lucky Star Dog Training★ 5.00 on this job22 jobs reviewediHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Dog training”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%22Overall Experts Score 20%100Job match= 92Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.85★) 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.92

3Every Dog Behavior and Training (North)★ 5.00 on this job24 jobs reviewediHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Dog training”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%24Overall Experts Score 20%95Job match= 91Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.85★) 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.91

4Beyond the Dog, LLC★ 5.00 on this job25 jobs reviewediHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Dog training”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%25Overall Experts Score 20%87Job match= 90Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.85★) 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.90

5K9 Kenny★ 5.00 on this job14 jobs reviewediHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Dog training”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%14Overall Experts Score 20%97Job match= 87Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.85★) 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.87

6Traction Dog Training Club★ 5.00 on this job16 jobs reviewediHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Dog training”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%16Overall Experts Score 20%92Job match= 87Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.85★) 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.87

7Smarty Paws Dog Training★ 5.00 on this job14 jobs reviewediHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Dog training”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%14Overall Experts Score 20%91Job match= 86Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.85★) 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.86

8Country Pup Kennel★ 5.00 on this job14 jobs reviewediHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Dog training”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%14Overall Experts Score 20%90Job match= 86Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.85★) 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.86

Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Dog training” (shrunk toward the category average when there are few), how many such jobs it has done, and its overall Experts Score.

What customers said about dog training

Daniel8 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★★★★★

Dog Training Elite Austin

Michael was great!! My fiancé and I are very satisfied with the progress that are dog showed. Worth every penny

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Genevieve6 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 days ago★★★★★

Traction Dog Training Club

We had an excellent experience with Mia and Traction the homeschool program. What we really what I liked about it was that there was consistency and that she led the majority of the work. We saw some really great results in continuing to improve our puppies' manners, continued off-leash work, and patio etiquette.… Read full review

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Ky6 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 days ago★★★★★

K9 Kenny

Kenny is a great trainer and teacher. Beau and I learned so much in our sessions. He explains the lesson, then shows you how to so it, then has you do it making any needed corrections. He is very patient and never go frustrated with me or Beau. Would highly recommend his services to anyone who is looking for an excellent teacher.

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Mandy13 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 weeks ago★★★★★

Beyond the Dog, LLC

We have had the BEST experience with this company helping us train our dogs. This time we worked with Abby. She helped teach our new puppy doorbell manners, walking on a leash, and stop chewing on everything! They are also so professional and work around your schedule and home environment. Abby has taught us the… Read full review

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Elena10 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★★★★★

Smarty Paws Dog Training

Valerie is the best! We are very thankful for all the work she is doing with our dog. She helped us so much to understand our dog’s behavior and how to train him. Her prices are reasonable and she is super professional. Strongly recommend to any dog owner. Our family (including our pooch) love her!

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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. · a month ago★★★★★

Lucky Star Dog Training

The reviews were spot on… we got OUR dog back and better than ever! And I mean our same spunky, silly girl but with a little less sass and a lot more love. Thank you Aaron and Jen!

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Overall ratings

Experts Score 0–100iExperts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. and a letter grade per factor (A = top 20% of pet trainers).

#	Company	ScoreiExperts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown.	FactorsiFactor grades, in orderSatisfaction (54%): Recency-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.Reliability (24%): How 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.Craft & service (0%): Google 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.Value (14%): Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Momentum (0%): Penalises 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.Replies to reviews (7%): How 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.One letter per factor score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = below 20.	★iGoogle star rating as shown on Google Maps.	Typical billiMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews).
1	Lucky Star Dog TrainingAustin, TX	A 100iHow 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%100+15.2Experts Score= 100Not 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.	AAAAA–	5.00	—
2	All Dogs Unleashed Dog TrainingAustin, TX	A 100iHow 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%100+15.2Experts Score= 100Not 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.	AA–AA–	5.00	—
3	Signature K9 Training AcademyAustin, TX	A 98iHow 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%98+57.5Reliability 26%96+25Value 15%100+15.2Experts 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.	AAAAA–	4.97	—
4	The Stellar Dog, LLCAustin, TX	A 98iHow 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.	AAAAA–	4.98	—
5	Operation Good DogIsanti, MN	A 98iHow 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 69%99+68.5Reliability 31%95+29.2Experts Score= 98Not enough data for value, 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.	AA––A–	5.00	—
6	Tail to Tail TrainingRichmond, TX	A 97iHow 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%98+57.5Reliability 26%95+24.8Value 15%98+14.9Experts Score= 97Not 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.	AA–AA–	5.00	—
7	K9 KennyAustin, TX	A 97iHow 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%98+57.5Reliability 26%94+24.5Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 97Not 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.	AAAAA–	4.96	—
8	Canine MoxyAustin, TX	A 97iHow 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%88+13.4Experts Score= 97Not 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.	AA–AA–	5.00	—
9	Texas Canine Training LLCLongview, TX	A 96iHow 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%98+57.5Reliability 26%95+24.8Value 15%90+13.7Experts 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.	AA–AA–	5.00	—
10	Every Dog Behavior and Training (North)Austin, TX	A 95iHow 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%95+51.8Reliability 24%92+22.3Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%92+6.5Experts Score= 95Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	AAAAAA	4.96	—
11	Stevenson Gun Dog and ObedienceIsanti, MN	A 95iHow 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%95+55.8Reliability 26%93+24.3Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 95Not 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.	AAAAA–	4.93	—
12	Steven Shepherd K9 AcademyMaywood, CA	A 94iHow 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 69%95+65.8Reliability 31%92+28.3Experts Score= 94Not enough data for value, 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.	AA––A–	5.00	—

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Pet Trainers at a glance

How the 32 pet trainers we rated compare, and what customers praise most.

How we grade

Satisfaction (54%) — Recency-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.

Reliability (24%) — How 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.

Craft & service (penalty, up to −10) — Google 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.

Value (14%) — Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.

Momentum (penalty, up to −10) — Penalises 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.

Replies to reviews (7%) — How 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.