Pet boarding/training near Del Valle

“We boarded our pup at Barking Springs Ranch while away camping for a few days. It was an excellent experience. The staff is wonderful, caring, and professional. Rates are very reasonable. We added a bath before pickup, and our pup hasn’t felt this soft in years. Highly recommend them!“

“The highest compliment I could give Upper Paw is to say that since our dog Watson began going to playcare there twice a week, *she is a better dog.* I'm not saying that Watson wasn't awesome before—she's amazing—but it like this place has some magic pixie dust or something that they sprinkle on the dogs to make them happier to be dogs, if that makes sense. Watson was a little nervous at first (she's still a puppy), but by the second week, she was pulling on the leash to get in the door! The staff is, to a person, great—special shout-out to Terrent, who chased me down the street to give me a squeaky toy we'd left behind one day. Everyone on staff shows genuine care for the animals and interacting with Terrent, Johnny, and the rest of the crew is just kind of a pleasure, frankly. The picture of Watson is one they took on Valentine's Day because of course they did. (Photo by Jess @ puffs pet pics) Thank you, Upper Paw!!“

“I was so lucky to find Renee. She is so honest and caring. I trusted her with my Lemon 100%.“

“Rona is fantastic! Through her guidance and training, she has helped me and my husband to have an even better relationship with our dog and has given us a strong start with our new puppy. I didn't realize that the source of my dogs undesired behavior was anxiety. She has helped us to become better owners by gently pointing out things we were doing to encourage behavior we were trying to prevent. We still have work to do, however, after the lessons we had with Rona, we have noticed an improvement on his barking and behavior with unfamiliar guests. We also feel equipped to continue training and working towards even better outcomes. We are so grateful for Rona!“

“I’ve been going to Doug for years now. He’s incredibly reliable and takes great care of my dog.“

“Jackie’s play and stay is one of the top doggie daycare facilities in Austin. My shy dog gets so excited when she spends the day at Miss Jackie’s Daycare. Not only do the workers greet her by name, but each person genuinely cares for the dogs with so much love and happiness. Best daycare facility in ATX!“

“Everytime I go, I take 2 active dogs in the morning and pick up 2 tired dogs in the afternoon. The girls love going to daycare, so I know they are well taken care off.“

“Transformative Online Training, Truly Beyond Words!

We are so grateful for Allegra and her incredible online training program. We took in two stray dogs who were wild, anxious, and completely untrusting. We weren't sure where to begin and it was chaotic for us, until we found her.

Through her online courses and virtual sessions, she helped guide us step by step with patience, wisdom, and a technique that honestly goes beyond words. Even though we never met in person, her presence and deep understanding of animal behavior came through in every interaction.

With her support, our dogs have started to trust us, calm down, and settle into their new life. The change has been remarkable. It feels like a miracle to see them open up and begin to feel safe and loved.

If you're dealing with fearful or reactive dogs, do not hesitate to work with Allegra. Her approach is compassionate, intuitive, and truly life-changing.

Thank you, Allegra, so much!!“

“I’ve been bringing my puppy to daycare at Train My Dogs for a few months now, and I couldn’t be happier with the care they’ve provided. Chepe is always so excited to see the friends he’s made that he doesn’t even say goodbye to me at drop-off! I can’t recommend them enough for the love and attention they give to dogs, and I especially appreciate their strong emphasis on positive reinforcement. Thank you so much for taking such great care of Chepe!“

“Jake absolutely crushed it with my dogs training! Very informative and took care of all of our issues! I’d recommend for anyone that needs training for their furry friend!“

“Southpaws is a second home for Shiner and Siena and has been for a dozen years! Expert care for pups and their humans.“

“Dr. Rivera and the staff here have been wonderful with my dog’s acupuncture sessions. They always do their best to make sure my anxious 12 year old dog is as comfortable as possible. I thought Pippin would be too scared to get acupuncture but he’s been doing great with his weekly sessions for the past 2-3 months.“

“Capital Veterinary Clinic came through for us when our adult cat needed emergency care. Their fees are transparent and reasonable, and they showed genuine care for our pet. Doctors and staff are all very kind, and their facility is nice and well kept. So glad I found this facility and we plan to bring all of our pets here if ever needed.

Thank you Capital Veterinary!“

“Can't say enough great things about my dog's first day. Spencer and Ian were great with both of my dogs. They are former rescue dogs from an abused background and the staff at the Acre worked really well with them to assess and address their needs. I will definetly be back.“

“I’ve been bringing my standard poodle to As The Fur Flies since January 2024. He’s a very anxious rescue, and Ada and Morgan have taken exceptional care of him. Over the past two years, they’ve patiently earned his trust and helped him feel safe and comfortable with grooming. Their skill and compassion truly stand out, and I highly recommend them, especially for poodle owners!“

“Great service. Always helpful and always available when we’ve needed to use them in an emergency“

“I signed up for 7 private lessons for my 1-year-old Golden Retriever, River, and it has been such a great experience. Steven is an amazing trainer.

I originally wanted help mainly with walking and recall, but River has learned so much more than that through these lessons. He listens better, is calmer, more focused, and overall much more responsive in everyday situations. Walks are actually enjoyable now, and I finally feel confident taking him out to patios and public places without feeling stressed.

What I appreciated most was that the training was personalized to River and our specific challenges instead of feeling like a one-size-fits-all approach. In just a few weeks, I’ve noticed such a positive difference not only in his behavior but also in our relationship and bond.

This has been one of the best investments I could have made for my dog, and I would highly recommend Steven to anyone looking for a trainer who truly wants to help both you and your dog succeed“

“See Jane Walk your Pet.
Compassionate Care Best Yet.
First Choice Remains Jane!“

“We worked with both Christian and Ashley and omg, they were incredible! We just adopted our sweet girl a few months ago and were worried because it seemed like her life pre-adoption may not have been great. But River learned so quickly! The trainers were so helpful in teaching River AND teaching us too. I’m personally way more confident in having River as my first pet EVER thanks to Sit Means Sit. I’m so grateful for this program so that we can be better dog parents while making sure we keep River safe too.“

“Every Dog is incredible. We have been taking our puppy there for over a month now and he LOVES it so much and for good reason. Amazing trainers and a well organized and run operation. We do the group classes together which have helped him (and me) so much, and he goes to the puppy day school once a week. He gets SO excited every time we pull up to the building. It's the only place we take him where he gets that way. Highly recommend!“

“Truly one of the greatest place for our Diesel where he loves and enjoys such a friendly staff!“

“PetSmart is fantastic for having their shelves well stocked and having the brands you use. It is always very clean and always someone to help you with any questions you may have. The workers there are kind and helpful. Plus they have great rewards which will actually save you money. So from treats to food or looking for a different kind of pet check it out you will find what you are looking for.“