Beyond the Dog, LLC

Our saga began with a super sweet but highly reactive dog, Cash, a 6 year old dachshund who is a bit larger than average - 20 lbs. He hid or barked at company, severe avoidance behavior and anxiety, and was difficult to walk anywhere close to people or other dogs. He had managed to pass three conventional dog training group classes over the years, but the trainings completely failed in real world environments. We were moving to a busy urban area in April, where he would need to be in close daily contact with people/dogs, and move from a house with yard to apartment living. Cash needed to be even better than the average dog. We contacted Beyond the Dog in Jan 2026, and they believed they could actually help Cash. We met our trainer Shyenne and she began 1:1 training four days a week - in real world environments. Cash proved to be a difficult case and was off to a slow start, no surprise. But within the first few weeks we started to see a change, a much calmer version. Over the next three and a half months Cash improved to the point he was calm and friendly with people who came over including my parents - who could not believe the difference in Cash. He could be walked in active environments with people, dogs, and especially children (previous deep fear of children/strollers). Outdoors and indoors (thanks Ross Dress for Less). May follow up report: we have moved and Cash has successfully made the transition, virtually zero barking at noises in apartment living, riding elevators, walking and sitting at cafes. We are taking him on longer walks over time, and utilizing the training and tools Shyenne taught us as he further acclimates to his new environment. We can’t thank Shyenne and Beyond the Dog enough for the incredible ‘life changing’ improvement in Cash (and his sibling Pimm) that has allowed us to enjoy our new urban environment!! 10/10 highly recommended! .

Shyenne was assigned to help with specialized behavioral training for my dog Tobi. Tobi was having some challenges adjusting to his new human baby sister after being an only child for so many years, but Shyenne guided us through a curriculum that resulted in not just a much improved relationship between the two of them, but a much more settled Tobi. She was amazing in coming up with a tailored program to address all our concerns and adjusted to Tobi's progress as we went along. Couldn't have asked for a better outcome!

We can’t say enough great things about Abby! When we first started working with her, our dog Theia was extremely aggressive and hyper-focused on our newborn, and we were honestly thinking we would have to rehome her. Abby completely turned things around for us. Not only did she help Theia become calm, safe, and manageable around our baby, but she also taught her to listen and respond so much better overall. The transformation has been incredible, and our whole household is happier and more at ease because of it. On top of that, the training process was actually enjoyable for us and for Theia! Abby is patient, knowledgeable, and truly cares about both the dogs and their families. We’re so grateful we found her. Highly recommend!

I cannot recommend Beyond the Dog Training in Houston enough. They have worked with both of my dogs—Annie, my one-year-old puppy, and Chico—and the transformation has been incredible. They helped us address multiple challenges, including Chico’s excessive barking and Annie’s anxiety, and also guided me on how to better manage both dogs during leash walks. The training has been practical, effective, and truly tailored to each of my dogs. The transformation has been remarkable—Annie has become a much more confident girl, and Chico is now a calmer, more relaxed dog. What makes them exceptional is the level of care and love they bring. Shyenne, our trainer, feels like part of the family. She is incredibly attentive, patient, and genuinely treats my dogs as if they were her own. My dogs absolutely adore her, and I trust her completely—which says a lot, as I am very vigilant about who I trust with them. I initially purchased a package and have continued with maintenance sessions because the consistency has been so valuable—not just for their training, but because of the positive impact Shyenne has had on their lives. It’s rare to find someone so passionate and dedicated to what they do, and it truly shows in the results. I’ve already recommended Beyond the Dog Training to friends, and they’ve had great experiences as well. Grateful to have found them!