Are you looking for trusted dog training in McKinney, TX? If yes, Dog Tags is the company you can count on for the job. We do Five Day Camp, Board and Train, Private Coaching, Behavior Modification, Group Classes and more. We have a team that provides some of the best dog training in the McKinney area. Our dog training in McKinney has a well-trained team of dog trainers to offer our clients exceptional dog training. We have the right equipment and install durable and effective training to make your home look beautiful. Contact us to get a free estimate on your next project today.
Training & services
Training goals
Behavior consultationProgram details
Science-based training addressing aggression, anxiety, and reactivity, giving owners practical tools to manage and reinforce their dog's progress at home.
Leash trainingProgram details
Obedience trainingProgram details
Puppy trainingProgram details
Early training programs for young dogs building foundational obedience and confidence, including the 5-Day Training Camp designed for fast, focused results.
SocializationProgram details
Behavior support
Aggression trainingProgram details
Fear and confidenceProgram details
Reactivity trainingProgram details
How training happens
Board and trainProgram details
Also offered as Board & Train — dogs stay at the facility for structured, full-time training covering obedience, leash manners, and behavior improvement with real-world practice daily.
Group classesProgram details
Ongoing group sessions that build on private lessons, helping dogs practice obedience, improve socialization, and stay engaged in a structured, real-world setting.
Private trainingProgram details
Dog age
PuppiesProgram details
Support between sessions
Follow-up supportProgram details
Assistance and working dogs
Protection trainingProgram details
Specialized protection training led by founder Calvin Farmer Jr., who brings background in both police and personal protection dog work.
Service dog trainingCustomer-reportedProgram details
Additional services
BoardingProgram details
Consultations
Free consultationProgram details
An initial conversation to evaluate a dog's behavior, temperament, and goals, used to recommend the training program that's the right fit before starting.
Other listed services
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Dog trainingProgram details
Science-based, results-driven obedience training tailored to each dog's temperament and goals, backed by 25+ years of hands-on training experience under founder Calvin Farmer Jr.
Private Coaching Sessions (in home & At facility)Program details
One-on-one training with a certified trainer, available at the McKinney or Dallas facility or in the client's home, focused on specific challenges and reinforcing better behavior.
BootcampProgram details
An intensive, immersive program built to teach obedience, better behavior, and impulse control in a condensed timeframe for owners wanting faster results.
5-Day Training CampProgram details
A focused, on-leash program for dogs needing fast results, building confidence and essential commands in just five days.
Scent Detection / TrackingProgram details
Specialized training in scent detection and tracking work, part of the advanced canine disciplines offered under the academy's leadership.
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5/5Oakley (lab/pit) trained for five weeks with Dog Tags Training Academy. Before this training, Oakley was very difficult to control, destructive and very willful. They did a great job with him and now Oakley is a new dog. Walking went from a workout to very pleasant. We are ab…Read full reviewClose full review
Oakley (lab/pit) trained for five weeks with Dog Tags Training Academy. Before this training, Oakley was very difficult to control, destructive and very willful. They did a great job with him and now Oakley is a new dog. Walking went from a workout to very pleasant. We are able to keep him inside out of his kennel without worrying about destructive behavior (under supervision). They communicated well with me throughout and trained me as well on how to keep up the learned behaviors with hands on lessons. Highly recommend.
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Tyrone Sapenter
5/5Calvin and the team, including Lydia and Demetrius, were exceptional in training our Cane Corso puppy. The comprehensive experience and knowledge transfer with our trainers were of the highest caliber. Not only did they train our dog, but they also educated us about the reasons b…Read full reviewClose full review
Calvin and the team, including Lydia and Demetrius, were exceptional in training our Cane Corso puppy. The comprehensive experience and knowledge transfer with our trainers were of the highest caliber. Not only did they train our dog, but they also educated us about the reasons behind his behaviors, both positive and negative. We made the prudent decision to have our new family member trained at Dog Tags Training Academy LLC, and they exceeded expectations
We extend our sincere gratitude to Calvin and his team for their outstanding service.
Tyrone
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Mercy
5/5Long review but necessary! My dog -Winter was already smart, but she’s been reactive since she was a puppy and I didn’t have the proper training or understanding of how to give her commands. Calvin communicated with me the whole time she was boarding and sent videos of her progre…Read full reviewClose full review
Long review but necessary! My dog -Winter was already smart, but she’s been reactive since she was a puppy and I didn’t have the proper training or understanding of how to give her commands. Calvin communicated with me the whole time she was boarding and sent videos of her progress, which I really appreciated knowing my girl was learning and getting better while I was gone meant a lot.
She came home after 2 weeks and Calvin spent a few hours with me going over everything they taught her, how to maintain control, the do’s and don’ts, all of it. He didn’t just train my dog, he trained me too.
I’m so impressed with how much two weeks changed. She’s calmer, she listens, and she waits on my command instead of just doing sit on her own. We did a few walks already and we both actually enjoyed it because she was listening the whole time. I feel so confident with her now!!
Two weeks isn’t enough time to fully build a habit, especially with reactivity, so we’re continuing to work with Calvin now that Winter’s back on her home grounds. What I love is that their support doesn’t end when the training does, it’s ongoing. He even offered to come out and walk my regular route with us and I can continue to ask questions and support as I go. The training doesn’t just stop when you take your dog home. That kind of follow-through is what sold me.
Dog Tags Training Academy is Veteran owned and Black owned, and I’m both, so that mattered to me. He’s willing to work with you and whatever your dog’s issues are. Highly recommend. 🐾
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Melissa Meehan
5/5
We got our 2 year old English Bulldog and 4 year old Bernadoodle back from a 4 week training. We couldn’t be happier with the training they received.
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MQ Frink
5/5
Great job training my Nova. Thanks
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