FirstBarkCalvin, Lydia, and Demetrius did a lovely job on my little border collie. She's a way better part of the family!
Dog Tags Training Academy LLC
McKinney, Texas
About Dog Tags Training Academy LLC
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 consultation
Program details
Science-based training addressing aggression, anxiety, and reactivity, giving owners practical tools to manage and reinforce their dog's progress at home.
- Leash training
- Obedience training
- Puppy training
Program details
Early training programs for young dogs building foundational obedience and confidence, including the 5-Day Training Camp designed for fast, focused results.
- Socialization
Behavior support
- Aggression training
- Fear and confidence
- Reactivity training
How training happens
- Board and train
Program 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 classes
Program 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 training
Dog age
- Puppies
Support between sessions
- Follow-up support
Assistance and working dogs
- Protection training
Program details
Specialized protection training led by founder Calvin Farmer Jr., who brings background in both police and personal protection dog work.
- Service dog training Customer-reported
Additional services
- Boarding
Consultations
- Free consultation
Program 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 training
Program 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.
- Bootcamp
Program 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 Camp
Program details
A focused, on-leash program for dogs needing fast results, building confidence and essential commands in just five days.
- Scent Detection / Tracking
Program details
Specialized training in scent detection and tracking work, part of the advanced canine disciplines offered under the academy's leadership.
Confirm current programs and availability directly.
Customer reviews
Google listing4.8
48 Google reviews
Mentioned in reviews
- Reactive dog training 4
- Cane corso puppy training 3
- 4 week boot camp 2
- Attentive staff 2
- Board and train 2
- Bulldog 2
All 10 topics
- Certified trainers 2
- Leash walking 2
- Protection training 2
- Regular updates 2
Google review topics, not confirmed services.
Very knowledgeable and structured training. We got regular updates and pictures of our dogs progress and answered all of our questions.
They was very attentive in every way possible. Princess is back home and doing very well a few hiccups here and there but overall I am highly pleased. Very professional and understanding.. I definitely recommend them. I will be doing service training soon.
Madison is fantastic! We adopted a herding breed dog that was minimally socialized. Our dog initially was very reactive to other dogs and almost everything that moved (joggers, bikes, scooters, skaters, moving cars, trucks, buses, etc.). She was also very distracted during walks,…Read full reviewClose full review
Madison is fantastic! We adopted a herding breed dog that was minimally socialized. Our dog initially was very reactive to other dogs and almost everything that moved (joggers, bikes, scooters, skaters, moving cars, trucks, buses, etc.). She was also very distracted during walks, not focusing on the handler or following directions. Madison changed that almost completely in just 2 weeks. After that 2 weeks our dog has been calmer, more focused, better behaved, and more in sync with us. And during follow up training sessions our dog is always so happy to see and work with Madison again.
Madison trained our 8 year old reactive lab and proves that old dogs can learn new tricks. Our dog was unable to walk or leave the house without pulling to the point of choking himself, now we are able to take him to trails, parks, and around the neighborhood with a collar. He le…Read full reviewClose full review
Madison trained our 8 year old reactive lab and proves that old dogs can learn new tricks. Our dog was unable to walk or leave the house without pulling to the point of choking himself, now we are able to take him to trails, parks, and around the neighborhood with a collar. He learned new commands like leave it and place which have also helped us in feeling comfortable when taking him in public. I know our lab enjoyed training because he was excited to see Madison each time we dropped him off, and a bonus was that he felt comfortable around Madison’s dogs by the end of training.
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