Lauren & Wesley started their dog training path in the United States Air Force, where they were both Military Working Dog Trainers. After serving for 10 years they left the Air Force & took the skills they learned to the private security industry where they work with Explosive Detection K9’s to protect the public at Dallas Stars games, Dallas Mavericks games & concerts at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. In recent years, they began to share their love for dog training by using it to help the wonderful citizens of the Dallas-Ft. Worth area. They both love to see the progression and transformation that dog’s & their owners make with their motivational training methods. - Transforming Dogs, Empowering Owners-
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Do you offer payment plans for the boarding and train program?
Yes. We require 50% payment at time of booking and the remaining balance to be paid when you pick up your pet.
Community answer · Mission Critical Dog Training · 2021-09-21
Will I be able to visit my dog during the boarding and train program?
We do not recommend this as it is confusing to the dog. It is essential that we establish a bond with your dog in order to establish a happy learning environment. Visits from the owner can impede and delay this process.
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Where will my dog be staying during the board and train program?
While your dog is with us, we will mimic their home lifestyle as close as possible and they will be a part of our family. Down time in a kennel is part of the training process. Once your dog is comfortable with our process, they will be exposed to other dogs. There will be social time and play.
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What if my dog forgets all his training and I wasted my money?
Your dog WILL forget if you don't practice. If you do not do maintenance work, your dog's focus will get rusty. Luckily, we provide you with all the exercises you will need to keep your relationship with your dog.
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How will I learn to maintain the progress you've made with my dog?
When your dog is trained, our job is only halfway done. We then will train you so you can continue the work and reap the benefits of a great dog-owner partnership.
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Will my dog remember me when he/she comes back from the 3 week board and train program?
Yes, absolutely! The gift of communication you are giving them will only enhance your relationship and solidify your bond through clarity. We will educate you on how a dog thinks and teach you to accelerate the bond with your dog.
Community answer · Mission Critical Dog Training · 2021-09-21
5/5We took our Doberman to MCDT for a 3 week board and train last summer. Lauren and her husband worked wonders for our 4 month old Doberman. He came home with new manners and obedience which he did not have before. They were miracle workers.
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We took our Doberman to MCDT for a 3 week board and train last summer. Lauren and her husband worked wonders for our 4 month old Doberman. He came home with new manners and obedience which he did not have before. They were miracle workers.
When we go out of town now, we board Roscoe with them. He loves going and hates leaving his MCDT family. They are wonderful. I recommend them to anyone. Top notch family.
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Karen Naylor
5/5
Wes and Lauren are excellent working with dogs! They made the entire process of board and train seamless. Highly recommend their services.
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Danny Mesa
5/5Wes and Lauren are phenomenal at what they do!
My family was stoked to welcome our new GSP (Otis) after we lost our previous GSP (Tank) to a degenerative disease back in late 2022.
Tank was a mild mannered and loving GSP.
Otis was not to say the least.
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Wes and Lauren are phenomenal at what they do!
My family was stoked to welcome our new GSP (Otis) after we lost our previous GSP (Tank) to a degenerative disease back in late 2022.
Tank was a mild mannered and loving GSP.
Otis was not to say the least.
Otis was 100% GSP and my family was expecting the same traits as Tank and it really took my wife and daughters off guard as Otis was a stubborn, high prey drive, Alpha male GSP.
Truth be told, we had little hope that we could keep Otis since he would only listen and obey me but I would be at work for most of the day and the girls were left to fend for themselves 🤣
We spoke with Lauren on the challenges we were facing with Otis and decided that the 2 week program would probably be best for Otis.
Lauren and Wes brought Otis home and he was a new and improved dog and we are forever thankful.
Thank you again, Wes and Lauren for working with Otis to be such a good addition to our family and for helping us teach Otis how to be a functioning part of our house.. or society for that matter. 😆
Cheers,
-The Mesa's
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Becky Wild
5/5Im not sure where we’d be without Lauren from MCDT. Our two, one year old lab mix dogs were destroying our furniture, shoes, purses, sprinkler system; they counter surfed eating anything and everything. They escaped constantly, both bolting when the front door opened and jumping/…Read full reviewClose full review
Im not sure where we’d be without Lauren from MCDT. Our two, one year old lab mix dogs were destroying our furniture, shoes, purses, sprinkler system; they counter surfed eating anything and everything. They escaped constantly, both bolting when the front door opened and jumping/ digging over and under the fence. To say we were at our wits end would be an understatement. We tried a two week board and train at a different location with zero results. We called Lauren and, i kid you not, within 3 visits Jim and Dwight are different dogs! We had new furniture delivered earlier this week and our dogs stayed in “place” the ENTIRE time. The front door was wide open! The dogs next door will be out and Jim and Dwight have thought about escaping but with a word from us , dont. They also come when we call. I cant say enough good things about Lauren and Mission Critical!
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Ashly Torian
5/5I got my peace back! Mission Critical Dog Training saved me. We adopted a 12 week old bulldog mix, we have had several bulldogs, so we know the breed, but Luna…. She was a handful. I no longer felt relaxed in my home. I was constantly alert and on guard. Thanks to Lauren and Wes…Read full reviewClose full review
I got my peace back! Mission Critical Dog Training saved me. We adopted a 12 week old bulldog mix, we have had several bulldogs, so we know the breed, but Luna…. She was a handful. I no longer felt relaxed in my home. I was constantly alert and on guard. Thanks to Lauren and Wesley, I’ve got my peace back. After the 3 week board and train, I was amazed at the transformation in Luna. She listened to commands. She responded quickly. She behaved. Luna learned boundaries. 1 month after the training I was even more amazed. I can now do activities outside with my little companion and she just follows along so obediently. We are 3 months past the training and I am so HAPPY WITH THE RESULTS. TRULY, my home life is so peaceful… and I got a great companion now. Thank you Lauren & Wesley.
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