What a Great Dog! offers fun effective, positive, reward-based training in the form of both group classes and private lessons. Our training center, in the Dallas area is 16,000 sq ft with four training rings and private lesson rooms. We have a unique retail shop with training gear, supplies and dog food.
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How training happens
Day trainingProgram details
Puppies and dogs are dropped off daily in those three week program. Our pro trainers give you a big headstart on your training.
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Hi do u train the dog how to eat properly cause nowadays my doesn't want to eat the food we offer and we keep changing the food a lot of bread already . Can u help with it?
Thank you for reaching out to us. We can help with behavioral training challenges. For nutrition advice, please consult your veterinarian.
How much does it cost to get my 6 month old Boston terrier to be trained 5 days a week and 2 weeks
Hi Jody,
Thank you for reaching out to us. We do not offer a board and train program. For more information about our programs, please visit our website, www.whatagreatdog.com, or give us a call at 214-297-3000.
Thank you!
Hi Janice,
That behavior will be better handled by an in-home trainer. All of our training is done at our facilities, with the owner and dog together. See apdt.com or karenpryoracademy.com for lists of positive, reward-based trainers who will come to your home. Good luck!
Do any of your trainers work with hearing impaired furbabies.
Hello Brandy!
Yes, we do have trainers that work with hearing impaired dogs. In fact, one of our trainers has a deaf white boxer. For more information feel free to give us a call at 214-297-3000.
Hi Peter, Give us a call. Depending on the type of aggression, we’ll either help you directly in a private session or give you a great referral. Call us at 214-297-3000.
I have a Boston terrier and I was wondering if you do agility course classes, and if so how much?
Yes, the classes are $168 for six weeks. You'll come once a week for an hour. The prerequisite for Agility is having basic obedience skills that you can demonstrate in a ring with distractions (strange dogs and people). If you haven't trained to that level yet, no problem, you can start in our Pet Manners classes to get all the required skills. Check out the website for lots of info and videos. www.whatagreatdog.com
Hi! I just bring home a Rottweiler/Lab puppy, but I’m a little nervous because of what I’ve read about Rottweiler aggressive behavior, so, What’s the price for a complete training? I really love him and want him to be a good dog
Hi Johana,
Thanks for inquiring about training with us.
Check out our web site, www.whatagreatdog.com for full schedules and program information.
Our classes are $168 for six weeks. All of our training is done with you and your puppy here at our facility. You come one time per week for 50 minutes each class. We have trained many Rottweilers! We have locations in Frisco and Richardson.
If you have any further questions, just give us a call at 214-297-3000.
Thank you,
Kenna
Community answer · What A Great Dog! · 2019-09-21
Thank you so much! I will call you as soon as possible :)
Do they do train dogs to be therapy dogs and if so how much would it cost? My pup knows basic training already and wont leave my side wen to go for a walk
Yes, our Therapy Prep class is $100 and is 4 weekly sessions. Dogs who have earned their AKC Canine Good Citizen certification are eligible for this class. If your dog doesn't have that, our Manners1 and Manners 2 classes train those skills.
5/5I can’t begin to explain how amazing every single person is at What A Great Dog! I’ve taken 2 of my dogs through classes from Manners to Trick Dog. One of my dogs went to the Puppy Day School and I am sold on that program. She got a great head start on training. My dogs are well …Read full reviewClose full review
I can’t begin to explain how amazing every single person is at What A Great Dog! I’ve taken 2 of my dogs through classes from Manners to Trick Dog. One of my dogs went to the Puppy Day School and I am sold on that program. She got a great head start on training. My dogs are well behaved and respond to commands. They are moving to Richardson and it’s a longer drive but we wouldn’t dream of going anywhere else. Special shout out to Adrian, Dylan, Martha, Britney and Stephanie. My dogs love them and they are great teachers!
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Jon OToole
5/5
Great teacher today. We have used What A Great Dog for two dogs now and they really know their stuff.
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Kalin Larousse
5/5
Absolutely amazing trainers, friendly staff, and worth a drive to this facility from anywhere in DFW.
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M H
2/5
I went to get help with my high prey drive dog. (I had to pay upon scheduling the appointment.) 10 min into the class and failing to engage my dog with treats, the so called trainer told me she could not help me. ( I guess that is the only tool in her training arsenal).
What a waste of time.
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Amy Adler
5/5
Been taking my dogs there for 12 years!
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