Quail Creek Kennel & Training

Our Miniature Schnauzers love coming here and getting pampered for their spa day, however often their hair gets cut too short despite our instructions for a traditional cut. Overall a friendly place with good staff.
3 9 years ago (03-03-2018)

I have been taking my German shepherd to Quail Creek for training since he was 4 months old. Gina and Shannon are amazing! He has now finished basic, intermediate, and advanced classes and is currently in a trick dog class. He has also received his AKC Good Citizenship certificate. My boy is 18 months old now. His behavior is amazing and I am certain it is due to these two ladies. When I first started taking him there a year ago my initial reaction was “this is a bunch of nonsense “. But within a few weeks I saw results that were remarkable! Turns out all this “nonsense “ was with intent and was very effective. Anytime I take my boy anywhere everyone is impressed with his manners. Gina knows her stuff! She is very patient with all the dogs and even more patient with the human clients ( I think we are much harder to train than the dogs) and I know who she was training was me. She has taught me how to communicate with my dog to get the results I want. I plan to continue our training, it has been good for both my boy and for me. I also get my schnauzer groomed by Quail Creek. They do a great job. My dogs are always excited to go and like going to the groomers. You can tell if your dogs like someone by their reaction when they see them. My babies LOVE everyone there. They wag their tails every time we go there.
5 9 years ago (25-10-2017)

What a wonderful place...on a road trip from California and wanting to spend a day in Waco without worrying about our furry kids. ..we brought them here to hang out for the day and I was immediately put to rest after meeting the owner and her staff. You always know if you put your dogs with dog lovers then everything is good...and this is the case here!!! So glad I found this place...we will be back in waco and we will be back here also. THANK YOU SO MUCH!
5 10 years ago (06-05-2017)

Training program is great. Gina is phenomenal and very informative. Most of the staff is welcoming, but any interaction I've had with Sue has been very appalling. Very demeaning, her customer service and appreciation for you, the person giving them money, is very poor.
3 10 years ago (14-11-2016)

I have used Quail Creek K-9 services for two dogs of my own and for one I was fostering for a regional rescue group for boarding, and basic and intermediate obedience training. The staff is extremely professional, knowledgeable, and helpful. Their training style is based on you and the dog cooperating together through positive reinforcement and achieves great results when you practice and do your "homework." Moreover, having worked in the past with other trainers and training situations (including difficult dogs), I find Gina's willingness to discuss other training techniques and her willingness to observe behavior before she tries to correct it very refreshing and welcoming. She is confident and not afraid to hear about other techniques. I've used the boarding services many times and have to say that both of my dogs have always been delighted when we pull up to the kennels - no anxiety, no fear reaction, no dragging them into the kennels resisting all the way. Now, that's a recommendation!!! In short, Quail Creek K-9 services is the best in the Waco area. Thanks for coming to Waco, Gina and Sue!
5 14 years ago (09-09-2013)