Love For Dogs
5701 Irvington Blvd, Houston, TX 77009
Overview
Love For Dogs is a Houston-based canine training, daycare, and boarding facility operated by experienced certified professional dog trainers with over 17 years of experience. They specialize in dog obedience training and behavior training programs designed to teach dogs to listen under various distractions.
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What Reviews Say
200 reviews analyzedLove For Dogs is highly praised for its 'Board and Train' programs, specifically for the high volume of daily video updates that provide peace of mind to owners. However, recent reviews suggest a significant divide in experience following a change in ownership, with long-term clients reporting a decline in cleanliness and staff expertise. While many dogs thrive in their open-play environment, there are serious recurring allegations regarding financial disputes, lack of transparency from new management, and inconsistent health monitoring during long-term stays.
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Allegations of deceptive training practices and 'ghosting' by ownership
โI was contacted by a past trainer who worked with my pup. He said my dog did not receive the training I paid for... Zachary had several reasons as to why this specific training would not be available on video.โ
Health and weight concerns during board and train
โWhen we picked her up, she hadnโt learned anything. Worse, she was visibly underweight and looked terrified and very sick!!โ
Dogs returning home smelling of urine or excessively dirty
โYou can smell the dog odors from the street, and our dog often smells like urine when she gets home.โ
Decline in quality under new management(4 mentions)
โThe trainers I trusted left one by one, replaced by young inexperienced staff members... business was sold to new owners, the names of which, I was told recently, cannot be shared with me.โ
Refund disputes and financial unresponsiveness(3 mentions)
โI had 9 days left on my daycare package (a value of roughly $300) and was told there were no refunds.โ
Breed bias or difficulty handling specific breeds (Pitbulls/Malinois)(2 mentions)
โI called to schedule a temperament test for my 1-year-old pitbull mix and immediately heard a lack of enthusiasm for my dog when I mentioned that he is a pitbull.โ
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4.7 stars from 201+ reviews
This facility has earned a Top Rated badge for maintaining a 4.7-star rating across 201 reviews.
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