The Hill Country Dog Trainer

We’ve boarded our Great Dane, Willow, with Matt several times, and we couldn’t be happier with the care she receives. We really appreciate that Matt keeps the dogs in kennels inside his home, so they’re comfortable, safe, and part of his daily routine rather than isolated in a separate facility. Willow is always happy and relaxed when she’s there, and it’s clear she enjoys her time with him. Beyond boarding, Matt has helped us reinforce her training and even taught her new skills we struggled with on our own, like confidently loading into the back of our SUV! Matt communicates well, is reliable, and sends helpful video updates so we can see how Willow is doing while we’re away. We highly recommend Matt as a trusted, knowledgeable, and caring boarder and trainer.

We brought our 10-month-old mini Goldendoodle, Buddy, to Matt for a board and train program. Buddy had received some training previously, but as he got older we were struggling to curb some unwanted behaviors. Matt was extremely knowledgeable and gave us all the tools we needed to help Buddy grow into his best self. Buddy gained so much confidence and truly felt like a whole new dog when we picked him up. We especially appreciated the progress videos Matt sent throughout the training, along with clear explanations of what Buddy was learning and what we should do at home. This made us feel confident and prepared for the transition back. Since bringing Buddy home, he has been a fantastic dog! We’re so grateful for Matt’s guidance and highly recommend his training.

Matt is so great! Our puppy chicken always looked so happy in all the update videos and pictures Matt would send us. He is much calmer and we’ve seen such a positive change in his behavior. We loved that the training was done in Matt’s home and around his family as Chicken is going to be our family pup! It was so nice that Matt would take him out on walks and in stores for training to help socialize him and get him used to listening in more distracted environments. Would definitely recommend

We recently had the pleasure of working with Matt at The Hill Country Dog Trainer, and we can't recommend him highly enough! From the moment we walked in, Matt made us feel welcome and understood our goals for training our dog, Ranger. What truly stood out was Matt’s ability to tailor the training approach to fit Ranger's personality and energy level. The techniques used were not only effective but also focused on positive reinforcement, which made the whole process enjoyable for both our dog and us. Throughout the stay, Matt was incredibly patient and knowledgeable, answering all our questions and providing valuable insights into dog behavior. The progress made in just a few weeks was remarkable—Ranger is now more obedient, confident, and well-mannered. The environment was always posit

We had worked with our pup, Dax, for many years but wanted some assistance with some reactivity challenges and additional off-leash training. Matt was exactly the right person to help with our beloved pup! We received regular thorough updates, supplemental training videos, and are so thrilled with the results. As a result of his time with Matt, we’ve been able to take Dax into more populated areas, where he no longer seems overly attentive to other animals. Matt has also been providing extra support post-training, quickly responding to texts about training to help make sure we’re all set up for success. Thanks so much, Matt!!