Action Dogs USA

3.8 Stars,17 Reviews

23752 Hwy 6, Navasota, TX 77868

Service area: Serves clients who can travel to the facility, accessible via the “Westward Ho” exit; no specific city or distance range provided.

Service Overview

Types of Dog Training

Family Dog
Behavior Modification
Working Dog

Specialty Focus Areas

Potty Training
Basic Obedience
Leash Pulling
Jumping on People
Barking Excessively
Biting / Nipping
Recall

Training Formats Offered

Private Facility
Board and Train

Program Formats

Intensive Program

Types of Dogs

Large
Giant
Working

Age of Dogs Trained

Puppy (<1 year)
Adolescent (1-2 years)
Adult (2-8 years)
Senior (8+ years)

Dog Training Methodology

Methods:

✓ Positive with Some Corrections

Equipment:

✓ Martingale Collars
✓ Pinch Collars

Training is conducted at the facility in intensive, residential programs. House Training teaches potty commands on leash and outside. Basic Obedience includes 10 on-leash exercises: Heel, Sit, Come, Down, Stay, Auto Sit on Heel, Auto Sit on Come, Respect for “No,” 30-minute Down Stay with distractions, and Release Command. Advanced Obedience repeats these exercises off-leash at greater distances. Training addresses jumping, biting, barking, and other behavior problems. All training includes free pickup and delivery. Dogs are evaluated before boarding and group play.

Pricing & Policies

Pricing Summary

House Training: $1,000; Basic Obedience (on leash): $1,500; Advanced Obedience (off leash): $5,000. All training fees must be paid in advance. Boarding: $40 per day or $900 per month (paid in advance). Two dogs in same kennel: $60/day or $1,500/month. Bath: $30 per dog. Free pickup and delivery with one-week minimum boarding or when enrolled in training.

Policies

All training fees must be paid in advance. Boarding requires reservations, especially before holidays. Free pickup and delivery requires a minimum one-week boarding stay. No cancellation or rescheduling policies are stated.

Testimonials

Mr. Dan has always been my family’s go to. From when I was 8 years old to even now when I have a dog of my own. He has always trained the best of our dogs. Our Doberman loved him! Was trained so well, we didn’t even have to train our other dogs. Our Doberman taught them.
Now, he took our rescue pitbull and it’s such a difference. We are still working on some things, having to do with her trauma and not anything to do with Dan. Yet, he has always been reachable. He has even come down to see us in Houston to help train us to do better with her and to help correct things with her. The minute she sees him she is so excited. It’s like we reunited her with her best friend. I whole heartedly recommend this place.
– Client

I have used Dan before but this time it was different. I allowed him to train my Rottweiler. When I gave him to Dan he was nearly 110 lbs. When he was returned over two months later he was 88lbs. He was returned with bite marks and other scars. He was returned malnourished and deeply depressed. Not only did we pay a good amount for the so called training but now we have incurred additional veterinary bills. And the training…he was returned with what appears to be no training at all. Dan also physically abused our dog in front of us pulling with all his force and both hands on the choke chain to correct Kyzer for his lack of training. I will never send my dog to his place again. Dans response…dogs lose weight when training and I over fed him. maybe dogs do lose a few pounds but 20??? And he had no response to the bite marks. I am thoroughly disgusted and disappointed.
– Client

Our dog loves going to Action Dogs USA. Your’s will too.
– Client

About the Trainer

Action Dogs USA is a dog training and boarding facility operated by Dan Linder, known as “The Dog Whisperer.” The business offers house training, basic obedience (on leash), and advanced obedience (off leash) programs, with training conducted at their facility. They also provide boarding services with indoor kennels featuring climate control, private panels, TV, and bedtime snacks, as well as large outdoor exercise yards with swimming pools and secure fencing. Free pickup and delivery is available for boarding stays of one week or more. Training includes free pickup and delivery when enrolled in a training program. Dan Linder has been training dogs for decades, with clients returning over 20 years for both training and boarding.

The facility specializes in behavior correction for issues like jumping, biting, barking, and potty training. Training is delivered in an intensive, facility-based format with no in-home or group classes offered. Dogs are evaluated before joining group play, and those unsuitable are exercised individually. The business also offers dog grooming for $30 per dog.

Dan Linder has trained police and protection dogs, and his methods include leash-based corrections and physical handling, as referenced in both positive and negative reviews. Some clients report exceptional results and long-term loyalty, while others have raised serious concerns about physical abuse and dog welfare during training.

The facility is located in a rural setting accessible via the “Westward Ho” exit, and services are primarily offered to clients who can transport their dogs to the facility.

Accomplishments

Dan Linder has trained police and protection dogs. He has been training dogs since at least 1997, with clients returning over 20 years. He is referred to as “The Dog Whisperer.”

How to Get Started!

Call for prices and information. Request a free DVD or video tour of the facilities and training demonstrations. Reservations are recommended for boarding. Training enrollment requires upfront payment and includes free pickup and delivery.

27+ Years Experience
Free Consultation

Languages

English

Other Services Offered

Pet boarding service
Pet groomer

Location