Lone Star K9 Companion Training LLC.

4.9 Stars,42 Reviews

1150 US-59 Loop N, Livingston, TX 77351

Service area: Serves clients in and around the Houston, Texas area, with in-home training available at the client’s residence or business.

Service Overview

Types of Dog Training

Family Dog
Service Dog
Behavior Modification

Specialty Focus Areas

Puppy Training
Basic Obedience
Leash Pulling
Reactivity / Aggression
Jumping on People
Barking Excessively
Separation Anxiety
Biting / Nipping
Potty Training
Resource Guarding
Fearfulness
Recall

Training Formats Offered

In-Home
Private Facility
Board and Train
Day Training
Private Lessons

Program Formats

One-Time Consultation
Sessions Package
Ongoing Weekly
Intensive Program

Types of Dogs

Small
Medium
Large
Giant
Herding
Sporting
Working
Hounds
Terriers
Doodles
Brachycephalic

Age of Dogs Trained

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

Dog Training Methodology

Methods:

✓ Positive Reinforcement Only
✓ Positive with Some Corrections
✓ Balanced Training

Equipment:

✓ Clickers
✓ Food Rewards
✓ Harnesses
✓ Flat Collars
✓ Martingale Collars
✓ Pinch Collars
✓ E-Collars
✓ Obstacle Courses

Programs include In-Home Training with initial consultation and ongoing sessions; Puppy 101 for 8-week to 5-month-olds; Basic Obedience for dogs 5 months and older; Advanced Obedience and Off-Leash Control requiring Basic Obedience completion; Aggression Management and Behavior Modification for any age; Reverse Board & Train (2–3 days/week at home or facility); Day Training (drop-off daytime sessions); and Board & Train for dogs 5 months and older. All programs include owner education and follow-up support.

Pricing & Policies

Pricing Summary

Pricing is not publicly listed; packages are customized based on dog’s needs and program selected. Clients are encouraged to contact for detailed pricing and program options.

Testimonials

Bought a shitzuh Pomeranian mix puppy in Ohio and brought her to Texas. She was all puppy, constantly nipping and difficult to handle. Travis showed me how to work with her to get positive results. The price was well worth it. He came to our house more times than we agreed to make sure she was making progress. I enjoyed working with him and highly recommend him.
– Client

After we got our high energy puppy in 2021, I knew I was going to need some help so I called Travis! He helped us and has continued to help us with Blazer. Blazer is such an amazing dog and a joy to be around and we couldn’t have gotten him to this point without Travis’s guidance. After we lost our older dog a few months ago, Blazer had a lot of setbacks and increased anxiety. So I called Travis back to help us bring our happy boy back to us! Training with Blazer is never ending and we continue to grow and learn to help Blazer in new areas and situations. I have the best dog ever and I couldn’t be happier.
– Client

Travis trained our dog in 2025, generally once a week for an hour over a ~5 month period including some schedule breaks. He is a relaxed and informal person, who has good rapport with dogs and strong experience that enables his effectiveness. He patiently resolved some persistent issues/concerns—for both the dog and us. As a result our dog is much calmer on neighborhood walks and we are much more relaxed as well. We would not hesitate to recommend Travis as a dog trainer!
– Client

About the Trainer

Lone Star K9 Companion Training LLC is a dog training business led by Travis Yantes, offering personalized in-home and facility-based training to help dog owners build a stronger bond with their pets. They specialize in puppy 101, basic and advanced obedience, off-leash control, aggression rehabilitation, and behavior modification. Their unique approach emphasizes real-world training in the dog’s natural environment—home, public spaces, or their facility—to ensure lasting results. They also offer innovative programs like Reverse Board & Train, Day Training, and traditional Board & Train. Additional services include pet grooming and boarding through their sister company, Dolly’s Doos. They believe there are no bad dogs, only dogs in need of guidance, and focus on owner education to ensure long-term success.

Travis Yantes provides hands-on coaching with follow-up support, tailoring plans to each dog’s personality and the owner’s lifestyle. Their programs are designed for dogs of all ages and sizes, addressing issues like leash pulling, barking, separation anxiety, fearfulness, and resource guarding. They prioritize positive, structured methods and emphasize building confidence and calm behavior in dogs.

The business serves dog owners seeking practical, results-driven training with ongoing support, and offers supplemental products like ActivPower and NuVET Labs supplements, as well as training gear like Dakota 283 and Gunner kennels.

Accomplishments

Travis Yantes has 10 years of hands-on experience training dogs and has helped clients achieve real-world results with behavior modification, service dog preparation, and obedience mastery. He is the primary trainer and founder of Lone Star K9 Companion Training LLC.

How to Get Started!

Client engagement begins with an initial consultation and behavior assessment to evaluate the dog’s needs, discuss goals, and create a customized training plan. Clients can schedule this through phone call or contact form.

Contact

11+ Years Experience
Free Consultation

Availability

Weekdays
Weekends
Morning
Afternoon
Evening

Hours

8am-4:30pm

Languages

English

wheelchair accessible entrance
wheelchair accessible parking

Other Services Offered

Pet groomer
Pet boarding service

Location