Southern Star Dog Training

Programs include Board and Train (3+ weeks), Puppy Board and Train (for 8–20 week olds with ongoing support until 1 year), Private Lessons, and Tune-Up (for graduates). All programs include one-on-one training, unlimited follow-up lessons, and education for owners on canine behavior, communication, nutrition, and history. Training covers obedience, leash skills, socialization, confidence-building, and off-leash control. A free evaluation is required before enrollment.

Pricing Summary

Board and Train programs start at $3,000 for 3+ weeks; Puppy Board and Train is $4,000; Private Lessons start at $1,000; Tune-Up Program is $150/day (min. 3 days); Boarding is $40/day; Daycare is $35/day. All programs include training equipment and unlimited follow-up lessons.

Southern Star Dog Training is a dog training facility located in Ennis, TX, offering personalized obedience training, behavior modification, boarding, and daycare services. They specialize in creating harmony between dogs and their owners by focusing on understanding the root causes of behavior rather than applying generic commands. Their approach emphasizes education for owners, teaching them how to communicate effectively with their dogs using natural, relationship-based methods. They offer board and train programs, private lessons, and puppy-specific training, all tailored to the individual dog and owner. Their facility provides calm, structured boarding and daycare with small, temperament-based playgroups, avoiding chaotic environments. They also provide training equipment like remote collars, longlines, and place beds as part of their programs.

The trainers, Braylee Moore and Maggie Wright, hold certifications in relationship-based behavior modification, leash handling, puppy development, and pet first aid. They prioritize understanding canine psychology, nutrition, and history to build lasting bonds. Their services are designed for dogs with anxiety, reactivity, barking, biting, separation issues, and fearfulness, helping owners achieve calm, confident pets through consistent, empathetic training.

They serve dog owners in Ennis and surrounding areas, with flexible hours including evenings and weekends. All new clients receive a free behavioral evaluation to determine the best program fit.

Accomplishments

Trainers Braylee Moore and Maggie Wright are certified through the Canine-Human Relationship Institute in Relationship Based Behavior Modification (Courses I & II), Art of Leash and Longline Handling, Puppy Development, and Canine Nutrition. Braylee also holds a Starmark Academy 12-Week Course certification. Both are Pet Tech CPR and First Aid certified.

How to Get Started!

Client engagement begins with a free in-person evaluation and behavioral assessment to determine the dog’s needs and the best training program. Clients complete an online evaluation sheet to schedule this initial consultation.