K9 PlayDate
Training
A Veteran Owned Dog Training Business
proud to serve our community
Jose, our founder and dog trainer, has experience with Law Enforcement and Military Working Dogs. It quickly became obvious to him that having a well trained dog takes time and effort. An obedient dog requires routine physical and mental stimulus. Jose had a vision to create a fitness & training program with the understanding of time restraints families have. In response, he has customized a fitness & training program designed to stimulate each dog's natural drive while maintaining his/her attention during a structured and safe canine training session.
You can choose a program that:
Provides a solid foundation of Obedience
Comforts your dog's fears and frustrations with Behavior Modification
Schedule a PlayDate today and see how our program enriches your home!
DOG TRAINING SERVICES
Learning good manners:
Sit Down
Stay Come
Place Leave It
Door Manners
Leash Control
Behavior Modification
Success Stories:
"Max & Logan"
"Signing up my two shepherds for training was one of the best decision I’ve made this year! I went from always being anxious about walks/outings to calm and controlled by the time we finished our sessions. Jose catered to both their personalities and having training in different settings helped tremendously. Jose is very knowledgeable on how to problem solve with old issues and will work in building your confidence with your furry friend. I’ve even seen a healthy weight lose in my plump shepherd and he is a happier dog because of it, doing things like walks/play I didn’t think he was capable of." - Rowlett, TX
"Snookie"
"We have taken on a new dog at our house. She is a rescue and we don't have a lot of info about her past. It is pretty clear by her behavior she is not dog social. She is a wonderful companion for humans and we have fallen in love. We have two other dogs and we have spent time acclimating all of them through baby gates. We took several walks together, not letting the dogs have contact. The first walk we took and allowed minimal contact did not go well. Our options were to return our new family member to the dog rescue or to find someone who can help us. We knew we really needed someone with SKILLS!!! It seemed really bleak. ENTER JOSE CRUZ! He came and evaluated our situation. He clearly has amazing skills handling dogs! AND an abundance of knowledge on dog thinking and dog behavior. We started obedience and COVID quarantine went into effect. After two sessions, we have full confidence that Jose can turn this around. He KNOWS dogs....Really knows dogs and he has solutions. This is the trainer you need."
- Sachse, TX
"Salty, Chili & Domino"
"We met Jose and Michelle just before training and Jose was and still is extremely thorough and answered all our questions. We have 2 Basset Hounds and Schnauzer, he met them and us and quickly knew exactly what needed to be done. Our concerns was the dog’s behavior and some other things. In just one week we have seen significant improvement in all three dogs and they are getting along and following commands. Jose’s communication is effective and we’re extremely happy is this short period." - Wylie, TX
"Tatiana"
"You can tell by watching Jose work with your dog that this is not just a job for him. He loves the dogs and wants to make a difference for both them and their owners.
In a short time I have seen a huge difference in Tatiana. Not only has Jose trained her to be walkable, she is now better at responding to other commands also.He is also helping her with physical therapy for her hip dysplasia.
I would recommend K9 play date to anyone who needs help with their fur baby."
- Richardson, TX
"Snookie"
"Jose did a wonderful job of bringing my Mini Schnauzer out of her shell. She was very shy, timid and lacking in confidence when I adopted her. After the first few sessions with Jose, that began to diminish. By the end of her one month of training she was much more sociable and much less intimidated by everything. Thank you Jose for all of your good work! You're a natural with dogs."
- Downtown Dallas, TX
"Maci"
"When we adopted our new 2-year-old rescue dog, she was very timid and was hard to take on walks. Jose helped her push through her fears so she could relax and learn. Then, he trained her for on leash obedience and our walks started getting easier. Now, she is about to finish up her off leash training. Our dog is as happy as can be and relaxed at home and during our walks. She is getting lots of exercise, and walking her / running her is a joy. Jose took a balanced approach to training our dog, always integrating play with learning to keep it interesting for our fur baby. We trust Jose so much that we chose to board our dog with him for two nights when we got married earlier this month. Jose is the best in the business. I recommend him without reservation." - Downtown Dallas, TX
"Emma"
"We read a lot of reviews about all sorts of products, services and businesses but rarely post one ourselves. Jose at K9 Play Date was so amazing with our Golden Doodle that we feel compelled to provide this review. Jose is a “dog whisperer!” Not only did he transform our alpha girl from a dog park aggressor to a calm and significantly more relaxed beauty, but he also focused on giving us the insights we needed to understand our baby so much better and be able to use the right tools at the right times to greatly reduce our stress and hers. He also taught her and us proper leash training to where taking her on a walk is now a pleasure instead of a struggle. Jose loves, loves, loves dogs and they feel the same way about him. His wife Michelle is also an integral part of his team and efficiently manages the important admin work which, in our case, involved having to deal with some rescheduling due to Snowvid and other recent weather events during our 4 week advanced training course. Jose and Michelle provide an outstanding service with the highest care and ethics at a reasonable price. My husband and I (and our Golden Doodle) highly recommend K9 Play Date. Professionalism, Quality, Reliability, Responsiveness, Value " - Rowlett, TX
"Ollie"
"Jose did such an amazing job training my dog and teaching me how to handle my dog in different situations. My puppy used to bark a lot when strangers approach him or try to pet him. Within just three training sessions, I saw significant improvements and I am more confident when walking my dogs. Now we can take our dog to crowded parks and even go shopping in the malls. Jose is really thorough in explaining dog behavior and exactly how I should control my dog. Now I am able to continue the training on my own and we’ve made so much progress following Jose’s instructions. I would recommend Jose to all dog owners who need help. " - Rowlett, TX
"Sammy"
"Jose is such a pleasure to work with. He is extremely patient and has such a way with our puppy. He has done great work in the few weeks he's been working with Sammy. Jose gives us instruction too so we know how to handle Sammy. Sammy will now walk on leash without pulling us down, he'll sit and wait until released by command even when someone comes to the door and he's excited to see them. Michelle and Jose are both great. They came to the house to do an in-person evaluation of Sammy before we began. They set up a payment plan and worked around our schedule. We couldn't be happier and the transformation of our wild puppy is awesome! " - Rockwall, TX
"Py"
"I can't say enough about K9 Playdate and their amazing team. My "Covid pup" had many issues due to fear. I was extremely frustrated by his behavior but had no idea how to help him. I tried two other trainers and interviewed MANY more before coming across K9 Playdate. During our initial meeting I was impressed by Jose's knowledge but also with his desire to help pups. From the start I was hesitant to try using different training tools but Jose showed me what every tool did and respected my wishes about their use. Also, Michele was amazing at organizing the training schedule, keeping me in the loop on updates and making sure I understood what was going on with my pup's training.
Over the course of my dog's training I noticed a progressive improvement in his behavior and general demeaner. Now, since his training has been completed, he's a totally different dog. I understand that it's my responsibility to continue to reinforce what Jose taught my pup, but Jose definitely did all the heavy lifting for me. I don't have to be afraid to take my dog out in public for fear of him acting aggressively and it's wonderful! " - Fate, TX
"Cooper"
"Our dog, Cooper, was having issues with reactivity-excitement towards other dogs, making walks around the neighborhood basically impossible as he was nearly 100 pounds and I was pregnant. In only four weeks, Jose was able to work on managing Cooper’s excitement and reaction to seeing dogs in multiple settings in a positive way so that we both look forward to getting out of the house. We took Cooper to a park last week for the first time since he was a puppy and had zero issues!
What I really appreciate about Jose is that he worked with us to identify how to best work with Cooper. This was a team effort and we learned so many things through this process. I highly recommend Jose to train your dog, you will be more than satisfied!!" - Royse City, TX
CONTACT US
Talk or Text (214) 997-3047
Email: canineplaydate@gmail.com
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