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Brownell Canine Training is a dog training business in Cross Roads, Texas offering board and train and private lessons. They have been in business for 40+ years.
Cross Roads, TX • 5.0 ★ (11 Google reviews)
Last reviewed: Oct 10, 2026
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David A. Brownell, the owner and trainer behind Brownell Canine Training, has spent more than four decades working with dogs. According to his website, he tailors each training plan to the individual dog and owner rather than applying a uniform method. The business operates out of Cross Roads, Texas, and offers consultations, private lessons, and board-and-train programs.
The board-and-train option focuses on five foundational commands, sit, down, heel, place, and recall, taught through daily sessions following an initial evaluation. Private lessons run one hour and are designed for new owners or those working through particular behavior challenges; the site emphasizes that success depends on consistent follow-through at home. Their stated philosophy centers on pairing owner education with behavior modification and obedience work to strengthen the relationship between dog and handler.
Beyond pet training, Brownell Canine Training describes a specialty in evaluating dogs for search and detection roles. They developed a screening instrument called the Brownell-Marsolais Scale, which they say measures traits like sociability, nerve strength, and drive to assess whether a dog is suited for this kind of work. The business also lists trained dogs for sale, specifically those prepared for urban search and rescue tasks.
Private lessons and board-and-train are the two offerings at Brownell Canine Training. Private lessons focus on basic obedience and require owners willing to put in consistent work. The board-and-train program covers obedience plus off-leash recall, though duration isn't specified.
Price not published.
The dog boards with the trainer and goes through an immersive program covering five basic commands: sit, down, heel, place, and recall. A customized plan is created after a free consultation, and the dog receives five training sessions per day.
Dogs stay on-site and participate in five daily training sessions, with start date set after an initial evaluation.
Focus: Basic obedience, Recall & off-leash
Price not published.
Requirements: Requires owner/handler willingness to put in the work to achieve desired results.
Duration: 1 session
Focus: Basic obedience
Brownell Canine Training does not publish program pricing online. Contact them directly or request a quote through Barklen for current rates.
| Program | Price | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Board and Train Obedience | Not published | Not stated |
| Program | Price | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Private Lessons | Not published | 1 session |
Public materials reviewed by Barklen do not specify which training tools are used. The site uses general language about training philosophy without naming particular techniques or equipment. Whether they accept dogs with aggression or bite history isn't addressed.
Public materials reviewed by Barklen do not specify which training tools are used.
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According to their site, has worked in dog training for over 40 years and provides personalized training based on each dog and owner's needs.
Brownell Canine Training is based in Cross Roads, TX, offering board and train stays and private lessons.
Their site says they new dog owners, owners addressing specific behavior issues, and also handlers, trainers, or managers evaluating dogs for search and detection work.
Located in Cross Roads, Texas; clients can visit during business hours.
Training takes place at 1010 E Oak Shores Dr in Cross Roads, Texas. The site doesn't describe the facility type or mention parking and accessibility details.
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1010 E Oak Shores Dr, Cross Roads, TX
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Last reviewed by Barklen: Oct 10, 2026
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