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Canine Karma Training - Texas — Dog Training in Killeen, TX

Canine Karma Training - Texas is a dog training business in Killeen, Texas offering board and train, private lessons, and in-home training. They describe their approach as balanced training (rewards and corrections) and accept aggression and reactivity cases.

Killeen, TX • 4.9 ★ (34 Google reviews)

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Last reviewed: Oct 10, 2026

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About Canine Karma Training - Texas

Based on what the business publishes about itself

Sierra Elsmore, a Certified AKC Evaluator and Instructor with over eight years in pet care businesses, opened this Killeen location in 2024 after apprenticing with David Herbert, founder of the original Canine Karma Training in Virginia. Herbert, who holds a master's degree in special education and worked as a behavior therapist before turning to dog training, developed the system Elsmore now brings to Central Texas. According to their site, the brand has operated for nearly a decade and reached tens of thousands of dog owners.

The program centers on what they call a relationship-based, balanced approach. They describe their philosophy as "relationship dictates behavior and obedience, not repetition," emphasizing clear communication and owner education over dominance-based methods. They state their goal is addressing behavioral issues while preserving a dog's personality.

Canine Karma Texas offers board and train programs, in-home lessons, day training, and a dedicated puppy program called JumpStart Puppy. They work with dogs across a range of challenges, from basic obedience to aggression, fear, and separation issues. Their materials note discounted board and train pricing for law enforcement and military members. The business serves the broader Austin, Waco, and Central Texas region from its Killeen base.

What dog training programs does Canine Karma Training - Texas offer?

In-home lessons, day training, and board-and-train programs are all available through Canine Karma Training - Texas. The board-and-train accepts dogs with aggression, leash reactivity, and fear or anxiety issues. A separate JumpStart Puppy program focuses on socialization and basic obedience for younger dogs.

Board and Train

Price not published.

This program involves the dog staying with the trainers to work on obedience and behavior modification, used as one of the business's core offerings.

The dog is taken into the trainer's care for an immersive training period, described on the site as one of their most successful programs.

Best for: Dogs with behavior problems including aggression, fear, or separation issues, as well as those needing general obedience.

Focus: Basic obedience, Aggression, Leash reactivity, Fear & anxiety

JumpStart Puppy

Price not published.

A specialized program designed for puppies, described as the business's dedicated puppy offering.

Best for: Young puppies, based on the program name.

Requirements: For puppies.

Focus: Puppy training, Basic obedience, Socialization

Day Training

Price not published.

A flexible training service described as adaptable to each client's needs, details not elaborated on the home page.

Focus: Basic obedience

In-Home Lessons

Price not published.

Training sessions conducted at the client's home, offered individually or as packages.

The trainer travels to the client's residence to deliver training with the owner present.

Focus: Basic obedience

How much does Canine Karma Training - Texas cost?

Canine Karma Training - Texas does not publish program pricing online. Contact them directly or request a quote through Barklen for current rates.

Board and Train pricing

Board and Train pricing at Canine Karma Training - Texas in Killeen, TX
Program	Price	Length
Board and Train	Not published	Not stated
JumpStart Puppy	Not published	Not stated

Private Lessons pricing

Private Lessons pricing at Canine Karma Training - Texas in Killeen, TX
Program	Price	Length
Day Training	Not published	Not stated

In-Home Training pricing

In-Home Training pricing at Canine Karma Training - Texas in Killeen, TX
Program	Price	Length
In-Home Lessons	Not published	Not stated

What training methods does Canine Karma Training - Texas use?

The program explicitly describes its approach as balanced and accepts dogs with aggression cases. Public materials reviewed by Barklen do not specify which training tools are used.

Public materials reviewed by Barklen do not specify which training tools are used.

Who runs Canine Karma Training - Texas?

As described in the business's own materials

Sierra Elsmore, Owner/Operator, Dog Trainer & Behavior Specialist

According to their site, she ran her own pet businesses for years, including dog boarding, dog walking, and a prior training business, before apprenticing with David and Isabela Herbert in Virginia in 2024 and bringing the Canine Karma system to Texas. She focuses on behavior modification using a relationship-based, balanced approach.

Credentials listed on their site: 8+ years of experience and Certified AKC Evaluator & Instructor. Barklen has not independently verified these.

David Herbert, Founder & Owner (Virginia location)

According to their site, a former special education teacher and behavior therapist/counselor, he founded the Canine Karma Training brand and developed its relationship-based training philosophy and communication system. He works with clients internationally through in-person and virtual sessions.

Credentials listed on their site: 13+ years of experience, Certified AKC Evaluator & Instructor, M.S. in Special Education, B.S. in Psychology, NYS Certified Special Education Teacher, and Behavior Therapist & Counselor. Barklen has not independently verified these.

Where does Canine Karma Training - Texas offer dog training?

Canine Karma Training - Texas is based in Killeen, TX, offering board and train stays, private lessons, and in-home training at the client's home.

Their site says they they work with dogs of all ages and temperaments, from puppies to older dogs, including those with basic obedience needs or severe behavioral issues, serving the Austin, Waco, and Central Texas area. They also offer discounts for law enforcement and military clients on Board & Train programs.

Training takes place at Stoneham Lane in Killeen. The site doesn't describe parking availability or facility accessibility.

What should you ask Canine Karma Training - Texas before booking?

Generated from what their public materials leave open

They don't publish pricing. Ask what a board and train stay costs and exactly what is included.
Ask which certifications their trainers hold and who issued them.
Ask for proof of liability insurance.
Ask which training tools, if any, they use and when.
Ask whether you can visit your dog during a board and train stay.
Ask if anyone is on-site overnight.
Ask how often you will get photo or video updates.
Ask how many dogs each trainer handles at once.

Location and hours

202 Stoneham Ln, Killeen, TX

Monday – Saturday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

How Barklen reviewed this listing

Barklen reviewed Canine Karma Training - Texas against the business's public materials and published this listing. That is not a check of licenses, insurance, or certifications. See our methodology for what a verified listing does and does not mean.

Details the public materials do not address (facility, owner visits during programs, progress updates, overnight staffing, insurance, guarantee, and others) are turned into the questions above rather than filled in.

Last reviewed by Barklen: Oct 10, 2026

What Barklen could verify

Programs listed: 4 programs (board and train, private lessons, in-home training)
Published pricing: None published
Training method: Balanced
Aggression and reactivity cases: Accepts aggression cases
Booking: Contact form