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M Pack Dog Training, LLC — Dog Training in Killeen, TX

M Pack Dog Training, LLC is a dog training business in Killeen, Texas offering board and train, private lessons, in-home training, and group classes, working from a dedicated training facility. They describe their approach as balanced training (rewards and corrections), take aggression cases by assessment, and publish pricing from from $35 per session to $2,800.

Killeen, TX • Training facility • 4.9 ★ (90 Google reviews)

Verified listing

Last reviewed: Nov 1, 2026

Transparency Score

75 / 100

Moderately transparent

How clearly this listing publishes the details owners need. See our methodology.

Price transparency: 63%
Method transparency: 100%
Program clarity: 67%

About M Pack Dog Training, LLC

Based on what the business publishes about itself

M Pack Dog Training was founded in 2019 by Mark E. Mayo Jr., a retired U.S. Army Sergeant First Class who completed Starmark Academy's 12-week Master Trainer course and serves as an AKC Approved Evaluator. According to their site, the Killeen-based company has worked with over a thousand families across Central Texas since opening.

The training team includes several staff members with varied backgrounds. Lead supervisor Skyler holds a Starmark Academy certification in dog training and animal behavior. JeAnte', their scent detection trainer, completed AK9i's patrol and detection program with certifications in explosive detection. Other trainers on staff came up through the company's kennel technician ranks before moving into training roles.

Their programs include board-and-train stays ranging from three to six weeks, day training without overnight boarding, private coaching sessions, and group classes. They describe their approach as balanced and structured, with methods tailored to individual dogs. They also run a 12 to 16 week owner-led service dog program covering public access work and disability-specific tasks. According to their materials, completed program clients receive lifetime training support, and their boarding is supervised by trainers rather than standard kennel staff.

What dog training programs does M Pack Dog Training, LLC offer?

M Pack Dog Training, LLC lists 8 training programs across board and train, private lessons, in-home training, and group classes. Details below come from their published materials as reviewed by Barklen.

Pack Camp

From $2,800

This is an immersive board-and-train program lasting 3 to 6 weeks where the dog stays on-site and receives daily training from professional trainers in a structured, distraction-controlled environment.

The dog boards with the trainers and follows a structured daily routine including training, exercise, rest, and distraction exposure.

Best for: Dogs needing significant structure, multiple skills addressed, or more intensive training than individual lessons provide.

Duration: 3 weeks

Focus: Basic obedience, Advanced obedience

Behavior Modification - Board and Train

Price not published.

This immersive board-and-train option has the dog staying with trainers for 4 to 8 weeks in a controlled, structured environment, focusing on building trust, obedience, and emotional stability while correcting unwanted behaviors.

The dog boards with trainers and receives daily training sessions, with weekly updates and transition lessons provided to the owner afterward.

Best for: Dogs with serious behavioral issues such as reactivity, aggression, fear, anxiety, resource guarding, or impulse control problems.

Requirements: Requires an evaluation before program length is set

Duration: 4 weeks

Focus: Leash reactivity, Aggression, Fear & anxiety, Separation anxiety, Resource guarding

Includes: Follow-up sessions

Service Dog Training Program

Price not published.

A 12 to 16 week program building advanced obedience, public access reliability, and customized task work for individuals training their own dog as a service animal, covering tasks like PTSD interruption, item retrieval, and mobility support.

Daily professional training plus weekly owner coaching, with in-facility board and train or day school options, culminating in a public access readiness assessment.

Best for: Individuals who already own a dog and are seeking to train it as a working service animal, including veterans or those with PTSD, mobility, or other qualifying disabilities.

Requirements: Dog must pass a temperament and obedience evaluation prior to acceptance

Duration: 12 weeks

Focus: Service dog training, Advanced obedience

Includes: Follow-up sessions

Individual Lessons

From $150 per session

A single lesson aimed at a targeted concern, refresher, or troubleshooting a specific issue, for owners doing most of the training themselves with professional guidance.

A single session is conducted with a trainer guiding the owner through specific techniques.

Best for: Owners with one or two specific problems who do not need a full program.

Focus: Basic obedience

Pack Leader Coaching

From $500 per course

This is private, hands-on coaching designed for owners who want to take a more active role, teaching structured routines and behavior management techniques.

Owners work directly with a coach who teaches skills, handling, structure, and communication to maintain progress at home.

Best for: Owners who want to take a more active role in training their own dog rather than sending it to board.

Focus: Basic obedience

Behavior Modification - One-on-One Coaching

Price not published.

This option provides personalized weekly lessons teaching owners how to manage and modify their dog's behavior through communication, structure, and consistent follow-through.

The owner attends weekly sessions with a trainer coaching them directly rather than boarding the dog.

Best for: Motivated owners who want hands-on guidance addressing behavior issues while remaining actively involved.

Focus: Leash reactivity, Aggression, Fear & anxiety, Separation anxiety, Resource guarding

Day Training

From $65 per day

Dog is dropped off for structured training with the team during the day and returns home in the evening, without an overnight stay.

The dog is dropped off, trained during the day, and picked up by evening.

Best for: Dogs needing skill development or continued training without boarding overnight.

Focus: Basic obedience

Group Classes

From $35 per session

Owners practice obedience and handling skills alongside other dogs and people in a structured group setting with trainer guidance.

Owners and dogs attend group sessions together; class topics and schedules vary throughout the year.

Best for: Dogs and owners who want practice in real-world social settings around other dogs and distractions.

Focus: Basic obedience, Socialization

How much does M Pack Dog Training, LLC cost?

M Pack Dog Training, LLC publishes pricing for 5 of 8 training programs, starting at from $35 per session. Programs without a listed price are marked below.

Board and Train pricing

Board and Train pricing at M Pack Dog Training, LLC in Killeen, TX
Program	Price	Length
Pack Camp	From $2,800	3 weeks
Behavior Modification - Board and Train	Not published	4 weeks
Service Dog Training Program	Not published	12 weeks

Private Lessons pricing

Private Lessons pricing at M Pack Dog Training, LLC in Killeen, TX
Program	Price	Length
Individual Lessons	From $150 per session	Not stated
Pack Leader Coaching	From $500 per course	Not stated
Behavior Modification - One-on-One Coaching	Not published	Not stated

In-Home Training pricing

In-Home Training pricing at M Pack Dog Training, LLC in Killeen, TX
Program	Price	Length
Day Training	From $65 per day	Not stated

Group Classes pricing

Group Classes pricing at M Pack Dog Training, LLC in Killeen, TX
Program	Price	Length
Group Classes	From $35 per session	Not stated

Consultations and evaluations

Consultation: Not published

What training methods does M Pack Dog Training, LLC use?

M Pack Dog Training, LLC describes its approach as balanced training, combining rewards with corrections. Aggression cases are taken by assessment.

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

Who runs M Pack Dog Training, LLC?

As described in the business's own materials

Mark E. Mayo Jr., Founder

According to their site, retired U.S. Army Sergeant First Class who founded the company in 2019.

Credentials listed on their site: Starmark Academy 12-Week Master Trainer Course graduate, AKC Approved Evaluator, and 5X Best of Central Texas award winner. Barklen has not independently verified these.

Skyler, Lead Supervisor

According to their site, started in dog training in 2018, worked in board-and-train and group classes before moving into one-on-one coaching; took leave in 2021 and returned in 2022.

Credentials listed on their site: Starmark Academy Dog Training and Animal Behavior Specialist Certification. Barklen has not independently verified these.

Tayy, Training Supervisor

According to their site, grew up around dogs, began as a kennel technician at M Pack learning from the training team, and was promoted to trainer in July 2020.

Chad, Trainer / Coach

According to their site, has worked with dogs his whole life and moved into formal behavior and obedience training in 2024 after starting as a kennel technician.

JeAnte', Scent Detection Trainer

According to their site, began his dog training career in November 2020 as a kennel technician before moving into behavior and detection training.

Credentials listed on their site: AK9i graduate, Patrol and Detection K9 Trainer certification, and Explosive Detection Handler certification. Barklen has not independently verified these.

Where does M Pack Dog Training, LLC offer dog training?

M Pack Dog Training, LLC operates from a dedicated training facility in Killeen, TX, offering board and train stays at their facility, private lessons, group classes, and in-home training at the client's home.

Their site says they families across Central Texas with dogs ranging from puppies to those with serious behavior issues, as well as veterans and individuals with disabilities seeking service dog training.

Based in Killeen, Texas, serving clients throughout Central Texas including Harker Heights, Copperas Cove, Fort Cavazos, Nolanville, Belton, Temple, Salado, Florence, and Georgetown.

The Pecan Creek Road address in Killeen is listed, though the site doesn't describe the training space or mention parking availability.

How does M Pack Dog Training, LLC compare with other Killeen dog trainers?

Barklen analysis

Barklen analysis based on 4 published Killeen listings (7 with published pricing). These comparisons are computed by Barklen, not claims made by M Pack Dog Training, LLC.

Price: too few Killeen programs publish pricing in the same categories for a like-for-like comparison yet.

Reviews: 4.9★ from 90 Google reviews, among 4 published Killeen programs.

Transparency: 75 out of 100 (moderately transparent), with 63% price transparency and 67% program clarity. Certification disclosure is still sparse across Killeen listings.

What should you ask M Pack Dog Training, LLC before booking?

Generated from what their public materials leave open

Ask for current pricing on Behavior Modification - Board and Train, Behavior Modification - One-on-One Coaching, and Service Dog Training Program, which are not published online.
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 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.
Ask about current availability and whether there is a waitlist.

Location and hours

2495 Pecan Creek Rd, Killeen, TX

Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

How Barklen reviewed this listing

Barklen reviewed M Pack Dog Training, LLC 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 (progress updates, overnight staffing, insurance, certifications, dogs per trainer, and waitlist) are turned into the questions above rather than filled in.

Last reviewed by Barklen: Nov 1, 2026

What Barklen could verify

Programs listed: 8 programs (board and train, private lessons, in-home training, group classes)
Published pricing: Published for 5 of 8 programs
Training method: Balanced
Aggression and reactivity cases: Aggression cases by assessment
Facility: Training facility
Owner visits during programs: No visits during program
Guarantee: No guarantee offered
Years in business: 6+ years
Booking: Book online