Christy and Naeli (sp?) are amazing! They really are providing a personalized experience for my dog…read moreBruno's rehabilitation! Christy's massage techniques are able to calm my anxious little chihuahua mix! Both women have given him laser treatments that will hopefully build up both of his back legs. They certainly seem to relax him. Bruno was initially quite unhappy in the hydrotherapy. But he is now water-walking 5 minutes! This is due in no small part to the Zen Den staff. The facility itself is clean, quiet and even when multiple animals come in at the same time, it feels soothing and peaceful. So although we are there to rehab Bruno, it is also a pleasant experience for me! I understand why so many dog people give Zen Den high marks. Not only is it one-of-a-kind in the Antelope Valley, but it is also a clinically sound and helpful place with knowledgeable, caring people. From a purely practical perspective, the prices at Zen Den are more than fair. And if necessary, they have a payment plan that can be utilized so that your furry baby can feel better. I give Zen Den an A+++!

In December, my two-year-old Doberman injured her leg. I'm still not sure how it happened, but she…read morecompletely stopped putting weight on it for months. We saw two different veterinarians and had X-rays done, but everything came back normal. Despite trying pain management, sedatives, and strict crate rest, nothing seemed to help. An MRI was recommended, but it was very costly and not something I could pursue at the time--especially without a clear diagnosis. That's when I decided to try therapy with Christy at Zenden. Over the past few months, my dog has been doing physical therapy with Christy, including water therapy and laser treatments. The improvement has been incredible. She has made such a strong recovery, and I truly believe we wouldn't be where we are today without Christy's care and dedication. Christy goes above and beyond for both her patients and their owners. I'm so grateful for everything she's done and can't thank her enough.

Esta answered my call on the first ring and was very friendly. I look forward to meeting everyone…read morewho's a part of the Saffyre sanctuary team. I have the utmost respect for anyone who is a part of any sort of animal rescue they define the saying "not all heroes wear capes". So I'd like to personally say thank you to you all. I often feel that we don't deserve the unconditional love our animals give us. Everyone is busy in the hustle and bustle of life. There's people to see places to go and money to be made. But to your animal there's just you. You're their entire world, so take the time to give them some love daily.

I'm still amazed by how much fun I had and how much I learned on this experience with Audrey. The…read moreamount of care and kindness shown to the horses was heartwarming and so good to see. She truly has their best interest at heart. She had so much wonderful information to share, I gained so much knowledge. The passion she has for this farm was really impressive as well. I was hesitant since I haven't been around horses very often, but I quickly realized hour friendly they were as Audrey showed me how to approach them. There was nothing I disliked and I can't think of a single negative aspect from start to finish, I highly recommend everyone to check this out.

Erika @ EC Sport Horses has trained all of our horses that were super green when we took them for…read moretraining, and after a few months of training and lessons we have well mannered horses and my husband and I are more confident riders. Her years of working with horses, her knowledge and patience is what makes her an excellent trainer. If you need your horse trained, fine tuned or want to take lessons in any discipline and want someone that will treat them as her own Contact Erika @ EC Sport Horses to discuss her programs!!

Took my 6-year-old Aussie, Taco, here for her instinct test this past Sunday and it was such a fun,…read morememorable experience! Our appointment was at 10:15am, and while the website says the test is about 15 minutes, I expected it to run longer (you're working with animals, after all). We ended up being there until about 12:30pm, and honestly it was worth every minute. A few tips: -Definitely bring an SUV if you can, the last stretch of dirt road is steep, bumpy with potholes, and super dusty. -There are porta potties but no hand-washing station, so come prepared. -Shade is limited, so bring a hat, sunblock, and plenty of water. And wear boots you don't mind getting dusty! Now, about the trainers: anyone complaining about Paul really needs to get over themselves, lol. He's dry, sarcastic, and doesn't care about sugar-coating things- but he's good at what he does, and honestly I think he's hilarious. You're coming to a ranch to watch your dog tap into their primal instincts, not a spa retreat. It's gritty and authentic, exactly what you'd expect from someone teaching skills that working cowboys have relied on for generations. We started with Paul, then switched to Janna in a more private area since Taco was distracted by other dogs in the big pen. Once she had fewer distractions, she absolutely thrived! she went in three times total and passed her instinct test on her very first day! Janna was amazing with her. The way she spoke about dogs was so soft, thoughtful, and full of love. you can tell she really cares about each dog as an individual. Her patience and gentle approach made the whole experience feel special, and Taco clearly felt comfortable with her. And for anyone spreading misinformation about Janna's GoFundMe being a fraud: her facility in Malibu really did burn down in the fires. It's sad how quick people are to make assumptions without knowing the full story. Overall, Drummond Ranch was a fantastic experience. If you go in with realistic expectations, time runs differently here, it's dusty, hot, and not polished, you and your dog will have a blast. Taco sure did, and we'll definitely be back!

I took my dog here even after reading the reviews about how unpleasant and rude the owner was. I…read morethought "how bad could he be?" Well let me tell you, he was more awful than even the worst review! I tried to have a sense of humor about, but it was impossible. He yelled that my dog (a malinois mix) better not kill his sheep and shouldn't even be there. After my dog did really well (in fairness the handler who took the dogs into the ring was very nice), I said "see, he proved you wrong", the owner grunted "I wasn't watching". Just an all around unpleasant experience. I feel bad for the woman who takes the payments, she seemed embarrassed by his behavior.

I recently had the pleasure to work with the socal team Ted and Chandra and it was an amazing…read moreexperience. Our crew needed some very specific moves from the dogs and the sheep and Ted nailed it everytime, without even a warm up. Chandra worked with us before we needed the herding to get the sheep and horses to perform and again, each go was perfect. Their passion for handling the animals shows 100%. I look forward to working with Socal Herding again very soon.

Socal Herding is the best thing I've ever done for my pup. I have a very rambunctious Australian…read moreShepherd named Kai. We were struggling trying to find ways to get his energy out but most importantly getting his brain stimulated (he is a very intelligent animal). I have been taking him to Socal herding every Sunday for the past 6 weeks and I have noticed tremendous change in his behavior both there and at home. He is calmer, happier and more well-behaved. Ted and Chandra, who run SoCal Herding are incredible at what they do, mostly because they genuinely care about what they are doing and care about your pup having the most successful experience. Can't wait to see how much Kai improves in the future as we continue to go every weekend. So happy Kai and I get to be a part of this wonderful community.

Wayne is a good vet. I used him for several years for my OTTB, Harley. For a while, I rode on ranch…read morerounds with him and helped him with his equine clients and other creatures; dogs, mules, and a cow or goat here and there. It was great fun and I learned a lot. Wayne knows his stuff. He's a great veterinarian and a good man. He is no-nonsense, honest, straightforward and easy to do business with. I absolutely loved him as a friend and a vet. He was a mentor to me, when I was making my decision between vet school and nursing school. My only complaint was that his office manager, Jennifer, was nosy and controlling and was always in his business. Other than that, he takes amazing care of your horses if you can get through Jennifer!

The best vet in the upper desert, between Palmdale, pinon Hills, and Victorville. Very reasonably…read morepriced, knowledgeable and best of all, compassionate. This man knows horses!

I've been working with Cassandra and the volunteers at Fresh Start Sport Horses and have been…read morereally impressed with the personalized care & attention each horse gets. They have a very large, grassy pasture area and the stalls are quite large. I've been following Saint Ignacio, a handsome and well-mannered gelding who retired from racing in June. He got to enjoy some time off at the Ranch and just recently started training.

Cassandra and her team give these OTTBs such a great start to their new careers. When I talked with…read moreher about what I was looking for, she had several horses lined up for me to try when I arrived... The buying process was seamless and amazing! And the horse has an amazing foundation. She's a skilled rider and horse woman. If I could give more than 5 stars I would!!

I had to board my horse with Denise for a few weeks due to personal reasons. My horse was cared for…read morelike she was her own. The facility is clean, stall options are great and the boarding fees are very reasonable. Owner owned and operated and on premises. In my opinion it is the best place to board your horse in the AV.

The Buckin Fitch Ranch is an AMAZING place! My rescue Bunny has only thrived here because of how…read moregreat the owner Denise is. She has a passion for horses really all animals and she treats them all as if they are her own with owners permission of course!. She communicates with me about any concerns she has Vets on call who can come out quickly! She has pointed me in all the right directions when I rescued my Bunny girl who was on her death bed! She started her on a slow feed program and has continued to help educate me on anything and everything I need. All the horse boarders there trust Denise just as much as I do! She cleans the stalls and feeds on schedules! This place is truly stunning in every aspect! We love it here and we love that she makes us feel at home every time! I wouldn't have such an amazing horse right now without Denise and her ranch!