Our has learned so much at Blue Barn Ranch! Kathi is extremely knowledgeable and truly loves dogs…read more The facility is beautiful, clean and functional. Every interaction we have had at Blue Barn Ranch has been positive and professional. My daughter and I have appreciated all of Kathi's encouragement and support!

If I could recommend this place a million times I would. My reactive pit mix went for 5 training…read moresessions and came out a brand new dog, I am now able to take him anywhere with me. Kathi is so sweet and truly cares for what she does. Duke and I are forever grateful for the help she gave us and at an extremely reasonable cost too!

Recently brought home a new puppy to my home. Already have a full grown dog, an akita (Murphy)…read more Murphy has been part of my life for over 6 years and thought both he and I needed a third member of the pack. Along comes Mac, a golden retriever... Mac, as a puppy, was all over the place. Has energy for days and wanted to play...where as Murphy was over it. Who knew that bringing these two together was going to require so much time and energy. Did some research and was given Ronnie's information. She provided such patience and time with my two furry friends, but more so to me. She explained information that I would have ever known. Sadly, Murphy and Mac wont be best buds...but we all now can live together. Ronnie explained how to best maximize both pups and my personality so that there would not be any fighting or hairpulling (on my part). Thank you so much and so honored to be there 1st to post a review for you.

This past May my family adopted a 3 year old schnoodle that we named Bo. We were looking for an…read moreadditional companion for my 4 year old daughter and 8 year old lhasa apso. When the whole family met him at the adoption center Bo seemed pretty chill and go with the flow. Upon bringing Bo home he exhibited signs of aggression. I knew right away that I needed professional help for Bo. I scoured Yelp for a positive reinforcement training program since it worked with our current dog. I came across Ronnie's listing and contacted her immediately. She was very personable and knowledgeable on our phone consult. I signed Bo and I up for the 4 lesson package deal. We learned the basic commands of sit and down, as well as, leash control. In between lessons, Ronnie was always available via email if I had any questions. Bo and I have completed our lessons and I have seen a huge difference in his disposition. He went from an aggressive dog to a dog that wants to be loved on and apt to learning. Bo and I will continue with additional lessons because a whole new world has opened up for him and there is so much to see and learn.

After reading several great reviews & a phone consult with Jessica we decided to book with…read moreRaymond's training program in November 2025-December 2025. Raymond's training program was very thorough & we are very grateful for this program. Our dog Koda was 10 months old when he started the training program he had aggressive tendencies & would always require being carried into his kennel at night time for bed. When it came to walking our dog that wasn't even an option he wouldn't let us put a leash on his neck. After the training program with Raymond for five weeks, we saw significant changes. We were actually able to take him on walks & put a leash on him. When given a command he walks into his kennel without any issues. We highly recommend Raymond's training program.

Luna & nova completed their 5 week board & train and they've shown awesome improvement in areas…read morethey needed extra support in. Luna engaged in a lot of leash pulling and some reactivity when she would see other dogs. Luna is now able to walk calmly and does not overreact when another dog is around or near her. Nova is an anxious pup and her board and train helped her be exposed to public areas, while working on her obedience, learning to settle, gained more confidence in herself and does really well with leash walking. Raymond was thorough and explained things with care and patience on how to continue their training at home, answered any question and concerns we had and provided us with feedback when he had us practice the tools he used with our girls. Def would recommend and come back for extra support in the future if needed.

I had rescued a lovable shepherd/Rottweiler mystery mix dog but I needed rescuing myself. The big…read moreexuberant puppy was walking me -- instead of the reverse. Two weeks of Camp Four Paws with Ellen put Trooper on the right path, and the lessons that Ellen taught us not only turned Trooper into a wonderful companion, but also have helped me with all the dogs I have owned. If you want a loving, harmonious relationship with your canine companion, but can't seem to get on the right track, you need to take enlist Ellen's expert, caring assistance. You and your dog will both be happier.

We bought a Maltese (none of us ever had a dog before) and well....it didn't work out so good. the…read morepuppy was mouthing a lot, wouldn't listen, wouldn't go potty outside, was barking and whimpering lol So I searched for a dog trainer. I called PS dog training and Ellen explained to me how it works. After everything was set up I dropped my boy off at her place for boot camp (yes boot camp lol - he stays with her for 2 weeks if you want that) Her house is in the middle of nowhere but it's really great out there. she has a little run for the smaller dogs and a bigger one for bigger dogs. she also has horses and geese and god knows what else :-) my little one is really scared of people but he didn't act up too bad with her (which is a great compliment) So after a week i wanted him back because....well i missed him :-) that was fine with her and we kept on with training in private sessions once a week. I don't know how it is now but back then she did it like that: you paid a set amount and she will work with you...well until the dog gets it. The next great thing: Boarding. Ellen takes her clients dogs for boarding. it's not cheap but also not really more expensive than others around. She even took our second puppy before he had all his shots (which means she had to keep him seperate from the others so he won't get sick - which she did. and it was HIGHLY appreciated. ) I was never worried when they were with her and they always got excited when they came to Ellen. Long story short - my dog has no perfect manners because I went back home during my husbands deployment and then we moved away from Cali. but if we would have had more time - heck I know she could have made a well behaved doog out of Stewie. He got a lot better (oh and geeez he learns SLOOOOOw lol) but the time was just too short to really accomplish everything we wanted. Ellen is a fun lady and she knows what she is talking about and the most important thing to me: she really cares about the dogs.

As a proud dog parent to three energetic furballs, I can confidently say Petco in Yucca Valley is…read moreone of their favorite places--second only to the backyard when treats are involved! Why We Love It Here 1. Services Galore From full-service grooming to vaccination clinics that never charge a visit fee, Petco makes pet care easy and affordable for all our various (and continual) puppy needs. 2. Grooming: Tail Wags Guaranteed The ladies here are pawsome. While GSPs don't need a whole lot of grooming, we see our dogs' fluffier friends leave here tails wagging and owners smiling. 3. Training & Community Whether it's puppy classes or adult obedience, each of our pups--big, medium, and "will-sit-only-if-I'm-snacking" small--has thrived. And it's a comfort knowing they're learning from certified trainers. 4. Lastly, it warms my heart to see their pet adoptions. Knowing that local people are finding their new pals there and that the furry companions are getting a forever-home means the world to me and my children. My only frustation is that the lines can be a little long and it's not always easy to find help, but I try to remind myself that these people are not only caring for the community but also changing lives.

What a great grooming staff at this Petco! My doggy Archy loves Riley! We drive from LA to Joshua…read moreTree for this petco - and love seeing the kittens for adoption :) kind - friendly and reasonable pricing :) Also sometimes they take us as walk ins and that's an added bonus! :)

I adopted a 7 year old (80 lbs) Labrador Retriever rescue last year in December of 2017. He's a…read morekind & loving male who was never taught commands but you could motivate him with treats, sometimes. I wanted a companion dog that I could take almost everywhere with me in private & public spaces. I soon became alarmed that my dog was not safe off-leash and around others whereas he sought attention from strangers and was "too much" around other dogs and they became aggressive due to his approach. On-leash was not good either; he would pull me like a cart and seemed unaware of me and my desire for us both to be "one team". My dog groomer saw my dog's potential and recommended Mr. Adrian Uribe at Ultimate K-9 Training and stated there was no other better trainer in the Coachella Valley. I had reached a personal fork in the road; return the dog or make the investment in Obedience Training. I chose the later and hired Adrian @ Ultimate K-9 Training, selecting the two week course (where he took my dog to his property without me there) and upon completion; my dog and I had a week of training together with Adrian, teaching the dog and I together at my home and a local dog park. Below please find "our achievements" A. I did not know all of the proper commands (although I thought I did, originally) and learned them via the final week of training with Adrian. He was very professional with me and I found myself challenged and eager to learn. B. My dog is now calmer but still loving. He obeys on command both; off-lease & on. My fear of him running into traffic or another home is now no longer a worry. My dog obeyed Adrian (he like him too) and also obeyed me; right from the completion of our training. C. My dog would get on my front room sofa & my bed while I was out; he no longer does that anymore. Thumbs up! D. Because of the proper Obedience Training; my dog enjoys completing commands and with me. He's now patient, waits and again he's more calm & enjoyable. E. Mr. Adrian Uribe is a professional, he shared video sequence training with me (via text & emails) while my dog was with him so that I could see my dog was safe, learning and his spirit was not broken. I could not be happier and this training gave me what I wanted; a well mannered (handsome) dog who I could enjoy, share, socialize with 100% happiness & confidence. "JOB WELL DONE; THANK YOU ADRIAN"

Great and always have been. My black lab was trained by Adrian 7 years ago and she has been awesome…read moreand obedient. She is the star dog everywhere we go (restaurants, work!, market, etc). Adrian boards her at times and she absolutely loves her trainer!! Highly recommended. - without reservation. Thanks Adrian :)

Work with Ashley if you need help (honestly who doesn't) with your dog. Ashley's straightforward,…read morethoughtful approach and instruction has helped tremendously with my reactive dog. As well as being the most patient person I have ever met, Ashley provides clear instructions, following up to check on progress and make suggestions. Things we worked on, and more importantly, made progress on: reactivity, reactivity in the house, reactivity outside the house, place work, recall, leash work, crate training, and more things I can't remember right now. I would not hesitate to recommend Ashley to anyone needing help with their dog.

I want to take a moment to share our recent dealings with Ashley. But let me first start with, we…read morehave 3 rescues. Our first, Paloma, is a 4 year old female Doberman Ashley has trained and boarded several times. Recently we had Ashley board Paloma and our newest rescue Paxie, a 9 month old female Doberman that was found on the streets eating out of trash cans and emaciated. Ashley's job was to train and care for both pups for a week while we traveled. We first had concerns with Ashley's attitude when we dropped our girls off. She was rushed, dismissive and never inquired about a training schedule. While we were on our trip we never received updates on their well-being until we saw Ashley posting IG stories calling Paxie "rude" "invasive" and "bullying". These words were used without context and without corrective behavior, it just appeared as ranting not training. Reminder, Paxie is only 9 months old and was abused, neglected and homeless her whole life before us. Later we observed on IG another local "trainer" that we did not hire had Paxie in her care. Ashley never notified or received permission from us to hand Paxie off to another person to care for. She then continued to use inappropriate name calling in a follow up email to us after we asked for an update on Paxie's training during her boarding time (see attachment). This has been very hurtful, disappointing and unprofessional. Our rescue dogs mean everything and we entrusted Ashley to care for them, not have an attitude because Paxie wasn't fitting into her "way of doing things". She talks about her approach being "relationship based". Relationships take patience, care, understanding and empathy. Not name calling and disrespect to clients that have supported Ashley's business for years. Mind you, do your research and confirm Ashley's "credited dog training". Thank you for reading this. Paul and Priscilla

Dropped off our GSD for the day while we ventured into the park. He had a great time, Christina was…read moreso lovely and super responsive. Would definitely drop him off again and recommend to others!

Christina was wonderful with my sweet Lola! Lola was so happy when I picked her up. Christina is an…read moreadvocate for animals! She was very accommodating to our schedule and had a pleasant demeanor. Will be coming back when we are back in Joshua Tree.