I am so happy we found you online. We got a male who is the sweetest cutest thing ever. He is…read morehealthy strong and so smart. The breeder is very kind, communicative and worked with us to get Sunny. If we ever want another one in the near future, I will definitely look in her direction. Thanks again!!

Laura and her husband raised beautiful puppies and you can tell the pups and parents are loved. We…read morebrought home a female Goldendoodle that has a beautiful personality and is extremely trainable. She is healthy as well. We received a sweet gift bag with food, toys, and a blanket, as well as a folder with paperwork/shit information. Lorena is quick to respond to texts and really enjoys getting reports on how the puppies are doing. I highly recommend them. They are NOT raising puppy mill puppies. These are family pets in a loving environment. I am thrilled with the choice we made to buy from them.

Had to update. We ended up giving up our puppy. A year and a half in, tens of thousands of dollars…read morein obedience classes, but the dog had such aggressions issues that professional after another kept throwing their hands up. We ended up listening to the last one and just gave him up. It was not easy. We reached out to the breeder with no help whatsoever. Could not possibly be more disappointed and heartbroken

It's taken me 6 months since my sweet boy passed away to be able to finally express my feelings on…read morehis passing. I am extremely heartbroken and regret using a breeder who does not genetic test their dogs. Because Barbara does not, I lost my sweet longhaired mini dachshund at just under a year and a half old to a rare autoimmune disease that would have been avoided had she tested her dogs. At a year old, my baby boy started developing an issue where he would regurgitate up all his food. He was tested for and diagnosed with an extremely rare autoimmune disease, myasthenia gravis. It is essentially a disease that impacts the body's muscle ability to function. It had appeared dormant in him, but can manifest either later on, or straight after birth. Dogs with myasthenia gravis can have the potential to live long and healthy lifes, but only with constant monitoring of their eating habits. A dog with myasthenia gravis must be watched constantly and can not be allowed to eat or drink water if it is not in an upright position. That is the only way to ensure a healthy life. He lost eyelid function and could not close his eyes; he developed facial drooping, and the worst of all, he developed irreversible esophageal damage. He could not even eat a bug off the ground without regurgitating it back up. Because of the disease, I had to have him on a series of medications, management from a vet as well as a neurologist, and feed him solely in an upright position (for at least 20-30 minutes), lest he regurgitate his food. The issue behind regurgitation is aspiration pneumonia, which can be lethal at worst, and at best, require medication and hospitalization. This diagnosis and treatment cost over $25,000, as in the process of diagnosing myasthenia gravis, my poor boy developed pneumonia twice. I ultimately had no choice but to put him down when he developed pneumonia a third time and his body could not fight off the infection. He was suffering and no amount of oxygen therapy or antibiotics would have cured the infection. This disease would have been completely preventable had Barbara tested her dogs for genetic diseases. As a recessive gene, myasthenia gravis is extremely rare. However, it is passed to offspring when both parents are carriers for the gene. This means that two of her breeding dogs must be carriers for myasthenia gravis, and the likelihood of additional puppies being born with it are high. Save yourself the tens of thousands of dollars, time, and heartbreak and find a breeder that genetic tests their dogs. I am heartbroken every day of my life after losing my sweet boy. Anyone who has ever owned a dachshund knows that they are always close to you, and the bond you develop is incredible. It is heartbreaking to have lost my sweet boy at one and a half years old to a disease that could have been avoided if responsible breeding was done. Not only was it a severe financial constraint to have to pay over $25,000 to try to keep him alive, but I neglected myself as well, losing sleep, and constantly on edge and attempting to avoid him eating anything, lest he develop aspiration pneumonia. It was exhausting constantly living on edge, but that is the only way to give a dog with myasthenia gravis a long and healthy life. I'm heartbroken, exhaused, and finally starting to recover mentally after losing my sweet boy. Do not do the same; find a breeder that genetic tests their dogs, and ask to see the testing. Ethical breeders are happy to do so.

Ana saved our butts! We adopted a very high energy 2 year…read moreold dog from the shelter and had no idea what we were doing. He wasn't responding to anything we tried, mostly things we "learned" on YouTube. After a month we had to get a professional. In the first 10 minutes of a session with Ana we were astonished how incredibly well she read our dog. He was responding to her commands and already seemed to be understanding what he needed to do. She showed us many techniques which were improving his behavior every day. The best part was that she taught US as well as our puppy on the correct ways to interact with each other. We were able to built a respectful relationship with him. Months later now and he's the perfect pup! Responsive to our commands yet we have such a beautiful bond. He's a very good boy and all thanks to Anna's amazing work and knowledge!! Thank you thank you thank you!

I took my two small dogs to Ana at DK Dog Training for obedience and some advanced training, and…read moreI'm so happy with the results! They went from being a little out of control to actually listening and following commands, even with distractions. We've also used her for boarding, and it's such a relief knowing my dogs are in great hands and still keeping up with their training while I'm away. Ana is super patient, knowledgeable, and clearly loves what she does. My dogs bonded with her right away, and the progress has been night and day. Highly recommend to anyone who wants well behaved (and happy!) pups!

Adler kennel is the best. Ann has a way with dogs and she knows what she is talking about.read more

I think it's time for me to share my experience with Adler Stein and Anne ... These are purely my…read moreperspectives and I ask Anne/Adler Stein and anybody else to pardon any inaccuracies. I have an almost 2 yr old GSD, Fuzzy. We got him at the onset of the pandemic, so we couldn't socialize him early on. I trained him with every online resource that I could find. He is one fine dog, but had 2 challenges. He had leash reactivity with dogs and we couldn't board him anywhere due to his anxiety. Our first attempt at getting a trainer was an expensive mistake. Our second trainer was a wonderful lady and helped Fuzzy in many ways. But we hit a wall when it came to leash reactivity. Using treats for counter-conditioning was not working for us. Adler Stein came up in my research, and my experience was the same as folks have pointed out in other reviews. Called and left a message .... radio silence. Something about the writeup on their facebook page and the postings about rescues made me keep pushing. I continued to stalk them online around June/July 2021 and early August I got an email response from Anne asking me to contact her again in late September. I did and she called me back. We spent 10 minutes talking and I remembered all the tough teachers and family members I'd seen in my life. I'd normally be put off if somebody spoke to me in a direct and demanding tone, but everything she said/asked was related to the well-being of Fuzzy. I dropped him off in mid Oct for a 2 week training and that was the day I started understanding the environment and Anne a bit better. It is a spacious property with so many dogs in kennels and a few horses. Dogs were barking so much that I was going crazy in my head. But it made me appreciate her work, just think of say 20-30 dogs around you all barking at the same time all day long ... What would your state of mind be? How would you respond to so many people calling or messaging you for your services? She does this all by herself (I think) and I have seen how much work it is, so I started appreciating her work even more. I answered her questions about Fuzzy as much as I could, dropped him off for a 2 week training routine and left with a lot of questions in my mind. She'd noticed how nervous he was and asked me to check back in 2 days to see if this was even going to work out. Considering the 70 mile drive and the sizable fee, I had my fingers crossed. I checked back in 2 days and she texted back that he was doing well and she was starting the training. I checked back after a week and she sent me a video of his training. I went back after 2 weeks and she spent 30 mins talking about him, her observations, training, etc. She asked me a lot of questions about previous trainings and shared her perspectives on the modern way of life that includes dogs. When she brought him to me, he was soooo excited. After the first few mins of letting him be, she started "transferring" what worked in the training to me. We spent 90 mins where I was trying to follow her instructions and felt like a puppet trying to keep up with the drill master. I was nervous and made quite a few mistakes, but learned many important training techniques. She was not satisfied with me though, but we scheduled a follow-up 2 weeks later. I practiced with Fuzzy everything she taught us for 2 weeks and we did the follow up yesterday. She was happy with the progress and taught us more. I felt validated when she complimented my willingness to learn patiently. Fuzzy is calmer, more responsive and Anne has taught me how to handle him when he is all wired up. Anne keeps her kennels clean, feeds the dogs well and takes good care of them. I never told her this, but when she called him Fuzz-ball, it made me happy because we call him that at home. I'd leave you with the following takeaways 1. If you have a big dog, especially a Shepherd, they are not like other dogs and need a certain type of training. Anne is a great trainer. 2. Anne has a strong personality, is incredibly direct, has very little patience and will make you uncomfortable but it is all part of the learning process for the humans who got these dogs in the first place. She wore a hoodie with these words and they say it all - "easily offended = easily manipulated". 3. Her boarding charges are economically unheard of (in a good way) for what she offers. But she has strict requirements, specific timings and may not give a damn about who you are. Her focus is the dog. If you are willing to accept Anne's working style and training methods, you will not regret it. You may not agree with everything she believes in and that's ok. If you are looking for a lovey dovey engagement style, I'd recommend looking elsewhere. Not all dogs are the same, but for Shepherds, Anne is the best I have come across. I wish her well and will continue to seek her business services for as long as she is in business.

Stephanie is such a wonderful breeder and person. She is so kind and her English Cream Golden…read moreRetrievers are absolutely beautiful! We got our little Sadie from her and she is adorable! She is such a good girl. I highly recommend Golden Hills Retrievers.

We can't say enough about Stephanie and her amazing pups! She was so incredibly kind and helpful…read morefrom the very first communication to this day if we have any questions or just sharing pictures she is right there! She walked us through the process even helped me through making this decision after losing my sweet boy a few months ago. And let me tell you it was the best decision ever! Our puppy not only beautiful but soooo sweet and loving and incredibly easy to train! Only one pee accident in a week and that was my fault! She picks up on everything so quickly and just wants to please! Her dogs are of the highest quality with excellent pedigrees and stellar temperment! We are head over heels and just so greatful for Stephanie for e everything! Look no further you found your answers to the perfect breeder! You won't be disappointed from start to finish she truly is the BEST!

I have had two fantastic, beautiful boys from Showbiz. Their personalities are so outgoing and…read moregentle. This trait had them both as working therapy dogs. Super smart with a sense of humor and oh so beautiful!. Dottie responds to any questions right away. She is a highly responsible breeder, actively winning championship titles. My two oversized boys were dreams come true.

My Showbiz Sheltie Shane. He will be 15 years old in a couple of months. It's a wonderful dog and…read morehas had a very healthy life.

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 finally found the groomer of my dreams. MacKenzie did a great job on Max. I've tried many…read moregroomers and was never able to get a consistent one. We will definitely be going to Top Dog from now on. Max loved her too Thank you guys!

Mackenzie was the sweetest person. My giant golden hasn't only had a professional grooming a few…read moretimes and was very nervous. He ended up loving her and she did such an amazing job! Her price is reasonable too which is always a plus! Even my super people skittish dog loved her (that's the picture) will definitely be calling her again!