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.

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

Got our baby 14 years ago. She is our 24/7 dog. Lisa is great breeder and cares about her dogs. We…read morewent to her place and picked up Stella. Not a puppy mill but a first class breeder. Thank you Lisa for a great dog. Randy

Excellent business. We've purchased two of our dogs from the Lisa, the breeder, over the course of…read moretwo decades. Our first dog, Bodhi, was a gentle, sweet boy perfect for pairing with our 6 yr old daughter and grew up with her through her childhood. When we had to put him to sleep 18 years later, our daughter wanted to replace him with another dog like him. We contacted Lisa and selected our new member of the family, Loki, a rambunctious, energetic Cockapoodle who has settled in and become part of our "pack." She provided us with information about Loki, shot records, etc. -everything we needed to make for a smooth transition from her home to ours.

We had a wonderful experience from start to finish. From the initial contact to picking up our two…read moreMaine Coon kittens, everything was easy, professional, and well organized. Our kittens are now 8 months old and are healthy, beautiful, and full of energy! We couldn't be happier with our new additions and would absolutely recommend this cattery to anyone looking for a Maine Coon kitten

Thank you Noble Maine Coons, for working on a resolution to our kitty issue. We appreciate the…read moreefforts you are making in to help us. We look forward to hearing from you soon.

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!

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!

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.

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.

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.