In a confusing world of horse "Traders" Deanna is a refreshing change!…read more If you are looking for a horse trainer that is also able to communicate effectively to you as a rider, then Deanna is the real deal! She has an easy demeanor and way of training the horse and the rider to become better partners with each other. She has not only a lifetime of personal riding skills, but also has her college degrees in Equine Studies. This blend of formal college training and life experience brings her to the forefront of other trainers who don't pursue both of these important attributes. She does specialize in Gaited Horses, but also can apply her knowledge into other breeds and riding styles, too. She can take your horse into boarded training; you can trailer in each week (as I do); or she can travel to your location. Her rates are very reasonable, and in any choice, she will give her whole attention to you and your horse, so you get a great value for your money! As I said above, Deanna is the real deal: knowledgeable in her horsey sense; knows what she wants the horse and rider to learn, AND able to get both partners to come to the same point of training/ riding knowledge. Don't let me forget to mention that its FUN too!

From the owner: Lessons and horse training in western horseback riding, reining, working cow horse, gaited horses,…read morefield trials, classical dressage training, and natural horsemanship.

10/10 ! I love this place and so does my dog Cowboy ! He always comes back so tired and is excited…read morewhen we drive up the drive way for drop off . They all take such good care of him and I couldn't be happier to have found Desjardins . Professional and so friendly .

​I needed to travel for a week and looked for a reliable place to board my dogs. Over the phone,…read morethe guy sounded very disrespectful and talked over me multiple times. Not a good start, but I let it go. ​On the site, the other dogs seemed shut down. The guy looked anxious, and he continued to be derogatory towards me, completely ignoring my dogs! ​I would NEVER leave my dogs with them!! Bad idea.

I had the pleasure of putting my dog "Toast" in Justin's care for three weeks. I was planning on…read moretraining my dog from the start, but lagged. My wife and I bought a camper van and plan on doing some week long trips and maybe longer. I wasn't confident that Toast had the skills to deal with dogs when they approached. I needed help! Off Leash K9 Trainer Justin was just what we needed. He was professional and has a personality I was looking for to help Toast. Toast is a mixed breed and has quite a "personality". I was in over my head at first. Not! anymore. After 3 weeks with Justin she has turned into a very responsive dog. Follows commands. Isn't aggressive towards dogs on the street anymore. It was so embarrassing to walk her during the day. I resorted to night walks. When I met Justin after her time in training he helped me understand Toast better and couldn't be more pleased with the dog I have now. If the training didn't work she was going up to adoption. Cruel? I know. We can not rave enough about the experience we had. If you're in the same boat as we were, it's worth every penny! "5"

Had a great experience sending our dog for the two week board and train. Our trainer Justin…read moreaddressed all of our concerns, answered all our questions and responded very quickly. We've had our dog back for about a week now and she is listening so much better. I've been able to take her on walks with a stroller, no pulling or tripping. She's been more interested in our kids petting her and playing with her. Overall very happy with the training and happy we had Justin as her trainer!

Apparently my yelp account was deleted. I previously posted that I took my dog to Lauren for…read moretraining and she was very knowledgeable and had a great personality. My dog loved her. He made so much progress it was unbelievable. I still deal with dog aggression with him but that's something I need to continuously work on. I would 100% recommend her for your dog training and she's very flexible!

From the owner: Hello!! My name is…read moreLauren and I own Small Town Board N Train. I believe that all dogs are unique and different in their own special way and need a training plan that is geared towards them!

Jillian did an amazing job with our Shiloh Shepherd puppy! He did a 2 week board and train program…read moreand came back a new pup. Jillian made sure to focus on our pain points, practiced both on and off leash training, and gave us regular updates on his progress. The best part was she spent 2 hours with us when we got back to get us comfortable with the commands and what to do in certain situations. Would highly recommend her!

This place is special for my dogs (Hammie and Nilla) and it brings our family so much peace of mind…read moreto know that Megan is caring for them. We met Megan before the pandemic when searching for an off leash trainer for our older corgi. After a 2 week boot camp with Megan, Nilla was a different dog (in all the right ways). She was still loyal, loving, and attached to her family, but she was also obedient and finally a pleasure to walk and take to busy places like parks and shopping centers. When we got our second dog it wasn't even a question.. He went for training as soon as he was past puppyhood. Beyond training, Megan has cared for our dog while traveling for many weeks. Even though she lives well over an hour away from my home, I gladly make the drive - Because she put in the time to build a relationship with my dogs. They love her and I know they are safe and happy with her. They always come back a little more well behaved too :) Thanks K9 Approach - so happy we found you! Hammie and Nilla await the next adventure with you Megan! PS - all photos were sent by Megan during various trips and adventures with K9 Approach

Alexis is a fun and interesting woman. Very knowledgeable, I live in So Cal, but a friend asked me…read moreabout Petco because her aunt lives there temporarily. Told her she can't go wrong with Alexis. Wasn't my experience, but she takes her job seriously, wish I had someone like that at my Petco

I've been to this location many times never had any problems until I had this rude lady help me…read more She seemed irritated from the start and did not want to help with my coupons and just made me feel uncomfortable very bad customer service. She should honestly be let go if she doesn't like her job that much. Sadly never going to this location again!

David is an amazing trainer! I have nothing but wonderful things to say about my experience. David…read moreis extremely knowledgeable and the first trainer out of 4 past trainers who have been willing and effective in working with my dog, Max. Max is a half husky and half American bully, and previous trainers have refused to work with him without placing him on anti-anxiety medication first. David saw Max's strengths the first session he met him. He's attentive and is always ready to help me when I have questions about Max.

I asked Dave to help me with tracking training for my Australian shepherd. Sky has WAY too much…read moreenergy and my thought was to get him engaged in some activity that he needed to slow down & concentrate...Dave was the perfect trainer for just that. Not only did Sky learn to follow a track, he learned to slow down and take direction from me. This has proven to be a VALUABLE lesson, as he now looks to me for a cue, instead of doing 'crazy dog.' Dave helped me communicate with Sky and that has carried with other through other training. That communication is the key, and Dave taught me so well!

We had to get the house fumigated so we were stressing about how we were going to move our pets. I…read morefound this place and called and ask about my two cats and if they could keep them from Friday - mon afternoon and they said yes. I lost count of how many times i called in to check on them but the people working there were so nice and answered all my questions. When we finally picked them up they were healthy and great and they went back to their normal routine. i highly recommend this place!

My Duffy likes the staff, and they seem to take good care of her. Whenever I take her there for…read moreboarding, she's happy to be there,that says a lot. Your pet will tell if something is not right.