1,000 times over, I will recommend Scotch Pines!!! April Jantz is AMAZING!!! When I adopted a puppy for all of two days, I reached out to her desperate at like 10 pm. I got a text notification that I should look at the website and was bummed but also glad for clear direction. I went there, saw a 1 day puppy training course and texted to sign up. I got an automated reply saying she was out of town starting that next morning and for the weekend. On a whim and because I was desperate (think newborn baby and no sleep and panic...that's how I was feeling), I texted back a question. Guess what!!!! She replied! At what was now 11 pm, she sent me resources, encouragement and wisdom! And she assured me she'd get me in as soon as she was home!!! I was (and am) BEYOND impressed by her care for me, the puppy and excellent customer service!!! I got her name with glowing recommendations from my friend Amy and now I'll add mine!!! Even though I realized it's not the right time for a puppy in my home, I will 100% use Julie at Scotch Pines when I DO get a dog and I will recommend her every opportunity I get!!!! Go there! You will be so glad you did!!!! read more

Our 2 year-old Golden Retriever had been exhibiting increasing levels of anxiety, fear and reluctance at the very notion of entering our vehicle for pretty much her whole life. After having some extensive - and themselves very helpful and supportive - text message communications with April, we had her come over this morning to see how she could help us with this issue, particularly important and urgent as we've just recently embarked upon a 7 month family road-trip! April gave us several excellent pointers and examples how we could gradually begin to reshape our dog's phobia - about getting into our SUV - and, much to our amazement and joy, after only 25-30 minutes of direct training (of my wife and I!,) our beloved Golden was not only inside our car but she was laying calmly and seemingly even contentedly being there! THANK YOU, April - we TRULY appreciated your coaching and we'll diligently continue implementing the helpful techniques you opened our eyes to!! read more

I'm in the homestretch of April's course and I just can't believe how much my pup and I have learned. April is a wonderful teacher and so willing to help if you ask. You have to be willing to put in time and work for this course, but if you do you will be amazed at what you can accomplish. We are so happy we signed up for this course. I highly recommend Scotch Pines Dog Training! Thanks April! read more

April's a bitch. 0star. DISRESPECTFUL, so upset. Words can't describe how unprofessional april was and how RUDE she was. I can't believe she even has the audacity to talk to individuals like that. read more

Do NOT text these people on Sunday ever, even when you state, "I realize this will not be responded to until normal business hours, I could not locate those on website"...MY business hours are different than the norm, I am a nurse. The final response I received was, "My calendar availability lessens when contacted on Sunday morning-for future reference"... As I stated, I didn't expect a response on this day. The person was obviously making a decision to respond anyway. With more information than I expected. So, with that said, perhaps try not to brow beat a potential customer. Funny thing is, Will and Vivian did amazing things with my labs, back in the day. I never thought to board anywhere else until they stopped that service. Whomever is running the show now should take the same Grace and apply it!! read more

We have taken our 2 dogs through April's program at Scotch Pines with amazing success. There is a reason why her training program is sought out by dog owners all over the state. Don't be fooled by Desert Sage K9 ripping off customers by using sponsored ads when searching for Scotch Pines on Google and Yelp. read more

Took my dog through basic obedience. Classes are large- 30- 40 people with no individual instruction or assistance for those who are struggling. No suggestions for those with unruly dogs to keep them in line. April has a method that appears to work for many folks- there were a lot of repeat customers- but it's pretty old school by the book Koehler method. For dogs with unique issues or owners looking for individual help or attention I'd recommend finding a different trainer. read more

I just finished this training with my lab Oso. The course exceeded my expectations. My dog is now able to walk off leash without leaving my side. I've even had people compliment how well behaved Oso is. Any future dogs that are part of my family will definitely be going through April's class. read more

I took a 9 week class a couple of years ago with my golden retriever and my partner and I went to every class. The instructor was always very rude to us. I am almost 100% sure it was because we were a gay couple. I cannot believe that a business would treat their customer this way. Homophobia is disgusting and I am blown away that she was so obvious about it. She completely treated us like shit. And for my dog, he was nowhere near trained. Still pulls on the leash and we had to take him to positive pets. read more

If you are looking for a positive and fun environment to train your dog, I do not recommend working with April. I was excited for the first day of class but ended the day driving home in tears. April constantly screamed and belittled me as I worked with my dog. I am happy to take criticism and feedback but not when it is given in such a demeaning and negative way. I was humiliated and taken aback by her hostility. A teacher should never be so unkind to someone who is just learning. read more

I took my dog here, and it created a fear response while on the leash due to the choking involved. This was a friendly dog prior, and the behavior only occurs while on leash, as a result of this training.. This fear response grew over time and is now an major issue, although she was better behaved off leash. She now lunges at my neighbors and generally everybody when she is on the leash I reached out to the owner for help about the issues and she immediately was defending her method and ego, although I was not in any way attacking her or her method. The ego was an issue throughout the experience, and really bothered me. She did not help, and told me to ask my vet for a referral. I don't want to give up my dog, and now have to try to find someone who will help undo the damage done from this class. This may work for herding breeds, but my small terrier now has issues with reactivity that were not there before. I leave this review as I do not want another person to have the same thing happen to them. read more