My dog was very stressed and didn't like people and growled at everyone, Kathi was great on last visit we took mask off and she walk him and even gave a treat. Her husband even met Trout and walk him. They are amazing! She got my fear down and got me to control him . read more

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Our has learned so much at Blue Barn Ranch! Kathi is extremely knowledgeable and truly loves dogs. 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! read more

If I could recommend this place a million times I would. My reactive pit mix went for 5 training sessions 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! read more

Great place, if you're wealthy And have plenty of time to participate in their activities. It's a nice clean place with plenty of equipment to use and people to train or help you train animals you love !!!!! read more

Another update because my family's relationship with Blue Barn Ranch has spanned so many years. Having moved to a different state, I STILL bring my dog back for "sleepover camp" with his Blue Barn besties at least once per year since the skill, care, and security provided by BBR is truly unrivaled. Every time I receive a compliment on my dog's behavior and demeanor, I'm grateful for Kathi. Levi gets to go on road trips and have adventures because of Kathi's training. She changed our lives and this isn't an overstatement. Whether you're needing boarding, day care, or training, Blue Barn is the gold standard and worth any wait. The friends you'll make and community you'll find in the classes is just an added (though priceless) bonus. Thank you again, Blue Barn Ranch, for my dog's joy and safety (and my peace of mind). read more

KC is my German shepherd that I rescued when he was 3. He was not properly socialized when he was a puppy and is fearful of people. Since he is 10 now he is a complete snuggle puppy when he trusts you but it is hard for him to trust...so when I needed to leave town for my daughters wedding (along with everyone that he trusts) there was only one place I knew I could turn to Blue Barn. Everyone there is amazing and Kathi was able to understand and help KC so that he was able to settle in and stay while the family was away. Thank you Kathi and everyone at Blue Barn for everything that you do! The loving caring way you help with boarding is amazing!!! read more

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Our dog, Fergus, loves his time at Blue Barn Ranch. He has boarded with them, done a 3 week train and board situation, and goes to day care. Every single interaction has been top notch. Fergus greets Kathi and everyone else that works there with his toothy-grin, which he reserves for his most favorite people, so we know he is happy there. The training package was amazing and we were so grateful for the guidance that we all received. Fergus is still high-energy pup, but he knows what we expect of him and life at home is much calmer than it was before. We also board our cat, Luna, and she also seems happy at pick up and drop off. We appreciate the pictures that Kathi posts online, and love seeing Fergus dashing around and playing and Luna getting snuggles. We highly recommend Blue Barn Ranch for boarding, training, and daycare. read more

My parents have a reactive dog that bit my mom's face. I was trying to get them a training session for their anniversary, but I texted the number on their site and they kept directing me to their Facebook. Neither I , nor anyone in my family uses Facebook and I wanted this to be a surprise gift. They told me it was the only way to book, even after I offered to come in person to get some pricing /, info. I'm really disappointed, the ratings looked great, but customer service not so much. And not easy for guests to book. read more

I can't say enough good things about Blue Barn and the staff! We finally have a place to take our fur babies where we know they'll be happy, safe and perfectly taken care of. We do both daycare (1x per week for socializing) and boarding when we leave town. When we pull onto the property both of our dogs get so excited, they can barely contain themselves. The ranch is clean and well maintained. Kathi sends regular videos of supervised playtime and it's so nice to see our dogs having an absolute blast. She makes sure that each dog is paired with appropriate play mates and it's been so great for their social skills and exercise. Additionally, we have done the Blue Barn obedience training with our six month old Cane Corso and we all learned so much. Can't wait to enroll our other dog in the fall. Overall, it's nice to be able to leave town and relax with peace of mind. Blue Barn is experienced and we never worry at all. read more

Blue Barn fulfills all your daycare, training, and boarding needs. The ranch is kept impeccable and everyone is always so friendly. I am always so happy for my dog's daycare days knowing he's going to have so much fun and be in such safe hands. Kathi makes sure to take the time and evaluate each new dog to determine who they'll play safely and confidently with. I have had the pleasure of taking their basic obedience course, as well as weekly daycare, and boarding on long trips. My dog always comes back so happy and completely wiped out from his fun day. We're so lucky to have them in the area. You can find them on FaceBook and message regarding any questions based on your needs. I look forward to taking more classes in the fall when the weather cools off a bit. Thank you for all the hard work and love you put into each animal that visits and stays there. read more

If you are looking for a dog trainer in the area of Yucca Valley, hands down blue barn ranch is the best. I am beyond happy and excited with the knowledge and guidance that has been given to my dog and I and we're not even finished yet. I came to Kathi at a complete loss, defeated and did not know what to do for my dog Daisy. Daisy is a highly reactive dog who also has a bad habit of resource guarding. We discussed my goals I wanted to achieve and I'm finally starting to see the light to this long dark tunnel.. Kathi introduced me to a slip collar, which has been the most useful and effective thing for Daisy. Nothing else ever worked until now. It's not harmful to the dog when used properly - it's the best thing for my girl. I was able to walk her next to another dog without her lunging and barking thanks to these tools, training and practice. Kathi is amazing and great at what she does, as well as everyone else at blue barn ranch. I'm so excited and thankful to see the great dog my Daisy can be. I will definitely be bringing my other dogs to her. read more

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Kathi and her family are amazing. If you're looking for your fur babies to have a home away from home, please bring them to Blue Barn Ranch. My boyfriend and I came to Joshua Tree on vacation to celebrate our 5th anniversary. We have 2 pit mixes, and were staying in a very cozy camper. While very romantic, it's not the most comfortable stay with two large active dogs. Nezuko, our younger dog (almost a year), is very hyperactive and suffers from extreme separation anxiety. We've only had her for two months, but she whines and barks if we are out of view. Not ideal for a relaxing vacation. Our other dog, Deku, is just over two, but is recovering from CCL surgery- meaning he can't run, jump, or play. With both having different needs, I decided to board Nezuko nearby so that she could have a fun vacation as well. The first place I contacted heard about my needy and hyper pup, and suggested we bring her to Blue Barn Ranch. Kathi answered her phone after two rings and listened to my situation. She was able to explain why my dog acts the way she does (returned to the shelter twice in less than a year & her breed) They have no breed restrictions, and she's an amazing trainer. I was able to bring Nezuko in THAT SAME DAY- which meant I wouldn't have to worry about her not getting enough play on our trip. The pricing for her 3 night stay was a bargain! She offered me a "referral" discount from the other facility, and an adoption discount, too. She even texted me the next morning with videos of Nezuko playing with her daughter-in-law's dog! Thanks to the relaxation and less stress from the puppy, our recovering dog had our full attention! My now fiancé was even able to propose that same evening! I asked Kathi if there was a day camp option for Deku so we could enjoy hiking in Joshua Tree national park. Kathi and Rachel (daughter-in-law) were amazing for caring for him for the day, and made sure to update us in the sweetest ways! We picked Nezuko up this morning and I got Kathi to pose with our super excited girl. 10/10 would recommend to anyone visiting the area. We're coming back again! Thanks again Blue Barn Ranch! read more

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We have been taking our very rambunctious Shepard/Lab mix Rocky to Kathi for dog training and LOVE the results! Rocky was adopted as a puppy during Covid and is suffering from lack of socialization. Because of his size and strength we had gotten him a choke collar to try to take him on walks. When we showed up with the collar Kathi taught us how to properly use it, for even better results. We have had 3/5 lessons so far and are amazed at how far Rocky has come. Yesterday he was walked next to Kathi's dog and WOW!! It went well. So happy. (Previously any contact near unknown dogs caused him to lose his mind and bark uncontrollably.) We have been very impressed with Kathi's immense knowledge and great teaching skills. Thank you Kathi, from us and Rocky! Looking forward to more lessons. read more

So thankful to have found Kathi at Blue Barn Ranch! I've been boarding my girls with her since 2018 and have never worried about their well being while I'm away. They can be a handful, but Kathi is a pro and is so amazing with them. The list of people that I trust with my girls is extremely short, and she is at the top of that list. read more

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Kathi is AWESOME!! Very good with the animals and she is just really an awesome person with a great facility for the pets. I highly recommend Blue Barn Ranch!! read more

If there was a 5+ star, Blue Barn would get it. Whether it is training at all levels for canines of all shapes, sizes and temperaments, or a place to board a special horse whose owners are vacationing or shopping for a new horse in an equestrian area, the services provided are the best. My rescue dog Hilde, who was 7 when she rescued me, did not know realize she not a human with fur. She was too reactive to her canine cousins to take to a dog park, and too old to completely recover, but Kathi has taught me to accept her limitations and emphasize her strengths. When I say Blue Barn out loud, she runs to find her leash, and she knows when the pavement ends that another couple of hundred yards up the dirt road, and she'll be at her Happy Place. Because of Kathi's knowledge of animal behavior, she spots issues as they develop, and uses B. F. Skinner's operant conditioning to train the animals and teaches it to their humans. The entire Blue Barn family make Blue Barn Ranch a landmark. read more

I adopted a four year old dog (Jessie) with anxiety issues that I didn't have a clue how to work with. I cannot express enough gratitude for Kathi and her assessment of Jessie and most of all, her incredible patience with me in explaining and showing me how to work with her. I have seen great improvement in a short time. Kathi is great with dogs and their owners, can't say enough! read more

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My dogs, Rupert and Annie, and I. all love Kathi and all the staff at Blue Barn Ranch. We highly recommend their group training classes as well as the one-on-one training services that Kathi provides. Kathi is highly qualified and excels in her handling skills and I have learned so much from her on how to train and reinforce that training with my wild child Siberian Husky, Annie. I also trust Blue Barn implicitly to keep my dogs safe and happy while in their boarding care. Thank you Kathi and Blue Barn Ranch for everything you do! read more

We adopted Rocko, a nice but very big dog from Yucca Valley Shelter. He definitely needed some training. We had hired a trainer for Rocko in the past and were unhappy with the outcome. About six months ago we found Blue Barn Ranch and our dog Rocko completed the basic obedience training program. At the Blue Barn Ranch we meet Kathi and we were extremely pleased with her. She was very knowledgeable about dog training. Most importantly she made the training fun and easy to understand. Kathi takes the time the dog needs to get comfortable with the current level of training before moving forward and explains information thoroughly. Because of Kathi and the dedicated staff and their proven techniques, our precious Rocko has become the best dog. We are so grateful to you all. Your methods and structure were simple, easy to follow and, most importantly, effective. Any difficulties I experienced were due to me not following through with homework and not with your teaching. The classes are very affordable, user friendly, and enjoyable for both dog and owner and for that I thank Kathi. I know without a doubt that I will now have a wonderful friend that fit into my life perfectly. Now my dog cause me no stress or heartache, only sheer enjoyment. Kathi I wish to tell you we are so amazed with the results of your program, and your method of training is exactly what we have been looking for. I want to say Thank You, again Kathi, and I can not wait to continue with the next phases of Rocko's development, as well as mine. We would highly recommend her to anyone! Thanks Kathi!! Christina, Lyn and Rocko. read more

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We rescued our pit mix when he was 4 months old. He came with a lot of past trauma and had issues with trusting people and was food aggressive. We also were worried having our first big dog and also having a pot bellied pig, 2 small dogs and 3 cats. So we really needed to make sure that Auggie was trained correctly and so we can all "speak the same language". We asked around to a bunch of people in town and everyone we spoke to highly recommended Blue Barn. So we started our puppy training classes right away. Let me tell you, that was the best decision we have made for our pup. He is now almost 2 years old and we still continue to bring Auggie to Blue Barn every week. Kathi and her entire team are so kind, professional and really understand dogs. Auggie isn't food aggressive anymore, and a lot of the issues he had, he still has but we are so proud to say we have a goofy family dog, home protector, he trusts the people we bring into our home and loves every animal we come across. Thanks to Kathi we have been able to work through it with him and have learned with Kathi how to gain his trust. Any questions we have Kathi is always able and willing to take the time and teach us new or better ways to communicate and teach Auggie and were always learning new tips and tricks too. We just love Blue Barn and Kathi and are so grateful we took the chance - our relationship with our dog wouldn't be as great if we didn't have this safe place to learn and grow with Auggie! read more

Blue Barn Ranch is excellent. Kathi is a great trainer. We just started our second puppy in basic obedience and our almost 8 month puppy will finish basic obedience and will start group classes. I highly recommend Blue Barn Ranch. read more

My friend and I moved our three horses here after boarding at a self-care facility. With our work schedules, it's been a great relief to be able to focus on working with the horses. Board rates offer a lot of bang for the buck- three hay feedings and two stall cleanings daily are included in the price. Facilities are very clean. One of my horses is very sensitive to flies and it hasn't been an issue for him there at all. Amenities are great. Large arena with good footing, hot walker, two round pens and several tack rooms. There's even a dedicated equestrian trail surrounding the property that's closed to vehicle traffic, plus other trails readily available in the same area. Added bonus: there's a little corner store nearby so you can grab a snack and cold drink after your ride. It's a quiet, family-friendly environment. I appreciate that my eight-year-old daughter can work with her pony in a safe and welcoming setting. Most importantly, the horses are well cared for and seem very content there. Highly recommended if you're looking for a worry-free facility to board your horse. read more

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After completing a 5-session course with my reactive dog,  I have seen significant and steady improvement in my dog's behavior. I have learned tools to help my dog be more comfortable in situations with other dogs. I now know how to properly introduce my dog to new dogs, and lots of new commands and training tools that have been extremely helpful in making my dog not only less reactive, but also more calm and engaged. Although it might take time to get in for training, boarding, day care, etc- the reason is because they are so good at what they do. Kathi is knowledgeable, patient and understanding- she made me feel secure about every new activity we did. Highly recommend! read more

Blue Barn Ranch has been a blessing to our family and our newest pup Auggie. As a rescue, he had a few behavioral issues and we brought him to training with Kathi right away. It's the best decision we could have made. The whole team at Blue Barn treats the animals as if they are their own and really works with the dogs, and owners, to make them the best they can be. We continue to bring Auggie here weekly and couldn't imagine our lives without the help and support we have at Blue Barn. read more

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I initially wasn't going to write a review about Blue Barn but feel the need to now since my name has been brought up by Kathi. Before bringing my Arabian colt to Blue Barn my friend and I came to check out the facilities and talk to Kathi about bringing our two horses there. We showed up with our kids in tow and wanted to make sure that they would be welcome at the ranch with us. We are both military wives and don't have the option of leaving the kids at home when our husbands are gone. Kathi welcomed us and said she had kids of her own but they were since grown and she didn't mind the kids. After leaving the ranch that day I called Kathi and had a long conversation about my horse. We seemed to agree on everything that I had mentioned to her at the time and I thought it would be a great fit. Blue Barn has a lot of rules and whenever I had a question I would ask John. He always seemed to be out there and Kathi was mostly working with the dogs. I asked a lot of question to make sure we weren't breaking any rules or if there was a preferred way for them. It seemed to annoy John but I just wanted to make sure so there wasn't any issues since they ran such a tight ship. During our time at Blue Barn, I was asked to move my horse three times. He started off in the barn and I was asked to move him because he was "cribbing" and messing with the automatic waterer. My horse does not and did not crib. I had my horse tied to one of their metal hitching posts and he managed to get loose. I was not that far away from him as I was getting something to work with him on. We caught him within 2 or 3 minutes. So quickly in fact that Kathi and John didn't know it happened until they came out to do the nightly feedings and saw his prints. Horses get loose.. it happens. I received a text from Kathi saying "We are going to have to eliminate you leaving him tied on hitching rails." I apologized for it happening but how can you not have a horse tied.. He needs to learn to stand for when it comes time to put his tack on, bathing, mounting, grooming, and when the farrier or vet comes out. I thought that was absurd. The reason for us leaving Blue barn was because I did not feel welcome there. I was talked down to on numerous occasions by John. He raised his voiced at my child for something that wasn't his fault and didn't bother to apologize once he knew who it was. The breaking point for me though was when John came up to me and started complaining about my horse pawing at the metal siding when he was filling up his water. He was verbally aggressive towards me and said "I don't like nor do I have the time for youngsters at my ranch.". He then yelled at me like a child over a trash can lid being blown off and insinuated that I was too stupid to know how to push it down properly. Even though he wasn't welcome there, my horse was taken care of under Kathi's care. John specifically needs to work on his people/customer service skills since they own a business and he is mostly around the horse boarders. read more

I moved out to Joshua Tree with my dog Jake nearly three years ago, back then he was very skittish and practically afraid of his own shadow. With help from Kathi and John, I can now say he's a completely different dog. Jake has been through an obedience training course, and had a day care routine while I was away at my job. Jake's grown much more confident with other dogs, and plays much more easily now. My family and I had an inside joke.... Blue barn has helped Jake learn " how to dog." The training was helpful for me as well, even though Jake is considered a mature, older dog, he listens and understands me much more. Would definitely recommend Blue Barn Ranch for any dog, horse, or cat! read more

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My husband and I adopted Fin from the Riverside County Animal Services, and the guess was he was about 8 months old and a shepherd mix. We looked into many training options in the Coachella Valley (we live in DHS and work in Palm Desert), but decided to try Blue Barn Ranch (BBR) in Yucca Valley since they both train and provide day care--we liked the idea that Fin could have a familiar environment that would provide both structure and fun. For about a year and a half now, we've made use of many of the services BBR offers and we've been very pleased with all: two group obedience 5-class sessions, five private hour-long training sessions, one group beginning rally 5-class sessions, rattlesnake aversion training, day care once a week, multiple 3-night boards, and many 15-minute swimming sessions. Wow! We're not super well-to-do people, but BBR offers such a great service for a price we can come up with. We are happy we are able to expand Fin's horizon's, skills, and circle of friends. Kathi, the trainer, is always so generous with her time and knowledge. She is straight-forward, non-judgmental, but holds a high standard--it all goes toward getting the best out of our Fin. BBR also has a very active Facebook page where videos and photos of the dogs that spend time (training or playing) there are often posted. It's a great joy to see Fin tumbling in a pile and racing with friends. It is also educational to be able to see how dogs play nicely--since I'm not very literate in dog body language. The property is also VERY well maintained. Just from that, you can tell that the proprietors take a lot of pride in what they do. They run a tight ship, which provides peace of mind to me for sure. read more

I have recommended Blue Barn Ranch boarding and training a hundred times and I would do it 100 more! I have an older big strong dog. I've always known we needed training but I never found the right fit until we were station in 29. Blue Barn Ranch isn't just a business, they welcome you into their family. Kathi is truly doing a service for the community and I will forever be grateful for what they have done for us. Hooch and I loved our training so much, I continued with new classes every couple months for our remaining 2.5 years in 29 Palms. Now as we pack up for our next duty station, I am most heartbroken that we will have to leave the acceptance and love we found with Blue Barn Ranch. read more

Blue Barn Ranch practically saved my dog. My greyhound's extreme aggression at a very early age was a huge concern until Ms. Kathi with her tips and one on one training gave me the relationship I wanted with my dog. My dog enjoyed daycare and boarding many times in 2022. A clean, inviting and professional facility, Ms. Kathi and her husband have a level of commitment like no other. Thank you Blue Barn Ranch for exceptional care of our pets. read more

We have boarded our dogs here. It's a great space for many types of animals. We feel peace of mind having our dogs here. But I really want to recommend their dog training classes. My husband took one of our three dogs to personal training and the transformation was amazing! Our aloof, individualistic dog became more engaged and responsive. Then we took two of our three dogs to group training. There were dogs of varying sizes, breeds and ages; and all of them were transformed. Actually I think the humans were transformed into good communicators and all the dogs responded! We plan to take our third dog to training as well! read more

We adopted our 1 year old pup Baggy from a hoarding situation where he spend most of his time in a kennel. He had 3 modes: sweet, fearful and WILD. We did basic obedience training and started to see a difference after just one class. And by the 5th class, we were amazed at how far he had come. He's more confident, he listens to us more, and he's really becoming such a good little dog! Kathy was able to work with all of his issues, and was so patient with him (and us!) She's really amazing, as was everyone we encountered there. Plus, it was really fun. To take him on a walk around the property and see horses, a donkey, friendly cats - it all helped to get him acclimated to life outside a kennel. We highly recommend the Blue Barn! read more

We've been seeing Kathi for private training for our very fearful pit mix puppy. Our little girl has major anxiety issues and seems to be afraid of everything. With Kathi's training and support, Cosette is coming out of her shell, gaining self confidence and trust. Kathi has taught us that a collar and leash are a way of communicating with your dog as to what you want them to do and which way to go. The other lesson we've learning is that using a slip collar and operant conditioning for training gets us the results we want quickly and easily while building confidence in our puppy. She is much happier and with good manners, friends and family are enjoying her too. read more

This is the private message I received from Kathi. I do not entertain threats: Hi Lisa. I would like to respectfully request that you remove your review of Blue Barn Ranch from Yelp. I would like to provide you with some information that you possibly were not aware of at the time that you posted your negative review. Zoey's intake feeding instructions note her as a "hard keeper" that required supplements. Nicole reduced the amount of supplement that I was to feed by half after receiving her first feed invoice. Zoey was blanketed, often in multiple layers in temps well above 70 degrees on numerous occasions. Both of these things can contribute to weight loss. The method of measuring and estimating a horse's weight and then using a percentage of that measurement to determine the amount of forage a horse needs per day is science based and is the preferred method of our local veterinarian. I will put these facts up in the public comments if the review remains on Yelp. Nicole asked if Zoey could remain at Blue Barn Ranch after she gave notice. That indicates that she did not feel uncomfortable with Zoey's care. Several of the residents of Blue Barn Ranch were upset by your review. I have asked them to please allow me to direct message you prior to them responding to your assumptions of them and their horses on Yelp. The complaints against Penny and Nicole will include self-entitled behavior and disrespectful use of the facility. There will be criticism of training methods. A huge concern and one that everyone mentioned in great detail was that the children were not supervised. This lead to inappropriate play, excessive noise, scaring animals and dangerous situations such as being on the driveway and in the parking area unattended. I hope that you will agree that removing the review is in everyone's best interest. Thank you, Kathi Kathi, First of all, I will NOT remove my comments as you are making false and misleading statements. Zoey is indeed a "difficult keeper" but at every other facility we have been at it has not been an issue once we asked that her ration of hay be adjusted. Your method clearly may work for horses that mostly sit in their stalls and do not work. The science is not perfect based on the way you do it. Horses have metabolisms and different levels of activity like people, so therefore their rations often need to be adjusted depending on many other factors other than measuring and estimating a horse's weight and then using a percentage of that measurement to determine the amount forage your feed. The first month she was at your facility we PROVIDED hay for almost the whole month. Then Nicole received a bill that you fed her 2 bags of beet pulp in one month in a filthy dirty feeder that we ended throwing away as you had sole possession of it and never bothered to rinse it out! Then you broke the pump for the oil and NEVER even informed us. Yes, Nicole did request that her beet pulp be reduced as it appeared she was being gouged with the cost and it was ridiculous to go through 2 bags of beet pulp in a month, clearly that was a substitute for the measly amount of hay she was getting. As far as blanketing goes, Zoey is a show horse and has always been under lights which is something your facility did not offer as there is NO electricity to the barn stalls at all which in itself is a safety issue. Therefore she needed to be blanketed and was never overheated. If you felt that she was somehow endangered by being blanketed you certainly never mentioned it or offered to remove the blanket. Perhaps a few of your 4 or 5 boarders get their horses out, but quite frankly you have one that weaves so badly that it has dug a hole in front of its stall. Clearly this horse is not getting the stimulation it needs. With regard to your comments about Penny and Nicole's children you were told specifically that they had kids. Your comment was "oh no problem we had kids we know that they can cry, laugh, holler, etc. as long as they are supervised, we are fine with them." I guess you can have kids out there as long as you put a muzzle on them? In addition, Nicole was asked one time for her to make sure the kids do not yell or laugh loud because you have a neighbor who complained because that neighbor has an anxiety condition. I have been with out there with both Nicole and Penny and so has my husband and both parents supervise the kids, one rides or works a horse while the other adult watches the kids. Also your husband complained about the "young horse" as you clearly aware before they moved the yearling there and it "was not a problem, until it became a problem" Penny was attacked by your husband and Nicole defended her, by pointing that out. Self-entitled behavior, perhaps you can be more specific? Go ahead with your critique of "training methods." I am sure I will find that amusing. By the way Zoey's weight is perfect now with less supplements! read more

I feel I need to make a review on here because my name has been put out there in the reviews. Also in response to Kathis message to my mother. There are multiple reasons for leaving Blue Barn ranch. The main reason was JOHN. He is very aggressive to younger women. John was VERY aggressive with my friend. Over moving her yearling to a different stall. I believe they should make an age limit of 40 and up. I also believe they need to review horse training techniques as they obviously don't know the current ones being used. I show my horse and have competed at breed shows and open shows and nationals since I was 7 years old. I have been trained by multiple trainers and not one of the training techniques I use has been looked frowned upon. My children are my business you don't want children at your facility then let that be known before we move our horses in. We were told children were allowed at the facility. We never disrespectfully used their facilities!!! My bill for for one month was 440 dollars supposedly due to the fact of three 50lb bags of beat pulp, board, and the 30 dollar charge for supplementing. That is why I reduced the supplements. My horse normally goes threw one 50lb bag a month. I don't believe they were feeding her the correct amount. At all other facilities I have been to they feed by weighing the hay. I believe that is the more appropriate way to feed horses that are getting OUT of their pens and being worked. The majority of the facility owners horses stay in their stalls and are not let out. I had been there for four months and had never seen the horses out of their pens. Most of them weave,crib,or dig holes as a sign of boredom. Yes I did inquire to stay after I put in my 30 day notice because my horse would be closer to me. I am very happy I decided not to keep her there after all. We are so happy to be back at the facility that we were with for years. This by far has been the WORST facility and owners I have dealt with! I would NOT board here if you actually work/ride and make use of the facility have children or a young horse because you will be watched like a hawk. read more

Went out of town to visit children and grandchildren for Christmas. My hubby took Ika to see Kathi and her staff and other dogs. Buck said she jumped out of our Jeep, and not just wagged her tail, but wagged her whole rear end, she was so excited to see them. It was such a wonderful Christmas. Knowing Ika was happy at Blue Barn, while we were gone, just added to it. You can't go wrong here, but because they are wonderful, make sure you make reservations in advance. Blue Barn is often booked to capacity. There's a reason for that. read more

My big husky/shepherd mix, Nep, has been doing daycare, boarding and training with Kathi @ Blue Barn for over a year now. We came after my pup lost his best friend and he was very untrained. He immediately felt comfortable at Blue Barn. After several months of daycare and boarding we decided to do the 1 on 1 training, then we did a group training course and the Canine Good Citizen class. It was night and day with my pup. Our bond got stronger, I became more confident as a pet parent and I found out that he likes rules, structure and training. I recommend Blue Barn Ranch to anyone looking for short term/long term boarding, daycare or a long term investment in their pup. read more

This is the best place we have ever used for boarding our dog when we are away on vacation. Doggie day care is also handy! Their facilities are top notch and very well kept. Great dog training classes and helpful tips too! Would highly recommend. read more

This place is amazing!! When we plan in advance or go on last minute trips, there is always availability. Kathi has taught us things to help our dogs and is always very friendly and helpful. They have a very knowledgeable staff and treat our girls as they were their own. It is very nice to go on vacation and not have to worry about whether the dogs are safe or not. Thank you blue barn staff! read more

Very good service! Especially Kathi - she's the owner and very good with my two dogs who were boarded for seven days. Great job!

If I could rate this place higher than 5, I would.  I recently adopted a 13 year old surrendered Maltipoo cross.  He was terrified to find himself at a shelter.  While he never tried to bite me and is very sweet, he was very aggressive toward other dogs and people.  I recently had to travel for a week and couldn't take him with me.  He would act like he would bite if anyone even tried to reach out to pet him.  The only person I trusted to board him with was Kathi.  Even saying that, I worried about him the entire time I was gone since he was so aggressive with other people.  I had nothing to worry about.  I came back to a happy dog who seemed to really like Kathi even though he smothered me with doggy kisses.  Kathi worked with his fear aggression and he learned it's fun to play with another dog.  He also needed to lose weight.  Because she was someone different than myself, she cut back on his food and he seemed satisfied.  With my new understanding of how I may have reinforced his fears by being apprehensive encountering other dogs and people on walks, we are working on his fears and his weight! read more