We just picked up our dog from a 3 week board and train with Carissa, and we are beyond happy with the results. Throughout the entire process, she consistently communicated with us and always replied whenever we texted for updates or photos, which gave us so much peace of mind. Our dog was reactive to people, other dogs, motorcycles, bikes, and more, and we already saw such a huge improvement even on the car ride home. You can tell how much time, patience, and care Carissa puts into her training. Carissa even met us halfway to pick her up as we lived a little far from her. When we picked our dog up, Carissa spent over an hour teaching us everything we need to know to continue reinforcing the commands and training at home. She made sure we felt confident before leaving. She even offered to come to our house afterward if we struggled with anything, which really shows how dedicated she is to both the dogs and their owners. We're so grateful for all her hard work and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a trainer! read more

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We used Cari for a 2-week board and train for our dog, Chorizo. During the training period, communication was limited and we often had to follow up ourselves to get updates. At the same time, we were seeing our dog being posted on Instagram more than we were getting direct updates, even after we asked for them. She pinned Chorizo on her Instagram, in the number one post slot, while we hadn't heard from her in three days and didn't even know he was going on a field trip. This was especially difficult for my wife, who had recently lost her father and was already going through a lot. Being separated from our dog was hard on her. We asked multiple times for updates so we could reassure her, but it never felt like we were getting the same level of feedback other reviewers experienced. The training experience didn't match what we expected. Recall still needs work, and "place" became more confusing. Before, he would go where I pointed. Now he tries multiple spots and flinches (expecting a stim), even after we bought him a cot. We asked Cari to introduce Chorizo to our e-collar (EZ Educator). During the consultation, she mentioned that he would learn recall and other commands to near perfection before the e-collar was introduced, and that vibration would be used before stim. The handoff only showed e-collar stim commands, and vibration was not introduced. His recall without the e-collar still needs work. We never received a clear breakdown of what he was working on during the program and mostly followed his progress through Instagram. After pickup, I had to follow up just to get a list of commands. The handoff felt rushed. He was exhausted, it was a hot day, and she had forgotten a water bowl, so a lot of the time was spent just letting him drink water. There was no follow-up afterward to see how he was doing. A few hours after getting him back that Friday, we took him to a groomer who pointed out a cracked toenail down to the quick and irritation on his neck from his e-collar. The groomer said the irritation looked like burns from an e-collar that hadn't been rotated and advised us to monitor his paw to make sure it didn't get worse. We took it easy and avoided taking him out while he healed, but by Tuesday his paw started bleeding. We notified Cari and let her know we would be taking him to the vet after my scheduled surgery. I had carpal tunnel release surgery on both hands that Wednesday, and I took him to the vet while recovering on Thursday. He developed an infection and a fever that required sedation, nail removal, and stitches. This whole experience is not what we expected after reading her Yelp reviews. Even trying to work things out with Cari regarding the vet bills, after we negotiated the cost down with the vet and insurance covered a significant portion, was disappointing. We weren't asking for everything, just something fair. The procedure cost about $900 if the dog is sedated. We asked her to participate $350-$380. She offered $100. When I told her that Chorizo was at the vet because his paw was bleeding, her response was, "Ok thank you for the update." We weren't able to reach an agreement and were told, by Cari, that small claims court would be the best way to resolve it, which is what we are now pursuing. Regarding our training equipment, we also had to follow up on two leashes and e-collar prongs that weren't returned after the program. She told my wife she broke the retractable leash and would send a replacement right away, but a week and a half later we still haven't received confirmation that it's been sent. (Edit: retractable leash and prongs received 3/31 via Amazon Prime.) read more

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We sent our dog Cash in for board training with Cari because we were struggling with some of his behavior, especially having two kids at home. It was really important for us to create a safe, structured environment, and this ended up being one of the best decisions we've made. Cari kept us informed the entire time, always updating us on his progress and how he was doing. That alone gave us so much peace of mind. When we got Cash back, he was like a completely different dog. The transformation was amazing. Everywhere we go now, people compliment how well-behaved he is, and we always make sure to give credit to Cari and the incredible work she did with him. Also, a huge shoutout to her husband! I know he was a little intimidated by our big fur baby at first, but he still showed up with patience, care that meant a lot to us. We're beyond grateful for everything they did for Cash. Most importantly, we're so happy to have him as part of our family now with confidence and peace of mind. If you're considering training for your dog, I highly recommend Cari. She truly cares, and it shows in her work read more

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Carissa was amazing!! My pup is a rescue and he came from an abused home. So we had a lot of issues with him being insecure, nervous and very reactive towards other dogs. Walks and hiking were horrible with him because every time he would see a dog I would have to basically put him in a choke hold. He's a Doberman and really strong. We did the week training and board with Carissa. It's amazing how Thor came back home. He was calm. I could not believe how much of a change he made. I enjoy our walks with him now. I don't have to give much commands on our walks because it's like he already knows what he's supposed to do which is when I stop he sits and then lays down until I give the ok. He'll see dogs and he's ok now. Except for little dogs which Carissa had noticed he's more reactive towards the little ones but we're still working on that with him. Thanks Carissa for all of your help with Thor!! read more

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I am really grateful for how much Carissa from Chicana Farm has helped not only our dog, but our family gain some structure with him. Our dog Toto was about 8 months when he received his dog training but we had only adopted him 2 months prior. We couldn't get him to stop peeing on just about every corner of our house. He would also jet out running out of the house any chance he could get and let me tell you - he is FAST! He had no self-control and zero listening skills! We were all stressed! Chicana Farm really helped Toto gain structure and learn self-control! After the 10 day training, Toto was like a new dog! The day of drop-off, Carissa gave us some pointers and advice on how to keep Toto's newly learned skills in line. As a family, we stayed consistent with a routine which helped Toto transition his newly learned skills at home. He is much more obedient but it takes consistency to keep it that way. We are really happy with the results from his dog training! read more

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Carissa from Chicana Farm Dog Training has worked with our Great Dane, Loki, twice now and both times have been incredible. We first sent Loki to her for a 10-day board and train when he was a puppy to establish basic commands. Most recently, at 2.5 years old, he went back for a refresher on commands and help with his social skills. Loki is a big baby. He is very lovable and affectionate with those he knows, but also skittish and selective about who he lets near him. With his size and deep bark, he can be intimidating to others, which makes it so important that he listens well and is comfortable around people. Our family is very social, we love hosting at our home and going out into the community with Loki, so having a well-mannered dog makes a big difference. Even though we live in Oxnard and Carissa is based in Hesperia, working with her has always been smooth. We usually meet halfway for pickup and drop-off, but this time she went above and beyond by bringing Loki all the way to our home. She didn't just drop him off, she stayed and gave in-depth, hands-on training with everyone involved in Loki's care: my kids, my fiancée, and even my parents. She made sure each of us felt confident giving commands, setting boundaries, and reinforcing the training. We've seen huge improvements in Loki's behavior, responsiveness, and calmness around others. Carissa's patience, professionalism, and genuine care for the dogs she trains really shine through. We feel more in control and connected with our dog, and Loki came back happy and balanced. If you're looking for a trainer who truly understands dogs, supports the entire family, and brings heart to every session, I highly recommend Chicana Farm Dog Training. read more

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We can't say enough great things about Chicana Farm! Carissa is absolutely amazing--she communicates well and genuinely loves the dogs. My pup, Ginger, gets so excited every time she sees her! Knowing my girl is in such caring and capable hands is truly priceless. While I was out of the country for a month, Carissa not only provided a loving home for Ginger but also trained her, and the results have been incredible. I couldn't be happier with the care and dedication she provides. read more

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Such a great experience. I sent my 10 month old golden retriever and I am shocked by the improvement. It's night and day. Cari is responsive and makes you feel safe and secure during the board and train process. I would highly recommend sending your dog! You will not regret it! read more

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First let me start off saying I am an older lady that decided to get a German Shepherd puppy. OMG, was I in over my head! I was so overwhelmed and Thankfully I found Cari and decided to trust her with my baby. I will warn you, letting her go for the two weeks was so hard but I knew I needed the help. I have my baby back so much more calm. She listens to commands. She comes when called, sits, stays...it's like night and day! Cari did an amazing job with a pup that I know was quite a challenge. I cannot be more pleased. Plus Cari takes the time to train me on how I need to work with my pup. I thank her so very much. Great work, great communication, great price! Thank you, thank you,thank you! read more

We sought out Carissa's help after a friend had great success with their dog. We have been doing private sessions for our sassy corgi and we are so happy with the improvements we've seen! Willow now can go anywhere with us and is just the sweetest with other dogs. She is constantly praised with how well behaved she is for such a young dog. We have really enjoyed the private sessions to work on very specific behaviors. Happy to recommend Carissa to anyone looking for dog training. read more

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Cari is amazing. My two dogs had 2 weeks of board and train and wow. They do not pull anymore and they listen to command. Cari is an amazing person and cares deeply about animals. I'm so glad I was able to trust her and have my dogs back better than ever! One of my dogs is very timid and has really bad separation anxiety and Cari took her time with her and now she loves Cari! Thank you so much Cari for taking care of my babies and training them! read more

5 Stars - Compassionate and Professional Service! Chicana Dog Farm Training truly stands out! Out of all the dog training businesses we contacted, she was the only one willing to stop by our home for a free assessment--no pressure, just genuine care and expertise. After meeting her and seeing how she interacted with our puppy, we knew we found the right fit. We've officially hired her to train our pup and we're so excited to get started. Highly recommend her for anyone looking for thoughtful, personalized dog training! I will give an update on my puppy's training outcome. read more

I would like to thank Carissa for taking care of my dog for board and train for 2 weeks. My french bulldog was taken care of well and was able to learn basic commands. Carissa went above and beyond with picking up and dropping off my dog in our place. I recommended her to all my friends who has dogs. I would definitely book a board and train session again when I get a new dog! Thank you!!! read more

Where to start?? Carrisa is just an all around amazing trainer and person and we could not be happier with our training session so far! Ok, some background now- we rescued a pit mix from the shelter in Jan, being our 3rd rescue over the years, we thought we knew what we were in for...... it was soon apparent that we needed help to train Clarence on his behaviors, so I began to search Yelp and came across Chicana Farm Dog Training. Carrisa was timely in her response to set up a meet and go over options and meet Clarence who is now approx 9 month old. We went with private sessions, and I cannot speak highly enough about this experience! After just one session his "nipping" and jumping behaviors have stopped and we were taught how to "train" him and follow thru with the training. Clarence is young, about 70lbs and becoming a better dog with every session. Very grateful to have found Chicana Farm Dog Training and Carrisa as we now know Clarence will be the best dog he can be as a part of our family!!! read more

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Carissa helped us train Milo our german shepherd/husky mix. She was very flexible and worked around our busy work schedule. After the training we have gained a better understanding of how to appropriately set up Milo for success. Carissa put milo in different environments and coaches us through it. After the training we were able to take Milo on a family camping trip and he behaved so well. Consistency is key! We will definitely be reaching out to Carissa to help us train our puppy soon. read more

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I came across this wonderful dog trainer on Facebook in my city's page. I got Sandy as a 4 month old puppy but she quickly was destroying my house my whole house was a chew toy. Carissa taught Sandy not to jump on people, and crate trained her. Quickly, Sandy became the size of Clifford the big red dog and now we are working as a team so Sandy doesn't jump fences and cause me anymore headaches. She also thought Ghost how to walk on a leash because he used to pull me. We are forever thankful. read more

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We did a 21 day board and train with our Lab mix Penny who is 1 year old. Our biggest issues were jumping on people, leash pulling, and eating anything at all she could find. Since she has come home, we have had 3 more training sessions with Carissa (these were crucial in learning how to implement what was worked on during her board and train), and she has helped us tremendously! It takes a lot of consistency and work, but Carissa has given us the tools we need to help Penny succeed! We now have a MUCH more enjoyable dog. We are very grateful, and are boarding with her again in a few weeks. We would highly recommend! read more

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I have a pitbull lab mix who is very skittish and would bark at everyone passing by. One day she tore through the window screen and scared our neighbors who were walking by with their dog. That's when I decided to invest in training for her. I decided to go with Chicana Farm Dog training after calling other trainers around the area. We did the onboarding training with E-collar. From the moment Carissa stepped into our home to pick up my dog I noticed a difference in my dog. She was a lot more alert and attentive. Today she is off the e-collar and is re-derected so easily. We can have family over without the stress and overwhelm she used to put us through. read more

Highly recommended if you go to anyone please go to her she has great pricing and she's super reliable you can ask her anything we got our dog from a breeder and she was even able to help us navigate why he was peeing so much and give us some tips on if we should take him to the vet and we were able to take him to the vet and get him the help that he needs and she's super great And our dog got her training just like that in a snap snap of a finger he was doing what she was doing in two or three days no problems! Response quickly read more

I sourced through so many different places for doggy daycare and boarding and I still felt uneasy about leaving my fur baby. Carissa is welcoming, accommodating, and understanding. During Ollie's first few stays, Carissa sent me pictures and videos anytime I asked and gave me updates regularly. Every time we pullled up to Carissa's place or he sees her, he immediately forgets I exist and jumps into her arms. I definitely will be returning for any of my boarding or daycare needs. read more

Carissa is amazing! Responds promptly, even after our training sessions, if I have any questions she's there to help! My dogs loved her from the get go, I saw change quickly, and we were able to get my dogs to where we wanted them to be with her help. read more