Desiree is amazing. My guy had picked up some bad behavior and a refresher in boundaries was needed. Desiree was quick to return my call. Came for initial visit and made recommendations. I realized I was the one who needed retraining. She is patient and has a very positive attitude. I have since referred a few clients her way and will not hesitate to refer more. read more

I believe Desiree saved my dog's life. And I know She renewed the joy of dog ownership for me. My 130# Dane began developing dog and people aggression at about 1 year of age. Before that, we enjoyed dog parks and meeting other dogs and their owners on our daily walks. She became aggressive during puberty. The Vet said let's wait to see what happens after the spay. Jade got more aggressive, not less. Desiree is a dog whisperer. When we met at our consultation, Desire walked into my backyard, and Jade snarled and bounded across toward her. I almost fainted watching my huge dog running toward her. Desiree did her trainer thing, and Jade completely relaxed. I watched Jade become putty in her hands within minutes, and I AM NOT EXAGGERATING. The training was detailed and extensive. My dog responds to me when I call her with a quiet "hey" when she starts to play with my cats or go towards the kitchen. She places in the house even when guests arrive, or someone rings the doorbell. Her PICA (eating non-food items) is almost completely gone. ( Jade is s/p a life-threatening bowel obstruction after eating a towel) She went to the dog park and played with a Golden until her energy was spent a few days ago. I can play with her off-leash and have confidence in my abilities to communicate with her. A couple of weeks after the training, Jade all of sudden began to be triggered by the satellite dishes and telephone polls on our walks. Well, you can imagine how difficult it became with aggressive barking and then refusal to move. I called Desiree, and she drove the 20 miles to my house immediately. She offered some recommendations, which I applied right away and I could see that the initial onslaught of fear dissipated over a couple of weeks. Desiree is professional, prompt, clear, and is phenomenal with dogs. It's been 8 months since training and Jade is an amazing companion. Thank you, Desiree read more

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This is a long overdue review. We sent our husky/shepherd mix rescue to Desiree in June. We had American Eskimoes and were not at all prepared for the husky energy, stubborness, and seperation anxiety. Rocket is now 18 months old and pretty close to a perfect dog. Walking her is a dream. Our old Eskie is dog aggressive and Rocket blocks for him when we encounter offleash dogs on our walks. We had never been trained to use an e-collar. It is a game changer. And, better yet, Desiree is commited to maintaining her relationship with the dogs she trains. We kennel both of our dogs with her and know that she is just a call or text away if we run into any problems. read more

Desiree of Cloud 9 K9 is a miracle-worker and nothing less. Do you want a dog that is the envy of the neighborhood? How about a dog who: sits calmly on a patio during lunch, calmly enjoys a crowded soccer game, walks and runs perfectly on a leash without reacting to surroundings, doesn't bark at the door and strangers, recalls anytime she is off leash, walks off leash by your side? This is all possible with Desiree and her 3-week board and train. We adopted a 7 month old GSD/husky mix from a local animal shelter. Our dog was terrified and reactive to everything. She barked at people in our home, would not walk anywhere on a leash (I had to carry her out of the shelter), and my vet prescribed our dog a sedative for severe anxiety and wished me luck. For 3 months, I was neck deep in positive reinforcement training, using every book and video I could find. While I made some progress, I wondered if I would ever have the obedient and leash-mannered dog of my dreams. As fate would have it, we had scheduled an international trip before adopting our dog and needed to board her for 2 weeks. I refused to put her in a classic boarding situation because I knew she would fail. Enter Desiree. From our first interaction, I knew I was really in for a treat. She immediately looked at our dog and placed her in sit by her side. I stood staring thinking...how. 3 weeks later, Desiree met with us and completed the "human training" portion to learn what our dog had learned. I was stunned. Who was this dog? Are you sure this is our dog? Our dog now exuded a confidence I had never seen before, and it was amazing. It has been 3 months since our board and train, and I have the dog of my dreams. Granted, our entire family continues to strictly follow Desiree's instructions and training as she taught, and all of us (young kids included) put in the work. My neighbors who met the dog before and after don't believe it's the same dog. Random people on the American River trail will stop me and say "wow, your dog is so well behaved". I smile and say "thank you, but Desiree of Cloud 9 K9 set me up for success." Worth every penny. I almost would adopt another dog just to go through the process with Desiree again. The best part, training doesn't stop after your session. Desiree is so responsive and available via text message if any issues/training questions arise. She truly loves animals, and clearly they love her. Thank you Desiree!! read more

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Desiree is extremely professional. I was a bit weary to let my furbaby go for the board and train program because I would miss him but when he returned most of if not all of the issues I was experiencing were fixed. Desiree even taught me some of the training she was using with him so I can continue the training. 100% would recommend for your pups. read more

Before my wife and I found Desiree's Cloud 9 K-9 Dog Training, we were at the end of our rope, facing the reality that our beloved dog Appa may not be a part of our future because of his severe reactivity. We had been to a very well-regarded board and train facility that turned him away within the first hour of what was supposed to be a day-long assessment because of the aggression he was displaying toward their staff. Although Appa showed my wife and I nothing but love and affection, any outsider was perceived as a threat because we were unable to properly socialize him to other people because he was born during the first few months of the pandemic in 2020. Appa's behavior was preventing us from having our friends and family over and making us question whether or not it would be safe for us to have children. After 3 weeks with Desiree in Davis, however, Appa was a new dog and our lives have vastly improved ever since. Appa is not a food-motivated dog, so my wife and I struggled to train him as a puppy because we didn't know how to train a dog who didn't want treats successfully. The e-collar Desiree trained him on was a perfect fit for his needs and serves as an "attention grabber" that gets him in the mindset for obedience. At the end of the 3 week board-and-train, Desiree trained my wife and I alongside Appa for a weekend to familiarize us with the behaviors they had been practicing so that we could continue his training every day in our own home. I was initially wary about the idea of an e-collar because of perceptions about punishment and worries over hurting my dog, but after getting educated on safety and responsible use, I know the e-collar is a positive tool that protects both my dog and others. I would recommend anyone who is nervous about e-collars read up on the subject, talk to an expert like Desiree, and try it out on themselves (like I did) to understand how the stim feels when it's used on a dog. It has now been 6 months since Appa's training, and our lives have been transformed. We are able to take Appa anywhere, and he can rest calmly and safely on his "place" in high-stress environments, like family holiday parties. Appa's relationship with Desiree has also allowed us to travel alone. She has boarded him several times already, and she will soon board him for almost 2 weeks while my wife and I travel abroad. The value of boarding with Desiree cannot be overstated as it comes along with a refresher of the rules and behaviors he learned in training, and Desiree is normally able to pick him up and drop him off at our home in San Francisco for an extremely reasonable fee. Appa always comes home happy and sleeps for days after all the walking, playing, and structure he gets with Desiree on her property! I cannot recommend Desiree enough. She is an excellent teacher and listener, and she truly cares about the success of the dogs she trains. After we brought Appa home, she made a house call to make sure he was adjusting and, and she continues to check in on his progress. She really is our little man's best friend! Sending Appa to train with Desiree at Cloud 9 K-9 Dog Training was investment not only in our dog's safety and happiness but also in our family's future. Our lives are all much better for it, and my wife and I feel confident that whatever direction our life takes, our good boy Appa will be safely by our side because of the help Desiree continues to provide! read more

Cloud 9 K-9 Dog Training - Appa safely exploring off leash in a park full of other people and off leash dogs. - Pet Training Near Me

It's been 6 months since we sent our son to Desiree. We had your typical wild animal puppy and we were absolutely unprepared. He left us a wild puppy and came home an obedient, happy dog! She came and did her first session with him at the house and within an hour I could see the potential. She is an absolute dog whisperer. Desiree has done a couple follow up visits with us and our dog LOVES her but also listens to every word she says. It's incredible! I would 1000% recommend her for any and all dog training needs. read more

We had a great experience with Desiree! We rescued a German Shepherd recently that wasn't socialized to other dogs. She gave us the tools and hands on training that is exactly what we needed to help with her reactivity when taking her on walks. Instant results and we are very happy! read more

Desiree and the service she provides is simply outstanding. My girlfriend and I came to Desiree with an unusually difficult dog (Bailey) who was aggressive towards my girlfriend (her primary owner) and some strangers. Before we even began the training, Desiree had multiple long phone conversations with us about what we could expect from the training and gave us several referrals (who all took our calls and sang Desiree's praises). From the start, Desiree was honest and straightforward with us about what we could expect, including telling us that some of our goals were not realistic based on what we told her about Bailey. We decided to move forward with her training because we badly needed help; it was simply unsafe for my girlfriend to be with Bailey. We are incredibly happy that we did, not only from a results standpoint, but also because working with Desiree was a pleasure. Here are a few reasons why we think Desiree is truly great. First, the relationship with our dog Bailey has SIGNIFICANTLY improved. It's really simple: when you follow Desiree's advice and reinforce the foundation she creates during the board-and-train, you will see positive results. Because we now have control over Bailey such that she looks to us for direction, it makes our lives as dog owners way easier, e.g., bathing/clipping nails, walks, chewing/destruction, etc. have improved such that the difference is night and day. It has also allowed my girlfriend--who had a rocky relationship with Bailey--to receive the love from her dog that she didn't receive before. (That said, and as Desiree will tell you, staying consistent is hard work on its own, but it is totally worth it.) Second, Desire was committed to Bailey's success. Bailey was a special case, and for no extra charge, Desiree kept her for an additional week of board and train, including having my girlfriend come daily for lessons with Desiree and Bailey. Desiree also checked in on us frequently via text to see how things were going, and repeatedly offered (and did) come out to our house for visits beyond the scope of the original agreement. Desire did all these things because she wanted the best result possible with Bailey, and it showed. Third, Desiree is a consummate professional who provides a high-level of service to her clients. Not only does Desiree generally provide more than what we originally anticipated, but she also is super responsive and always available. Any issue we had, Desire would respond via text almost immediately, offering extensive advice and videos demonstrating techniques we should implement. This also goes for her client-only boarding she provides, which has been a godsend for a more difficult dog like Bailey. At bottom, Desiree and her behavioral dog-training service was 100% worth it. We have zero regrets about the cost because it has made our lives (and Bailey's!) immeasurably better. I give Desiree my highest recommendation. read more

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Desiree was a great trainer. She taught me as much as a dogs now I could take my dog out for a walk and it's very pleasant. Thank you so much, Desiree. read more

Called Cloud 9 K-9 in a pinch and Desiree was accommodating and easy to work with. She had good communication and was very flexible. She is one of those people who can think like a dog and gets right to the chase (no pun intended) with her canine and human trainees. Our loving but lively Red Healer is high high energy and Desiree was able to get his attention and make clear her expectations so that our dog knows what's expected from him and how to get the most out of his smart, energetic personality. We are on the road for a year with our dog and thanks to Desiree it will be so much more relaxed and enjoyable for all of us!!! read more

Desiree is an amazing dog trainer! She helped me train my 2 dogs that could not be in the same room together to becoming best friends! She was great with answering all my questions and always followed up after my initial sessions to see if I needed help with anything. Highly recommend her for any and all dog training needs! read more

We had an incredible experience working with Desiree! She was knowledgable and had answers to all our questions. She took the time to figure out exactly what our reactive dog needed. Our dog acts one way during training sessions and another way during walks, so Desiree worked with us on actual walks to coach us and our dog on what we needed to do. Her help worked tremendously well in a short amount of time and our dog is doing great with other dogs. Even after only a few sessions we feel like we have all the tools and methods we need to effectively train our dog. Highly recommended!!! read more

I've had my dog back from Cloud 9 and Desiree for two months and our life together has been changed for the better. I'm a first time dog owner and didn't know what to do when my dog was reactive to strangers - barking, nipping, growling. Before I gave him to Desiree for her 3 week board and train he needed to be a leash on the house, and introducing him to guests was near impossible. We were both stressed and it felt impossible to train. Desiree gave me the foundation and communication system to work with my dog, and then worked with me to make sure the transition from her to me was as seamless as possible. I did her three week board and train and then she brought my dog back to me and worked with me for half a day to teach me his new lifestyle. I live 1.5 hours away from her, and she came over no less than 5 times in the first three weeks I had my dog back, and texted or called often to answer questions. I'm now confident in myself in managing my dog, and have been able to introduce him to new people, places, and things that I thought would be impossible for us. We each have much more freedom, he can roam off leash most of the time, and I can walk along with him knowing that if I need to recall him I can. I can invite people over and know that I can reliably put him in his 'place' command until I allow him to meet the guests once they are settled. If you work with Desiree to train your dog you won't regret it. If you have a reactive dog, she can help you. She is professional, caring, and great at what she does. Since training I've dropped my dog off with her to board a few times and each time my dog bounds out of the car with excitement to greet her. Not only does my dog love her, but he seems to know it's her that's responsible for his new happy life. This is also a testament I think that her training style is not fear based. She truly established leadership and then taught me how to do the same. I'm extremely grateful and hope others reading this find it helpful. read more

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Des is the real deal! got my puppy in shape in no time. she also helped me formulate a game plan moving forward. excellent service and she's easy to talk to. communication was always on point read more

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Desiree is the absolute best. She is amazing with our dog, Janet, and we could not have asked for a better trainer. What she does is magic, seriously. I would highly recommend Desiree to anyone. I went in hopeful and expecting moderate results. What we got in return far exceeded anything we thought possible. read more

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Desiree is the absolute best! Our pup Bandit was extremely anxious and wouldn't listen to a word we said. A few weeks with Desiree and it's like we got a totally different dog back! He is so well-behaved and she addressed and fixed all of the issues we had with him. I am so thankful to have found her. She is great at communicating with us and would send us plenty of update pictures throughout his time with her! Thank you again Desiree! Bandit says hello! read more

Desi was the answer to my prayers. My dog Lucy was a chore to walk always pulling and being reactive to anyone we walked past. I would literally tense up any time I seen another person walking their dog because I knew how Lucy would react. Found Desi through a friend that referred me to her and right away I knew she was the one. No nonsense straightforward and a pleasure to talk too. Not only did she train my dog but she also educated me. Now Lucy and I enjoy our off leash walks together. read more