Darshan is nothing short of amazing! He invested an incredible amount of time, effort, and care into helping my anxious and reactive Doberman. My boy is a very challenging case but Darshan made significant improvements in both his behavior and his ability to regulate his emotions. Darshan and his wife, Adela, are genuinely wonderful people! Darshan has decades of dog training experience and a wealth of hands-on knowledge. He is one of the most experienced trainers I've ever met, yet he never claims to know it all. Instead, he continues to invest in his education by regularly attending seminars, lectures, and training events to stay current and expand his knowledge. Just as important as his skill, he truly loves and cares about every dog that comes into his program. He went above and beyond in helping our boy with far more than just behavior. His skin condition improved, he put on healthy weight, and he's now able to tolerate a much wider variety of foods than before. I saw firsthand on multiple occasions how Darshan became my dog's favorite person. My Doberman genuinely enjoyed being around him and respected him without ever being fearful. That was especially meaningful to me because Darshan does not rely on fear or intimidation to train dogs. If you're considering professional dog training, do yourself a favor and work with Darshan sooner rather than later. He is worth every penny and then some. Finding someone with his level of knowledge, dedication, and genuine care for both dogs and their owners is rare. We are incredibly grateful for everything he has done for our family and our dog. In fact, even though we live 14 hours away, we would gladly make the drive again to have Darshan care for our boy during an extended vacation. That level of trust is something he has truly earned. read more

We can't say enough great things about Darshan at Herrans Canine Services our dog Dallas a Golden Retriever completed a 6-week board and train program with him, and the results have been incredible. From the very first conversation, it was clear that he's not only incredibly knowledgeable about dog behavior, but also truly passionate about helping dogs and their owners succeed. He took the time to understand Dallas's unique personality and challenges, then built a training plan that worked perfectly for him. His methods were clear, effective, and based on real expertise -- you can tell he knows exactly how to connect with dogs. When we picked Dallas up after the program, we couldn't believe the transformation. He's calmer, more focused, and showed maturity and walks and outings are now enjoyable instead of stressful. We also feel more confident as dog owners thanks to the tips and guidance we received. If you're looking for a patient, skilled, and truly committed trainer for a board and train program Herrans Canine Services Darshan is absolutely the best choice. read more

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Herran's Canine Services is one I would always recommend for anyone needing dog training. Darshan is very knowledgeable and an amazing trainer. He has not only trained our puppy but also takes so much extra time to help train us on how to keep our puppy well mannered. 1000% Recommended!! read more

Herran's Canine Services is truly exceptional! We started with in-home lessons for our Belgian Malinois after a disappointing experience with another trainer. Understandably, we were hesitant about trying a board-and-train program--but Darshan was incredibly patient, not just with us but, more importantly, with our dog. Eventually, we decided to move forward with the board-and-train, and we couldn't be happier. Our dog is reactive and not the easiest to work with, but Darshan took the time to help us truly understand our dog's behavior, quirks, and how to work together effectively. Now, training feels like fun instead of frustration. We still do occasional in-home lessons and only trust Herran's Canine Services for training and boarding. Our dog adores both Darshan and Adella, and we've already recommended them to friends and family--we can't say enough good things! read more

I sent my 3-month-old puppy to his 21-day training program, and I'm beyond impressed with the results. He did an amazing job building a solid foundation for my pup--everything from basic obedience to confidence and socialization. The transformation in just three weeks was incredible! He truly has a gift with dogs and kept me updated throughout the whole process. If you're looking for someone who genuinely cares and delivers real results, this is the trainer to trust. read more

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100/100!! No! 1000000/1000000! Buckle up, this is going to be a ride. We've been to 3 other trainers and I can say for certain this is the BEST trainer you will ever come across. I'm so happy Darshan decided to open up his own private academy. Darshan and Adela are beyond incredible. Words cannot describe how lucky we are to have been referred to them by another client. We were frustrated, at our lowest, had not so great experiences with other trainers, and feeling so lost. We thought we were doing everything right with our Doberman puppy as he entered his teenage phase. But we were struggling with his energy level, basic obedience, and leash/dog reactivity (among some other things) It sucked the joy out of pet ownership and we had anxiety every time we went anywhere with him. We asked a fellow friend on Instagram how their experience was with Darshan and if they would recommend. They had nothing but high praises all around. We put it off for a while, thinking we can still handle it. But then realized this is an investment we must do. Months later we were driving hours to meet them at their home! Darshan was extremely welcoming! Our biggest worry was our trainer pushing us, lying, not listening, making us feel like a nuisance for asking questions, etc (all of which we had experienced). He could not have been more different! We spent literally HOURS there, at our first consultation!! He is so patient, kind and tailors his training exactly to what you and your dog need. Never pushed us to do anything. You know you have to be stellar for us to decide to board our baby for 6 weeks. 6 weeks our Von went to Darshan for his board and train. He only takes a limited number of clients at a time for his board/train and this is exactly what we wanted. His full attention on a smaller number of dogs! His communication is on and off and this worried us in the beginning, but don't worry! He is spending his FULL attention training your beloved family member. We realized this later. Darshan can disappear with our dog for months and we would trust him 1000%. When he returned he was no longer the puppy we knew, but a matured, structured, well behaved and ready to work dog! He did a 180! Not only that, Darshan again spent HOURS catching us up, training us and patiently answering all of our concerns. He addressed every, single, one! Even the ones I thought he may have forgotten. He was THAT thorough. Seriously, I can write a book and go on and on. Adela is just as amazing. Both taking turns and working our dog. They even worried and stressed over his health, weight and skin issues. Making meal adjustments and giving baths to make sure Von is staying healthy. So healthy in fact that Von's skin allergies nearly subsided!! This is HUGE as many trainers do not take this into consideration. They feel like long lost friends and we are so blessed to have them on our training journey. Even after our last class, they made themselves available for any concerns and questions. You can tell how much they love what they do. If you are considering, just go to a consultation and judge for yourself. You won't regret it! read more

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From the first meeting with Darshan, we knew he was the right guy to train our Boerboel puppy, Boba. Boba has had the opportunity to board and train with Darshan two times now. We've done 5 weeks and 3 weeks. He's also come to our house to do training which was appreciated since we do live far from where Darshan trains and lives. With that said, we could've picked trainers closer to where we live but the drive was definitely worth it to have Boba board and train with Darshan. Boba just turned one and he does very well with the commands Darshan has taught him. It's important to keep up with the training as Darshan reminds us and it is so true! If you are looking for someone to board and train your precious family member, TRUST Darshan! He really is the best!! read more

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Professional, very knowledgeable, and best of all you can see he really cares for the dogs that stay with him. That in itself, we were so happy to have chosen him. We asked Darshan to help us with our Presa Havoc and Shepherd Parker. Havoc had a very dominant personality and liked to walk all over everything. He is 125lb of bullying everyone around. Got excited (not in a good way) at the sight of any dog and would lunge at them from time to time on our walks. Parker was a very high energy skiddish little fellow who was reactive towards people. Has even bit someone on the finger once for getting too close to him. The 2 combined together was just disastrous on walks, in public and being in the same room was impossible. Darshan's board and train program changed all that. Havoc took his 6 week program and Parker took his 3 weeks. The change was DRASTIC. They listen so much better and you can just see their engagement and focus is always on us now when we go out. I am so thankful because taking them out in public suddenly didn't seem too hard of a task. Darshan gave us the tool and trained us as well at the end of the programs to make sure we are on top of it at home when he wasn't there. He made sure that we knew - even if Havoc and Parker knows their commands and is much more behaved, that consistency is key. They are doing very well at home and things around the house have been much more structured and I don't have all the dogs trampling over me when I open doors!!! I love that one!!! And no leash pulling was a PLUS for sure as well. Just overall so happy. read more

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Darshan and Adela were recommeneded to me by someone I met at a dog park. I didn't have the experience working with this training company, as others seemed to have had as I read the other reviews. When I initially spoke in length (over sn hour) to Adela prior to hiring them, I expressed my concerns about the outcomes of his training. I was up front on the initial call with Adela and specifically expressed that I didn't want a cookie-cutter type training. I wanted him to be trained beyond what I had already trained him to do. At 7 months, he already had the basics: sit, down, quiet, stay, wait, place, come, no, off. He was also pretty much calm. I asked for them to train him on when approaching people, not to jump on people, and I wanted his recall down. I wanted him to come to me whenever I called him, no matter the environment. What I am saying is I was specific on what I wanted. Adela assured me that they did not do the same training with all dogs as a training regiment. After the payments and after my dog came home is when I learned they only train on certain things in a 4 week training. If I had been told this upfront, I would not have chosen them. He did have a few (very few) new behaviors/commands, but none of what I asked for. When it came to them addressing these concerns with me, I was told by Darshan that I could continue his training for additional cost/ fees, of course. Why would I give them more money when I didn't get what I asked for with the thousands I'd already given them? They had my dog over 4 weeks, and I paid them over 4k for so little outcome. I literally feel taken advantage of. They offered to do hikes and such after he came home but after they didnt really address my concerns and kept repeating the same thing about the outcome I'd gotten, I didn't feel like that was an option. They definitely did not seem to be hearing what I was saying. Months later, I am still not happy. Every time I think about what I paid vs. what I was promised and didn't get, I feel taken advantage of all over again. I literally could write a lengthy review about everything, but I will pare this down since it no longer matters, and I'll never be made right with this. From other reviews on Yelp, it seems like people had the training they expected to get. I did not. read more

My cane corso breeder Potrero performance dogs highly recommended Darshan to continue training my 7 month corso puppy Zion. We just had our in home evaluation yesterday and I DEFINITELY found the best! You can see Darshan's passion and love for helping you achieve your goals ! He went above and beyond to truly listen and address all my concerns and come up with the best plan for us as a team moving forward. He did a training session with us and the change in Zion's on leash walking was amazing. We gave him a job and Zion as a working breed was so much more balanced and happy. We practiced last night alone and Zion was a pro on leash prancy heeling with his tug toy in mouth all the way to the park! Momma was so happy too! We are going to do a 3 week board and train in November and private lessons after with Darshan. I am so excited to work with Darshan and have the best bond ever with my love Zion. Truly blessed to have found Darshan read more

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I have no words to truly express how grateful I am for Darshan and his services. My dog Bennie was a rescue that literally showed up at a friends home. I had no history other than a beautiful dog who was trained to go outside. Beyond that he was unmanageable. I live with a disease & have limited use of my hands. I needed Bennie to behave & quickly. My body could not handle a large Husky that I had zero control of. After only a few weeks living & boarding with the help of Darshan and his team, Bennie came home and it is remarkable. I almost can't believe it. He sits, waits, places, lays down, heel, leave it and no longer chargers out of his crate. Daily I work with him to reinforce & we continue to work with Darshan in private & boarding lessons. I have more goals for Bennie and am excited to work on helping to achieve them with the support of Darshan. Earth Angel for dogs & owners is what I call him. I will never have a dog that Darshan doesn't train. Truly remarkable read more